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Trusted Private Investigators in Preston
E J M Investigations is a North West-based detective agency established to deliver professional, confidential, and legally compliant investigative services. With a network of experienced private investigators and process servers across the UK, we specialise in private and corporate investigations, surveillance, and legal document service. Our team includes former law enforcement and military professionals who utilise both traditional detective work and advanced databases to ensure thorough, cost-effective solutions.We maintain high standards through repeat instructions from law firms, local authorities, and commercial clients, demonstrating our ability to produce court-admissible evidence and tailored reports. Our commitment to transparency includes upfront fee discussions, offering hourly or fixed-price options. We operate ethically under data protection regulations and adhere to the Security Industry Authority's best practice guidelines, ensuring reliability and trustworthiness in every case.
Services
Private Investigations
Process Serving
Surveillance
Debtor Tracing
Background Checks
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in private investigation and process serving.
- Our team includes former police and military professionals with specialist expertise.
- We guarantee court-admissible evidence presented in professional, legally compliant formats.
- Our fixed-price process serving offers transparent, predictable costing for legal clients.
- We operate 24/7 with nationwide coverage and rapid response capabilities.
Associations and certifications
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Services
Private Investigations
Our private investigators conduct thorough enquiries using legal methods and open-source intelligence. We specialise in matrimonial cases, employee absenteeism, and corporate investigations. Our team produces detailed reports with time-stamped photographic evidence suitable for court proceedings. With nationwide coverage, we combine traditional detective skills with modern database analysis to deliver actionable intelligence.
Process Serving
We provide certified document delivery services compliant with civil and criminal procedure rules. Our process servers handle high court forms, injunctions, and witness summonses with same-day options available. We produce sworn affidavits of service and specialise in serving evasive respondents through our national agent network. All services include proof of delivery documentation for legal proceedings.
Surveillance
Our surveillance teams use advanced equipment to gather evidence in both static and mobile scenarios. We provide time-stamped video and photographic records with detailed activity logs. Services include marital infidelity investigations, benefit fraud monitoring, and corporate espionage prevention. All operations comply with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and produce admissible court evidence.
Debtor Tracing
We locate evasive debtors using specialist investigative techniques and database resources. Our services include pre-legal action tracing and post-judgment enforcement support. We offer 'no trace-no fee' options alongside comprehensive investigative packages. Successful tracing is followed by legal document service to progress debt recovery proceedings efficiently.
Background Checks
Our investigators conduct detailed background verifications for employment and partnership purposes. Services include criminal record checks, financial history reviews, and professional qualification verification. We help businesses prevent industrial espionage and ensure candidate suitability through legally compliant investigations. Reports include verified information about personal history and professional credentials.
Questions
Are your investigators legally authorised to conduct surveillance?
Yes, all our surveillance operations comply with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. Our investigators are data protection registered and follow strict legal guidelines to ensure evidence admissibility in court.
Can you serve legal documents outside normal business hours?
Our process servers operate 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. We can serve documents at any time to meet urgent legal deadlines or accommodate recipient availability.
How do you ensure evidence meets court requirements?
We follow strict chain-of-custody procedures and produce detailed reports with time-stamped evidence. Our team includes former law enforcement professionals who understand court admissibility standards.
Can you assist with international investigations?
Yes, we have a global network of contacts and experience handling cross-border investigations. Our team understands international legal frameworks and can coordinate complex multi-jurisdictional cases.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, cheques, and BACS transfers. Our services include flexible payment plans, with upfront cost agreements and detailed expense tracking for corporate clients.
How quickly can you start an investigation?
We typically begin investigations within 24 hours of instruction. Our rapid response team can deploy immediately for urgent cases, with same-day service available for process serving requirements.
