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111 customer reviews
Roger Hampton
Been using these guys for a while now. Always accurate and always deliver within the quoted time.
Charlotte R
Amazing service - thank you Tim. You found them after all these years! Would definitely use again.
sc
A SCAM. Please avoid at all costs, Tim Burchell will take your money and you wont hear from Tim Burchell ever again. Preys on people. AVOID at all costs!
Sam
Used these mediocre people years ago and they gave me info I had got from the internet myself. We’re more interested in the money and when I paid for the enhanced check didn’t get much. Think they write their own reviews. Poorly thought of on the industry. Waste of money! More...
Emma
I hired Tim for a job and was disappointed. I managed to find more information myself independently and feel I’ve wasted 300 quid on a report that’s not only inaccurate but highly sloppy. Asked for a refund but he declined. More...
katty
Highly recommend using his Services. I urgently needed help with a personal service for a divorce matter. Called after-hours on a Friday to request a process server and they got the job done on Sunday. A friend of mine was in her marriage for almost 4 years. Their marriage was a happy and covetable one because I always saw them as a happy couple. From the outset, my friend was living her best life, I was happy for her. However, after few months, she started posting sad quotes about infidelity and later on deactivated all her social media accounts. I made my move to know what was going on. She confessed her struggles to me. I talked to a phone expert, I got his recommendation online about a few smart ways to catch a cheating partner. Many thanks to Jim from janushackspy at G mail com for helping out with valid evidence from text messages, to photos and videos,gps, from Social Media Accounts, deleted item kept from her was recovered. Jim dug it all up and in less than 2 hours, she knew who her husband really was and who he has been with discreetly,all done without having physical access. My friend could monitor conversations and location accurately till she filed for a divorce. kept me informed regarding status of service throughout the entire process. If you want your job done quickly, efficiently and want to be kept in the loop throughout the entire process..Highly recommend using his Services. I urgently needed help with a personal service for a divorce matter. Called after-hours on a Friday to request a process server and they got the job done on Sunday.A friend of mine was in her marriage for almost 4 years. Their marriage was a happy and covetable one because I always saw them as a happy couple. From the outset, my friend was living her best life, I was happy for her. However, after few months, she started posting sad quotes about infidelity and later on deactivated all her social media accounts. I made my move to know what was going on. She confessed her struggles to me. I talked to a phone expert, I got his recommendation online about a few smart ways to catch a cheating partner. Many thanks to Jim from janushackspy at G mail com for helping out with valid evidence from text messages, to photos and videos,gps, from Social Media Accounts, deleted item kept from her was recovered. Jim dug it all up and in less than 2 hours, she knew who her husband really was and who he has been with discreetly,all done without having physical access. My friend could monitor conversations and location accurately till she filed for a divorce. kept me informed regarding status of service throughout the entire process. If you want your job done quickly, efficiently and want to be kept in the loop throughout the entire process. More...
Nadia
Honestly, I have been searching for years and I was giving up hope. I am so very grateful to have the opportunity to see him after almost 20 years.
Thank you very much for everything. This has truly changed my life.
Kind regards
Nadia
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Rachel
Fab service - details in the report were spot on and I spoke with my sister for the first time in over 25 yrs last night! A very emotional call as you can imagine and I could not have done it without you. Thank you.
Mary
Terrible. Cons people out of money for doing the least amount of work possible. Don’t believe the Tracing blurb he makes it sound like he will get you a load of information, phone numbers, other members of the household etc and then comes back with just the address for £120. With the sort of tracing details he has access to he could easily have done the other information but just said “ It wasn’t available” in other words he couldn't be bothered to look. A man with no morals. More...
Mike
I recently had a need to trace a very long lost Friend of over 25 Years. I had exhausted all my own Internet searches and decided to try UK Private Investigators using Internet communication . I posed my questions and received a very prompt reply, that it was possible, a fee was quoted and I was given a 24 hour reply window. . I was assured of a professional and discreet response . Which I received within 24 hours. The report produced some unexpected results, which I felt needed further Investigation for myself. . Again UKPI responded and produced a further Report with data taking only a few days . I was very satisfied and will certainly use again. Probably very shortly to expand my knowledge . UKPI Professional, discrete, an acceptable fee base and Customer facing, I could not ask for more . More...
