Security 
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Why would I need a Private Investigator?

Written by
Ron Harrison
Published on
September 12, 2025

There are a whole host of reasons you may need a private investigator –

As a private individual infidelity, burglary / robbery, security of your home / family, missing person. 

As a business fraud, employee theft, absenteeism, burglary / robbery, internal investigations.

It is a big step to employ a Private Investigator, when you do it is probably because you have a serious problem. It could be very expensive, we at Surelock have always charged a set hourly rate of £80 per hour, which is less than the norm in our industry, that way the client knows what to expect and we can work to a budget. We are a business and of course we have to make money, but more importantly we want to achieve the best possible results for our clients. 

Most people will search on Google for help, but make sure you select one who are members of a credible organisation such as The Association of British Investigators https://www.theabi.org.uk unfortunately there are rogues in every business, they will promise you the world and achieve very little, yet charge you a fortune.

Surelock has over 25 years’ experience, to ensure we offer the very best service to our clients we have pulled together proven leaders in the industry, from the police service, trading standards, armed forces and the private sector, so there is not much we cannot help you with – see our experts

Historically most of our work used to be by word of mouth, a happy client pleased with our service introduce us to a friend or colleague. Our testimonials are plenty.

We always engage with potential clients, discuss their needs, put them at ease, explain exactly what we can do for them or indeed tell them they are wasting their money, it is also important that they know the costs involved, if we do not think we can help we will say so from the very start.

At Surelock we can assist with: -

FRAUD Investigations

Our investigators have over 30 years’ experience in the Police, some have worked in the Fraud Squad at Scotland Yard and can investigate private or corporate frauds

CRIME

whatever the crime / incident our highly skilled private investigators are here to help you uncover the truth, gather intelligence, and formulate evidence.

SURVEILLANCE

Our surveillance teams are led by career detectives and army intelligence who spent most of their service on the ground learning everything there is to know about surveillance, whether it is corporate, accident injury or domestic cheating partner, we can help

Corporate Surveillance

Accident injury Surveillance

Domestic Surveillance

SECURITY SURVEYS

Our Senior Security Surveyor has nearly 40 years’ experience gained in the police and is qualified to Home Office Standards, served on the British Standards Institute (BSI) Security Services Committee for over 12 years. We have conducted security surveys on sports grounds, government buildings, department stores, commercial premises, and private homes -  

We are also very well prepared for the implementation of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 commonly known as 'Martyn's Law'  - https://www.surelock.org/services/martyns-law 

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES SWEEPS

Our Bug Sweep Engineer has over 35 years’ experience from the Police also as an electronic engineer, instructed by large Corporates, Premier League Footballs Clubs, Law Firms, Local Authorities and Private clients to conduct this important work – What you say in private is your business, keeping it that way is ours -

BRAND PROTECTION

Our brand protection team has over 25 years’ experience both in the UK and worldwide, instructed by some of the biggest brands in the world. Proactive investigations and market surveillance have achieved notable results. We have an excellent working relationship with Trading Standards, UK Border Force and The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) achieving some of the largest seizures ever in UK of counterfeit high value watches and designer wear valued at £200 million, the largest ever online watch seller and one of the biggest seizures of high-end perfumes together with many other successes – 

MYSTERY SHOPPER

With nationwide cover, mystery shopping and test purchasing are essential tools for businesses to gain valuable insights into their operations, evaluate customer experiences, and identify areas for improvement. By simulating real customer interactions, these services provide objective feedback and actionable recommendations.

All our test purchase visits are covertly video recorded and this evidence can be used to improve service and for training purposes.

CONCLUSION – There is much more we can help you with, you can see we have quite a formidable team of highly experienced operatives ready to help, regardless of what your problem is.

CALL US NOW – 0333 6000 300 or EMAILinfo@surelock.org even if it is only for advice, we are happy to chat.

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Ron Harrison
Managing Director

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