PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SERVICES

UK Private Investigators

0 +

Years experience

0 %

Confidential

£ 0 .00

Free consultation

0 %+

Success rate

Professional Private investigators based in London

Some of our Private investigator services

£ 0 .00

Free consultation

0 %

Confidential

LOW COST AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

Hire a Professional Private Investigator

UK Private Investigators are an established and highly trusted firm of Private Investigators based in London, but operating across The UK and abroad. We provide affordable, yet effective private investigator services to our clients across The UK and The rest of The World. These include but are not limited to, corporate investigations, surveillance (private and commercial), relationship investigations, finding people, background checks and more. Contact us with your specific requirements, for a free, no obligation consultation.

We let the quality of our services speak for themselves – every single one of our testimonials is GENUINE and the originals can be viewed upon request. We also have hundreds of genuine Google and Trustpilot reviews, which have been left by genuine clients who value trust, discretion, affordability and professionalism. You can read more about us by clicking here.

The job of a private
investigator

0 +

Years experience

Cost effective - every time

Our fees are extremely competitive. Our 28+ years in the business, enable us to always keep our fees low and service levels extremely high. We are an award winning Detective Agency and one of the most professional in The UK (according to our clients). Contact us for a free consultation and discover why we are a repeat choice for many clients

Comprehensive 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 on individuals and businesses across The UK and Europe.

Award winning & established

UK Private Investigators are an award winning, established and highly professional Detective Agency. Started in 1997, we have gone from strength to strength and count some of the UK and Europes best known companies, law firms and individuals as our clients.

Frequently asked private investigator questions

Is it legal to hire a private investigator?

Yes, hiring a private investigator in the UK is legal, as long as the private investigator abides by the law. Private investigators must operate within legal frameworks such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

Do private investigators need a licence?

Legally, private investigators don’t need a licence or qualifications. However, it is beneficial to have some training or experience in surveillance.

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?

Yes, PIs can use an individual’s social media accounts to gather information, however this information must be publicly available, they must not hack into a person’s social media account.

Is private investigation confidential?

Private investigators are incredibly discreet due to the nature of their job. Using technology to their advantage, they may use encrypted communication, secure cloud storage, and digital tools to track subjects under the radar. With professional training, inconspicuous vehicles, and disguises, PIs are as discreet as they come.

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?

Yes, private investigators can testify in court, and the evidence gathered is usually admissible. Their testimony can be a significant factor in the outcome of a trial by strengthening a case or raining reasonable doubt.

How long does an investigation usually take?

A private investigation can range from a few days to a weeks or even months. This all depends on the nature of the investigation and the information required.

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.

Recent Case Studies

Finding a person for our client

The client wished to locate an old friend, who they had not seen for over 25 years. The importance of this was portrayed to UK Private

Read More

Catching a Cheating Partner

Client suspected their partner of cheating – “all the signs” were there but they could not prove it. Their partner would constantly deny an affair, when

Read More