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Japanese Knotweed Expert We have over 25 years of experience in eradicating Japanese knotweed for both private & commercial clients.

Our team is highly skilled, ensuring effective & reliable results, delivering mortgage approved reports within 48 hours. Here at Japanese Knotweed Expert we work throughout the entirety of the United Kingdom to assist in the identification and eradication of Japanese Knotweed. As a member of the PCA (The Property Care Association) our qualified surveyors can provide you, or your client, with all the necessary reports and certificates to satisfy a lender’s criteria for raising a mortgage on your property or to continue with site development with minimal disruption. We also treat other common invasive plants such as Giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam. If you have a question, phone us on 0800 1337 444 or check out our frequently asked questions.

🏡 Selling your property? Japanese knotw**d is one thing you don't want to be left guessing about! 🌿When completing prope...
13/10/2026

🏡 Selling your property? Japanese knotw**d is one thing you don't want to be left guessing about! 🌿

When completing property information forms, sellers may need to answer questions about Japanese knotw**d. But what if you're unsure whether it's present, where it's growing or whether it has been treated in the past?

🔎 That's where a professional survey can help.

A Japanese knotw**d survey can help you:
🌿 Establish whether Japanese knotw**d is present.
📍 Understand its location and extent.
📄 Obtain a written report to help inform your next steps.
🏡 Approach property-related questions with greater confidence.

Having the right information can help you make informed decisions and provide relevant details to your conveyancer when selling your property.

Don't leave it to chance. Get the facts before you sell. ✅

📩 Contact Japanese Knotw**d Expert to discuss booking a professional survey.
https://japaneseknotw**dexpert.co.uk/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=knotw**d_london&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_id=240926

💬 Did you know Japanese knotw**d could raise questions during a property sale? Let us know in the comments!

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🌿 Did you know Japanese knotw**d was originally introduced to the UK as an ornamental plant?Today, it’s one of the invas...
08/10/2026

🌿 Did you know Japanese knotw**d was originally introduced to the UK as an ornamental plant?

Today, it’s one of the invasive plants that property owners, developers and land managers are increasingly aware of — but it wasn’t always viewed that way.

Originally from East Asia, Japanese knotw**d was introduced to Europe in the 19th century and later brought to Britain because of its attractive appearance and vigorous growth. It was planted in gardens and parks before its ability to spread became much better understood.

🔎 So, what changed?

Japanese knotw**d is extremely persistent. It can spread through underground rhizomes, allowing new growth to emerge beyond what is visible above ground.

What started as a desirable ornamental plant eventually became a much more complicated problem.

And that’s why identification and early understanding matter.

If Japanese knotw**d is suspected on a property, garden, development site or boundary, a professional survey can help establish exactly what is present and provide a clearer picture of the situation.

🌿 From wanted garden plant to invasive species — quite the history!

Had you heard how Japanese knotw**d first came to the UK? 👇

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🌿 Japanese knotw**d concern? What should you do next?Finding Japanese knotw**d on or near a property can raise a lot of ...
06/10/2026

🌿 Japanese knotw**d concern? What should you do next?

Finding Japanese knotw**d on or near a property can raise a lot of questions:

* How serious is it?
* Could it affect the property?
* What should you do first?
* Do you need a survey?

🎥 In this video, Dan the Surveyor Man speaks with Jason Harker about Japanese knotw**d, the concerns property owners may have and what to consider if it’s identified.

Whether you’re buying, selling, developing or managing a property, this is well worth watching.

👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube
Have you got a question about Japanese knotw**d?

Let us know in the comments. 👇
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🌿 WHAT YOU SEE ABOVE GROUND ISN’T THE WHOLE STORY… 👀You might look at a patch of Japanese knotw**d and think you can see...
29/09/2026

🌿 WHAT YOU SEE ABOVE GROUND ISN’T THE WHOLE STORY… 👀

You might look at a patch of Japanese knotw**d and think you can see exactly what you're dealing with.

But beneath the soil, there can be a very different picture.

🌱 Japanese knotw**d spreads through underground rhizomes — stems that grow beneath the surface and can produce new shoots.

That means the visible stems don't necessarily show the full extent of the plant.

And this is one reason why simply cutting back what you can see doesn't necessarily solve the problem.

🔎 A professional survey can help establish where the plant is growing, assess the extent of the infestation and provide a clearer understanding of the situation.

So next time you spot Japanese knotw**d, remember:

👀 Look above ground.
🌱 Think below ground.
🔎 Get it checked.

Have you ever wondered what was happening beneath the soil? 👇

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🌿 London property owners — spotted Japanese knotw**d?Whether you're buying, selling, developing or simply concerned abou...
24/09/2026

🌿 London property owners — spotted Japanese knotw**d?

Whether you're buying, selling, developing or simply concerned about a plant growing on your property, discovering Japanese knotw**d can raise a lot of questions. 🏡

What is it?
How far has it spread?
Could it affect neighbouring land?
What should you do next?

The first step is understanding exactly what you're dealing with.

🔎 A professional Japanese knotw**d survey can establish the extent of the infestation and help determine the most appropriate management, treatment or removal strategy for the property.

At Japanese Knotw**d Expert, we provide professional surveys, treatment, removal and management across London, working with homeowners, landlords, landowners, commercial organisations and developers.