Ross Davies
I contacted UK private investigators on the 28/06/2019 to help me locate my ex who had run away with my son, I explained the situation in emails and also on the phone, I had stressed that I needed the address for my lawyer in a certain country and that any findings would need to be suitable to be accepted by the courts, We emailed back n forth and questions were asked and answered quickly between ourselves.
Then Tim emailed me saying he had an address and asked me to pay £120.00 which I did within minutes via bank transfer, He then sent me an email of an address telling me that his source had confirmed a certain address, I then asked can you be more detailed because this needs to stand in court, I asked in a further 3 emails and received no reply.
Now it is 2020, My lawyer has been working on my case and after a lot of paper trails she tells me that the address which Tim provided me with, well he confirmed 1 of 2 addresses on the same complex in which I had provided him, That my ex had no longer been registered at the address I had provided Tim since September 2017. I then contacted Tim asking him to provide me evidence of his findings so I could forward them to my lawyer,, His replies were always the same, my source said this, my source said that, I called his office on numerous occasions and left messages and i was never called back.
In the end I emailed him saying I was not happy with his service, That I had not been given what I asked for, legitimate findings with evidence which would stand in court, I feel he just took a guess on 1 of the addresses I had provided him and took my money and run.
I warned Tim last week via email that I will turn to social media to warn any potential future desperate fathers not to use his services, I will be sharing my emails and conversations between me and Tim, My call logs showing I had called his offices and warning people about this conman.
How he has such a high review via google I do not know, I genuinely believe that a lot of these must be made up from false accounts or from friends of him,
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Donna
Tim,
Many thanks for your services. Very user friendly
Regards,
Donna E***
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Mel
“Uk Private Investigators offer and deliver a quick and discreet service. They very quickly helped me find 2 addresses I had been searching for. Thank you.”
Mel
Dean
Absolutely horrific service! Took my money to do background checks and sent me nothing in return. Ignoring my emails.
Stay clear!!!!
John
ATTENTION- TIM BURCHELL IS A FRAUD DO NOT USE HIM- please follow (or copy and paste to see TRUE reviews) link to the trust pilot review platform where this fraud of a man operates under UKPI (United kingdom private investigators)
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.ukprivateinvestigators.com
He is basically takes jobs on and posts them to Facebook and private whattsapp groups to non accredited so called investigators. It is hit or miss whether an actual qualified and ICO registered investigator takes the work.
Tim is just a keyboard warrior that passes on work to freelancers for profit- stay clear!!!
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Nathan
They promise a lot, charge a lot of money, for a flimsy report, of which one address is probably not accurate and they refuse to give me more details, or admit there might be more people with the same name.
Bebo
This business is a total sham and a front, this man went bankrupt a few years back and set up his own 'PI' company in Tunbridge Wells. The website looks nice and professional but that is where it ends, Tim will lie, cheat, scam and practically do or say anything to get your money. When you dont get the work you asked for he will go to extraordinary lengths to threaten you, lie to you, cover his tracks. He doesnt do anything that cant be done yourself with google or checking credit rating scores etc...its all very simple obvious stuff that he grossly overcharges for and shows pure neglegence in giving you any credibility. You would be wise to STAY AWAY from this company and this horrible, nasty little man. He will only rip you off, scam you, lie to you and create more problems then he will solve. The worst man and company i have ever delt with my whole life. He goes by different company names such as global investigators and uk private investigators More...
Lesley
Never used a PI before. Glad I found these guys as they were polite, professional and very quick to find my uncle. Spoke to him yesterday for the first time in ten years!!! Thank you SO SO much
Leslie Harvey
Never used a PI before. Glad I found these guys as they were polite, professional and very quick to find my uncle. Spoke to him yesterday for the first time in ten years!!! Thank you SO SO much
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Claire Hargreaves
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I cannot express how grateful i am to you. I knew he was cheating, I just knew it but the proof you got is perfect. I dont know how you all do this but you are super! Thank you again! Claire More...
