Background Checks

At SJC Investigations, we provide comprehensive and reliable background checks for individuals and businesses across the UK. Whether you are hiring staff, engaging in a business partnership, or verifying personal connections, our investigations are thorough, discreet, and legally compliant.

We operate nationwide, ensuring that no matter where you or your subject are located, our professional team can deliver accurate and actionable information.

Our background check services are tailored to the specific needs of our clients, combining investigative expertise with advanced data gathering techniques. Services include:

• Employment and pre-employment checks: Verify work history, qualifications, and previous employment to ensure candidates are honest and reliable.
• Tenant and rental screening: Confirm rental history, financial stability, and potential risks for landlords.
• Personal background checks: Investigate individuals to verify personal history, identity, and credibility.
• Financial and asset verification: Assess financial standing, undisclosed liabilities, or hidden assets.
• Criminal record checks: Identify any legal issues or convictions, where legally permissible.
• Due diligence for business partnerships: Evaluate potential partners or collaborators to prevent fraud or reputational risk.

All checks are conducted legally, ethically, and discreetly, ensuring your information is accurate and actionable.

• Nationwide coverage: From Buckinghamshire to Greater London and across the UK, no location is outside our reach. We provide the same professional and thorough service nationwide.
• Discreet and confidential: We prioritise client privacy and confidentiality, ensuring all investigations are conducted without leaving a digital footprint.
• Comprehensive reporting: Receive detailed, time-stamped reports, including documents, photographs, and verification details where relevant. Reports can be prepared for legal, personal, or corporate use.
• Client-focused service: We tailor investigations to your specific needs and budget, providing transparent pricing and realistic expectations.

FAQ's Background Checks

Q: Are your background checks legal?
A: Yes. All checks are conducted fully in compliance with UK law, including GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Q: How long does a background check take?
A: Timescales vary depending on the complexity of the check. We prioritise urgent requests and provide regular updates throughout the process.

Q: Can you check overseas information?
A: Yes, where legally permissible. We can conduct international verifications as part of our comprehensive background checks.

Q: How do I receive my report?
A: Reports are provided in clear, professional formats, including detailed findings, verification notes, and supporting evidence.

Q: What are your fees?
A: Each case is unique. We work to your budget while ensuring professional, detailed investigations. Minimum fees apply depending on the scope of the check.

Background checks are often chosen by clients who need to verify personal, financial, or professional details before making important decisions. Businesses may use them to assess potential employees or partners, while private clients rely on them to confirm the history of individuals in sensitive situations.

Background checks are also frequently combined with tracing to confirm identities, or with surveillance where discreet monitoring is required. 

They can further support process serving by ensuring accurate information, and they often form part of our additional investigations.

Whatever the need, background checks provide clarity and confidence, and we tailor every investigation to suit each client’s specific requirements.

No matter where you are in the UK, our background check services are available nationwide, ensuring you receive the same expert, professional investigation wherever your subject is located.

We operate primarily across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Greater London, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Slough, Taplow, Burnham, Reading, Maidenhead, Windsor, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Watford, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter, Rickmansworth, Princes Risborough, Amersham, Chalfont St Giles, Iver, Marlow, Henley-on-Thames, Chesham, Great Missenden, and all surrounding areas.