When you search online for a private investigator, you’ll be presented with various options. Some are local to you, while others are from big, national companies that could be hours away.
If you are considering hiring a private detective, it is very important you can get one you can trust. Because of this, most people end up hiring a local private detective as they can easily meet face to face to discuss their case. Here at M19 Solutions, we are local to the Manchester area and can be within the surrounding areas quickly to help solve your case.
In this post, we’ll discuss the several reasons why a local private detective is a better option than those based further afield…
1. Local knowledge
Some private detectives will not be local to you and therefore will not know your local area as well as a local private detective. Having a good local knowledge of certain areas can be crucial to your case.
For example, if your case is about infidelity in a relationship, a private investigator might use watching and following techniques to get evidence for you or to uncover the truth. If a private detective had a great knowledge of the local area, they will understand where possible hot spots might be, such as fancy restaurants for dates or even local hotels for night stays.
If a private detective knows the places to watch, they will find it easier to solve your case, which can work better for you as you will get your answers and evidence quicker.
2. Personal service
If you hire a private investigator that is not local to you, they will probably discuss your case using phone calls or emails. They won’t generally want to meet up in person, due to the costs they will incur. If they do meet you in person to discuss your case, they will likely charge you extra for the travel expenses.
On the other hand, if you hire a local private detective, they can meet you in person, for no extra cost. This may help getting your case solved, as meeting in person can give a private detective a better picture of what you need from your case. As they are local to you, they can often meet in a place of your choosing to you, at your convenience and discretion.
3. Fast response
Some cases require the private detective to get to one place very quickly. For example, if you receive a tip-top off that someone is where they shouldn’t be, or are doing something they shouldn’t, you can pass this onto the private detective to investigate for you. As they are local to you, the private detective can get there much quicker, and can gather evidence or anything else you need. Private investigators that aren’t local to you would simply not be able to do this.
4. Lower costs
Hiring a local private detective automatically cuts the cost of a private detective, without you even knowing. When deciding on the price they charge their clients, private detectives take into consideration the travel costs to investigate and meet in person with their client. If you live local to the private detective, this will instantly cut your costs of hiring the private detective.
In addition, if you hire a private detective that is not local to you, they might even refuse to travel beyond a certain mileage. You may have to go to them if you wish to discuss your investigation in person, which will naturally add costs on your end, on top of the original cost of the private detective. Hiring a local private detective would cut this additional cost instantly, making it the better option if you want to keep costs low – or just make sure all funds are going directly into solving your case.
5. Thorough and detailed
Details can be crucial to your case, especially if you need evidence gathering for a court case. As a local private detective can get to you or any developments in your case quickly, this means that they can get strong evidence, just by being there as the evidence arises. Non-local private detectives will not be able to do this, meaning they could lose the opportunity to get strong evidence for your case to take to court.
Also, as there is solid and strong evidence, your final report of findings will be more thorough and detailed. This means that you will be getting peace of mind that the private detective has investigated your case properly and that you have not wasted your money.
How do I find a local private detective?
Hiring a local private detective is the best option for most investigation cases. The question is – how do you find a private detective near you? Searching online will give you plenty of options, which you can narrow down based on location.
Once you’ve got a few to choose from, be sure to check they’re ICO registered and SIA licenced. But also review their experience and see whether they work on cases like yours.
Manchester’s local private detectives
As a team of private detectives based in Manchester, M19 Solutions can assisted with cases throughout the Greater Manchester area and further afield. From Trafford, Stockport and Sale to Bolton, Wigan and Bury, we’ll always provide a quick response and a personal service.
For a free consultation and a no obligation quote, don’t hesitate to contact our team. Use our online chat, call us on 0161 706 0057 or email info@m19solutions.co.uk.
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