Site surveys
Why should you use a PCA Member / Specialist?
PCA is the only RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) acknowledged trade association PCA is the largest and leading trade association for the Invasive Weed industry PCA members will undertake professional trustworthy site surveys and ...
Mortgage Lender’s Requirements
Different mortgage lenders may require different criteria to be fulfilled to approve a mortgage for a property where JKW is present. Generally, mortgage lenders require a Japanese Knotweed Management Plan from a Property Care Association (PCA) ...
What happens if you find or suspect the Japanese Knotweed had spread beyond the boundaries of my property (residential)?
If JKW has spread to adjourning properties it is usually best treated as one infestation. This will require the co-operation and agreement with all affected neighbours. If co-operation and agreement is not forthcoming, this could create a potential ...
When and how do we do the site visit to complete the survey?
Our qualified teams are scheduled to work in postcode areas on specific weeks You will be contacted usually offered 1 weeks’ notice to book a visit Our system will send you a text and email to confirm your allotted appointment We will provide you ...
Why would I need an excavation discovery dig?
The size of the infestation of visible knotweed on the surface may not be representative of the extent of knotweed rhizome under the ground. As JKW spreads its highly regenerative underground rhizome system underground, it is important to understand ...
Why would I need a canine survey?
Dogs may indicate Japanese knotweed covered by vegetation, submerged in water or covered by soil. They can also detect JKW in areas were attempts to conceal intentionally or unintentionally and where previous attempts have been to remove or treat the ...
What are the different survey types?
Standard site visit and survey report A standard site visit and survey report carried out by our PCA qualified Invasive Weed surveyors. Our surveyor will aim to assess the entire garden to look for the visible presence of Japanese knotweed, and where ...
Does your survey suffice when buying or selling a residential or commercial property?
For Residential and commercial buyers and sellers ready for your sale/purchase a property the survey and treatment plan can then be present to the buyers/mortgage company. Once payment for the treatment plan is received, the house /property sale can ...
What information is required for a development site survey?
Development sites - we need the following information: Site plans Development drawings of the PROPOSED development Soil tests and investigation reports ,if available Habitat reports ,if available Timescales: when they want to start works Status ...
How thorough is your survey? What are the survey report limitations?
All Quotations and Surveys are subject to the conditions on site at the time of the visit. The survey report is prepared with due care and attention, in accordance with industry best practice and guidance. The conclusions presented in the report, ...
Why do I need a survey? (Buyer)
A buyer should take out a survey so they can ensure a professional company is used and the JKW is not just covered up. It also ensures a professional guarantee is issues whereas a seller may just pay for the cheapest quote.
Why do I need a survey? (Seller)
It’s always better for the seller to take out the survey, as it can be used for any buyer and the seller can stay in control and ensure you own the plan, and this stays with you if the sale of the property falls through. It also ensures that the ...
What is a Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) risk assessment?
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to assess the level of risk to homeowners, purchasers or lenders by Japanese knotweed. It considers the location of the knotweed in relation to the buildings at the property, and it addresses some of ...
What is the cost of a survey? (Developers)
OPTION 1: The full development site survey Full Developers Survey: Includes: Site visit and measure up of the JKW infestations Soil Tests/Analysis (taken whilst doing survey) – to confirm level of soil contamination Full written report and scaled ...
What is the cost of a survey? (Residential)
Survey fee, £299 + VAT, incudes visit, survey, report, and treatment plan – this is fully deductible from future JKW works, payable at time of booking the survey appointment
What is included on the survey? (Developers)
Survey of the site and measurements of the JKW infestation Soil Tests/Analysis (taken whilst doing survey) – to confirm level of soil contamination Full written report and scaled drawings. A Full Written Management Plan – that is essential for any ...
What is included in the survey? (Residential)
Survey of the site and measurements of the JKW infestation Carry out a risk assessment in accordance with the RICS (Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors) guidance (scaled 1-4) See RICS Scaled drawing and management plan
Why have a survey?
We can’t recommend a treatment plan without first expertly identifying the invasive weed and then access the level of infestation. This can only be done by doing an on-site visit and surveying the infestation. A survey is a site visit with a written ...