Will my Rose survive ?, some advice please

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I think cutting it down as much as possible and removing the thick thorns, then covering it with something is the way to go. It doesn't need staking as it has such a thick stem/s. Thankyou.

If it’s an old rose cut it back as late as you can to about 2 ft tall, wrapping it in an old carpet is a good idea and secure it with a stake so that it can’t be moved. Some root disturbance can’t be avoided but keep it to a minimum, do not try to dig it up, old roses don’t like to be moved.

Could you lightly cut it back a bit then cover it in its current position with an old thick rolled up blanket or even an old rug or carpet, to protect the workmen, but avoid any unnecessary damage or additional cutting ? I think the workmen should be prepared to work around it and try not to damage it.

Why not dig it up completely and temporarily transplant it?

I would cut it back as you suggested. I inherited a few old roses in my garden and cut them all back and they have done really well. With one, which climbs up a fence, I found that where there was ‘old wood’ with huge thorns, I could simply snap them off. Would that work?

I would try to tie it back first. If you find you must cut it again, do take some cuttings and grow them on in pots, just in case.

Chopping it back again so soon may harm it. Could you leave it a little taller? Is there anyway in which you can pull it back out of the way and then cover it?