Private Investigators in Solihull

RevealPI are experienced professionals providing investigations and evidence for corporate and private clients.

Investigation Services

Our Private Investigators are highly skilled and experienced professionals, dedicated to uncovering the truth of a case through an objective and proportional strategy. We are hired by individuals and businesses alike, in Solihull and nationally. The cases we work on vary greatly, sometimes requiring more than one of our services to gather the information needed. Sometimes cases are to do with theft, fraud or infidelity, and at other times, our services are required to find and contact someone important to our clients, or to serve legal documents directly to someone who needs to attend court.

We use a range of techniques in our investigations, designing the most effective strategy based on the information you provide about your case. These can include covert surveillance, vehicle tracking and bug sweeping. We also provide Lie Detector or Polygraph testing, facilitated by trained and accredited experts. All evidence is reported to a high standard, granting you security in taking your next steps. Because our investigations are planned on a case-by-case basis, each case begins with a conversation at our office just outside Solihull. We offer a discreet call-back service, allowing you to keep enquiries just between us.

How Can We Help

How do I prove that somebody is still driving while they are banned?

Surveillance | Vehicle Tracking

There are two elements to this scenario, the first being that the individual’s vehicle is being driven, and the second being that the banned individual is the one driving it. If reports of a banned driver getting behind the wheel are to be substantiated, we will need to prove both of these elements.

At RevealPI we are equipped with GPS vehicle tracking devices which can be used to monitor a vehicle remotely. The devices are small and magnetic, making them quick and easy to attach and detach from a vehicle without leaving a mark. Our team of investigators are trained in discreetly attaching a tracker, perhaps bending to tie their shoelace or pick up something they have dropped near the vehicle. We never attach a tracker somewhere visible or where it will be detected during car maintenance or an MOT check. Once the tracker is attached it can be left for a time and will continue to report GPS data to our team. This data will be reported daily in a spreadsheet format and we can use it to discern a pattern.

Should we see the vehicle being driven, we can use this pattern of behaviour to decide an appropriate time to conduct surveillance and prove who is driving the vehicle. Our investigators are trained in covert surveillance, behaving discreetly to avoid raising the suspect’s suspicions and causing them to change their behaviour. We use long lens cameras to collect detailed photographic and video evidence over long distances, and hidden, body-worn cameras to record in close quarters.

Using GPS Vehicle Tracking and Surveillance in combination, we could easily gather robust, timestamped evidence that someone is driving while banned.

I’m concerned that staff might be stealing from my business.

Employee Investigations | Surveillance

Business owners who see discrepancies in their stock reporting systems may raise questions about employee theft, which costs businesses in the UK thousands of pounds every year. However, even though the numbers show stock or cash is going missing, it is often difficult to find out for certain who is taking it. Questioning staff would reveal the investigation and risk tipping off the thief before evidence can be gathered.

Our investigators are skilled in multiple surveillance methods, including the use of hidden cameras and listening devices. By positioning these in your business premises, we may be able to capture video evidence of how things are going missing. Depending on the type of business and items being taken, it may be appropriate to survey the exterior of the building, such as the delivery bay or staff car park, in case bulky items or large amounts of stock are being redirected.

I need an address to take somebody to small claims court.

Person Tracing

If you need to take somebody to court, but don’t have enough details for them to complete the court papers, Person Tracing can be a helpful and fast service. As court proceedings are deemed a reasonable cause for tracing an individual’s contact details, we are usually able to collect this data for you. Simply provide us with as many details as you do have, such as a name, phone number or workplace address, and we will use our experience and knowledge to provide the address as soon as possible.

I think my partner might be cheating

Matrimonial Investigations | Surveillance

Infidelity is a breach of trust causing real emotional harm and relationship breakdown. When clients come to us with relationship problems, we do our best to treat the case with the sensitivity and emotional awareness warranted. We will invite you for an initial consultation and assign a key point of contact who will be your support throughout the investigation. During this consultation, you can tell us your suspicions and any details which will help us begin the investigation. It may be that your partner is claiming to work long hours, but their pay isn’t changing, or that they are out with friends a lot but their stories don’t add up.

Matrimonial Investigations often involve surveillance as standard. Because infidelity often recurs in a pattern, we can use the details you give us to identify an appropriate time and place to conduct surveillance. This may be from outside their workplace or home address, waiting for them to leave the premises and following them to their next location. We will provide photographic evidence of any relevant interactions, with time and date stamps to leave you with no doubts. Our evidence is reported sensitively and to the highest standard, meaning that it is admissible in court should you need it to be.

