In summer, plants - in particular climbing plants - can be a beautiful addition to your property, but if left unchecked, they can cause damage to your home's structure. In some cases, foundation repair costs in the UK can costs thousands, depending on your property size and the extent of damage.
To avoid paying damage costs like this, Chris Ross, director of Direct Building Products, has highlighted the main plants in spring and summer that can cause the most damage to a property's structure, before explaining how to manage or destroy them on a budget effectively, as well as highlighting the best management tips of plants to help you avoid any potential damage.
Japanese Knotweed is a big problem for UK properties. Beginning to grow in April and May, the massive root system of Japanese Knotweed utilises weaknesses in building foundations and connecting drainage systems and causes gradual damage, resulting in a faulty structure over an extended period of time. For the average UK property size, it could cost you up to £40,000 for professional Japanese knotweed removal and a further £9,500 for structural damage repairs depending on the impact it has had over time.
