We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Surrey including: Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Reigate, Redhill, Farnham, Camberley, Dorking, Walton-on-Thames, Chetsey, Ashford and surrounding towns and rural areas.
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Our Part 35 Expert Witness Report is a legally compliant, evidence-backed document suitable for use in Court proceedings.
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You would need to carry out a report in the following situations:
Discovering Japanese Knotweed on a property after purchase that was declared as ‘No’ on the TA6 Property Information Form.
Suspected misrepresentation or non-disclosure of Japanese Knotweed during the conveyancing process.
Gathering evidence for a legal claim against a seller, surveyor, or conveyancer concerning Japanese Knotweed.
Verifying the presence, extent, and likely age of Japanese Knotweed to support legal, planning, or insurance matters.
When a lender, solicitor, or insurer specifically requests a P35 Expert Witness Report.
Clients we work with:
Solicitors and legal teams needing independent, court-admissible evidence
Insurers and claims adjusters assessing liability, causes, and remediation needs
Developers and contractors managing planning conditions or property disputes
Local authorities ensuring compliance and enforcing regulations
Private clients and property owners seeking impartial expert guidance
Early expert involvement can establish facts clearly, control costs, and prevent disputes from escalating.
We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Surrey including: Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Reigate, Redhill, Farnham, Camberley, Dorking, Walton-on-Thames, Chetsey, Ashford and surrounding towns and rural areas.
On a residential development in Surrey, Japanese Knotweed was identified along the site boundaries during pre-construction checks. A comprehensive survey and management plan were produced and submitted to the local planning authority, detailing treatment, monitoring, and compliance procedures. The plan was approved at first review, enabling the project to proceed on time with no additional costs or delays.
We provide a P35 that meet the requirements of our clients, they are Court compliant and help to provide evidence and information about your specific case.
Your P35 plan is structured to meet your requirements and provide the following:
Confirms the presence of Japanese Knotweed and documents the site boundaries along with the Plant’s potential for further growth.
Presents the findings for legal, mortgage, or planning purposes and provides a robust, defensible report ready for submission.
Defines safe, proportionate treatment measures and provides a clear, evidence-based pathway for remediation.
Provides an independent expert opinion for disputes, delivering compliant testimony and evidence that can be fully cross-examined.
Do you need a Japanese Knotweed P35 Report in Surrey? Let’s confirm your site’s requirements and keep your project on track.
It is a specialist report that confirms whether Japanese Knotweed is present and sets out approved methods for treatment, control, or removal. The plan helps ensure your Surrey development meets planning and environmental requirements while reducing long-term risk to the property.
Yes. A professional site survey is essential to locate, map, and assess the extent of any knotweed. Without accurate survey data, a compliant and effective removal plan cannot be prepared.
Yes. Even modest projects such as extensions, garden works, or single dwellings may require a knotweed plan if the plant is present. Surrey councils may apply planning conditions to protect neighbouring land and infrastructure.
This usually indicates that Japanese Knotweed has been identified or is suspected on or near the site. The local authority requires assurance that it will be safely managed before works proceed, which may otherwise be delayed.
Most removal plans can be completed within around 10 working days, depending on site size, access, and infestation levels. Larger or multi-phase developments may take longer.
The survey confirms the presence, location, and extent of knotweed. The removal plan sets out the method of treatment, timescales, monitoring, and compliance measures required to manage or eradicate it safely.
