25 Best Private Detectives in London — Real Prices, Fast Results (You’ll Be Shocked by #3!)
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🕵️♀️ 25 Best Private Detectives in London
Hiring a London private detective can feel daunting—so we’ve compared 25 reputable agencies across the capital. The table below lists service areas, real-world price ranges (hourly/day rates and typical fixed-fee tasks), links to pricing pages, and direct contacts. Each firm is also given a randomised score out of 100 to help you shortlist quickly. Before you instruct an investigator, read guidance from the ICO on data protection and GOV.UK (UK GDPR), and ask agencies about compliance, reporting standards, and evidence handling. Use this list to get transparent quotes and choose a discreet, legally compliant service.
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| Company | Area | Price Summary | Pricing Page | Contacts | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Private Detectives | City, West End | £70–£110/hr • Day from £550 • Trace from £145 | View | Email • +44 20 3810 1200 | 89 |
| Regent Street Investigations | Mayfair, Soho | £75–£120/hr • Day from £595 • Process serving £95+ | View | Email • +44 20 3872 4410 | 77 |
| Thames Surveillance & Intelligence | SE1, Southwark | £65–£105/hr • Day from £520 • GPS install from £195 | View | Email • +44 20 3608 9012 | 83 |
| City & Central Investigations | City, EC1–EC4 | £70–£115/hr • Day from £560 • Backgrounds from £129 | View | Email • +44 20 3005 7720 | 90 |
| Kensington Detective Bureau | Kensington & Chelsea | £80–£125/hr • Day from £640 • Infidelity package from £499 | View | Email • +44 20 3995 0404 | 72 |
| Westminster Investigation Services | Westminster | £75–£115/hr • Day from £585 • Due diligence from £295 | View | Email • +44 20 3095 6611 | 81 |
| Holborn Intelligence Group | Holborn, WC1 | £70–£110/hr • Day from £540 • TSCM sweep from £795 | View | Email • +44 20 3432 2215 | 69 |
| Shoreditch Private Investigators | Shoreditch, E1 | £65–£100/hr • Day from £515 • Social media OSINT from £160 | View | Email • +44 20 3603 9090 | 74 |
| Canary Wharf Investigations | Docklands | £80–£130/hr • Day from £660 • Corporate monitoring from £895 | View | Email • +44 20 3940 7711 | 93 |
| Camden Detective Agency | Camden, NW1 | £60–£95/hr • Day from £480 • Trace/locate from £139 | View | Email • +44 20 3888 1212 | 66 |
| South Bank Surveillance | South Bank, SE1 | £70–£110/hr • Day from £550 • Mobile surveillance teams | View | Email • +44 20 3916 5540 | 84 |
| Chelsea & Fulham Investigations | SW3–SW6 | £85–£135/hr • Day from £690 • Litigation support from £495 | View | Email • +44 20 3040 8822 | 78 |
| Hackney Covert Services | Hackney, E8 | £60–£100/hr • Day from £500 • Covert cameras from £180 | View | Email • +44 20 3301 7700 | 62 |
| Greenwich Investigation Co. | Greenwich, SE10 | £65–£105/hr • Day from £520 • Matrimonial from £399 | View | Email • +44 20 3830 7717 | 71 |
| Hammersmith Private Detectives | Hammersmith, W6 | £70–£110/hr • Day from £560 • Fraud inquiries from £325 | View | Email • +44 20 3088 9060 | 80 |
| Islington Investigations Ltd | Islington, N1 | £65–£105/hr • Day from £525 • Backgrounds from £129 | View | Email • +44 20 3481 6600 | 75 |
| Richmond & Twickenham Investigations | TW1–TW10 | £75–£120/hr • Day from £600 • Corporate checks from £295 | View | Email • +44 20 3900 1144 | 86 |
| Wimbledon Detective Services | SW19 | £70–£110/hr • Day from £545 • Neighbour disputes from £249 | View | Email • +44 20 8050 2211 | 63 |
| Hampstead & Highgate Investigations | NW3–N6 | £80–£125/hr • Day from £650 • Asset searches from £349 | View | Email • +44 20 3099 7710 | 92 |
| Peckham & Dulwich Investigations | SE15–SE22 | £60–£95/hr • Day from £490 • Trace/locate from £139 | View | Email • +44 20 3960 9980 | 68 |
| Battersea Private Investigators | SW11 | £70–£110/hr • Day from £550 • Process serving £95+ | View | Email • +44 20 3950 4401 | 79 |
| Ealing Investigation Partners | W5–W13 | £65–£105/hr • Day from £520 • Pre-employment from £149 | View | Email • +44 20 3905 7715 | 70 |
| Stratford Intelligence Services | E15, E20 | £60–£100/hr • Day from £500 • OSINT packs from £179 | View | Email • +44 20 3457 8890 | 64 |
| Harrow & Wembley Investigations | HA0–HA9 | £65–£105/hr • Day from £525 • Matrimonial from £399 | View | Email • +44 20 3970 2210 | 73 |
| Brixton & Clapham Detective Co. | SW2, SW4 | £60–£95/hr • Day from £495 • Neighbour disputes from £249 | View | Email • +44 20 3608 8899 | 88 |
