Accredited surveys, treatment and removal of Japanese knotweed across Hastings, including St Leonards, Crowhurst, and the surrounding East Sussex coastline.
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Dealing with Japanese Knotweed in Hastings?
Hastings’ coastal climate and Victorian housing stock make it a hotspot for Japanese Knotweed. Originally planted as an ornamental species in seaside gardens during the 19th century, it’s now one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-control plants in the region.
From clifftop terraces in St Leonards to modern developments on old garage sites in Ore Valley, we’ve seen firsthand how knotweed can lower property values, stall development, and even damage foundations.
Our East Sussex team is fully accredited and provides knotweed surveys, treatment, and guarantees recognised by mortgage lenders.
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How We Remove Knotweed in Hastings
1. Identification & Photo Review
Think you’ve found knotweed? Upload a photo and we’ll confirm if it’s knotweed. If needed, we’ll send a surveyor to assess the site in person.
2. Site Survey & Management Plan
We provide a full Knotweed Management Plan (KMP) including:
- A photographic site report
- Risk assessment and spread map
- Fixed-price quote and treatment timeline
- Documents required by most UK mortgage lenders
3. Treatment & Removal Options
We choose the best method for your property and budget:
- Herbicide treatment (spraying and stem injection for low-risk areas)
- Excavation & removal (including off-site disposal for development sites)
- Sifting & screening (when infested soil must be retained)
- Root barrier installation (protect foundations and neighbouring plots)
All treatments comply with PCA Code of Practice and are carried out by trained specialists.
4. Long-Term Guarantees
We offer 5-, 10-, and 35-year guarantees. Insurance-backed options are available and widely accepted by banks and building societies.
We're recognised by the PCA (Property Care Association) and are members of their Invasive Weed Group (GWC), as well as being RICS approved, TrustMark accredited and SafeCotractor verified.
Why Knotweed Is a Growing Problem in Hastings
Hastings has several features that make it especially vulnerable to knotweed:
- Historic Victorian gardens where knotweed was originally planted
- Mild, coastal climate that supports long growing seasons
- High clay content soil, which knotweed rhizomes thrive in
- Uneven terrain and cliffside construction, complicating removal
We often see new infestations around:
- St Helens and Ore, near old allotments and disused land
- Bexhill Road developments where underground spread has resurfaced
- Hilltop gardens overlooking the coast where runoff helps rhizomes spread
If left untreated, knotweed can damage retaining walls, patios, utility pipes and lower the value of affected homes.
Why You Should Act Now
Hastings property market is heating up
Delays due to knotweed are more expensive when buyer competition is high.
Knotweed rarely stays in one garden
In terraced housing areas like St Leonards, we often see knotweed pass across fences and underground walls.
Council removal only covers public land
Private homeowners and developers must manage infestations themselves.
Where We Operate in Hastings
We cover the entire Hastings area and nearby towns, including:
- St Leonards
- Bexhill
- Ore
- St Helens
- Crowhurst
- Henley’s Down
- Three Oaks
- Winchelsea
- Fairlight
We also work across East Sussex and the wider South East.
Residential
We offer respectful, minimally disruptive treatments for homeowners. Whether you have a seaside garden or shared access, we work safely around plants, pets, and underground services.
Commercial
Our team works with housing associations, developers, and private landowners in Hastings to deliver rapid, documented knotweed removal ahead of construction deadlines.
