0789 962 962 5
info@derbyknotweed.co.uk
Removing Japanese Knotweed and providing Environmental Consultancy for the Midlands and beyond.
Japanese Knotweed Removal
Solutions from £500
5-10 year contracts optional
- Water-adjacent sites a speciality
- Property advice for infested homes and businesses
Our preferred method is treating the knotweed via direct stem injection
this is highly effective and minimises the risk to the local
environment. More options are available to suit your specific project.
We also treat other invasive species, including Giant Hogweed
and Himalayan Balsam,
backed by 10+ years of experience.
Knotweed Management Plans (KMPs)
Japanese Knotweed must be reported on your TA6 form when selling a property. Our KMPs include a detailed survey to facilitate smooth property transactions.
Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs) cover the cost of the management plan even if the contractor cannot complete the work. Most mortgage lenders require an IBG for infested properties.
Reforestation Project
Every job we complete will plant a tree, supporting the Derby Wildlife Trustas part of their Derwent Living forest campaign.
This ambitious project aims "To create 30,000 hectares of wooded habitats
(such as woodland, hedgerows, orchards and parklands)
and wetland by 2050 and establish a connection between the new woodlands
of the National Forest in the south and the soon to be established
woodlands of Northern Forest in the north."
At DKC, we crawl through brambles, rivers and rubble because we love Derbyshire and its wildlife.
Fully Qualified and Insured
Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £5 million.
Optional 5/10 year IBGs
Qualifications include: CSJK (PCA Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed), HND Environmental Science, NPTC Herbicide PA1/PA6AW, RHS Horticulture Lvl 2, and AQA Woodland Management.
Held to ISO9001 and ISO16001 Standards (UKAS Accreditation Pending).
FAQ
Q. How much does Japanese knotweed removal cost?
A. The cost of Japanese knotweed removal depends on the size of the infestation, access and treatment method.
Prices typically start from a few hundred pounds for a full survey.
Q. Do I need a Japanese knotweed survey to sell my house?
A. Most mortgage lenders and solicitors require a professional Japanese knotweed
survey and management plan before a property sale can proceed.
Q. How long does Japanese knotweed treatment take?
A. Treatment usually takes between 1 and 3 growing seasons, depending on the severity of the infestation and the treatment method used.
There needs to be at least 2 consecutive years without regrowth for it to be considered dead.
Q. Do you provide knotweed management plans and guarantees?
A. Yes, we provide professional knotweed management plans suitable for mortgage lenders, with optional insurance-backed guarantees.
Q. What is an Insurance Backed Guarantee?
A. An IBG is an insurance policy that ensures that the treatment plan in the survey will still be carried out if DKC ceases trading, at the insurers expense.
Q. Do you only operate in Derby?
A. No, we visit sites nationally!
Q. Do you do Free Quotes?
A. Send a photo and we will identify the plant for you free of charge
0789 962 962 5
info@derbyknotweed.co.uk
