Specialists in multi-contaminant ground removal ideal for Construction, Civils, Developers and Property Management, and smart Amenity Weed Management ideal for Local Authorities.
If you’re working in construction, development or property there’s a chance you could have invasive plants or ground contamination (such as asbestos). For construction and development this will mean your project gets put on immediate hold.
You will need to seek professional advice from a contractor licensed to deal with both invasive plants and asbestos. We’re a national contractor experienced and confident in handling multi-site or framework agreements, working closely with project managers, principal contractors and developers to deliver site-specific solutions. Our services are designed to minimise disruption, reduce risk, and support seamless project delivery:
If you leave invasive plants or ground contaminants on site they will cause project delays and issues on completion. For developers invasive plants left onsite will emerge in the new homeowner’s gardens – which is a headache best avoided. How we can help:
Our Amenity Weed Management services are smarter – run by our in-house BASIS registered manager with a team of highly trained operatives using our specially designed quad bikes – we promise a massive 60%+ reduction in herbicide and water usage.
With quad teams working up and down the country, supported by an admin team to track and report on daily progress all contracts are run to maximum efficiency to help local authorities maintain more sustainable weed control.
We know that Integrated Weed Management is an important factor for most UK councils – which is why we will always look to factor in alternative methods if possible – and appropriate.
As a fully licensed invasive weeds and contaminated ground removal contractor we understand that remediation costs for industrial areas may be of concern for commercial businesses. Which is why we work with you to provide site specific solutions, using highly efficient methods that are designed to keep your projects flowing. Here’s what you can expect from us:
Public safety is paramount when we’re working on projects in public or open spaces, as we may use chemicals or machinery that are bound by H&S legislation.
Protecting the environment is equally important as we carefully manage what we do on site to ensure biosecurity measures are in place to maintain ecosystem balance. Read how we ensure our clients sites as well the environmental are kept safe whilst we’re working.
On this contract we were called in to remove Horsetail infesting an old army barracks site due to be developed by Bloor Homes.
As the site was planned for housing, excavation was the best option as with any rhizomatous plant any fragments of root left behind would generate new plants, leading to issues further down the line either during the build or sales phases.
Environment Controls was contracted to excavate the infested ground removing all contaminated soils and plant material. Find out how we achieved a clean ready fit for its intended development.
This article has been reviewed by our invasive weeds expert: Darren Greatbatch, Specialist Advisory Manager, Amenity & Invasive Weeds, at Environment Controls. Last reviewed on 10th April 2026. This article explains why Himalayan balsam is similar to knotweed in the issues it causes, compliance around its removal, and potential fines that are commercial concerns for developers,…
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