Elite Bristol Private Investigation Services
Contact ARF Private Investigators for Cheating partners, Relationship Matters, Missing persons, Surveillance, Child Custody, Online Harassment, Bug Sweeping, Corporate Investigations, Cyber Crime and more.
Unmatched Expertise
Exceptional Results
Swift Resolution
100% Discretion Guaranteed
ARF is Bristol’s leading private investigator with an amazing 98.8% success rate, making us one of the most successful investigation agencies in the UK. Bristol Private Detectives are an elite team of detectives and investigators who offer speedy and comprehensive investigative solutions to private clients, high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
Our Bristol Investigations services at a glance
People Tracing & Background Checks
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- Missing Persons & Loved Ones Reconnection
- Family & Relative Location (including Birth Parents & Biological Families)
- Beneficiary Tracing for Wills & Probate
- Debtor & Address Tracing
- International Tracing (people worldwide)
- Telephone Number & Landowner Identification
- Background Screening & Pre-Employment Checks
Surveillance & Monitoring
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- Covert Surveillance (personal or corporate)
- Undercover Investigations
- GPS Vehicle Tracking
- Infidelity & Relationship Investigations
- Mystery Shopper Services
- Vehicle Recovery & Stolen Asset Location
Corporate & Business Investigations
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- Due Diligence on Companies & Partners
- Employee Misconduct & Theft Investigations
- Breach of Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenant Investigations
- Business Partner & Investor Background Checks
- Financial & Fraud Investigations
- Brand Protection & Counterfeit Goods Investigations
Corporate Espionage Detection
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- Fraud, Cybercrime & Digital Investigations
- Insurance, Benefits & Pension Fraud Investigation
- Identity Theft & Impersonation Cases
- Cybercrime Detection & Prevention
- Computer Forensics & Security Testing
- Cryptocurrency Theft & Scams
- Phone & Computer Hacking Investigations
Technical Investigation Services
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- Bug Sweeping (homes, offices, vehicles)
- Covert CCTV & Security Installation
- Polygraph Testing (Lie Detector Examinations)
- Security Penetration Testing
Legal Support Services
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- Process Serving (divorce papers, writs, notices)
- Court Order Delivery & Hearing Documentation
- Witness Interviews & Statement Collection
- Evidence Gathering for Litigation & Legal Proceedings
Personal & Family Investigations
- Child Custody & Child Support Investigations
- Family Law Support & Evidence
- Dating, Catfishing & Online Profile Checks
- Stalking, Harassment & False Allegation Investigations
- Neighbour & Community Dispute Investigations
- Cohabitation investigations
Specialist & Sensitive Cases
- Coercive Control & Psychological Abuse Documentation
- Grooming & Exploitation Investigations
- Caregiver & Domestic Staff Background Checks
- Cult Infiltration & Monitoring
- Fly-Tipping & Environmental Crime Investigation
- Close Protection & Personal Security
Accelerated Investigation Timeline
Where other Bristol detective agencies deliberate, we deliver. Our streamlined processes and advanced investigative methodologies ensure rapid case resolution without compromising thoroughness. Time-sensitive matters receive immediate deployment of our specialist teams, often producing actionable intelligence within hours, not days.
Global Reach, Local Precision
Our international network of vetted professionals operates seamlessly across continents, enabling us to pursue leads and gather intelligence anywhere in the world. Whether your case requires discrete inquiries in the City of Bristol or comprehensive surveillance across multiple jurisdictions, our global infrastructure ensures no stone remains unturned.
Discretion Guaranteed, Results Delivered
We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality while providing affordable access to world-class investigative services. Our proven track record with Bristol’s most distinguished clients reflects our ability to handle the most sensitive matters with absolute discretion and deliver conclusive results that exceed expectations.
Deep Expertise Across Critical Disciplines
Our investigators represent the pinnacle of professional expertise, drawing from the most rigorous training backgrounds available:
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- Former Bristol Met Police Officers – Bringing elite minds and decades of criminal investigation mastery
- Military Intelligence Specialists – Leveraging advanced surveillance and reconnaissance skills
- Seasoned Investigative Journalists – Expert in uncovering complex information networks
- Counter-Terrorism Professionals – Applying the highest levels of security and threat assessment
Our Private Investigations Expertise
ARF Private Investigators stands at the forefront of investigations services in the UK. Our specialist team has an unrivalled skillset, knowledge and expertise.
