Case Studies
Take a look at some of our recent case studies. We have completed countless projects for both homeowners and developers across the UK. Whether it’s Japanese knotweed, bamboo or another invasive plant causing you problems, we have the experience to help.
Resi-Dig-Out™, Bolton
Upon finding out at the start of July that a large bush within his garden was Japanese knotweed, our client instructed Environet to survey the property.
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April 3, 2023
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Knutsford, Cheshire
We were instructed to carry out this bamboo removal as our clients had an extensive bamboo problem covering a significant portion of their garden.
March 31, 2023
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Former Airfield, Essex
Environet has been commissioned to monitor and treat a number of invasive species across this site. One in particular that stands out due to its coverage (both in seed dispersal and media stories) is Giant Hogweed.
March 31, 2023
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University of Bedfordshire, Bedford
Environet were instructed by the University of Bedfordshire to survey for Bamboo across their sports field and neighbouring properties where encroachment had taken place, and then to provide our recommendations through a Bamboo Management Plan.
March 31, 2023
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Bamboo removal Earley, Reading
Our client Angela Francis, who lives in Earley near Reading, was mis-sold a species of bamboo by her local nursery when she planted an ornamental garden a few years ago, as reported by the Reading Chronicle.
February 1, 2022
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The worst case of property damage by bamboo we’ve ever seen
A serious case of bamboo encroachment, reported in The Daily Mail and on BBC Radio 4 this week, has resulted in a Hampshire customer’s entire ground floor being dug up and hundreds of metres of bamboo runners excavated from beneath the property, after the plant emerged through the floor in the living room, study, hall and kitchen.
November 18, 2021
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Resi-Dig-Out, Suffolk
A Customer's Account of our Resi-Dig-Out Service
"I asked Environet to help me deal with a Japanese knotweed infestation in the driveway of my property and was very impressed with the service I received from start to finish.
February 28, 2017
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Dig & Dump, West Sussex
Japanese knotweed was identified on a site our client wished to develop into five housing plots.
February 13, 2017
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Resi-Dig-Out™, Runneymede
Our client was looking to sell their property and wanted to have a management plan in place with an insurance backed guarantee, to ensure that the sale would go through smoothly.
Residential
January 24, 2015
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Resi-Dig-Out™, Streatham
A residential developer was renovating and converting a terraced 3 storey residential property in South London into 4/5 flats.
October 6, 2014
1 minute read
Herbicide, Swansea
The South Wales region has long been regarded as a hotspot for Japanese knotweed with some mortgage providers reluctant to lend to properties affected by the plant.
December 14, 2016
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Resi-Dig-Out™, Cardiff
After struggling to sell his property due to a Japanese knotweed infestation in the garden, our client took his property off the market. Needing the problem dealt with as soon as possible, a physical removal method was recommended
July 26, 2016
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Resi-Dig-Out™, Thames Valley
A property owner was planning to start work on an extension to the back of his house, when an infestation of Japanese knotweed was discovered in his garden
November 23, 2015
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Resi-Dig-Out™, Highgate
Our client was planning an extension to his London flat, until his gardener discovered a patch of Japanese knotweed growing in the summer.
September 8, 2015
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Resi-Dig-Out™, Bath
In the autumn of 2015, Environet were commissioned to help secure the sale of a grand 1920s house on the outskirts of Bath
Commercial
May 7, 2014
1 minute read
Xtract™, Axminster
A site in Axminster was granted planning for residential development which had a history of Japanese knotweed.
August 13, 2013
1 minute read
Xtract™, Plymouth
Barratt, in association with Plymouth Community Homes has been working on the regeneration of North Prospect in Plymouth.
November 27, 2012
1 minute read
Xtract™, Sheffield
A site in Sheffield was being redeveloped into a car park, but there was a problem: Japanese knotweed.
July 8, 2011
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Herbicide, Stanmore
A herbicide treatment plan was put in place to treat Japanese knotweed which was discovered on site.
December 12, 2016
1 minute read
Excavation & treatment, Bridgend
Our client required Japanese knotweed to be removed from 6 locations across a disused landfill which was being converted to a solar farm
December 5, 2016
1 minute read
Xtract™, Folkestone
Our client wished to develop a site by building two properties and a driveway.
January 16, 2016
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Xtract™, Derby
Environet UK Ltd is the preferred knotweed specialist for a rapidly expanding food superstore chain.
August 17, 2015
1 minute read
Xtract™, Putney
Our client was looking to redevelop a site which had a large Japanese knotweed infestation.
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