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How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Private Investigator?
One of the most common queries we hear is to do with the cost of private investigator services including people surveillance both within the public and private sectors. Naturally, consumers wish to know how much a private investigator costs before they commit to booking our services.
The issue with discussing general costs is that there is no “typical” price, as there are no “typical” cars on the road. Every client is unique and although many of the investigatory processes are similar, every case is different. Contact us for a confidential and free consultation.
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One of the most common queries we hear is to do with the cost of private investigator services including people surveillance both within the public and private sectors. Naturally, consumers wish to know how much a private investigator costs before they commit to booking our services.
Background Checks
We can find information about specific people very quickly using specialised tools and techniques, perfected over many years of investigating. Many of our PI’s will also spend much of their day uncovering background information by running background check investigations.
Analysis
Asking questions and analysing information to assist with a case, conforming to general data protection. Take a look at our commonly asked questions below.
frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to hire a private investigator?
Do private investigators need a licence?
What can a private investigator legally do?
In the UK, a private investigator can legally do a range of things during their investigation, including:
- Access records – PIs are legally within the jurisdiction to carry out a background check on the person they are investigating. However, this is restricted to publicly available records like criminal records, court documents, and other public information.
- Interviews – private investigators in the UK can find out information on a person through family and friends or word of mouth.
- Surveillance – private investigators have a legal right to follow or track a person on foot or in a vehicle. This provides them with information regarding their case.
- Direct and indirect interaction – this can involve directly interacting with the individual in question by going undercover.
- Search licence plate numbers – PIs are able to search licence plate numbers for specific investigations, but there is a limit on how far this can be used.
Can private investigators conduct background checks?
Yes, private investigators can conduct background checks, making them an ideal solution if, for example, you want to find out more about the person you’re dating online.
Can private investigators obtain information on a person through their social media accounts?
Is private investigation confidential?
What can a private investigator not do in the UK?
Although PIs have a lot of flexibility in their investigations, there are some things that are illegal for private investigators in the UK:
- Trespass – private investigators cannot step foot onto private properties without the owner’s permission. It’s illegal for a PI to break into a house for data.
- Make arrests – private investigators aren’t usually allowed to make arrests.
- Track someone with GPS – some conditions allow PIs to use GPS to monitor a person, for example if the owner of the car authorises the PI to use GPS tracking on it, however it is illegal without consent.
- Retrieve phone records – private investigators cannot hack any type of technology such as phones, laptops, email, or social media.
- Acquire medical records – other peoples medical records are not accessible to PIs.
- Obtain credit information – PIs cannot access a person’s personal credit information, if they do, they will be breaking the law.
Can private investigators testify in court?
How long does an investigation usually take?
What evidence can legally be gathered by private investigators?
Private investigators can legally acquire:
- Photos and videos from public places
- Witness statements
- Publicly available information such as from databases and social media
All evidence must be collected lawfully.
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