I realise that this has probably been raised countless times before...
A new client wants garden clearance done and then regular lawn and weed maintenance until the property is sold (hopefully in new year). But there is Japanese knotweed growing through most of the lawn at the bottom of the garden. The lady has been able to manage the garden up until recently, saying she just cut back the 'plant' and lawn regularly and put into the green waste bin. Obviously unaware of our 'friend'. Now because i am aware and realise such things should not be put into the recycling bin, i am wondering how to proceed with this client. Perhaps other firms with lesser ideas of responsibility may go ahead without a care.
I do however remember a thread a while ago on here that mentioned someone dealing with JK for a house to be sold. I just would like to know if this is something I should take on or just refer the client to a specialist company. I don't like to turn away work, but I know when things are not within my skillset. Any ideas, helpful solutions or indeed anyone with a good memory of the thread I mentioned, are most welcome.
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The issue is that no mortgage will be approved if the knotweed is spotted by a surveyor, and when the houseowner fills in the legal forms they are obliged to mention anything they feel is relevant or the new owner could potentially have a claim.
I wouldn't mess around: get in a specialist with an insurance-backed guarantee and include it in the seller's pack. Just as you would with subsidence, dry rot etc.
Thank you, that does help clarify what I had read some time ago.