UK-Wide Coverage. London Headquarters.

Accredited private investigators serving 8 major cities across the United Kingdom, led from our London office. 29+ years of professional investigative experience, with field agents deployed wherever you need them.

IAAR Member
Court-Admissible Evidence
24/7 Enquiry Line
Nationwide Field Agents
0800 043 1754 Free consultation

Available 24/7 for urgent cases

6.6M
Crimes Recorded
England & Wales, YE March 2025
£1.17bn
Lost to Fraud
UK, 2024
44%
Workplace Conflict
Great Britain, 2025
689K
Workplace Violence Incidents
England & Wales, 2024-2025
£1.2bn
PI Industry Value
UK, 2025

Sources: ONS Crime Survey, UK Finance, ACAS Workplace Conflict Report, Industry Analysis 2025

Choose Your Area

We serve each city and its surrounding region from our London base, deploying experienced field agents on the ground wherever your case requires. Select your area below:

1. Select your area from the map or cards below
2. Review local services and coverage areas
3. Contact us directly for a confidential consultation

Why Our Approach Works

National coverage, planned with local precision. Here's why it matters.

29+
Years Local Experience

Local Knowledge That Counts

We assign investigators who know each region in detail. They understand Manchester's Northern Quarter and Trafford Park, and London's congestion zones and best surveillance positions. That working knowledge shapes how we plan and brief every case before anyone goes on the ground.

8 Cities covered
1997 Trusted since
UK
Wherever You Need Us

Planned, Local Deployment

We deploy experienced field agents to your area as your case requires. Surveillance and on-the-ground work are always planned in advance, never rushed, because careful planning is exactly what makes the evidence reliable and admissible in court. Surveillance is never a last-minute job.

24/7 Enquiry line
1 London office, UK-wide reach
Court
Ready Evidence

Evidence That Stands Up

Crown Courts across the country have their own standards. We understand what Birmingham, Manchester and London courts expect - format, documentation, and digital evidence protocols - and we prepare every report to meet those standards so it holds up under scrutiny.

16 Court systems understood
29+ Years' experience
200+
Professional Partnerships

Connections Matter

We maintain working relationships with solicitors, barristers, accountancy firms, and specialist consultants across the UK. Those connections let us coordinate multi-disciplinary cases efficiently and prepare court-ready evidence bundles that meet each region's procedural requirements.

UK Professional network
40+ Legal firm relationships

Regional Service Specialisations

Across each region we focus on the case types most common to the local economy and legal landscape

London & South East

Corporate Fraud
Major financial services investigations
Executive Background Checks
C-suite and board-level vetting
Intellectual Property
Trade secret theft, counterfeiting
High Net Worth Matrimonial
Complex asset tracing
Regulatory Compliance
FCA, SRA, GDPR investigations
Average case value: £8,500. Typical duration: 2-4 weeks.

Manchester & North West

Insurance Fraud
Personal injury, disability, property claims
Employee Surveillance
Sick leave abuse, moonlighting
Commercial Due Diligence
Supplier and partner vetting
Relationship Investigations
Infidelity, cohabitation
Debt Recovery Support
Asset location and verification
Average case value: £3,200. Typical duration: 5-10 days.

Birmingham & Midlands

Manufacturing Theft
Intellectual property, trade secrets
Employee Misconduct
Time theft, policy violations
Supply Chain Fraud
Supplier verification, quality audits
Family Law Support
Child custody, cohabitation
Vehicle Tracking
Fleet misuse, unauthorised use
Average case value: £2,800. Typical duration: 1-2 weeks.

Leeds & Yorkshire

Agricultural Investigations
Equipment theft, livestock fraud
Commercial Tenancy
Lease violations, unauthorised subletting
Professional Misconduct
Healthcare, education sector investigations
Inheritance Disputes
Beneficiary location, asset searches
Construction Fraud
Contractor vetting, site security
Average case value: £2,400. Typical duration: 1-2 weeks.

Bristol & South West

Maritime Investigations
Port security, cargo theft
Tech Sector Due Diligence
Startup vetting, IP verification
Rural Investigations
Agricultural fraud, equipment theft
Tourism Industry
Hospitality fraud, employee screening
Environmental Compliance
Waste disposal, pollution investigations
Average case value: £3,100. Typical duration: 1-2 weeks.