Private conversations seem to be getting leaked

Bug Sweeping

Because we are experts in surveillance, we are also experts in detecting when someone is being watched or listened to without their permission. We have helped clients from the corporate world and as individuals to uncover how their private conversations are being shared more widely than they intended. In corporate or government situations, bugs or listening devices are used to gather classified information which can be sold for a price to competitors, or used to undermine employee investigations. In personal situations, such as a listening device in your home, it is more likely that the person monitoring you seeks harmful levels of control.

By assessing the information which has been leaked, and the locations in which this information was discussed, we can narrow down the possible places where a listening device may be hidden. Our team can then attend your property or office and search for bugs in this location. We do this without damaging any items or furnishings, and we will never discuss what we are doing there with others. To an outsider, we will appear as a general maintenance crew.

Once a listening device is found, the next step is to discover who planted it. How we do this will depend greatly on the type of device and location, and on other details of the case such as where the leaks originally surfaced to alert you that someone was listening.

We suspect an employee was involved in an incident, but we have no evidence.

Lie Detector Test

If you know an incident took place, and have a good idea of who was involved, gathering evidence is the best way to confront them and take action. However, sometimes evidence is lost or cannot be gathered safely. In this instance, a polygraph or lie detector test will help narrow down the suspects and help you move forward.

A lie detector test measures physiological signs of stress such as blood pressure, pulse and perspiration, working on the idea that these symptoms increase significantly when someone lies. All our lie detector tests are conducted by trained and accredited professionals, who ask questions from different angles to ensure any twists in the truth, which may enable someone to lie confidently, are straightened out. We facilitate the tests in controlled environments to reduce the risk of adverse results or false positives, and provide you with a full report of the results.

Why Trust Us?

At Reveal PI, we understand the need for discretion and the importance of protecting our clients anonymity. From the way we communicate with our clients, right through to the techniques we use and the approach we take when conducting investigations, discretion remains our priority. Our team of investigators come from hugely varied backgrounds, professions and cultures, allowing us to blend perfectly into any environment, situation or role.

Professional

Our principal director is a member of the Association of British Investigators, so rest assured, all of our investigations are undertaken legally, lawfully and ethically. Our rates are transparent and all costs are discussed prior to booking, so clients need not worry about hidden charges or being stung with unexpected bills once work has been completed.

Discreet

The work we conduct goes undetected to all those except the client and ourselves, nobody will be aware that an investigation has even taken place unless they are shown the information we have obtained.

Secure

All of the information we store is encrypted and only accessible by those working on the case. We will not hold personal data for any longer than necessary and use secure passworded methods of transfer whenever we need to submit information..

Indisputable

We leave nothing to the imagination, once our team has completed your investigation you will be presented with a detailed report that meets the highest of standards and is admissible as evidence in a court of law. A combination of high definition video footage and time stamped photography will allow you to feel as though you were there to witness the events in person.

What our customers said

When my son’s wife became unstable and left him she took everything including their two very young children. Having been asked to care for them for a significant part of their lives I was worried and didn’t know what to do. When I thought of a private investigator I was so fortunate in finding Reveal. The operatives were extremely courteous, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful. They were fully committed and I developed a great trust in their integrity in the six days they were working. Their results showed the inadequacies of the mother in a way that is helpful to the children who were at the heart of this enquiry, not only for us but for the operatives also. I cannot speak too highly of them.

HBFour Oaks

An outstanding professional service provided throughout the entire investigation from beginning to end. The advice, guidance and information I received was fantastic and I could not have achieved such a positive outcome without you and your team, as the end result was just priceless! Therefore I would highly recommend your organisation to anyone if they need someone to provide an excellent confidential service, which is professionally administered and obtains the right information to achieve excellent results. Thank you and well done!

LMSolihul

I dealt with Reveal when I had suspicions my husband of two years was cheating on me. I found them a great company to deal with, very professional, friendly and went out of there way to help me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has worries about their relationship

LPSmall Heath

Reveal were quite simply amazing! After months of feeling uncertain and sick about what was going on I had clarification within a week of them taking on my case. I had the proof I needed backed up with picture evidence. You never made me feel like I was doing anything wrong, you provided an amazing service, with a quick turnaround and offered me support and updates the whole way through. I wish I had known about you sooner and would happily recommend your services to anyone in a similar situation.

