Japanese Knotweed removal in Newcastle-Under-Lyme has been an issue for several years with many homeowners struggling to sell their homes due to the invasive weed’s presence. What are your responsibilities as a homeowner with Japanese Knotweed on your grounds?

If Japanese Knotweed is growing on your property, although it is not illegal to have it there, it is illegal to allow it to spread. If your infestation is within 7 metres of your neighbour’s boundary, they are in fact be able to sue you! Not only for the cost of treatment of the Knotweed but also the devaluation of their property! Therefore, we always recommend that if you have Japanese Knotweed growing on your property, you should have a site survey carried out on the grounds. This can be used as your official recognition of the Japanese Knotweed, and that you are in the process of tackling the issue.