Background Check
Why run a background check
A background check is a thorough investigation into an individual’s personal, financial, and professional history. It’s a common and effective tool used to verify a person’s identity, trustworthiness, and suitability for various roles or agreements.
Employers often run a background check before hiring a new employee to ensure they are making a reliable and informed decision. Similarly, landlords may screen prospective tenants before signing a lease agreement, helping to prevent potential issues down the line.
There are clear financial and security advantages to conducting a background check. It reduces the risk of fraud, protects your reputation, and helps you avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you’re hiring, renting, or entering into any legal or financial arrangement, a background check gives you the confidence of knowing exactly who you’re dealing with.
What our background check includes
Our background check service delivers a comprehensive profile of an individual by gathering and verifying critical personal, financial, and professional information.
We compile verified intelligence to provide a clear and accurate overview of the person’s identity and history. Each background check includes key details such as:
Education and academic qualifications
Employment history and professional background
Credit reports and financial status
Relevant criminal records or legal issues
Our detailed background checks are especially valuable for employers making hiring decisions and landlords vetting potential tenants. By uncovering information that may not be voluntarily disclosed, our service helps you make well-informed, confident decisions.
We can access records to give the following information:
– Current address.
– Telephone number.
– Recent address history.
– Date of birth.
– Education history.
– Aliases or maiden names.
– Property ownership.
– Bankruptcy and court judgments.
– Relative information.
– Roommates and neighbours.
– Personal assets.
– Marriages and divorces.
– Business history.
– Press media and internet history.
– Linked address searches. including previous addresses.
– Professional capabilities.
Get in touch
Nationwide Coverage
We have 12 office bases around the UK and Ireland allowing us full coverage of the nation.
Why use A Background Check?
Our in-house background check analysts are fast, professional, and fully committed to delivering the results you need. With a strong focus on accuracy and discretion, our team treats every case as a priority—and a win.
We take pride in our consistently high success rate and the positive feedback we receive from clients, many of whom praise the expertise and dedication of every team member.
If you have questions or would like to learn more, feel free to speak directly with a member of our team—we’re here to help.
In 2018, a nationwide survey of 300 UK-based employers across 33 industries was conducted to explore emerging trends, technologies, and practices related to background checks. The industries with the most positive responses included:
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Education
- Information/Data Services
- Technology
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Government
- Non-Profit/Charity
A recent in-depth survey revealed that 78% of UK employers now conduct professional background checks—a significant increase from 2016. The data also shows continued growth in the background screening industry, driven by increasing demand for risk management and workplace security.
Globally, CEOs and business leaders agree: a company’s strength lies in the loyalty, integrity, and performance of its employees. One of the smartest decisions any employer can make is to invest in a thorough background check process.
In today’s competitive business landscape, staying ahead means having complete visibility into your workforce. While it’s not always possible to know everything about your current or potential employees, a background check helps uncover red flags before they become costly problems.
Why take the risk of hiring the wrong person when it can be avoided? A simple, professional background check can protect your business, your reputation, and your team. When it comes to recruitment, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Elite team of experienced investigators
All our grey investigators have the highest levels of training. Gained from special forces backgrounds.
Discreet and confidential investigative services
We pride ourselves on always being discreet and professional, with all our investigators signing NDAs.
Nationwide and international coverage
Our offices around the UK and Ireland give us full coverage of the nation. We will also travel oversees when necessary.
Why A Background Check Is Worth It
Trust is essential – but it shouldn’t be blind. A professional background check gives you the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly who you’re dealing with. Whether you’re hiring a new employee, renting out your property, or entering into a business relationship, the cost of getting it wrong can be far greater than the cost of doing your due diligence. A background check helps you avoid fraud, protect your reputation, and make informed decisions with confidence. In a world where people can present themselves however they choose, we give you the facts.
We take the security of our client’s data very seriously. We will never share any data without your consent and we will never ask to share any of our client’s information with third party companies. Please feel free to ask within or visit our privacy policy page to view our full policy.
We are fully registered with the Information commissioner’s office (ICO)
Reference Number: ZA788159
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