Hemlock removalHemlock removed safely
Professional invasive plant control at fair, fixed prices.
Every part of hemlock is poisonous. We identify it, remove it safely in protective clothing and take the waste away, so you do not have to handle it.
- Free in-person survey with a written report and photos
- Fixed price quotation, plus VAT. No hidden fees
- Minimum 5-year guarantee included on every job, available for up to 20 years
- Waste removed by a registered waste carrier
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Professional invasive plant control at fair, fixed prices
Qualified surveyors, proven methods and a written guarantee, at fair, fixed prices plus VAT.
- 👥A lean, owner-led team
- 🏢No national overheads or call centres
- 🎓A qualified surveyor on site
- 🧪Recognised methods, trained people
- 🛡A written guarantee and management plan
What is hemlock?
Hemlock is a common name used for more than one highly poisonous plant in the UK. They belong to the same family as cow parsley and have white, umbrella-shaped flower heads, which makes them easy to mistake for something harmless.
Hemlock turns up in overgrown gardens, on rough ground and in damp places such as ditches and riverbanks.
How to recognise it
- Tall, branching plants, often taller than an adult
- Hollow stems, which on some hemlock plants have purple blotches, spots or colouring
- Finely divided, fern-like leaves
- Small white flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters in summer
For a fuller guide, read our article: Hemlock in the UK: how to identify it and stay safe.
Why it needs dealing with
Early action avoids further spread, damage, stress and cost.
All parts are toxic
Hemlock is poisonous if eaten, and the sap can irritate some people's skin.
Pets and livestock
Children, dogs, horses and livestock are all at risk where it grows.
Easy to misidentify
It looks like several harmless plants, so get it identified before anyone handles it.
How we deal with hemlock
From the free survey to a guaranteed result, in four steps.
Free survey
In person. Plant identified, written report with photos and a fixed price quotation, plus VAT.
Your plan
We identify the plant first, because the right approach depends on the site, especially near water. Removal is carried out in protective clothing using careful excavation, herbicide treatment where suitable, or both. Herbicide work is carried out by City & Guilds PA1/PA6 qualified operatives.
3The work
Biosecurity measures on site. Waste removed by a registered waste carrier.
4Guarantee & follow-up
Minimum 5-year guarantee included, available for up to 20 years, plus follow-up visits.
From our jobs
Is there a law about it?
Hemlock is not listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so the rules that apply to plants such as Japanese knotweed do not apply in the same way. It still makes sense to dispose of it responsibly. It is a native plant, and it is not on the UK list of invasive alien species of special concern that covers plants such as giant hogweed.
What our clients say
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He Identified the species and produced a detailed report with photos, all free of charge.
M O · GoogleHighly professional, straightforward & honest. A pleasure to deal with.
Naomi · TrustpilotFrom consultation with Connor to the completion of all work carried out I have experienced only high levels of professionalism and support.
Lesley B. · GoogleGood advice prior to works commencing, kept to agreed timescales, punctual and tidy, helpful and obliging during works.
Quentin C. · TrustpilotA guarantee on every job. Always included.
Minimum 5-year guarantee included on every job, available for up to 20 years. It is part of the price, never an optional extra.
- Guarantee certificate issued when the work is complete
- Management plan evidencing everything done on site
- Monitoring visits until growth has stopped
- Free call-outs if anything comes back in the treated area
- Paperwork you can share with buyers, lenders and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers. Anything else, just ask.
Is hemlock dangerous to touch?
It is poisonous if eaten, and the sap can irritate some people's skin. Wear gloves, wash your hands and keep children and pets away.
Can I put hemlock in my green bin or compost?
Do not compost it. Bag it carefully while wearing gloves and ask your council or a specialist about disposal, or ask us to remove it.
Is the survey really free?
Yes. We visit in person, identify the species and send you a written report with photos and a fixed price quotation, with no obligation. Formal CSJK (Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed) survey reports, which confirm whether invasive plants are present (for example for a property sale or mortgage), are £240 (£200 + VAT).
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. Quotations are fixed price, plus VAT, with no hidden fees or subscriptions.
Can I just send a photo?
Yes. Add a photo to the enquiry form or send it on WhatsApp and we will identify the plant for free.
How do you keep your prices competitive?
We are a lean, owner-led team with no national overheads or call centres. Your site is surveyed in person by a qualified surveyor, we use recognised methods, and every job comes with a written guarantee and management plan. Every quote is fixed, plus VAT, after a free survey.
Book your free survey
Tell us what you are seeing and add a photo. A surveyor will get back to you with next steps.
- Free in-person survey with a written report and photos
- Fixed price quotation, plus VAT. No hidden fees
- Minimum 5-year guarantee included on every job, available for up to 20 years
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