Harwood Associates was established as a Detective Agency in 1990 by a former Scotland Yard Detective. In those early days Private Investigators - Private Detectives were known for undertaking mainly Matrimonial Investigations and Process Serving. Harwood Associates has now been incorporated into Harwoods International Limited with offices in central London and Horsham - close to Gatwick Airport.

Harwoods International Limited has developed an international reputation as one of the leading private detective agencies in London and surrounding areas. We are Corporate Investigators, provide Litigation Support, undertake Matrimonial Investigations and have an in-house Surveillance Team able to respond at short notice to undertake both static and mobile observations.

Most people’s image of a PI would be someone wearing a raincoat, hiding behind a tree, camera in hand. An unsavoury character that broke the rules to achieve a result. Maybe in the 1950’s when Hollywood created the image there was some truth to this – certainly there have been some unsavoury characters employed in this industry. Nowadays Private Detectives are professional investigators and are called in to assist everyone from Governments, the Police, ‘Blue Chip’ companies, high net worth individuals, the list is endless.

Investigations and Surveillance are the main areas of employment for today’s Detective Agencies. Investigators are called in to assist companies undertake everything from Risk Assessment, Forensic Accounting, Theft Investigation, Fraud, Vehicle Tracking, Staff Vetting and so on.

Take the case of the employee who has been long term sick with a back injury sustained at work. Perhaps a neighbour of fellow employee has reported that they have seen this employee on the golf course or maybe white water canoeing. Using the skills learnt perhaps from a Police or Military background the Surveillance Specialist can obtain evidence using video cameras, still cameras, covert bag cameras to assist evaluate if the level of injury claimed is genuine or not. In fact the level of technical sophistication called upon by today’s private detectives is quite amazing.

Maybe your company is suffering from a spate of thefts. The Police are unable to provide the time and resources to properly investigate the matter and your insurance company is demanding that security be tightened or cover will cease. As Professional Investigators we can investigate the matter properly on your behalf, provide advice on how to deal with the problem and if required gather the evidence necessary to recover your property and prosecute those responsible.

Do you have a Cheating Partner? Do you need evidence of co-habitation? Are Divorce Proceedings in progress and your legal advisors have recommended you employ the services of an Enquiry Agent – another name for a Private Investigator. Call us to discuss your requirements. You can be assured your call will be dealt with personally by an experienced Investigator who will provide the best advice dependant on your requirements. Above all the call will be confidential and we will not call you back unless requested to do so by you.

If there is a problem a private investigator might offer the solution.
Harwoods International Limited is formed of individuals that pride themselves on their ability to solve problems.

We should be your first call for Private Investigators London, Private Detectives London, Detective Agencies London.