Guides & Advice

Knotweed blog & guides

Clear, practical guides to identifying, costing, treating and living with Japanese knotweed — written to help UK homeowners, buyers and landlords make confident decisions.

Identification

How to identify Japanese knotweed: 6 signs

Bamboo-like stems, zig-zag leaves and creamy flowers — what to look for.

Cost

How much does knotweed removal cost?

2026 prices by method and area size, plus what drives the quote.

Treatment

Treatment methods compared

Herbicide, excavation, cell burial and relocation — which fits your site.

Buying & Selling

Knotweed & mortgages: can you still get a loan?

The 7-metre rule, TA6 duties and what lenders want to see.

Legal

Knotweed & the law: your responsibilities

Your duties, controlled-waste rules and neighbour nuisance claims.

Buying & Selling

Selling a house with Japanese knotweed

Disclosure, the TA6 form and getting sale-ready.

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