Cotoneaster removalInvasive cotoneaster removed
Professional invasive plant control at fair, fixed prices.
Some popular garden cotoneasters are listed as invasive. We identify which one you have, remove it, roots and all, and take the waste away responsibly.
- Free in-person survey with a written report and photos
- Fixed price quotation, plus VAT. No hidden fees
- Minimum 5-year guarantee included on every job, available for up to 20 years
- Waste removed by a registered waste carrier
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Professional invasive plant control at fair, fixed prices
Qualified surveyors, proven methods and a written guarantee, at fair, fixed prices plus VAT.
- 👥A lean, owner-led team
- 🏢No national overheads or call centres
- 🎓A qualified surveyor on site
- 🧪Recognised methods, trained people
- 🛡A written guarantee and management plan
What is cotoneaster?
Cotoneasters are shrubs that are widely planted in gardens for their berries. Birds eat the berries and spread the seed, so some species escape into the wild, where they can take over cliffs, limestone grassland and heathland.
There are many types of cotoneaster, and only some are listed as invasive. Five species are listed on Schedule 9, including wall cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis), a common garden plant.
How to recognise it
- Woody shrubs, some low and spreading, some upright
- Wall cotoneaster: flat, herringbone-pattern branches, often trained against walls
- Small leaves and small pink or white flowers
- Red berries in autumn, eaten by birds
Why it needs dealing with
Early action avoids further spread, damage, stress and cost.
Birds spread it
Berries are carried away by birds, so garden plants can seed into the wild.
It takes over habitats
Escaped cotoneaster can smother important habitats such as limestone grassland.
Roots regrow
Cutting it back alone often leads to regrowth from the base.
How we deal with cotoneaster
From the free survey to a guaranteed result, in four steps.
Free survey
In person. Plant identified, written report with photos and a fixed price quotation, plus VAT.
Your plan
We identify the species, then cut the shrub down and dig out the root system, or treat the stumps where that suits the site better. We aim to remove it before the berries ripen.
3The work
Biosecurity measures on site. Waste removed by a registered waste carrier.
4Guarantee & follow-up
Minimum 5-year guarantee included, available for up to 20 years, plus follow-up visits.
Is there a law about it?
Five cotoneaster species are listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in England and Wales: wall cotoneaster (C. horizontalis), entire-leaved cotoneaster (C. integrifolius), Himalayan cotoneaster (C. simonsii), hollyberry cotoneaster (C. bullatus) and small-leaved cotoneaster (C. microphyllus). That makes it an offence to plant them or otherwise cause them to grow in the wild. Having one in your garden is not in itself an offence, but cuttings and roots should be disposed of responsibly.
What our clients say
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He Identified the species and produced a detailed report with photos, all free of charge.
M O · GoogleHighly professional, straightforward & honest. A pleasure to deal with.
Naomi · TrustpilotFrom consultation with Connor to the completion of all work carried out I have experienced only high levels of professionalism and support.
Lesley B. · GoogleGood advice prior to works commencing, kept to agreed timescales, punctual and tidy, helpful and obliging during works.
Quentin C. · TrustpilotA guarantee on every job. Always included.
Minimum 5-year guarantee included on every job, available for up to 20 years. It is part of the price, never an optional extra.
- Guarantee certificate issued when the work is complete
- Management plan evidencing everything done on site
- Monitoring visits until growth has stopped
- Free call-outs if anything comes back in the treated area
- Paperwork you can share with buyers, lenders and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers. Anything else, just ask.
Are all cotoneasters invasive?
No. Only some species are listed. Send us a photo and we will tell you which one you have.
Can I keep my cotoneaster?
Having one in your garden is not in itself an offence. If you want it removed, or it is spreading beyond your garden, we can help.
Is the survey really free?
Yes. We visit in person, identify the species and send you a written report with photos and a fixed price quotation, with no obligation. Formal CSJK (Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed) survey reports, which confirm whether invasive plants are present (for example for a property sale or mortgage), are £240 (£200 + VAT).
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. Quotations are fixed price, plus VAT, with no hidden fees or subscriptions.
Can I just send a photo?
Yes. Add a photo to the enquiry form or send it on WhatsApp and we will identify the plant for free.
How do you keep your prices competitive?
We are a lean, owner-led team with no national overheads or call centres. Your site is surveyed in person by a qualified surveyor, we use recognised methods, and every job comes with a written guarantee and management plan. Every quote is fixed, plus VAT, after a free survey.
Book your free survey
Tell us what you are seeing and add a photo. A surveyor will get back to you with next steps.
- Free in-person survey with a written report and photos
- Fixed price quotation, plus VAT. No hidden fees
- Minimum 5-year guarantee included on every job, available for up to 20 years
Send us a photo for a free IDRequest a free survey
Tell us what you are seeing and add a photo if you can. A surveyor will get back to you.
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