# Japanese Knotweed Group Ltd Japanese Knotweed Group Ltd is a landscaper in Caterham. Rated 5.0/5 from 419 public reviews across 2 review sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 77 out of 100 (strong track record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 419 reviews across 2 review sources. The earliest independent record of them trading is 2006, so at least 20 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources. We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the landscaper services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry. 3 reviews in the last 12 months. ## About Japanese Knotweed Group Ltd has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Surrey, Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Hampshire & London ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 395 | | TrustATrader | 5.0/5 | 24 | _Per-source review counts may overlap. They need not sum to the 419 cross-checked total above._ Independently rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 separate review sources. Ratings that agree across independent sources are far harder to fake than a single glowing profile. Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Caterham. Across 22 landscapers in Caterham, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 8 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Quick to respond** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Simon provided a very good service, clear comms, quick turnaround, prompt report, and a good outcome too!" · Checkatrade, 13 Dec 2025 - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Simon was very knowledgeable, clearly explaining costs, what work would be be required, the time scale for completion and always arrived on time." · Checkatrade, 2 Apr 2025 - **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Both him and his son took care to protect our garden as far as possible and were respectful to ourselves and our property." · Checkatrade, 2 Apr 2025 _Customers mention transparent pricing:_ "Simon was very knowledgeable, clearly explaining costs, what work would be be required, the time scale for completion and always arrived on time." · Checkatrade, 2 Apr 2025 _Respectful and tidy in your home (3 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "Simon attended on time and carried out the work of tackling unwanted bamboo in an efficient and tidy manner." · Checkatrade, 15 Aug 2024 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Friendly & polite (mentioned in 35% of reviews we've read) - Professional (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Simon provided a very good service, clear comms, quick turnaround, prompt report, and a good outcome too! Very happy with the job from start to finish" > Source: Tom H (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "Excellent, super happy with the work speed and efficiency!" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "Quick response to initial enquiry and then short time to complete the job. Management of admin involved excellent. Very friendly and informative workers who completed the job." > Source: Customer (5.0, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Landscaper ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Japanese Knotweed ## Areas covered _Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_ - Caterham ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 419 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 3 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 05991804 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/japanese-knotweed-group-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 3 (none currently verifiable) - Companies House status: Active - Run by 2 directors; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2006 (Companies House officers) - Previously traded as SJT TRACK FORCE LIMITED (until 2016) (former Companies House name) - Website online since 2024 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: TrustATrader, Checkatrade, PCA, Waste carrier (Environment Agency), Companies House - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Emergency availability: same day - Insurance: 10-year insurance-backed guarantee - Guarantee: 10-year insurance-backed guarantee - Good to know: Family-run ## Before you hire a landscaper _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later. - Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways. - Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 07449 375207 - Website: https://www.thebambooman.co.uk/ --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/japanese-knotweed-group-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, and reviews are cross-checked across 2 review sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.