No mean feat!

Excellent job. You're lucky to have your man, it's a thankless job and then there's the cuttings to get rid of, there's no better screen than conifer but I'm pleased ours at the back are gone. Does the other side get clipped too.

Yes, and make sure your arms are covered when dealing with them.

Looks so much better, rather you than me, as they say been there ......