About Japanese Knotweed Expert

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At Japanese Knotweed Expert Limited, we have over 25 years of experience in eradicating Japanese knotweed for both private and commercial clients. Our team is highly skilled, ensuring effective and reliable results, delivering mortgage approved reports within 48 hours. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, offering 100% success in our treatments.

 

We are committed to providing eco-friendly solutions that are safe for the environment yet highly effective. Trusted by thousands of satisfied customers, we have built a reputation for excellence and reliability. As a PCA-approved company, all of our Japanese Knotweed Management Plans are offered with a 10-year company guarantee and a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee!

Why Choose Japanese Knotweed Expert?

We pride ourselves on the high quality service that we provide and offer our clients three key promises.

Japanese Knotweed Expert

A professional service delivered with expert knowledge – Our team have over 25 years of experience working with Japanese knotweed. We also have the qualifications needed to provide our clients with a professional service. Our surveyors are Certified Surveyors of Japanese knotweed (CSJK) and can provide our clients with the answers to any questions they may have.

Fantastic customer service – We provide our customers with the best experience possible when working with us. By answering your phone calls within 2 rings and your emails on a 24/7 basis, we provide you with the peace of mind you need when dealing with this invasive weed.

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Individually tailored solutions – Every case of Japanese knotweed will be different. This can be due to the location of the site, the size or surrounding areas. We will work closely with you to put together an individually tailored management plan that will be most suited to your situation.

Core Team Members

jason harker managing director

Jason Harker

Managing Director

With 30 years of experience in the industry, Jason has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise. As our Managing Director, he is well-equipped to advise clients on the best courses of action. Jason was one of the first in the UK to be qualified to the highest level in remediating Japanese Knotweed. Outside of work, Jason enjoys unwinding with his wife and two sons.

Client Manager

Chloe Williams

Client Manager

As Client Manager for Japanese Knotweed, Chloe provides expert guidance and support, helping clients navigate the challenges of identifying and managing infestations. From initial assessment to treatment plans and ongoing monitoring, Chloe ensures a seamless and effective process. Their knowledge and dedication make them a trusted point of contact for clients seeking solutions for invasive species control.

Joe Harker Technician

Joe Harker

Treatment Operative

Joe is a vital member of our treatment team, specialising in the safe and effective eradication of Japanese knotweed. With hands-on expertise and a strong commitment to best practice, he ensures that each treatment plan is carried out with precision and care, helping homeowners and businesses regain control of their land. Working closely with our surveyors and management team, Joe ensures treatments are completed efficiently and in line with industry standards. His role is key in ensuring our clients feel confident that their knotweed problems are in safe hands.

Japanese Knotweed Expert is one of only a handful of companies in the UK that is an accredited member of the PCA. Our surveyors are also PCA certified surveyors of Japanese knotweed (CSJK) which allows us to provide management plans that are accepted by mortgage companies. The Property Care Association requires all of its members to adhere to strict requirements, which ensures that our customer receive a professional, reliable service.

Our team also have the necessary NPTC qualifications that allow us to treat invasive weeds.

These include:

  • PA1 –                    Pesticides Application Foundation Unit
  • PA6 –                   Hand Held Applicator
  • PA6AW –             Water Applicator

Japanese Knotweed Expert have a number of ISO accreditations. These ensure not only the correct processes are in place but also that we engage in the latest best practice methods. Our ISO accreditations:

  • We have ISO 9001 : 2015 certified –                               Quality Management System
  • ISO 14001 : 2015 certified –                             Environmental Management System
  • ISO 45001: 2021 certified –                              Occupational Health and Safety Systems

Japanese Knotweed Expert meets all the requirements of RICS, local authorities and mortgage lenders. Japanese Knotweed Expert Ltd is proudly represented by our parent company Planterra Ltd. The Planterra group provides a range of services within the land development industry. Including, landscape schemes and strategies, the removal of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive weeds and Part 35 Compliant Expert Witness reports.