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Susan Bateman
Brilliant service, thank you. Found the person i was looking for within 24 hours. I spoke to them last night - seeing them over christmas. Wonderful!
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Roger
Brilliant service Tim, thank you. The address was spot on!
Charlotte Robinson
You guys are amazing. Thank you SO - you have no idea what finding my Aunt means to me (and my kids). This Christmas wil be extra special. Thanks again C X
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Phil
Bingo! I went there yesterday and it was the correct address. Many thanks.
Regards,
Phil
Simon Birkenshaw
Caught my ex (now ex) partner cheating! I had suspicions but this lot got the evidence i wanted. Caught in the act, so to speak and although I am deeply hurt, I am also relieved. Thank you guys - you did what you said you would. More...
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Tsvetelin
Hi,I ‘m very happy about your report top professionals and if I need something i write you immediately.👍👍👍Warm Regards
James Kilpatrick
These guys saved me a small fortune. I won't go into details but it concerned my wife and another person. I would not have a second thought about using them again if ever the need arises. First class from initial email to them right through to report delivery and detail. Thank you again. More...
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Kulwinder Singh
These guys found my Aunt. I didn't have a lot of information for them to work with but they still found her within the agreed time. Absolutely amazed and will definitely let others know. Fantastic job! More...
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Katherine Taylor
What can I say!! These people surpassed my expectations! I was looking for a relative whom I had not seen for twenty years. Within 24 hours I was given their address and contact number. Spoke with them last night and it was as if time had stood still. Thank you SO much - you have made my year. More...
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Paula
Dear team:
Thank you very much and I can report this now. Really helpful.
Best regards,
Paula
Johnny
Fake website run by fake pi.
You have been warned
Pp
Total conman.
This is a fake website run by master conman Tim Birchell
patrick aquino
Total conman! Gave him my hard earned money and provided me with WRONG information. He will bang on about terms and conditions but he is a scam artist. His website is fantastic but don't be taken in. Avoid this conman. You have been warned!! More...
Sarah
Hi Tim,
Thank you for such a speedy response. Your services have been so impressive and comprehensive.
Kind regards
Sarah
Patrick Jones
Total conman!!
Has a very convincing website but will take your money and run.
Avoid at all costs
Don’t say you weren’t warned
Robert Harrison
Absolutely loved working with these people. They ran some checks for me and it seems I was nearly taken for a ride. Great service, great people and fast/accurate results. Thanks again.
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Anthony
Tim Burchell gave a fantastic service. An accurate report and well with the given timescales. Thanks again.
Magnus
Tim,
I am impressed. Hope to use your services again in the future.
Thanks,
Magnus
Richard P
Absolutely fantastic service, thank you. Will be using again if needed.
Roxanne Peters
Used these guys to find my uncle. Haven't seen him for fifteen years and UK Private Investigators found him within a few hours. Amazing service, polite and efficient. Thank you SO much. X More...
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Michael Sanderson
A fantastic service from initial enquiry through to the report, which was provide din a timely fashion and was more detailed than expected. Thank you chaps - great work.
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Attallah
Thanks for going beyond the scope of what you’ve already provided. I appreciate your time in this matter.
Take care,
Attallah
Karen
Dear Tim,
Thankyou very much for finding T*** R***** and for the work you put into locating him for me. I am sincerely very grateful that you did this in a very timely manner.
Ailsa
I contacted UK private investigators and had a response within five minutes of my enquiry. My questions were answered and I was filled with hope that I would get what I was looking for.
Within 24 hours I had all the information I needed. I found the service excellent. Very prompt, easy to deal with and very professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone and I will use again in the future if I need to find out anything. Thanks again! Ailsa Grindlay
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Claire Smith
I used this service for a surveillance job. The job was not completed for the full 10 hours paid for upfront and no succeessful result was obtained. I asked for to trace someone to their home to find out where they are living. UKPI took images of the subject on a tube and ended the case there. It was totally unsatisfactory. More...
