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The leading choice for effective and reliable Japanese knotweed removal in Essex
Collaborating with homeowners, London Councils, property management agents, and construction firms across Essex, we are passionate about delivering high-quality eradication solutions to tackle this invasive plant and provide you with peace of mind.
With a wealth of experience, our team of specialists are here to offer friendly and informative support throughout the process. Get in touch with us today at 020 8769 7321 to arrange a survey and discover more about our services.
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Understanding the challenges of Japanese Knotweed
Boasting an extensive rhizome system that can extend 1.5 meters deep and 3 meters wide, Japanese knotweed is known for growing at a formidable speed. The perennial plant can exploit tough services and grow through cracks, resulting in considerable damage and devaluing properties.
As well as causing physical damage, Japanese knotweed can create complications when it comes to property transactions. Most providers are unwilling to provide loans for properties where knotweed is detected, even if the plant originates on neighbouring land. Nevertheless, we are here to help guide you through these challenges and offer expert support every step of the way.
How to spot Japanese knotweed in Essex
Eradicating Japanese knotweed across Essex, our team of professionals are well versed in identifying this plant which is notorious for its striking appearance. The stems are hollow and bamboo-like, light green in colour and covered with pink-red spots. Its light green leaves are a distinct shield shape and flat at the base. Belowground, the plant’s roots are thick and have an orange-yellow hue.
Often growing in clumps, knotweed can surge to impressive heights of 3 meters. The plant blooms from August to October, with clusters of tiny, white flowers, before dying back to ground level in winter. You may notice tall brown canes from dead plants, as the knotweed enters its dormancy phase. While the plant might be out of sight, the resilient rhizomes ensure renewed growth year-on-year.
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 against the law to possess Japanese knotweed on your property, although failure to keep it under control can have legal consequences. Allowing the knotweed to spread beyond your land can result in a Community Protective Notice, which can lead to fines or prosecution if ignored.
Working closely with residents of Essex, from Harlow to Clacton-on-Sea, we’ve helped ensure compliance with the law while effectively eliminating knotweed. We are here to make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities under legislation when it comes to this invasive plant.
If you discover Japanese knotweed on your premises and it is not originating from your property, you can report it to your local council who can advise on necessary action, or just call our expert team on 020 8769 7321 to seek assistance.


Japanese knotweed insurance solutions
We are proud members of the Property Care Association and offer the perfect solution to give you peace of mind. Through Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI), we provide insurance-backed guarantees which protect your property from the possibility of the knotweed regrowing.
Our 10-year policy warrants you and your mortgage lender the assurance that your property remains protected long after our treatment begins. With our backing, you can confidently move forward with your property plans, free from the concern of Japanese knotweed re-emerging.
Eradicate Japanese knotweed in Essex today
Act against Japanese knotweed today with our various treatment options, which are cost-effective and hassle-free. Our expert team employs extraction methods alongside herbicide treatments for the best results.
Herbicide treatment is our most environmentally friendly solution for residential properties in Essex, stunting the growth of the knotweed without causing any damage to your land. Alternatively, we can extract the plant, removing the rhizomes from the soil and disposing of them off-site. We also offer a capping method, where a barrier is placed over the contaminated area to prevent further spread.

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