Vilcol is the leading and most experienced tracing agents in London, and the UK. We can pursue all avenues quickly and efficiently by utilising the most sophisticated information gathering techniques through our network of professional agents, to trace people and assets for our clients.

What are Tracing Agents?

Tracing agents, like ourselves, are specialist investigators who's job it is to locate a current address data of a person or an asset. You may want to trace an individual for a variety of reasons, including to trace missing persons, to recover an outstanding debt or to find an individual for probate. You may also want to trace an asset's whereabouts or ownership for purposes or divorce or litigation.

Our Tracing Services 

Trace a person

Looking to trace a person but don’t know where to start? With access to numerous databases, combined with X years worth of investigative experience, Vilcol is a professional tracing agency that offers unparalleled rates of success. Besides sourcing and confirming the address of individuals we can also often provide other contact information such as telephone numbers and email addresses.

Debt tracing & recovery 

Vilcol offers one of the most superior debt tracing and recovery services in the UK. Using the very latest technology, all our work is carried out by our tracing agents in a legal and ethical manner, in accordance with all current legislation.

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and have a 98% recovery rate. 

Financial enquiries

At Vilcol, we are highly experienced with financial tracing and investigation enquiries including the production of credit check and pre and post litigation reports. A range of options exist, depending on the depth and breadth of the information sought.

Just a small fraction of the data we can normally source include verified contact details, current and past employment, and directorships, together with property ownership.

Credit control services 

Concerned about outstanding business debtors? Vilcol offers a range of debtor tracing and credit control services to collect outstanding invoices and inject cash into your company. All work is carried out in a professional and business-like manner, ensuring the very best financial and reputational outcome for your company.

At Vilcol, we don’t cut corners. Our work is thorough, legal, and reputable. You can trust us to take care of any credit control services you or your company may need.

Private Investigators

Are you looking to hire a private investigator? Vilcol also acts as a private detective agency and has an in-house team of highly skilled and reliable private detectives that can help you with a variety of investigation services including matrimonial investigations, insurance claims, accident investigations and even tenant reference checks. 

How Much Do Tracing Agents Charge?

Trace a person

Trace a person from an address less than 10 years old - £45+vat

Trace a person from unknown address or older than 10 years - £85+vat

Doorstep Trace - £175+vat

Debt tracing & recovery 

Trace a Debtor (E-Trace) - £25+vat

Trace a Debtor - In Depth Trace - £45+vat

Doorstep Debt Trace - £175+vat

Financial Enquiries

Standard - This is a basic process which is limited to one address:-

A Fee of £75.00 is required prior to the start of our enquiries. Our report will be emailed to you when we complete our investigations.

In-Depth - This report is limited to three addresses:-

Fee £225.00. A deposit of 50% is required prior to the start of our enquiries. Our report will be emailed to you when we receive the balance.

Full Report - This report provides an un-limited addresses search:-

Fee £375.00 A deposit of 50% is required prior to the start of our enquiries. Our report will be emailed to you when we receive the balance.

Credit control services 

Credit Control normally attracts a fee of 10% on a success only basis with no prepayment fee. We can also work on a fixed fee per account so if you’re looking for credit control services, get in contact and we can find the most suitable service for your requirements.

Private Investigation

Our fees and blended private investigation services are determined by each individual case. Please get in touch to discuss your investigator requirements and for an estimation of our fees.

Get In Touch

Vilcol House, 97 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, Greater London, KT6 6AH.

Tel: 0208 390 9988 / Fax: 0208 399 2959

Email: customercare@vilcol.com