Japanese knotweed and the law
This page covers Japanese knotweed Law, what you need to know & who is responsible for Japanese knotweed and what to do if you find knotweed.
INSURANCE Backed GUARANTEE
A low-cost, long-term insurance policy provided with our guarantee. Giving you peace of mind alongside your Knotweed Management Plan.
What is an Insurance Backed Guarantee?
This is a low cost, long term insurance policy, which provides valuable protection for consumers when undertaking home improvements projects. It 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.
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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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