Bamboo – What you need to know Often planted in gardens due to its ornamental appearance and its ability to provide an effective privacy screen, bamboo can become a highly invasive weed and can be difficult to get rid of. In a similar way to Japanese knotweed, Bamboo has been known to break through buildings and structures, and ruin […]
Bamboo is one of the most common garden plants – it has a distinctive look, is fast growing and is relatively low maintenance. However, the quick growth of bamboo, as well as the pattern the roots grow in to, can cause damage to patios, driveways, fence lines and other plants in both your own and your neighbours’ gardens.
Bamboo is one of the most common garden plants – it has a distinctive look, is fast growing and is relatively low maintenance. However, the quick growth of bamboo, as well as the pattern the roots grow in to, can cause damage to patios, driveways, fence lines and other plants in both your own and your neighbours’ gardens.
A Phase 1 Habitat Survey is used to classify and map different wildlife habitats as well as identifying any flora and fauna that are currently located on a site. This can be done for rural, semi-urban and urban areas. A Phase 1 survey is generally completed at the very early stages of a planning proposal.
As we approach Spring, we are seeing a huge increase in enquiries about Japanese knotweed! Make sure that you know all the signs you need to look out for that may indicate that you have Japanese knotweed on your property. Here is what you should be looking for:
Nobody wants to find Japanese knotweed on their property, due to the many complications and costs it can cause. However, it is much better to be aware that you have it than to be surprised by it at an inconvenient, later date (e.g., when you are trying to sell your home).
Many become concerned when they learn there is Japanese knotweed present on their property as they wonder whether it will affect their mortgage. But will it?
At Japanese Knotweed Expert, we are pleased to say that we have treated many cases of Japanese knotweed and have had great success in ensuring long-lasting removal.
You may be tempted to try and clear Japanese knotweed yourself and hope that the problem will go away, or that other plants will stop the knotweed from growing back. This is not the case.
While each insurance policy is different, most buildings insurance policies exclude damage caused by Japanese knotweed.