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.

April 3, 2023

2 minutes read

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

1 minute read

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

1 minute read

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

1 minute read

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

2 minutes read

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

2 minutes read

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

1 minute read

Dig & Dump, West Sussex

Japanese knotweed was identified on a site our client wished to develop into five housing plots.

February 13, 2017

1 minute read

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.

November 23, 2015

1 minute read

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

1 minute read

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

January 24, 2015

1 minute read

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

1 minute read

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

1 minute read

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

January 16, 2016

1 minute read

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.

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

1 minute read

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.

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Case Studies

Resi-Dig-Out™, Bolton

Knutsford, Cheshire

Former Airfield, Essex

University of Bedfordshire, Bedford

Bamboo removal Earley, Reading

The worst case of property damage by bamboo we’ve ever seen

Resi-Dig-Out, Suffolk

Dig & Dump, West Sussex

Resi-Dig-Out™, Runneymede

Resi-Dig-Out™, Highgate

Resi-Dig-Out™, Bath

Resi-Dig-Out™, Streatham

Herbicide, Swansea

Resi-Dig-Out™, Cardiff

Resi-Dig-Out™, Thames Valley

Xtract™, Derby

Xtract™, Putney

Xtract™, Axminster

Xtract™, Plymouth

Xtract™, Sheffield

Herbicide, Stanmore

Excavation & treatment, Bridgend

Xtract™, Folkestone

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