Ammanford, UK - Japanese Knotweed Reports, Surveys and Certificates

The simple truth is that some professionals also struggle to instantly recognise and identify Japanese Knotweed, whilst others have little or no substantial knowledge of the plant’s features. Japanese Knotweed can be notoriously difficult to spot during the winter season, especially if the dead canes from the previous season’s growth have been cut back, or the infestation is not yet well-established.

At Green Leaf Remediation, we have liaised with numerous surveyors and estate agents over the last few years and realised that, similarly to UK mortgage lenders, a ‘no-risk’ stance regarding the presence of Knotweed has been adopted. Understandably, to avoid the prospect of a future claim of misrepresentation, on occasions where there is uncertainty as to whether or not Japanese Knotweed plant material exists on a property, the professionals involved in the process consider it is far more prudent in the long term to stipulate that it ‘may exist’, as opposed to omitting any declaration of the plant on Homebuyer Survey Reports. In following this course of action, the surveyor or organisation avoids legal action further down the line which results in the burden of responsibility being passed to another, usually the company or contractor experienced in dealing with Japanese Knotweed!

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As a result of the vast issues that can result from the presence of Japanese Knotweed, it is important to engage expert surveyors to identify whether or not your property possesses the invasive plant species so that your house sale can move forward with all the relevant and correct information – after all, it is not illegal for a property to have Knotweed plant growth, however, it is if the plant breaches the property’s boundaries.

At Green Leaf Remediation, we provide JKMPs for residential properties, building plots subject to housing developments and large-scale development projects. A JKMP involving a property development site will contain far more detailed information than a two bedroom residential property, for example. Generally speaking, a JKMP will usually be required by the mortgage lender before an agreement is made to provide funds for the property purchase. All our JKMPs are supplemented by a 10-year Insurance Backed Guarantee (IBG). The JKMP remains with the property, meaning that whenever there is any future property transfer, the JKMP becomes the possession of the new owner irrespective of how many times the property exchanges hands.

Green Leaf Remediation are experts in the identification, treatment and removal of Japanese Knotweed, providing services in South Wales, West Wales, South West England and along the M4 corridor. Japanese Knotweed reports and surveys can be undertaken for property sellers, prospective buyers, estate agents, mortgage lenders and for legal advice. If you are in need of confirmation as to whether your property is affected by Knotweed, need to know the extent of an infestation or would like to implement a Japanese Knotweed treatment plan, get in touch with our expert surveyors at Green Leaf Remediation to book a survey report by calling 01269 591651 or sending us an enquiry here today.