Newcastle & North East

Energy Sector
Offshore worker verification, site security
Public Sector Fraud
Benefit fraud, procurement investigations
Academic Misconduct
University and research institution cases
Construction Safety
Contractor compliance, accident investigations
Cross-Border Cases
Scottish border investigations
Average case value: £2,600. Typical duration: 1-2 weeks.

Liverpool & Merseyside

Port Investigations
Cargo theft, smuggling, customs fraud
Insurance Claims
Marine, property, personal injury
Corporate Theft
Employee fraud, inventory shrinkage
Licensing Compliance
Entertainment venues, late-night economy
Tenant Verification
HMO compliance, subletting fraud
Average case value: £2,900. Typical duration: 1-2 weeks.

How Our Investigations Work

Clear process from initial contact to evidence delivery

1

Initial Consultation

Duration: 30-60 minutes

Cost: Free

Confidential discussion of your situation with an experienced investigator. We assess feasibility, legal considerations, and likely timescales. No obligation to proceed.

2

Investigation Proposal

Duration: 24-48 hours

Cost: Free

Written proposal detailing investigation approach, estimated costs (daily rates, expected duration, disbursements), and legal compliance measures. Fixed-price options available for standard cases.

3

Agreement and Retainer

Duration: Same day

Cost: Typically 50% deposit

Formal agreement signed. Retainer payment secures investigation commencement. All terms, costs, and deliverables clearly documented. Data protection and confidentiality agreements executed.

4

Active Investigation

Duration: Variable (3 days - 4 weeks typical)

Cost: Per agreed rates

Our investigator conducts fieldwork, surveillance, research, or interviews. Regular updates provided (daily for urgent cases, weekly for standard cases). Evidence captured and securely stored.

5

Evidence Review

Duration: 2-5 days

Cost: Included in rates

All evidence reviewed for legal admissibility and relevance. Video edited for clarity. Photographs captioned with date, time, location metadata. Documentation cross-referenced and indexed.

6

Report Delivery

Duration: 3-7 days after investigation conclusion

Cost: Included in rates

Comprehensive written report with executive summary, detailed findings, photographic evidence, video links, and witness statements (if applicable). Court-ready format for legal proceedings.

Trusted Across the UK

Real feedback from clients across the cities we serve

★★★★★
“Professional surveillance provided the evidence we needed. The team was discreet and thorough throughout.”
Solicitor, Merseyside
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★★★★★
“Outstanding corporate investigation work. Fraud case resolved within 3 weeks with full evidence.”
Business Owner, Greater Manchester
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★★★★★
“Court-admissible evidence delivered exactly when needed. They handled our case with real expertise.”
Legal Professional, London
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★★★★★
“Compassionate family investigation service. The team respected our privacy while finding the truth.”
Private Client, West Midlands
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Start Your Confidential Consultation

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Call 0800 043 1754

All enquiries handled in strict confidence

Common Questions

We have one office, in London, which clients are welcome to visit by appointment. We serve the other cities remotely from that London base and deploy experienced field agents on the ground wherever a case requires in-person work. This keeps our overheads low and our service consistent across the country.

Yes. Our London office welcomes face-to-face consultations by appointment - please call ahead so we can arrange a confidential meeting. For clients elsewhere in the UK, most matters can be handled by phone, video call and email, which is usually faster and more discreet.

Yes. We cover the entire United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The eight cities are simply where demand is highest. Wherever your case is based, we plan the work from London and deploy field agents locally. Additional travel costs may apply for locations a long way from a major city.

Surveillance is never a last-minute job. We plan each deployment carefully in advance - identifying the right operatives, equipment and approach - and send field agents to your area ready to work. That advance planning is exactly what makes the evidence reliable and admissible in court.

Desk-based work such as tracing and background checks can often begin the same day. Surveillance and other on-the-ground assignments are scheduled in advance so they are properly planned. Call 0800 043 1754 and we will give you a realistic timescale for your specific case.

Yes. Our investigators are members of recognised professional bodies including the International Association for Asset Recovery (IAAR), the UK Process Servers Association (UK-PSA) and the Society of Forensic Interviewers (SoFI). We apply the same professional standards to every case, wherever it takes place.

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