The team is composed of former military personnel, ex-police officers, and cybersecurity professionals who deliver exceptional results for private individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate entities, and family offices worldwide.
Our investigators and bug sweep experts have been featured in the worldwide press, including the New York Post, The Daily Mail, The Express, Daily Mirror, Unilad, Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, the Daily Record, and Wales Online.
When the stakes are high and time is critical, Bristol’s most successful individuals and organisations trust ARF Detectives to deliver swift, decisive, and comprehensive investigative solutions.
Recent High-Stakes Bristol Investigations
Complex Cases. Expert Execution. Decisive Outcomes.
Our elite investigative teams have recently delivered exceptional results across Bristol’s.
We have dealt with some demanding cases, including demonstrating our ability to navigate sophisticated scenarios with precision and speed:
Marriage Breakdown Surveillance in Clifton
Discrete surveillance and corroborative financial checks documenting extramarital conduct and undisclosed transfers. Covert teams produced time-stamped evidence and linked transactions that materially aided the client’s settlement position.
Construction Contract Fraud in Temple Quarter
Forensic review of supplier invoices and project records uncovering inflated billing and phantom subcontracts. Forensic accounting identified £640k of recoverable losses and supported termination of fraudulent agreements.
Court Document Service in Redland
Urgent service of legal documents on a deliberately evasive defendant using targeted location intelligence. Ensured service within statutory timeframes and protected the client’s property dispute schedule.
TSCM & Cyber-Forensics in Hotwells
Combined TSCM sweep and cyber-forensics at executive premises detecting covert audio devices and unauthorised remote access. Immediate mitigation preserved confidential bid data and prevented reputational damage.
Witness Coordination for Multi-Party Dispute in St Pauls
Full-case witness management including statement drafting, statement bundles and mock examinations. Streamlined disclosure and prepared witnesses for deposition, improving negotiation outcomes.
Non-Compete Enforcement in Horfield
Targeted surveillance and digital monitoring of a former employee suspected of client solicitation. Compelling evidence of breaches supported expedited injunctive relief and protection of commercial agreements.
Areas our detectives cover
Whilst ARF Private Investigators are a national agency, we appreciate the convenience and reassurance gained by working with a local provider. We have a team of dedicated agents who understand and operate in the local area.
Our Bristol office is centrally located, just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station.
You can access ARF Private Investigators services across the Bristol region as we cover a radius from Failand to Warmley, and from Almondsbury to Publow. We regularly work with business and personal clients in Bath, Taunton, Yeovil, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Weston-super-Mare, and Swindon.
Our Private Investigation Service Costs
Why Professional Expertise Matters
You may be wondering whether it’s worthwhile investing in a private investigator in Bristol. Private investigation is a highly specialised profession requiring extensive training, professional qualifications, and years of operational experience. Our operatives deliver discretion and compile robust evidence packages with comprehensive reporting that meets the highest professional standards.
The Cost of Compromise
Many private investigations fail catastrophically when clients attempt to handle matters independently or engage cut-price agencies lacking proper expertise and ethical standards. When surveillance operations or vehicle tracking devices are deployed by untrained personnel and subsequently detected by the subject, all evidence becomes inadmissible and future investigation opportunities are permanently compromised—rendering your situation entirely unresolvable.
Professional Investigation Investment Guide
The total investment for ARF detective services depends entirely upon your specific circumstances and requirements. However, we’ve provided indicative pricing below to assist with your planning:
People Tracing Services
£99 to £489
Surveillance Operations
£389 to £780
GPS Tracking Devices
£99 to £988
Polygraph Examinations
£450 per test
Corporate Investigations
Starting from £740
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (Bug Sweeping) Starting from £998
Bristol’s Premier Private Investigation Excellence
Uncompromising Legal Compliance & Results
We possess the comprehensive capacity, specialised knowledge, and extensive resources to ensure every private investigation undertaken by our Bristol practice operates within full legal compliance whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards. Most crucially, we deliver the definitive results you require.