Reply from UK Private Investigators
Dear Samantha Dark of Samantha Dark PR (real name). I am not sure why you have left this false review. We provided the surveillance upon Mr Anthony Sethill as requested and provided the report to verify this. It is an unfortunate fact that your husband jumped onto a bus with his daughter and the sole (you only paid for one agent) was unable to follow at that point. As per the report, the agent returned t the last address for the duration of the ten hours. ALL of this is in the report.
Barbara Hotchkiss
This company is amazing. Fab customer service and they produce results! Thank you once again X
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Harriet Redgrave
Thank you for a super service. Very happy with the results of your work and every question answered. Will most certainly recommend to others.
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Katie Lawrence
Needed a check done on someone I was dating. Got the report back in the time promised and was amazed by the details. Ditched him now and feel safe! Thanks guys - fantastic work.
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Sandeep Kaur
Thank you for the information. All checked out and now I can move on, finally. Amazing service!
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Roger Peterssen
Great service for these people. Found my friend in excellent time. Spot on guys, thanks. RP
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What do you love most about your job?
Helping people in difficult times. Bringing a solution to our clients when other have failed.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The desire to provide clients with a professional service at an affordable cost. A service that produces results and accurate reporting.
Why should our clients choose you?
We offer a highly professional service and do our very best to ensure that our fees are extremely competitive. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service.
Finding people
Unparalleled access to our advanced find an address service, reporting a 98% - 99% success rate on discovering the correct and current address for all trace inquiries or reverse phone lookup via our Private Investigator service.
Unlike the vast majority of so called tracing companies, we do NOT simply rely on voting data, which can often be extremely out of date. Instead we utilise some of the most accurate sources available, which will give you the persons current or new address – even if the person has only recently moved into a property
Catch a cheater
Our discretion is paramount in cheating partner and infidelity investigations and you can rest assured that your partner will not know of our existence and that you will receive all the evidence you need.
Our final reports will be accompanied by photographic or video evidence. This will prove that either your fears are justified and that your partner has been unfaithful, or possibly that you have no need to worry as your partner is innocent and you can continue your relationship as normal with peace of mind.
Out of the 939 cheating partner and infidelity investigation cases we have worked in the past 18 months, over 98% of the cases proved that the clients suspicions were correct and they received the evidence to prove it.
Discreet Background Checks
Utilising one of the largest UK databases and other non public sources, we have provided effective screening information on individuals since 1997. Whether you’re seeking a background investigation for legal employment, criminal record checks, credit checks, pre-employment screening, social media verification or any other investigation, speak to a member of our team today.
Dating Scams
Online dating scams have risen in prevalence over the last few years with almost 4,000 people reporting cases of fraud on dating sites in 2016 with the total lost to dating site scams reaching around £39 million. The police, however, believe that this figure is under-represented due to an number of individuals not reporting incidents due to embarrassment. Our team of professional private investigators will help you get to the bottom of the case by conducting a detailed background check on your request.
Don’t get caught out.
Pre-Marital Investigations
As one of our more commonly requested services, we carry out a specialist service in conjunction with our International Agents based in the Far East, Asia, India and Russia. This service can also be tailored to include The UK and many other countries.
We can complete a full Pre-Marital Investigation on your new boyfriend/girlfriend to verify any details they may have told you.
Proof of Cohabiting
Cohabitation investigations are conducted for a number of reasons. Solicitors often require this service to support their client in post-divorce maintenance payment cases and financial settlement cases. Private Clients also require this service for the same reasons.
Finding Hidden Assets
Our highly successful track record in locating hidden assets, property and valuables throughout the United Kingdom is renowned. If you require additional support on planning evidence behind your case, contact us today for a confidential call.
Finding a person from a phone number
We can do more than just trace an address for a person from their telephone number. In addition to providing the name and address of the person to whom the telephone number belongs, we will also include other detailed information where available. This can include the person’s current employment, property ownership, any marriages, their email addresses and more.