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Low Cost Detectives Global Head Office London UK
Low Cost Detectives UK Branches. We started UK Investigations in 1991. Our UK Detectives Branch locations are listed here.
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About Us
Low Cost Detectives UK Branches About Us. We have been providing our clients with a unique, simple, cost effective yet high value and very results driven service since 1991. UK and Worldwide Specialist Detectives.
For covert surveillance anywhere in the UK, see our UK surveillance team page.
Low Cost Detectives was established in 1991 following a strategic assessment of the private investigation market. With over 30 years of industry experience, the agency’s founders identified a systemic market inefficiency: investigation services were frequently overcomplicated and overpriced, despite the specialized skills required.
To address this gap, the company was launched with a clear mission to deliver streamlined, cost-effective, and highly specialized private intelligence solutions without compromising on quality or actionable results.
The agency exclusively employs a team of certified private investigators, surveillance specialists, and former government researchers. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and forensic tools, Low Cost Detectives operates under strict regulatory compliance and the highest professional standards. The organization delivers discreet, fully legal, and budget-optimized investigative services designed to mitigate risk and provide clear resolution for all clients.
F.A.Q
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