Japanese Knotweed Removal in Liverpool
WE USE THE BEST TREATMENT METHODS AND SOLUTIONS, SPECIALISING IN THE CONTROL AND TREATMENT OF JAPANESE KNOTWEED THROUGHOUT LIVERPOOL AND THE UK.
Being an official member of The Property Care Association (PCA), Knotweed Services (UK) Ltd has proven our ability to solve the problems that other companies couldn’t handle. Knotweed Services is a professional company with expert advisors and employees who will listen to your concerns and provide you with professional guidance. Our experienced technicians are qualified to work in both domestic and commercial environments. We take every step necessary to ensure the health of your plants and treat them accordingly. You can trust us with any job large or small.
At Knotweed Services, our courteous, knowledgeable professionals take pride in providing the very best quality service and workmanship available for your Japanese Knotweed issues. From property owners to insurance companies, we are here to help with your unwanted Japanese Knotweed, no matter the size or location of your infestation.
JAPANESE KNOTWEED REMOVAL?
It is not uncommon for Japanese knotweed to grow through hard standing substances, with roots going as far as 3m deep.
The problem with Knot is that it can’t break through concrete by itself; it needs to discover a fracture on the surface that offers access to light and water to help its growth. It builds pressure on the structures, ending up endangering the entire rigidity of the structure or building.
As time wears on, small cracks might start to appear in your home’s exterior. Through a process called biological erosion, Japanese Knotweed tends to grow into these cracks and cause them to widen season after season. If you think your home may be affected by this pesky weed, it may be a good idea to have us come out take a look at the problem.
For the control and elimination of Japanese Knotweed in Liverpool, we have over a decade of experience – providing a service that can be counted on. We work for both property owners and homeowners alike, guaranteeing results – and even providing insurance backed guarantees.
Troubles Japanese Knotweed in Liverpool Can Cause
- Japanese Knotweed is an invasive and destructive plant that can grow through concrete and tarmac, posing a danger to the construction of your building or property.
- To protect their investment, many lenders and banks won’t offer a mortgage against properties that are infested with Japanese Knotweed, without a management plan in place.
- Knotweed can quickly cover an area with stems and leaves that block visibility and access to paths, highways and other infrastructure.
- Japanese knotweed is a very serious problem which could cost you an absolute fortune if you don’t do something about it.
- Employ our Japanese Knotweed Removal experts and our insurance backed guarantees.
FREE IDENTIFICATION
Fill in the form below, attach your pictures and we’ll let you know if the plant in your picture is Japanese Knotweed.
Infested with knotweed in Merseyside? We can help. Call us now.
Call us on: 0121 725 6348 or 0800 689 4146 for an on the spot estimate
FROM THE POINT OF INITIAL CONTACT, KNOTWEED SERVICES WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JAPANESE KNOTWEED SPECIALISTS
Is Japanese Knotweed Dangerous?
When it comes to your property foundations, homes, and pavements etc.. Japanese Knotweed can be quite dangerous and cause expensive structural damage. Other surrounding environments affected by Japanese Knotweed are riverbanks, the plant can exacerbate flooding by limiting the capacity and free flow of water.
Do You Need to notify potential buyers about Japanese Knotweed
When selling a house you will be asked to complete a TA6 Property Information Form that details all The facts concerning the property you’re selling.
If You Don’t answer the questions truthfully on this form, It can lead to claims of misrepresentation being placed against you. This may also have an effect on the property sale that could fall through and cause distress to the continuing purchasers/chain.
Knotweed Services (UK) Ltd are here to offer endless advice and guidance! If you feel you might have Japanese Knotweed, just upload your images of suspected Japanese Knotweed to us and we’ll confirm if it’s Japanese Knotweed. As Japanese knotweed specialists, our free identification service is quick, simple and completely free. Use some of the of the choices: Text, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Video to send us your pictures and we’ll confirm as soon as possible.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE JAPANESE KNOTWEED
At Knotweed Services, we work to the highest standards of professionalism. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, we will never let you down. Just fill in the form on this page to initiate the procedure.
If you are in the process of buying/selling your house And Japanese knotweed is found, seek expert advice of the Japanese Knotweed Specialists. A report outlining whether there’s Japanese knotweed present will be required by the mortgage lenders – even when the suspected plant isn’t Japanese Knotweed.
If you have discovered Japanese Knotweed on your property, you have probably faced an uphill battle with loan and mortgage providers. Their main concern is that the presence of this invasive plant will void any insurance policies, or make the cost of insurance too high to consider. PCA accredited, our professional Japanese knotweed removal services in Liverpool can implement a sustainable management plan to ensure the future viability of your property.
