Japanese Knotweed Removal in Highgate, N6

Japanese Knotweed removal and advice by Local Chartered Surveyors and PCA members covering Highgate, N6 and the surrounding areas.

Interesting fact aboutHighgate…There are many other prominent figures, Victorian and otherwise, buried at Highgate Cemetery. Most of the historically notable figures lie in the eastern part.The most famous burial in the East cemetery is arguably that of Karl Marx, whose tomb was the site of attempted bombings on 2 September 1965[5] and in 1970. Tours of the most famous graves are available but, due to vandalism and souvenir hunters, visitors are no longer allowed to explore unaccompanied, unless they have a personal connection with the cemetery and hold a pass to their deceased relative’s grave.

 As the only Japanese Knotweed removal company and consultancy in the UK regulated by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and to hold full Property Care Association (PCA) accreditation (Invasive Weed Control Group), CYB Environmental are the most trusted company in the treatment, control  and removal of Japanese Knotweed.

As well as an herbicidal treatment programme and a tailored management plan to the individual site requirements, we offer an insurance backed guarantee that gives piece of mind should it ever return.

With our head office located in Deptford, London and satellite offices in Bristol and Cardiff, we are perfectly located to serve Highgate, N6 and the surrounding area.

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The majority of the UK major lenders will refuse to lend against a property if their surveyor identifies Japanese knotweed at a property you are purchasing, selling or even re-mortgaging, especially if it is located within seven metres of a habitable space. This is due to the aggressive nature of the plant and potential damage it can cause to the building, consequently severely affecting the value of the property.

As a minimum, the mortgage lender will request a ‘Japanese Knotweed Management Plan’. The Japanese Knotweed Management Plan must contain:

• A description of the property with an accurate record of the Japanese Knotweed infestation;
• Any past treatments undertaken;
• Objectives, including timescales;
• A scaled plan with dimensions and supporting photographs ;
• The full details of the contracting organisation and a description of the methods to be used to eradicate Japanese Knotweed and the associated risks of that method;
• A suggested monitoring period.

Although conditions will vary from lender to lender, in practice lenders will generally want to see evidence of an initial treatment and a commitment by the owner/purchaser of the property to fund in advance the treatment programme along with a 5-10 year insurance backed guarantee.

With Chartered Surveyors (full members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and Valuation Surveyors in house currently working directly for the majority of the UK major lenders, we are perfectly placed to deal and act upon their individual requirements to ensure they are able to lend against the property.