RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Specialist Japanese knotweed identification, survey, control and removal services specifically for homeowners across the UK.
Japanese knotweed GUARANTEE
Benefit from a low-cost, long-term insurance policy provided with our guarantees. Giving you peace of mind alongside your Knotweed Management Plan.
What is an Insurance Backed Guarantee?
A Japanese knotweed guarantee, also known as an insurance-backed guarantee (IBG), is an insurance policy that covers the removal and control of Japanese knotweed in the event that it regrows after treatment. IBGs provide an additional level of security compared to a standard company guarantee.
This is a low cost, long term insurance policy that provides you with additional peace of mind that in the unlikely event the company ceases to trade, for whatever reason, you can still make a claim under the terms of the original guarantee.
Knotweed Insurance Claim Process
If you discover that the original contractor has ceased to trade you would make a claim to the insurance underwriters. They would organise a re-inspection of the property by an alternative PCA member contractor. If the re-inspection report confirms regrowth of Japanese knotweed*, The underwriters will meet the reasonable costs of any re-treatment works required.
*in the area(s) originally treated, and detailed within your management plan, and covered by the original contractor’s written guarantee.
When quoting your remedial works, we will include an insurance policy or provide you with a quotation for a Insurance Backed Guarantee which can provide insurance cover for a period of up to ten years and only a one-off premium payment is required. The quotation will confirm the premium applicable.
Discuss putting a Japanese knotweed Guarantee in place.
Help for homebuyers and sellers
Japanese knotweed is a source of anxiety for those looking to buy and sell their homes. It’s important to get a survey early on to determine if you have Japanese knotweed on the property. And if so, then you will be able to put a management plan in place, and give lenders the assurance they need that the property will not be devalued.
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