📍 Central, North, South, East & West London

And if you're dealing with a property transaction, acting early can help provide the documentation that solicitors, lenders and other parties may need.

🌱 Think you've found Japanese knotw**d in London? Don't ignore it — get it checked.

👇 Are you a London homeowner or property professional? Save this post for future reference or share it with someone who may need it.
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🌿 Think Japanese Knotw**d Expert only deals with Japanese knotw**d?Think again! 👀Japanese knotw**d may be in our name, b...
17/09/2026

🌿 Think Japanese Knotw**d Expert only deals with Japanese knotw**d?

Think again! 👀

Japanese knotw**d may be in our name, but our expertise covers a much wider range of invasive and problematic w**ds.

Alongside Japanese knotw**d and bamboo, we can also help with species including Himalayan balsam, giant hogw**d, ragwort, mare’s tail/horsetail, buddleia and Rhododendron ponticum.

And while different species present different challenges, one thing they have in common is that identifying the problem correctly is an important first step.

Invasive and problematic w**ds can spread quickly, affect surrounding vegetation and habitats, and create ongoing challenges for landowners, developers and those responsible for managing land.

🌱 Different w**d. Different risks. Different management approach.

That’s why our team takes the time to understand what species you're dealing with, the location and the circumstances before recommending an appropriate approach.

So, if you've spotted an unfamiliar or invasive plant and aren't sure what you're dealing with, don't just pull it up and hope for the best.

📸 Send us a photo or get in touch with our team to discuss your concerns.

Because it's not always Japanese knotw**d… but we're here to help when it isn't. 👀🌿
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Celebrating 1 Year at Japanese Knotw**d Expert! 🎉A huge congratulations to Chloe, who is celebrating their 1-year annive...
15/09/2026

Celebrating 1 Year at Japanese Knotw**d Expert! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Chloe, who is celebrating their 1-year anniversary with Japanese Knotw**d Expert! 👏

To mark the occasion and thank them for all their hard work and dedication over the past year, they were presented with a gift vouchers as a small token of our appreciation. 🎁

At Japanese Knotw**d Expert, and across the wider Planterra Group, we believe that recognising the people behind our success is just as important as delivering a professional service for our clients.

We’re proud to celebrate milestones like these and the commitment, expertise and positive attitude our team brings every day.

Thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the past year — here’s to many more! Congratulations once again! 🎉

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🌿 BAMBOO DOESN’T ALWAYS STAY PUT…That beautiful bamboo you planted in the garden might look perfectly contained above gr...
10/09/2026

🌿 BAMBOO DOESN’T ALWAYS STAY PUT…

That beautiful bamboo you planted in the garden might look perfectly contained above ground.

But what’s happening beneath the surface? 👀

Some types of bamboo spread through underground stems called rhizomes, which can travel away from the original plant and produce new shoots elsewhere.

And if bamboo is growing close to a property boundary, building, patio or other structure, understanding how far it has spread can be important.

🔎 A professional bamboo survey can help establish what you're dealing with, where the bamboo is growing and whether there are signs of spread.

So if you've noticed bamboo appearing somewhere it shouldn't…

Don't ignore it. Get it surveyed. 🌱

👇 Have you ever been surprised by how far bamboo had spread?
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🌿 Think you've spotted Japanese knotw**d?Before you reach for the spade or start cutting it back, take a moment.Japanese...
08/09/2026

🌿 Think you've spotted Japanese knotw**d?

Before you reach for the spade or start cutting it back, take a moment.

Japanese knotw**d can be mistaken for other plants, and knowing exactly what you're dealing with is the first step.

A professional survey can help establish:

🔎 What the plant is
📍 Where it's growing
🌱 Whether there are signs of spread
📋 What your next steps could be

And remember — no visible growth doesn't always mean it's gone. Japanese knotw**d dies back above ground during winter, while its underground rhizomes remain dormant.

So if you're unsure…

Don't guess. Don't dig. Get it checked. 🌿

Have you ever spotted a plant in your garden and had absolutely no idea what it was? 👇
https://japaneseknotw**dexpert.co.uk/contact/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=knotw**d_treatment&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_id=010926

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🚨 Think you've found Japanese knotw**d? STOP before you reach for the spade! 🌿When you spot an unfamiliar plant growing ...
03/09/2026

🚨 Think you've found Japanese knotw**d? STOP before you reach for the spade! 🌿

When you spot an unfamiliar plant growing in your garden, it can be tempting to tackle it yourself.

But if it could be Japanese knotw**d, there are a few things you shouldn't do.

❌ Don't simply cut it down
❌ Don't dig it up without understanding what you're dealing with
❌ Don't assume it's gone when it dies back in winter
❌ Don't ignore new growth
❌ Don't assume every similar-looking plant is Japanese knotw**d

One of the biggest mistakes is acting before identifying the plant correctly.

Several plants can look similar to Japanese knotw**d, and the right approach depends on exactly what you're dealing with.

🔎 Not sure what you've found? Get it identified before taking action.

At Japanese Knotw**d Expert, our surveys can help establish what is growing at your property and provide a clearer understanding of the situation.

🌱 Don't guess. Don't panic. Get it checked.

Have you ever mistaken one plant for another? 👇
Tell us what it was!

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