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SOUTH WALES PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
As Wales' capital and largest city, Cardiff presents unique investigative challenges requiring specialist local knowledge. From corporate fraud investigations in the business district to matrimonial surveillance across Cardiff Bay, our Wales-based team delivers professional private investigation services throughout the capital region.
Cardiff's diverse urban landscape—from the bustling city centre and Cardiff Bay's waterfront developments to residential suburbs like Cathays, Roath, and Pontcanna—requires investigators with genuine local expertise. Unlike national chains operating remotely, we're actually based in South Wales with extensive knowledge of Cardiff's geography, traffic patterns, and local nuances that make the difference between successful surveillance and missed opportunities.
Cardiff investigations often involve corporate due diligence, insurance fraud claims, and matrimonial cases across the city's diverse neighbourhoods. Our operatives understand the capital's unique challenges—from navigating busy city centre surveillance to discreet operations in residential areas.
Discreet, lawful investigation support for individuals, families, solicitors and businesses across Cardiff.
Discuss your enquiry →Planned surveillance for matrimonial, corporate, employment and insurance matters, with clear boundaries and professional reporting.
Explore surveillance →Person tracing is quoted per instruction, based on the information available and the complexity of the enquiry.
Explore person tracing →Ethical loyalty testing with agreed boundaries, consent-led planning and clear evidence handling.
Explore honeytrap investigations →Surveillance starts from £85 per hour, subject to a minimum four-hour instruction. Other investigation services are quoted per instruction after the circumstances and lawful purpose have been discussed.
Any additional operative, mileage, travel or specialist equipment costs will be explained in the written quotation before work begins.
View pricing information →Clear information before you instruct an investigator can help you choose the right service and budget for the work required.
Cardiff coverage
We provide investigation services across Cardiff and surrounding areas, with planning adapted to the setting, traffic, privacy requirements and nature of the instruction.
Browse all locations →Evidence is gathered lawfully, documented carefully and presented in a structured report for the instructing client and, where appropriate, their solicitor or legal representative.
The city centre, waterfront, residential streets and business districts each require a different operational approach.
Every enquiry is assessed around its lawful purpose, proportionality, privacy considerations and the client’s objectives.
Clients receive clear updates about scope, availability, quotation and next steps before work begins.
Your instruction is handled discreetly, with case information limited to people who need it for the work.
Locate missing persons, trace debtors, or reconnect with adopted relatives throughout Cardiff. Each trace is quoted per instruction, with realistic timescales confirmed once we understand the information available.
Learn More →Professional surveillance for matrimonial, corporate, and insurance fraud cases in Cardiff. Clear reports with time-stamped photos and video where appropriate.
Learn More →Corporate and employee investigations can address suspected misconduct, fraud and workplace concerns, with evidence recorded carefully and reported professionally.
Learn More →Our South Wales team combines local knowledge with professional investigative methods in Cardiff. Cardiff's status as Wales' capital means higher stakes for corporate and legal investigations. Our experienced investigation team plans every instruction around its lawful purpose, gathering evidence carefully and presenting it in a professional report suitable for consideration by clients, solicitors and legal representatives.
Urgent instructions are considered subject to availability.
Evidence is gathered lawfully, documented carefully and presented in a professional report suitable for consideration by clients, solicitors and legal representatives. The admissibility and weight of evidence are ultimately matters for the relevant court or tribunal.
We explain the proposed work and any additional costs in a written quotation before an instruction begins.
Our investigators bring practical experience across surveillance, tracing, digital intelligence, evidence gathering and complex enquiries. Every instruction is planned around its lawful purpose, operational risks and the client's objectives.
Instructions are handled discreetly, with access to case information limited to those who require it. Secure communication methods and neutral meeting locations can be arranged where appropriate.
SWPI was instructed to document suspected workplace misconduct. A proportionate investigation was planned, relevant activity was recorded and a structured report was provided to the instructing client. The client then determined the appropriate employment and legal response with their professional advisers.
Call 07307 349 772 for a confidential consultation or request a quotation. Enquiries can be made at any time, and we aim to respond promptly, with urgent work sometimes started at short notice.
Serving Cardiff and the wider South Wales region