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Low Cost Detectives Manchester, UK Branch

Low Cost Detectives Manchester, UK Branch started Investigations in 1991.  It is located in the Great Bridgewater Street area of Manchester. 

Whats unique about lowcostdetectives.com?

We provide our clients with a unique, simple, cost effective yet high value and very results driven service.

Do you need to hire a Manchester UK Private Investigator?

Detectives Manchester UK. If you are looking to seek the services of an experienced professional Manchester UK Detective Agency then Low Cost Detectives are the perfect choice for you, with over 30 years of specialised Industry Experience. Our teams are fully trained, equipped and dedicated to our clients needs with 100% transparency and confidentiality. 

Manchester UK Private Detective Specialisms

Private Investigators can specialise in various types of investigation dependent on his or her training and background. When choosing a Private Investigator it is best to try and find an investigator whose experience well matches the unique requirements of your case. An example might be a person looking to investigate the background of somebody they met through online dating. A Private Detective who specialises in computers and digital communications as well as has extensive experience of investigating romance scams would be an ideal fit.

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Our Core Detective Services in Manchester and Surrounding Areas

At Low Cost Detectives, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of professional investigation services to individuals, businesses, and legal professionals throughout Manchester and the wider North West. With over 30 years of experience and a dedicated local team, we deliver discreet, results-driven, and cost-effective solutions tailored to your unique requirements. Whether your case is local, national, or international.

Our core services include:

  • Personal Investigations:
    Discreet surveillance, background checks, infidelity investigations, tracing missing persons and support with family or relationship matters.

  • Business & Corporate Investigations:
    Uncovering corporate fraud, employee misconduct, due diligence, asset tracing, internal theft and comprehensive company checks.

  • Legal Support Services:
    Evidence gathering for legal cases, process serving, litigation support, and criminal or civil investigations for solicitors and barristers.

  • Specialist Services:
    Bug sweeping (TSCM), cyber investigations, scam and fraud recovery, vehicle tracking and more.

Our full A – Z list of services can be accessed here.

Every case is handled with complete confidentiality, transparency and professionalism. Whether you need answers for personal peace of mind, business security, or legal proceedings, Low Cost Detectives is here to help.

Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation with our Manchester team.

Areas We Serve from Our Manchester Branch

We proudly serve Manchester and the surrounding region, including Salford, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Wigan, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Sale, Stretford, Cheadle, Leigh, Macclesfield, Warrington, Wilmslow, Hyde and all areas in between.

Our team also covers all neighbourhoods, villages, and communities located between these towns, ensuring comprehensive service across Greater Manchester and the North West. Whether you’re based locally or require our expertise for investigations elsewhere in the UK or internationally, we are ready to assist. No matter the complexity of your case.

Not sure if we cover your area? Contact us today, and our friendly team will confirm service availability for your desired location.

what our Manchester clients say

“I needed to trace a missing family member who had moved abroad years ago. The Manchester team at Low Cost Detectives handled everything well, locating them quickly for me. I couldn’t be more happy with the service.”

Private Client

Stockport

“After noticing unusual activity in our company accounts, I hired Low Cost Detectives for a corporate fraud investigation. Their thorough work uncovered the source of the problem and helped us recover significant losses.”

Business Owner

Salford

“I was worried about my partner’s behaviour while travelling overseas. The Manchester team coordinated a global surveillance effort and provided clear, honest answers. Their support gave me peace of mind.”

Client

Manchester

F.A.Q Low Cost Detectives Manchester

Please find a list below of frequently asked questions and answers

A Private Investigator’s job is to help organisations, members of the public, and solicitors, to solve sensitive or difficult problems by discretely gathering evidence and information.  Information is gathered using professional methods, including tracking, surveillance, making enquiries and monitoring.  A Private Investigator will uncover the facts.  This information is then presented, and advice is offered for you where appropriate.

Surveillance, monitoring and vehicle tracking

Personal background and history checks

Relationship issues

Employee Absenteeism

Tracing missing people

Investigating fraud and theft

Using a private investigator is perfectly legal, providing that you choose a professional and ethical investigator or agency that follow the rule of the law, based on the country they operate in.

Private investigators employ the use of a variety of professional tools, equipment and know-how to obtain the information they require.  The way in which information is gathered will depend completely on the nature of the case that is being investigated.

The price you can expect to pay for a private investigator to take on your case will be entirely dependent on the nature and extent of your enquiry.  Factors that will play a part in the cost include the number of operatives that will be required to carry out the investigation, mileage undertaken, and the tools, equipment and resources required.

Typical costs for common investigations are:

Surveillance – £45 – £75 per hour

Tracing people – £150 – £350

Background checks – £55 – £95 per hour

GPS tracking – £300 – £800