Elite Bristol Investigation Team
Our Bristol private investigation agency employs an extensive team of rigorously vetted professionals. Every operative—both male and female—undergoes comprehensive background screening and brings proven expertise from distinguished careers within government agencies, military intelligence, or senior police positions. Our investigators demonstrate exceptional tenacity, innovative problem-solving capabilities, and sophisticated operational skills that guarantee competent, effective service delivery.
Comprehensive Client Solutions
We serve both private individuals and commercial enterprises across Bristol, providing premium private investigation services that generate the most robust and legally irrefutable evidence. Our commitment extends to both discrete personal matters and complex corporate investigations requiring the utmost precision.
Bespoke Bristol Investigation Services
At i-Spy Detectives, we fully appreciate the critical importance of successful outcomes. You can maintain complete confidence that our Bristol team will consistently exceed expectations, delivering entirely bespoke and individually tailored services to secure precisely what you require.
Immediate Bristol Investigation Response
Should you require a private investigator in Bristol, contact us immediately to discover how we provide the most effective solutions for your specific circumstances. We can commence most investigations on an immediate basis, ensuring the swiftest possible results whilst guaranteeing absolute discretion and complete confidentiality for all enquiries and investigations undertaken on your behalf.
Bristol’s most demanding clients trust ARF Private Investigators to deliver swift, comprehensive, and legally sound investigative solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions – Relationship Investigations
How do I know if my partner is cheating, and can you provide proof?
Signs of cheating include secret behaviour with a phone and unexplained absences. The surveillance experts we have can provide photographic and video evidence which is legally admissible, logs, and reports that can certainly prove infidelity.
What does relationship surveillance actually involve, and is it legal?
We can discreetly monitor your partner’s activities in public using our surveillance techniques and equipment. We can’t just carry out surveillance wherever we want. If we need to go on a private property, we can send a letter to the property owner to inform them of our intention. The evidence that has been gathered focuses on the public behaviour and interaction.
How long does a typical infidelity investigation take to produce results?
Most investigations of relationships yield early findings after 5-10 days with complex cases taking generally 2-3 weeks to compile evidence. Our well-experienced operatives regularly identify patterns quickly, with many cases generating conclusive evidence during the first week of surveillance.
Will my partner discover that I've hired a private investigator?
Our spies are trained in covert surveillance, use unmarked vehicles, professional-grade surveillance equipment, and effect counter-detection. The investigation is done in absolute secrecy so that your partner does not know about it.
Can the evidence you gather be used in divorce proceedings?
Yes, our evidence packages are prepared to the standard required for family court. We provide in-depth reports, time-stamped photos, statements from witnesses, and full evidence which solicitors can use easily for divorce settlements, custody arrangements and financial disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions – Corporate Investigations.
How can you help investigate suspected employee theft or fraud within our company?
Our corporate fraud specialists undertake a thorough financial audit, covert surveillance, digital forensics and background investigation to trace theft, embezzlement or fraud. Our team collects valid evidence like witness statements, financial investigation, and surveillance that can be used for disciplinary or criminal action.
What is involved in investigating a potential breach of restrictive covenants by former employees?
Our investigations keep a watch on ex-employees who are violating the non-compete clause, client poaching, etc. We do secret watching, study social media activity, look into new job arrangements, and write down unlimited contact with ex customers or ex competitors to get strong proof for getting a court order.
Can you perform due diligence checks on potential business partners or acquisition targets?
We investigate financial soundness, compliance, litigation, key personnel and reputation as part of our due diligence investigations. We check credentials, uncover hidden liabilities, assess management integrity, and conduct risk assessments to ensure your investment and business decisions are sound.
How do corporate bug sweeps work, and how often should our offices be checked?
Our TSCM experts utilize military-grade detection gear to locate spying devices, hidden cameras and other electronic surveillance threats. For areas considered high-risk, we recommend sweeping them on a quarterly basis. We also recommend checking sensitive negotiation areas on a monthly basis, and, lastly, checking areas immediately following a breach or drawdown of personnel.
What evidence standards do you maintain for corporate investigations that may lead to legal action?
Corporate evidence is collected to legal admissibility standards like chain of custody documentation, witness statement protocols, best forensic practices, etc. Our investigators keep detailed records of their investigations. They use certified digital forensic tools that meet the law and work with lawyers to ensure that evidence can withstand the scrutiny of an employment tribunal, a commercial dispute or a criminal trial.