JAPANESE KNOTWEED REMOVAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE
Having one of our site surveys will detail the best method of Japanese Knotweed Removal
FOLIAR SPRAYING *
Most common treatment. The spraying of powerful chemicals with a knapsack. We ensure that other plants aren’t damaged. The most effective time for foliar spraying to Japanese Knotweed is in Spring
FOLIAR LEAF WIPING *
With this Japanese knotweed treatment we employ a device to ‘physically wipe’ our chemicals onto the Japanese Knotweed leaves. This application is so precise that we can often use a higher concentration of chemical.
STEM INJECTION
We apply a controlled amount of herbicide directly into the invasive weed. Due to being injected directly into the Japanese Knotweed, this is the most crafty method of removal. It isn’t dependent on the weather.
BIOMASS REDUCTION
Biomass is a form of excavation and removal but instead of extracting all of the soil impacted by Japanese Knotweed, we only remove the infested parts of the soil. It’s an excellent Japanese Knotweed control method that allows the reuse of the soil. Reducing the use of landfill.
CROWN REMOVAL
Crown and stems are capable of regenerating and even small fragments of cut crown or stem are capable of regenerating and becoming a new invasive weed – removing these from the equation is a great strategy.
— COMMERCIAL TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE
SOIL SCREENING
A tried and tested methodology used on hundreds of sites across the UK.
Using the screening method, the Japanese knotweed rhizome material is separated from the soil material. The Japanese knotweed material is then either transported to licensed landfill at a much lower disposal rate or incinerated on site using a D6 exemption from the Environment Agency or Natural Resources Wales.
The cleaned soils can then be reused in locations away from any construction, normally in soft landscaping areas.
This can reduce the landfill & backfill requirement costs significantly and can also help to reduce the carbon footprint on site due to reduced vehicle movements to landfill.
BIOSECURITY SUPERVISION
Knotweed Services can provide a biosecurity operative to supervise any excavations and movement of soils containing Japanese knotweed on site.
As part of these measures, we can provide a biosecurity boot wash and machine-washing area installed in an area at the entrance to the site.
We will provide all toolbox talks for the main contractor on site, which will be signed by all contractors involved in the operation on site.
We can provide temporary geotextile barriers if required in areas to maintain the biosecurity on site.
Once the works have been completed, we will provide the client with a full biosecurity report.
This method can be used in conjunction with other treatment methods on site.
EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL
This treatment method is ideal where time constraints are present and there’s no other option other than to remove both the Japanese Knotweed and contaminated soil to a registered landfill.
By removing all traces of the infestation quickly, this offers a rapid solution to your problem and allows your commercial project to begin groundwork’s almost straight away. When time is of the essence, there is no quicker Japanese Knotweed removal/treatment method.
Any waste taken off-site will be done so with a licensed waste carrier to a suitably authorised landfill site.
CELL BURIAL
Cell burial comprises of moving Knotweed contaminated soil from one location on site, burying it in an excavated pit which is lined with a root barrier membrane, in a different position on the site.
The burial requirements for Japanese Knotweed are as follows:
- The Environment Agency recommends that the top of the burial cell should be a minimum of 2 metres below ground level.
- The overall depth of the burial pit should be in excess of 5 metres deep. All root barrier seams are welded together forming an encapsulated cell from which the Japanese Knotweed cannot escape. Clean soil is then used to backfill on top of the cell.
- To prevent accidental disturbance of the burial site, it is recorded on all site plans and future land owners should be made aware of the location.
STOCKPILE & TREAT
Bunding is the method of relocating contaminated Japanese Knotweed soil to a different area of the site being treated. A bund is a shallow area of the contaminated soil, typically 0.5m deep.
The bund can either be raised, on top of the ground, or placed within an excavation to make the surface flush with the surrounding area.
The purpose of the bund is to move the Japanese Knotweed to an area of the site that is not used. This ‘buys time’ for treatment that would not be possible where the Japanese Knotweed was originally located.
HERBICIDE APPLICATION
At Knotweed Services we can provide the client with bespoke treatment plans depending on the locations of the Japanese knotweed.
These plans can work in conjunction with other methods of treatment where access is limited to pedestrian movements i.e., embankments or existing pathways within a site.
This will normally consist of up to 3 visits per annum to apply herbicide by either foliar spray technique or stem injection during the growing season over a period of 3 years, with a monitoring period of 2 years thereafter.
We would select the appropriate herbicides depending on the surrounding foliage or environmental constraints.
After each visit a full treatment record would be provided with photos showing the progress of the works and then an annual report.
OUR JAPANESE KNOTWEED SOLUTIONS and removal services ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT merseyside
- Birkenhead
- Formby
- Kirkby
- Liverpool
- Maghull
- Precot
- southport
- St Helens
