How Plants Cause Damage to Buildings and Structures When most people think about threats to their property, they picture weather, pests, or simple wear and tear. But one of the most underestimated dangers comes from something far more ordinary — plants. While greenery can make a garden look beautiful, when plants take root in the wrong place, they can cause […]
Can You Get a Mortgage with Japanese Knotweed? Discovering Japanese knotweed during a property purchase can feel like a major setback, particularly when a mortgage application is already underway. Many buyers immediately worry that lenders will refuse the property altogether or that the transaction could collapse before completion. In practice, the situation is often more manageable than people expect. Mortgage lenders do […]
Damage Caused by Buddleia: Risks, Identification and Removal Buddleia is widely recognised as an invasive plant in the UK and can cause significant structural and environmental damage if left unmanaged. As a result, it is a common issue for both residential and commercial properties. At Japanese Knotweed Expert, we have over 25 years of experience in the identification, treatment, and […]
Updates to TA6 Form Updates to TA6 form, have been released by the Law Society were realised in March 2024. Making it clearer about the risks posed to the property by Japanese Knotweed. From the 25th of June the updated version must be used. CLS have warned if the vendor fails to properly identify the risks it could lead to more […]
Fly Tipping Japanese Knotweed People fly-tipping Japanese Knotweed is becoming an increasing problem in the UK. What is Fly-Tipping? Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste on public or private land. Which often includes materials such as soil, rubble and plant cuttings. Therefore, if plant materials is present in the waste, it can quickly establish itself in the new location. […]
Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed When it comes to Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed, they have their place however as seen below they aren’t always the solution… Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed Case Study: We surveyed this site where Japanese Knotweed was growing on both sides of the fence. It had previously been excavated by […]
Japanese Knotweed Identification & Treatment Methods On a weekly basis we visit several locations across the UK surveying Japanese Knotweed, also known as Reynoutria Japonica or Fallopia Japonica. How to Identify Japanese Knotweed The perennial can easily grow up to 2.4m tall in just a couple of months. Japanese knotweed has large leaves that are the size of the […]
Can I Spray Japanese Knotweed? Are you struggling with Japanese Knotweed and getting rid of it? Firstly, are you wondering “Can I spray Japanese Knotweed with a herbicial weed killer?” Therefore, Japanese Knotweed Expert are here to offer professional advice… Can I Spray Japanese Knotweed? Firstly, Japanese Knotweed is typically treated with a glyphosate-based spray. However, this is only available […]
Name Change! From Fallopia to Reynoutria Latin plant names can seem confusing, but they are important for accurate identification. Scientists use them to create a clear and consistent system that avoids confusion between common names. This is especially important for invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed, which is often mistaken for other species. Latin names also describe a plant’s characteristics, […]
Will Japanese Knotweed Affect Your Property’s Value? 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. Will it Affect The Value of My Property? Is Japanese Knotweed Illegal? Firstly it is not illegal […]