EX-Police in Commerce & Industry
Institute of Conflict Management
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Professional Investigators Network
Association of Professional Process Servers
Chartered Institute of Credit Management.
British Assessment Bureau
Certificated Enforcement Agents Association
UKAS ISO Certificate 9001
EX-Police in Commerce & Industry
Institute of Conflict Management
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Professional Investigators Network
Association of Professional Process Servers
Chartered Institute of Credit Management.
British Assessment Bureau
Certificated Enforcement Agents Association
UKAS ISO Certificate 9001
EX-Police in Commerce & Industry
Institute of Conflict Management
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Professional Investigators Network
Association of Professional Process Servers
Chartered Institute of Credit Management.
British Assessment Bureau
Certificated Enforcement Agents Association
UKAS ISO Certificate 9001

At a glance

Who we trace

We trace debtors, absconded tenants and guarantors, including cases where service or enforcement has stalled.

Starting information

A full name and last known address are a starting point; further identifying details help avoid mismatches.

Cross-checked findings

We check identities and locations through records, registers and other sources, then cross-reference results to confirm accuracy.

Written trace report

You receive a written report of findings and supporting checks, designed for sharing with legal teams or use in court.

Typical timescale

Many traces can be completed within a week, but timing depends on the information available and is never guaranteed.

Debtor Location You Can Act On

When a debtor disappears, the situation can feel like it’s stalled before it even started.

Letters are returned. Calls go unanswered. The address you have is out of date.

We help clients regain traction. Our tracing work is designed to give you a current address you can use, backed by lawful checks and full reporting. We act for local authorities, solicitors, landlords, and commercial organisations who need a reliable information source they can stand behind, so that they can regain momentum and reclaim what they are owed.

Get a Clear Course of Action with a Free Consultation

We believe that successful enforcement is measured by resolution over confrontation, so we aim to de-escalate the situation you’re facing, not intensify it. If that sounds right for you, give us a call. We’ll listen to your issue, assess your case, and advise on the most reasonable way forward. You can ask us any questions you have about us or the legal process, and learn more about our approach. All commitment-free.

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Where we Come in

For over 30 years, our investigators have helped people:

  • Locate a debtor who has cut off contact
  • Trace an absconded tenant who has left arrears behind
  • Identify a service address before issuing proceedings
  • Find a guarantor or responsible individual linked to a commercial debt
  • Move a matter forward where enforcement or service has stalled

More than an Online Search

Most people can be traced, even when they have taken steps to make themselves difficult to find. Our professional tracers can access resources ordinary citizens cannot and have a rigorous process to confirm identities and locations.

Depending on the case, that might involve checking credit-linked addresses or places they frequent, reviewing records and registers, and looking at trading details, directorships, and business connections. Once we have a result, we will build out a clearer picture, cross-reference it to confirm accuracy, and produce a report for your future reference.

Even if you don’t have much information to go on, we can normally do quite a lot, but we will always communicate with you regarding what is possible and realistic.

Results to Rely on

At the end of the trace, you receive a written report that sets out what has been identified and the checks and laws that support it. It is designed to be a valid source of evidence in situations where the report may need to be shared with legal teams or used in court.

If there is anything that needs caution, such as similar details across more than one person, it will be flagged. A trace is only useful if it is honest about accuracy.

Timeframes and Coverage

By its nature, we cannot guarantee a turnaround for tracing; it depends on the quality of the information you start with and how long the debtor has been uncontactable. More complex cases can take longer, but we will keep you updated if it comes to that. If the debtor has fled abroad, that won’t stop us: we have a wealth of channels and partnerships with which to track them down.

Our Clients
What our clients say
“Many thanks from myself and Eurotunnel for your prompt and efficient removal of these persons and their vehicles. I will not hesitate to use your services should it be needed again. The police and my colleagues were very impressed with the efficiency and professional attitude of your officers.”

Robert Gregory

Eurotunnel

“Able is always my first call. Steve and his team are superb. They offer a friendly and thoroughly reliable service and will ensure that all work is completed professionally, with accuracy and pride, and all at an incredibly competitive cost.”

Karen Riley

Henriques Griffiths

"I must say your level of professionalism and value for money goes above and beyond. The team you sent me were professional and polite. They quickly made me feel safe and at ease and they made what I anticipated being a harrowing experience actually quite pleasant! All four of your boys were an absolute credit to you and your business... The best advice anyone ever gave me was telling me to call your office that day. Thank you all for a truly outstanding service.”

Sian Mansell

The Skin Collective

“Your offices dealt with this in a very calm and ordered way keeping me fully up to speed on developments… your representatives are a credit to your business.”

Matt Bowler-Jones

Bridgnorth Cricket Club

“Able Enforcements are an invaluable ally when faced with strict time limits and the need to ensure that very specific criteria relating to the service documents have been met. I would recommend Steve and Able Enforcements to anyone requiring a professional, prompt and reliable Process Server.”

BLB

BLB Solicitors

Get a Clear Course of Action with a Free Consultation

We believe that successful enforcement is measured by resolution over confrontation, so we aim to de-escalate the situation you’re facing, not intensify it. If that sounds right for you, give us a call. We’ll listen to your issue, assess your case, and advise on the most reasonable way forward. You can ask us any questions you have about us or the legal process, and learn more about our approach. All commitment-free.

Enquire now
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FAQ

Clients frequently ask

What information do you need to start a debtor trace?

What if the address you find is incorrect?

Can you trace corporate debtors or just individuals?

How long does debtor tracing usually take?

Is it legal to hire an agency to locate a debtor?

Will the debtor see that credit searches have been made?

Lawful Tracing, Without Risk to You

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