You can see from the images, once Japanese knotweed has rooted itself in your garden, it can take over other plants and structures within a matter of weeks. For this client in Burton on Trent, their entire greenhouse was overrun with knotweed and other invasive plants. However, where the brambles can easily be cut back and composted, the Japanese knotweed needed expert care and attention to ensure that the removal is carried out safely. The client was looking to sell this property, therefore was required by the purchaser’s mortgage broker to begin the remediation of the knotweed before any sale could go through. Following guidelines by RICS, the PCA (Property Care Association) and the Environment Agency we were able to help the client with the removal of the Japanese knotweed on their property so that the sale could go through successfully, as well as ensuring that there was no further spread of this invasive weed throughout Burton on Trent.