Private Investigator UK

Private Investigator UK | Discreet, Professional Investigation Services

Bluemoon Investigations provides professional private investigation services across the UK for legal professionals, businesses, insurers and private clients.

Our team supports clients with people tracing, process serving, surveillance, background checks and specialist investigations using lawful, proportionate methods and clear reporting.

Whether you need to locate an individual, verify information, gather evidence or support legal proceedings, every case is handled confidentially and in accordance with UK data protection requirements.

Why Clients Choose Bluemoon Investigations

• UK-wide coverage with local operational capability
• Lawful, GDPR-conscious investigations
• Clear communication and transparent pricing
• Verified reporting suitable for informed decision-making
• Fast response times and discreet handling
• Trusted by legal, business and private clients

If you’re unsure which service you need, our team can guide you through the options and recommend the most proportionate approach.

Investigation Services

People Tracing

Locate individuals across the UK using lawful research techniques, commercial data sources and verification methods.

Common tracing instructions include:

• Debtor tracing
• Missing relatives
• Former tenants
• Witness tracing
• Absconded individuals
• Legal support enquiries

Pricing

Standard Trace — From £150
No Trace, No Fee
Typical turnaround: 3–5 working days

Priority Trace with Witness Statement — £250
No Trace, No Fee
Target turnaround within 24 hours where data is available
Includes formal witness statement

Process Serving

Fast, reliable service of legal documents across the UK.

Our process serving service includes:

• Multiple attendance attempts where required
• Statement of service provided
• Urgent instructions available
• Solicitor and litigation support

Surveillance

Discreet observation services designed to gather factual information and support informed decisions.

Typical assignments include:

• Cohabitation enquiries
• Lifestyle verification
• Insurance investigations
• Relationship concerns
• Corporate enquiries

All surveillance is conducted lawfully and proportionately.

Background Checks

Professional background investigations for legal, business and private purposes.

Typical checks may include:

• Identity verification
• Employment checks
• Property and directorship research
• Publicly available records
• Reputation and risk assessment

Comprehensive background enquiries from £995.

Working Lawfully and Protecting Confidentiality

Professional investigation work depends on compliance, confidentiality and clear operational boundaries.

Bluemoon Investigations operates in accordance with UK data protection principles and applies proportionate investigative methods throughout every instruction.

Where evidence is required for legal proceedings, reporting is structured clearly and supported by appropriate records and audit trails where available.

Our aim is simple: deliver useful information while protecting client confidentiality and maintaining professional standards.

Discuss Your Case

Every instruction is different.

Tell us what outcome you are trying to achieve and we will recommend the most suitable investigative approach.

Investigation Coverage Across the UK

Bluemoon Investigations supports clients throughout England, Scotland and Wales through a nationwide operational network and central case management.

Our clients range from private individuals and SMEs to solicitors, insurers and professional services firms requiring dependable investigative support.

Because many investigations involve more than one location, national coordination often allows faster progress and clearer reporting.

Typical instruction areas include:

• London
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Leeds
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Glasgow
• Edinburgh
• Newcastle and surrounding regions

Where required, investigations can be coordinated across multiple locations under a single instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Legal to Hire a Private Investigator in the UK?

Yes. Private investigation services are lawful when conducted within applicable UK legislation and professional standards.

Professional investigators should operate proportionately, maintain confidentiality and ensure information is gathered and processed appropriately.

What Information Is Needed to Start an Investigation?

This depends on the service.

For tracing matters, a name and any known historical details are often enough to begin.

For surveillance or background enquiries, understanding the objective of the investigation usually helps define the most suitable approach.

If you are unsure, our team can advise before any commitment.

How Long Does a Typical Investigation Take?

Timescales vary by service and complexity.

Typical examples:

People Tracing
Standard: 3–5 working days
Priority: target turnaround within 24 hours where data is available

Process Serving
Usually commenced promptly following instruction.

Background Enquiries
Typically several working days to multiple weeks depending on scope.

Surveillance
Planned according to objectives and operational requirements.

Will My Enquiry Remain Confidential?

Confidentiality forms part of every instruction.

Information is only requested where relevant to the assignment and reporting is delivered securely.

Can Investigation Findings Be Used for Legal Proceedings?

Many instructions support legal proceedings.

Where appropriate, reporting may include supporting documentation and witness statements.

Clients should always seek independent legal advice regarding evidential use in court.

Do You Offer No Trace, No Fee?

Yes.

Our standard and priority people tracing services operate on a No Trace, No Fee basis.

Terms and scope are explained before instruction.

How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost?

Costs depend on the service, operational complexity and reporting requirements.

Typical starting points:

People Tracing — from £150
Priority Trace with Witness Statement — £250
Background Enquiries — from £995

A tailored quotation can be provided for more complex assignments.

Explore More Investigation Guides

You may also find these guides helpful:

How Long Does It Take to Trace Someone in the UK?
What Information Is Needed to Trace Someone?
What Happens if Someone Cannot Be Served?
How Long Does Process Serving Take?
Is Surveillance Legal in the UK?

Speak to Bluemoon Investigations

Every investigation starts with understanding the objective.

Complete the enquiry form below or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

We will explain your options, recommend the most proportionate approach and provide clear next steps before any instruction proceeds.