EWTamworth

16 years of searching and reveal reunited me and my father within half an hour/an hour! So happy with the price! So happy with the staff! This company brought my family back together.. couldn't thank them enough

CPTelford

My partner worked incredibly long hours and it was putting a strain on our relationship, it was hard to prove whether he was telling the truth or not as he was the company director and often had meetings all across London which regularly involved going for drinks with clients. The investigators discovered that one of the clients wasn't actually a client and after seeing him with her on multiple occasions were able to get photographs of them visiting a hotel together. It was hard to take but I have since moved on and think this probably saved me wasting years of my life in a relationship that was inevitably destined to fail.

THChelsea

Our Services

Surveillance isn’t always fast-paced, but it provides robust and conclusive evidence of a person’s actions.

Finding address or contact details for somebody can be done with only the smallest amount of details. We can help you find debtors, witnesses or reunite family.

Infidelity is difficult to accept and even more difficult to prove. We are here to help. Our blogs on investigations within relationships can shed light on how.

Lie Detector tests can verify an individual’s account or catch them in a lie. Read about the ways we use polygraph tests on our blog.

The use of hidden monitoring devices can be a violation of privacy and trust. Find out more about bug sweeping on our blog.

GPS Vehicle Tracking provides vital data to establish patterns of movement and offers support to surveillance teams.

Corporate Services

We assist employers, who might otherwise avoid investigating dishonest staff because they lack experience or fear legal action.

Lying about injuries for financial gain creates stigma and undue stress for those who rely on compensation and injury payments.

Becoming a victim of fraud can be stressful and financially devastating so investigating it professionally and effectively is vital.

Process servers provide a trusted method of delivery that ensures documents have been received.

Mystery shoppers collect vital intelligence about the customers experience and can find evidence of unscrupulous retailers.

Enquiry agents can conduct covert and overt enquiries, obtaining additional information to support investigations.

FAQ

What areas do your enquiry agents cover?

Our enquiry agents provide nationwide coverage, we are also part of a global network allowing us to offer support internationally.

Our catalogue of agents ensures that the task will be completed to the highest standard irrespective of the tasks location.

Would you have to diclose your clients identity?

Our clients confidentiality is paramount to us and all of our agents are trained to know exactly what they can and cannot disclose.

If the task requires disclosing your identity this is something you would be made aware of at the initial stage and confirmation would be sought before proceeding.

We are fully GDPR compliant so all of the data we hold is stored and accessed securely.

FAQ

What sort of enquiries do you deal with?

We are able to deal with enquiries of all natures and have experience conducting discreet door knocks, interviews, statement taking, process serving and trace work to name but a few.

The nature of every enquiry is different and our team will ensure the right solution is put forward to obtain the desired results.

Can the results of your enquiries be used in court?

Yes, all of our enquiry agents are professionals so the findings, whether that be a witness statement, trace report or observational log are detailed and accurate enough to be admissible in court.

Should any of our evidence be questioned, our agents are able to stand in court to support and defend their work.

Case Studies

If you’re still unsure about the kind of investigations we conduct, take a look at some of our success stories.

Theft in the Workplace

Overview Theft in the workplace is not something that every company has experienced, however, not experiencing theft doesn’t mean that the company is not at risk of it. Between 2018 and 2019 statistics show there was over 9,800 thefts in the workplace across the UK and that figure only includes those which where recorded. Sometimes the evidence is clear and a company can resolve the matter internally, however, there are times whereby an employer won’t have the evidence, time…

Who Did It?

After a burglary at our clients premises the owner noticed that one of the burglars had turned the alarm off, there was no CCTV of the event but the owner had set the alarm personally so he knew it must have been deactivated. The police conducted their investigation and concluded there was a lack of evidence so the owner asked us to administer lie detector tests to a few of his staff. We asked the staff if they had…

The Listening Device In The Board Room

It is not unusual for disgruntled employees to attempt to take revenge on their previous employers but we were a little surprised to find a current employee already planning his revenge before he was dismissed. A regular client of ours asked us if we could shed any light on how his staff seemed to be aware there was going to be a safety inspection prior to it happening. We spoke to a few employees and found that one particular…