Former police officer
I served in the Public Protection Unit, work that involved sensitive cases and a careful handling of people’s information. That is how I still work now.
Red Rose Investigations
Private investigator in Crewe and Cheshire, available UK-wide
I’m Frank, a private investigator based in Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire, and a former police officer who worked in the Public Protection Unit. I take lawful instructions only, give fixed-price quotes, and work discreetly for clients across the United Kingdom.
A straightforward service
Clear advice, careful work, no fuss
Lawful instructions only
Every job needs a legitimate purpose. I will decline work that could amount to harassment, or that would put a vulnerable person at risk.
Fixed-price quotes
You will know the cost before you instruct me. If I cannot help, or if a result cannot reasonably be expected, I will say so at the outset.
Services
What I can help with
From a single public record search to a structured evidence file, the work is scoped clearly and quoted as a fixed price.
People, debtor and tenant tracing
Finding a current address for a lawful reason — outstanding debt, a former tenant, or someone who needs to be served with papers.
Tracing servicesProcess serving
Personal service of claim forms, applications and other documents under the Civil Procedure Rules, with a clear certificate of service.
Process servingBackground checks and records
Open-source background reports and public record searches, including marriage records from the official indexes for England and Wales.
Background checksDebt evidence bundles
A structured file that helps show which debts are yours, which are not, and what can be taken to a creditor, a credit agency or the court.
Evidence bundlesInfidelity investigations
Discreet evidence of what is going on, for your own decisions or a legal matter such as divorce. I do not contact third parties for a confrontation.
How this worksSurveillance
Planned, lawful observation to record movements and meetings that are relevant to your instruction, with a written report.
SurveillancePrivate investigations
Infidelity and surveillance
If you need a clear picture of what is happening, I can investigate discreetly and report in writing. The report is yours to use for your own decisions, or in a legal matter such as divorce or family proceedings.
Surveillance is planned around the facts you already have — places, times and patterns — and is carried out lawfully. Supporting notes or images are included where they can be obtained without trespass or any other offence.
What I will not do. I will not trace or contact the other people involved so that they can be confronted. I will not install tracking devices, access private accounts, or gather information that you do not have a legitimate reason to receive.
If you would like to talk this through first, request a fixed-price quote or call 07719 748539.
The process
How an instruction works
Tell me what you need
A short message or call is enough to start. I will ask only what I need to understand the job and whether I can take it on.
I confirm it is lawful
Every instruction needs a legitimate purpose. If the work is not appropriate, I will say so plainly and will not take a fee for declining it.
You get a fixed price
The quote sets out what is included, what is not, and the likely timescale. You instruct me only if you are happy to go ahead.
You receive a clear report
Findings are written up so you can use them — with a solicitor, a creditor, a court, or simply to make your own decision.
Coverage
Based in Shavington, Crewe, available nationwide
Red Rose Investigations is based in Shavington, between Crewe and Nantwich in Cheshire, and takes instructions from anywhere in the United Kingdom. Tracing and record searches are carried out at the desk for clients across the country. When a job has to be done in person, I cover Cheshire and the North West regularly and travel further by arrangement.
- Crewe
- Nantwich
- Cheshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Preston
- Chester
- Warrington
- Bolton
- United Kingdom
Crewe, Nantwich, Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent are regular in-person locations, alongside Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester, Warrington, Bolton and the wider North West.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private investigator cost?
I work to a fixed price once I understand the job. There are no hidden extras. The fee depends on what you need — a public record search is a different piece of work from several days of surveillance — and I will tell you the figure before you instruct me.
Do you work across the whole of the UK?
Yes. Red Rose Investigations is based in Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire and takes instructions from anywhere in the United Kingdom. Desk-based tracing and record searches can be carried out nationwide. Work that has to be done in person is covered regularly around Crewe, Nantwich, Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester, Warrington and Bolton, and further afield by arrangement.
Will my enquiry be kept confidential?
Yes. Enquiries are handled discreetly from the first message. I only collect the information needed for your matter, and I handle personal data in line with UK GDPR. The full detail is in the privacy notice.
Can you guarantee a result?
No. I cannot promise that a person will be found, that a document will be served on the first attempt, or that an investigation will produce a particular outcome. I will be straight with you about what is realistic before you spend any money.
What kinds of work do you take on?
People, debtor and tenant tracing, process serving under the Civil Procedure Rules, background checks and public record searches, evidence bundles for debt disputes, infidelity investigations for your own decisions or legal matters, and lawful surveillance. I only accept instructions with a clear, legitimate purpose.
How do you handle personal data?
I handle personal data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Full details are in the privacy notice. You can also read about your data protection rights on the Information Commissioner’s Office website at ico.org.uk.
Tell me what you need
I will tell you honestly whether I can help, and for how much. Enquiries are confidential.