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The leading choice for effective and reliable Japanese knotweed removal in Brighton
We are Brighton leading choice for Japanese knotweed eradication, working with homeowners and businesses to eliminate this invasive plant. With long-standing experience and a proven track record, we’re here to deliver stress-free solutions to reclaiming your land.
Call us today on 020 8769 7321 to schedule a survey and learn more about our services. We are here to provide friendly, informative assistance every step of the way.
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Understanding the challenges of Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed can present numerous challenges, such as structural damage and devaluation of your property. Its extensive rhizome system can extend 1.5 meters deep and spread 3 meters wide, giving rise to new plants and submerging other wildlife.
Detecting Japanese knotweed can also put a stop to property transactions until a professional treatment plan is in place. Lenders tend to be cautious if the presence of knotweed poses a risk to a property, even if it is on nearby land. With our guidance and expertise, you’ll be able to swiftly overcome these hurdles.
How to spot Japanese knotweed in Brighton
During the summer, Japanese knotweed is easy to spot due to its green bamboo-like stems, speckled with pink-red dots, and shield-shaped leaves. Its roots are thick and an orange-yellow colour. Often growing in clumps, the knotweed surges to heights of up to 3 meters blooming with creamy-white flowers towards the end of summer.
The plant enters dormancy during winter, leaving behind tall brown canes from dead plants, ready to initiate new growth the following spring.
Read our blog for a more detailed analysis of how to spot Japanese Knotweed
Discovering Japanese knotweed: Expert action steps
Submit Your Photo: Send us a photo of the suspected Japanese knotweed so we can identify the scale of the problem.
Expert Inspection: Our experts will conduct a thorough inspection and provide a recommended course of action.
Quotation: Receive a personalised quotation outlining the proposed work and costs after the inspection.
Treatment Schedule: Agree to the quote, and we will schedule the treatment at a suitable time.
Insurance-backed Guarantee: Our work comes with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee against potential regrowth.
Peace of Mind: Once treated and with our insurance-backed guarantee, you and your mortgage lender can rest assured against any regrowth.
Japanese knotweed legislation
It is not illegal to have Japanese knotweed on your property, if the plant is controlled and not disrupting surrounding areas. However, allowing it to spread beyond your premises can result in a Community Protection Notice, requiring you to follow a course of action within a specified timeframe, which can lead to fines or prosecution if not adhered to.
With our professional support, you will be fully informed of your rights and responsibilities under legislation when it comes to controlling this invasive plant.
If you discover Japanese knotweed on your premises and it is not originating from your property, you can report it to Brighton & Hove Council who can advise on necessary action or just call our expert team on 020 8769 7321 to seek assistance.
Japanese knotweed insurance solutions
As proud members of the Property Care Association, we offer the ideal solution to safeguard your property from the possibility of Japanese knotweed reemerging. Through Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI), we provide our customers with 10-year guarantees to assure you and your mortgage lender you can confidently proceed with your property endeavors.
Eradicate Japanese knotweed in Brighton today
Experience optimal eradication today with our various treatment options, tailored to give you the best results.
Herbicide treatments are an efficient and cost-effective solution, perfect for residential properties as they stunt the plant’s growth without causing any disruption to your land. Perhaps you want to contain the plant, preventing further spread, in which case capping is the method for you. Alternatively, we can excavate the roots and dispose of them off-site to ensure your home is knotweed-free.
GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR TEAM
For a personalised solution to remove knotweed from your property, just contact our experts. You can reach us by calling 020 8769 7321 or sending an email to info@japaneseknotweed.london
