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Japanese Knotweed Removal, Surveys & Treatment in Devon, Cornwall, Bristol, Somerset & Dorset

TicksLocal PCA Qualified Invasive Weed Specialists in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol and Dorset. Southwest Knotweed will provide a solution, guaranteed.

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PCA (CSJK) Certificated Surveyors producing mortgage compliant Japanese Knotweed reports within 3 days of survey.

Speedy, professional comprehensive service. Southwest Knotweed provided a programme of works and insurance backed guarantee which allowed my house sale to go through in Devon.

—Alex Brown, Exeter

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Our Insurance Backed Guarantee for homeowners, is recognised by mortgage companies / solicitors, (whether you are buying or selling a property), in the knowledge that the Japanese Knotweed is guaranteed to be dealt with by a professional PCA contractor.

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    Buying or selling a house?

    TicksOn the following pages you will find the steps you need to take for getting mortgage compliant, guaranteed, Knotweed removal and certificate.

    Buying a property That may be affected with Japanese Knotweed Selling a property That may be affected with Japanese Knotweed

    Identifying Japanese knotweed

    Identifying japanese knotweed in spring

    Spring

    Japanese Knotweed identification changes throughout the year with the plant changing its visual appearance from spring to winter.

    Learn how to identify Spring Knotweed

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    Summer

    Japanese Knotweed stems will reach heights of 2-3 metres in the summer with the stem being hollow with nodes that make the stem resemble bamboo.

    Learn how to identify Summer Knotweed

    Japanese Knotweed Autumn

    Autumn

    As we go into autumn, Japanese Knotweed will remain looking similar to late summer with tall stems and dark green leaves and white flowers.

    Learn how to identify Autumn Knotweed

    Japanese Knotweed winter

    Winter

    In the winter months, the Japanese Knotweed canes will begin to die back and the plant will lose its leaves, leaving dried brittle canes.

    Learn how to identify Winter Knotweed

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    Unsure whether you have Japanese Knotweed on your premesis?

    Use our free indentification service, or call your local Southwest Knotweed branch:  Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, or Dorset.

    Free identification service

    Free Japanese Knotweed identification service in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Dorset

    Our Japanese Knotweed Services

    Japanese Knotweed surveys in in Cornwall Devon Somerset Bristol

    Japanese Knotweed Surveys

    We charge £250 + VAT for a specialist Japanese Knotweed Report (residential properties only up to 1 acre). We normally carry out a Japanese Knotweed Survey and have the report back to you within 3 working days. Please call for commercial surveys. Once you have received the report and are happy to proceed with the treatment programme, just give Southwest Knotweed a call.

    Japanese Knotweed surveys

    Mortgage reports for Japanese Knotweed in Cornwall Devon Somerset and Bristol

    Mortgage reports

    If you are buying or selling a property that has Japanese Knotweed within its boundaries or on land adjacent to your property some lenders may require a comprehensive survey (Japanese Knotweed Management Plan) to support any application for a mortgage.

    Japanese Knotweed Mortgage Reports

    Japanese Knotweed Treatment plans in Cornwall Devon Somerset and Bristol

    Treatment plans

    Treatment options depend on certain key factors for example; if there is no immediate construction planned or any urgent pressing need to remove the Japanese Knotweed then it can be controlled with a Herbicide Application Program (HAP). Southwest Knotweed have the experience and knowledge to carry out all necissary Japanese Knotweed removal treatments.

    Japanese Knotweed Treatment Plans

    Our Japanese Knotweed treatment plans

    ✔ Japanese Knotweed Herbicide Treatment
    ✔ Japanese Knotweed Stockpiling
    ✔ Japanese Knotweed Screening
    ✔ Japanese Knotweed Rhizome fragmentation and cultivation, including crown removal
    ✔ Japanese Knotweed Burial
    ✔ Japanese Knotweed Install Root Barrier

    Japanese Knotweed Problem? Let us find a solution.

    Commercial and domestic services. Mortgage reports for buying or selling you home.

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    Please find a list of frequently asked questions we are often asked.

    To find out more please contact us on: 

    What is Japanese knotweed?
    How does Japanese knotweed grow?
    How do you identify Japanese knotweed?
    How do you get rid of Japanese knotweed?
    Can I get rid of Japanese knotweed myself?
    How is Japanese knotweed spread?
    Is Japanese knotweed harmful to humans?
    I am looking to buy or sell a house which has Japanese knotweed, what next?
    Is it difficult to get a mortgage if a house I am buying has Japanese knotweed?

    What does Japanese knotweed do?
    How do you kill Japanese  knotweed?
    Why is the Japanese knotweed a problem?
    What type of damage is caused by Japanese knotweed?
    Can Japanese knotweed come up through concrete, cavity walls, driveways, asphalt or block paving?
    Can Japanese knotweed damage buildings?
    Can Japanese knotweed damage sewers, pipes and drains?
    Can you help me with Japanese knotweed Identification?
    Where is the Japanese knotweed from?
    Why was Japanese knotweed introduced to the UK?

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    What to look out for

    Meet some of our commercial clients

    Morrisons Natural Retreats Dainton Storage & Removal Tiflex UK Landscapes UK Landscapes UK Landscapes UK Landscapes Saville's supporting Southwest Japanese knotweed removal devon cornwall somerset Bradleys estate agents client of Southwest Japanese knotweed removal devon cornwall somerset

    “We regularly work with Richard and his team and can’t recommend them highly enough. They are extremely knowledgeable of their subject and have a straight forward and no nonsense approach to giving advice, which is always reassuring to our clients and purchasers” — Savills estate agents

    Southwest Knotweed service both commercial and residential clients.
    Contact your local knotweed removal contractor in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset or Bristol.

    Contact your local Southwest Knotweed contractor

    Japanese Knotweed Removal Cornwall

    Truro 01872 500909

    Southwest – Japanese Knotweed Removal Cornwall
    Quarry Cottage
    Sunny Corner
    Portloe
    Truro
    Cornwall TR2 5RB

    Japanese Knotweed Removal Devon

    Exeter 01392 927390

    Southwest – Japanese Knotweed Removal Devon
    The Generator Quay House
    The Gallery
    Kings Wharf
    The Quay
    Exeter
    Devon EX2 4AN

    Japanese Knotweed Removal Somerset

    Bridgwater 01278 247869

    Southwest – Japanese Knotweed Removal Somerset
    The Exchange
    Express Park
    Bristol Road
    Bridgwater
    Somerset TA6 4RR

    Japanese Knotweed Removal Bristol

    Bristol 01278 247869

    Southwest – Japanese Knotweed Removal Bristol
    Our Somerset branch has expanded and now covers all areas of Bristol

    Japanese Knotweed Removal Dorset

    Bournemouth 01202 287517

    Southwest – Japanese Knotweed Removal Dorset
    Wilson House
    2 Lorne Park Road
    Bournemouth
    Dorset
    BH1 1JN