Why is Bamboo so problematic?

Many species of Bamboo pose significant threats to property owners in the UK due to its aggressive growth. The plant spreads rapidly through it's underground rhizome systems, able to penetrate through foundations, paving, drains and cause major structural damage. These risks can lead to neighbouring boundary disputes of encroachment, and also hinder property sales as buyers and lenders view the risk as similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Early action is crucial to avoid further spread, damage, stress and costs

Bamboo Removal

Our expert team can remove any scale of bamboo infestation. We offer many solutions at various price points, and back every job with our Guarantee policy.

  • 5 year Guarantee as Standard

  • Fixed price quotations with no hidden fees

  • Free in-person survey, tailored advice & summary report

  • Offering reinstatement & repair works

  • Fully Insured & Qualified Team

  • Flexible approach to removal, containment or management

  • Short Lead Times

  • We promise to beat any like-for-like quote (T&Cs Apply)

Bamboo out competes native plants, reducing biodiversity and causing ecological destruction. Bamboo is not officially classified as an invasive plant under the Schedule 9 list, however we often see more damage caused than from plants like Japanese Knotweed due to a more dense rhizome network. Professional eradication is recommended for effective results. Our Guarantee package evidences all work from start to finish to avoid property sale issues.

Fixed Priced Excavations inc. Waste Disposed off-site

+ 5 year Guarantee Standard on ALL works

Competitive Pricing - We will beat any like-for-like quote (T&Cs Apply)

Bamboo Management

There are alternatives to full removal that can be considered. We offer one-off treatments with specialist herbicides and root barrier containment to control the spread.

Root barrier membrane can be installed on a boundary line to prevent future encroachment of roots into your property or into neighbouring land.

Barrier containment is also a viable option to fully contain the bamboo plant, where there is sufficient room to surround the plant within an underground containment.

The barrier supplier offers a 25 year warranty on the product, which is specially designed for the task of containing such a hardy plant.

We guarantee all of our work and provide detailed reports for potential property buyers, legal disputes, insurance claims or mortgage retention.

Company Guarantee

Alien Plant Control's guarantee is comprehensive:

Unlimited free visits, tailored management plans, certificates, & robust assurance

5 year guarantee as Standard, extendable up to 20 years

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