quick and effective japanese knotweed removal in london - PCA Accredited
Remove Japanese knotweed from your London property with the help of Down to Earth. The specialists from our Invasive Plants Division have a wealth of experience in dealing with these weeds, with access to the most current and effective resources and processes. They are all also accredited by the Property Care Association (PCA) as well as other relevant certification bodies.
What is Japanese Knotweed?
This resilient perennial, with tall and dense stems, grows quickly on most terrains. Every year, the stem growth is renewed from the stout. Its rooting systems penetrate deeply and can easily reproduce even with small parts.
The weed was introduced from Japan in 1825 as an ornamental plant. Although it does have aesthetic value, its tendency to overrun native plants and other garden plants has become an issue.
If you’re planning to get a loan or a mortgage against a property that has Japanese knotweed, you may have a hard time getting approval. The weed can, at times, also damage the property because its rooting system may penetrate even concrete.
Legislation Regarding Japanese Knotweed
According to the provisions within the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981, causing the growth of Japanese Knotweed in the wild is an offence.
Also, an amendment to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime, and Policing Act of 2014, includes the Japanese Knotweed and other non-native, but invasive plants in their list.
Having Japanese knotweed on your property is not only harmful for your other plants, it is also a potential liability for you.
Chemical Control
The gradual application of strong herbicide over a period of time is the most effective way to remove Japanese knotweed. This requires the right tools with the right experience to successfully do. Retail weed killers often fail because they take a long while before showing results.
Our specialists have a considered approach and a carefully made bespoke plan for the properties we service. We use specialist stem injection equipment and monitor the site periodically.
Call Us Today
If you suspect the growth of Japanese Knotweed on your property, send an image to our email enquiries@dtetrees.co.uk and we will assess it for free. You may also get in touch with us through our contact page.
Do I have Japanese Knotweed?
The best time to spot Japanese knotweed is during mid-summer and early autumn. The key distinguishing features are the red speckled stems and reddish shoots with a zig-zag growth pattern. The large broad leaves have a distinct flat base which is perpendicular to the petiole (leaf stem).
PCA accredited Japanese Knotweed contractors
Japanese knotweed identification is not always easy. If you are still unsure whether you have a case of Japanese knotweed on your property please send us a photograph for a free assessment, ideally including a close-up of some leaves if possible, to enquiries@dtetrees.co.uk. If you do have knotweed, then one of our consultants would be happy to help. In the meantime, avoid cutting or pulling up the plant where possible as it has a negligible effect on the plant and makes successful treatment more difficult.
Areas we cover
We cover most of the South East including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and Essex.
Team arrived at time advised. Work carried out as quoted. All debris cleared away and site left clean and tidy A good job well done!
The whole experience of the trimming of our oak tree has been excellent, from the initial inspection, through the regular email updates to the actual work done today. We would thoroughly recommend "Down to Earth".
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An excellent job. Arrived on time and immediately set to work. The debris was all cleared when the job was completed. We have used this firm for many years and we fully recommend them. JB
The team were great - arrived promptly, took down a large tree, dealt with the stump and left everything tidy.
Down To Earth did a good job on the day, tidied up well after them and were pleasant & courteous to deal with. We got off to a rocky start as the initial booking had to be re-scheduled due to issues at their end for which they apologised and is the reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5, but in the end I was happy with their work
Polite, friendly, carefully followed all instructions, no hesitation to recommend. Good knowledge of various trees, when and how to prune.
Down To Earth have now looked after my Yew tree on three occasions and I have to say it looks better each time now that previous damage has healed.Iwould have no hesitation in recommending them to anybody that wants a good job done.I also consider them to be very fairly priced and their workforce where excellent everything left very tidily.See you next time.Thanks.
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We’ve used Down to Earth for several years after a recommendation from a neighbour. They’ve done a variety of jobs from taking down two inherited overgrown confers to general pruning and tidying up of trees and bushes. They always do the work exactly as agreed after an on-site visit, giving good advice, they’re very efficient, clear up thoroughly, and are always friendly. We’d strongly recommend them.
A very professional done by very pleasant friendly people. (and they left the garden all clean and tidy - and many do not do that!) We would highly recommend them
Great communication, knowledge and patience with members of the public asking lots of questions. Great machine to relieve deep compaction after events
Likable, professional team of 3 turned up on the day, did a fantastic job (they have a really good sense of aesthetics). Very pleased, will definitely be using them again.
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Second time I have used them. Thoroughly professional - they give good advice, easy to deal with. First time a year ago was a really big job, so pleased I used them. Thoroughly recommend.
An unpleasant job, taming the leylandii trees which we had inherited and had been allowed to do their own thing for too long! We are grateful to our friends who recommended "Down to Earth" and we are very happy to say to anyone else who reads this, that from Andy who came to give us a very reasonable estimate, and Frankie's team who did skilful and beautiful job, we couldn't be happier. Very nice people too!
