Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica) is an extremely invasive weed, requiring a certain amount of time to get rid of. Whether you are buying, selling or an owner of a house, Japanese Knotweed is not an asset.
Firstly it is not illegal to have Japanese Knotweed in your garden or on your land. Furthermore, if you have discovered that you have Japanese Knotweed on your property – you are under no legal obligations.
However, the plant itself is known for being one of the UK’s most destructive weeds. Statistically being able to grow up to 10 cm every day! Getting rid of it can prove to be a challenge which is why PCA accredited professionals should undertake treatment or excavation of Japanese Knotweed.
Secondly interfering and spreading rapidly, Japanese Knotweed can reduce the value of your property by at least 20%.
Additionally, the seller will have trouble getting a good price for properties containing Japanese Knotweed. Resulting in either the buyer/seller having to invest in removal through a specialised company.
When selling your property, you must fill out the section about Japanese Knotweed on the TA6 Form, a Property Information Form. This form states any important information about the property. Each question must be answered truthfully, or legal implications could arise. One of the questions on this form is: is the property affected by Japanese Knotweed? Subsequently, answering “No” means that there is 100% no Knotweed present on the property. Moreover, if you supply incorrect information about the property, you could be sued for misrepresentation. The average claim in the UK is £32,000!
Japanese Knotweed may even affect the value of your property if your neighbour has any. Additionally, if you are thinking of selling, the Japanese Knotweed in your neighbour’s garden must be further than 3m of the boundary. The roots of the plant spread for several metres underground. Furthermore this means that it could possibly reach your property as well. You could sooner or later be affected by the legal implications of Japanese Knotweed or face neighbour disputes with invasive weeds.
Free Identification
Firstly, Send us a picture of the suspected plant and we will get back to you by email within 24 working hours. If you have any questions, we are available via phone to answer any of your questions.
Secondly, our surveyors will visit your property to complete a site survey within 48 hours of your initial enquiry. Additionally we will then provide you with a detailed survey report that can be presented to a mortgage company.
Japanese Knotweed Management Plan
Identifies the most appropriate treatment or removal method for your case of Japanese knotweed. Additionally this also includes a treatment schedule, with a breakdown of all treatment or removal costs involved.
We provide a variety of different treatment methods to suit each individual site and client. If you own a residential property, we would usually recommend a herbicide treatment. Alternatively, if you are a commercial entity, we suggest a full excavation of the site to allow you to continue with your developments plans without delay.
At Japanese Knotweed Expert, we can identify if you have Japanese knotweed or other invasive weeds on your property. Furthermore, we also provide removal services for Japanese Knotweed and other invasive weeds including bamboo.
Contact us on 01782 479 444 or complete our online contact form.