How Much Does Ivy Removal Cost in 2025?
Removing ivy costs an average of $500
On average, ivy removal costs between $400 and $600, or $500.
Your final cost is based on the ivy’s location, project size, labor, and ivy type.
Thorough removal stops the plant from returning.
A professional landscaper handles hazardous oil, saving you time and risk.
This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.
Ivy removal costs range from $300 for a simple herbicide application to $850 for thorough root removal, with an average cost of $500. Key factors in your final price include the ivy’s location, scale, and accessibility. Budgeting for ongoing removal is crucial due to regrowth. Prompt removal keeps your yard safe from poison ivy, and hiring a professional landscaper ensures effective and secure eradication.
Ivy Removal Cost Factors
The amount you’ll pay to remove poison ivy from your property depends on several factors. Here’s a closer look at the cost breakdown.
Labor
Most local landscaping pros charge $50 to $75 an hour. If vines are climbing high enough to require ladders, plan on closer to $100 an hour. Labor to clear poison ivy from a small tree often folds in the pro’s hourly rate, travel time, and any call-out fee. This might also include disposal, but that's not always the case, so make sure you ask the contractor before you agree to their terms. If it’s not included, disposing of poison ivy costs $25 per 10-pound bag or $100 per cubic yard.
Location
Where the ivy pops up has a big impact on price. Out in the open, growing on open ground, poison ivy is easier to remove than if it's entwining itself through a fence or wrapping around a tree.
Ground Cover
Getting rid of poison ivy that's growing as ground cover costs $50 to $75 per hour for a spray and removal. When growing as ground cover, this invasive plant tends to creep along the ground, particularly around shrubs and bushes.
If the patch is large, a contractor may quote a lower per-square-foot rate or switch to an hourly pricing model. Full hand-pulling costs an average of $500, while a straightforward herbicide treatment can drop to $300.
Fence
Clearing poison ivy off a fence costs between $500 and $850 for a combo of spraying and hand removal. Full manual removal is closer to the high end, while professional herbicide application alone may cost as little as $300.
Tree
Removing poison ivy from a tree costs between $500 and $850. Herbicide application for a small area may cost as little as $300. To stop poison ivy from growing back, it's critical that all parts of the plant are removed from the tree, including foliage, stems, and roots. Working at height increases difficulty and danger, making this the most costly type of removal.
Ivy Removal Cost by Type
Poison ivy shows up in two forms. Ground-hugging plants are quicker and cheaper to clear, while climbing vines snake around fences, trees, and anything else they can grab.
| Ivy Type | Cost Range (All-in) |
|---|---|
| Non-climbing | $300–$500 |
| Climbing | $500–$850 |
Ground Level
Ground-growing poison ivy costs $300 to $500 for professional chemical application and removal. The shorter and slower growth habit of ground-level poison ivy makes it easier to remove and control, resulting in reduced costs.
Climbing
Removing 10 square feet of climbing poison ivy costs between $500 and $850. It’s more challenging to remove because it grows rapidly, wraps itself around anything it can find, and requires a pro to work at height to reach the uppermost vines.
DIY vs. Professional Poison Ivy Removal
You can skip labor charges by tackling ivy yourself, but you’ll face harsh chemicals and the nasty urushiol oil that triggers rashes. Hand-pulling is tough work, and missed roots mean the vine returns. A certified landscaping pro brings the gear and know-how to get rid of it for good.
How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, poison ivy can be dangerous. If you’re sensitive to urushiol—the oil in every part of the plant—just brushing against a vine can spark a painful rash, swelling, and even breathing trouble. Because the oil lingers on tools, clothes, and pet fur, you’ll need full protective gear and careful disposal. Most homeowners find it safer to let a pro handle removal so the plant (and its irritating oil) are gone for good.
Poison ivy grows across the continental United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. It flourishes along woodland edges, near sidewalks, and in disturbed areas that receive direct sunlight. The plant spreads widely through diverse climates and environments, so homeowners must monitor its presence and pursue professional removal immediately when infestation is detected.
Your landscaping pro will pull every root you can reach, then follow up with a strong, targeted herbicide to hit anything they missed. Check the spot every few weeks and have your pro repeat treatments until no new shoots appear. Pairing hand work with chemicals is the surest way to keep the vine from sneaking back into your yard.
Yes, pet-safe poison ivy killers are available that protect both pets and children when the product dries completely. Homeowners should consult with their contractor to select a formula that is guaranteed to be free of harmful chemicals. Using these products ensures that the removal process poses no additional risks to your pets or family.
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