EJM Investigations provides private detective services across the entire Greater Manchester area. Our investigators are locally based and regularly operate throughout Manchester city centre, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Didsbury, Prestwich, Eccles, Chorlton, Wythenshawe, Ancoats, Levenshulme, and surrounding areas.
We were instructed to personally serve a claim form on a business owner.
The director's listed Stockport address was outdated, and tracing attempts
kept circling back to the business premises. The client initially asked
us not to attend there, but further enquiries, such as social media leads,
confirmed he was actually living on-site.
On the final day of the notice period, we were authorised to proceed. We found the director living in a large caravan behind the premises and served the papers with only hours to spare. The client was relieved, as service allowed their six-figure claim to finally move forward.
Our Manchester client hired our investigators to monitor a former employee who was moving to a rival firm, despite a six-month restriction in his contract.
We agreed a cost-effective month-long surveillance plan. During this period,
we tracked and photographed the subject's movements across the city. He
remained active but had no unauthorised contact with the new employer,
apart from one meeting he had already disclosed.
With clear photographic evidence confirming his activities, the client was reassured that no breach had occurred and that our findings were fully verifiable.
We were asked to trace long-lost relatives linked to a potential inheritance.
We quickly located two brothers living locally and confirmed their identities.
The more complex task was tracing the deceased son's young daughter, with
only her first name, date of birth, and a possible mother's name to work
from. No matches appeared in Manchester, and she wasn't using her father's
surname.
A review of the client's paperwork revealed a link to the South East.
A birth-register search identified one matching girl with the mother's
surname. Our investigators confirmed her location, and the mother agreed
for us to pass her details to the client.
The range of services offered by our private detective agency stretch throughout the entire Manchester area including (but not limited to) Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Prestwich, Eccles and Manchester city centre.
Clients request trace enquiries for many reasons, and our Manchester private
investigators have the tools to deliver results.
People often lose touch with friends or relatives, even with social media.
We use a mix of online research and doorstep enquiries to locate them. For
evasive debtors, we access wider electronic databases to achieve fast, cost-effective
outcomes.
Our Manchester based private detectives are trained for surveillance in city centres, towns and countryside.
We undertake work including cheating partners, employee absenteeism and fraudulent injury claims. There are many situations where surveillance can be a valuable resource. Find out more about how corporate surveillance can protect your business.
Our Manchester private detectives provide full reports supported by court-admissible photo and video evidence. When required, our investigators can also attend court to give evidence.
EJM Investigations makes use of a technical engineer to carry out debugging operations. This is a very specialised area, needing specialist equipment to guarantee a proper job. If requiring this service always remember to contact us from a phone you know to be safe.
EJM Investigations provides a dedicated team of process servers operating across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Whether you're a solicitor, a business, or a private individual needing legal documents served, our Manchester-based team are ready to assist - often at short notice.
What we can handle:
We don't just deliver documents - we understand the legal requirements around personal service, substituted service, and the correct format of Statement of Service, Certificate of Service, or Affidavit required by the court. Read our guide to process serving in Manchester for more information.
Fixed fee available for Manchester law firms and private clients.
EJM Investigations supports businesses with employee-related issues. Our surveillance operatives work undercover on internal theft cases, while our private investigators monitor staff claiming sick pay but suspected of working elsewhere.
This evidence is vital in injury-related claims, helping prove exaggerated or fabricated injuries and reducing potential compensation payouts.
Many firms of solicitors, both within Manchester, and across the UK, instruct EJM Investigations. Whilst the majority of these instructions are for the delivery of legal documentation, there are also other reasons we may be instructed. Find out more about why solicitors work with private investigators. Our Manchester detectives support criminal defence teams by tracing witnesses, taking statements, and reviewing prosecution evidence.
Yes, it is legal to hire a private investigator in the UK. Private investigators are unregulated but professionals will voluntarily adhere to a code of practice set out by trade organisations, that outlines the activities they can and cannot carry out. This code of practice aims to protect the rights of individuals and prevent private investigators from engaging in unlawful or unethical practices.
Here are some of the things that private investigators are allowed to do in the UK:
However, there are also some things that private investigators are not allowed to do in the UK:
Yes, a private investigator can gather evidence that may suggest or confirm infidelity. They utilise various methods, such as surveillance, social media monitoring, and background checks, to gather information about a person's activities and whereabouts. While they cannot definitively prove infidelity, they can provide substantial evidence that may strongly indicate it. It's important to note that private investigators operate within ethical and legal boundaries.
EJM Investigations prices start from £50 per hour for investigations in Manchester. The exact cost will depend on a number of factors, including the type of investigation, the experience of the investigator, and the location of the investigation.
Here are some examples of the rates for different types of investigations:
EJM Investigations, like most other private investigators may also charge for travel expenses, equipment rental, and other related costs. We are always happy to give an estimate of expected costs in writing before we start the investigation.
EJM Investigations offers a fixed fee service in Manchester. Prices vary depending on the nature of the documents and the location of the respondent. We offer competitive rates for Manchester law firms and solicitors. Call 0161 706 0135 for a fixed fee quote.
"Edmund provides a prompt and efficient service. Our company has used him on several cases as a process server, and he has successfully served the documents on every occasion for a reasonable fee."
Sasha Lorpin - Trainee Solicitor at MRG Solicitors
"I thought you were 5* all round. Absolutely great."
Private client, successful trace enquiry
You need someone you can trust to act discreetly, professionally, and within
the law.
Here's why clients across Greater Manchester choose EJM:
We are happy to cover the following areas:
| Ancoats | Crumpsall | Northenden |
| Ashton Under Lyne | Didsbury | Oldham |
| Beswick | Fallowfield | Prestwich |
| Blackley | Gorton | Rochdale |
| Bradford | Hulme | Rusholme |
| Burnage | Levenshulme | Salford |
| Cheetham | Longsight | Stockport |
| Chorlton-cum-Hardy | Miles Platting | Stretford |
| Chorlton on Medlock | Moss Side | Swinton |
| Clayton | Moston | Whalley Range |
| Collyhurst | Newton Heath | Wythenshawe |
Simply fill out the form below with your enquiry details and we shall get back to you.
Contact us using the following details:
Tel: 0161 706 0135
Mob: 07940 135 006
Email: info@ejminvestigations.co.uk
Address:
262a Saint Mary's Road
Broadhurst Manor
Moston
Manchester
M40 0BD
(NOTE: This is an administrative office and not open to public visits)
