Traveller & Squatter Evictions
When unauthorised persons occupy your land, delays can be costly and dangerous. Able Investigations provides a fast, lawful alternative to lengthy court proceedings. Operating under Common Law and Section 77, our certificated enforcement officers can often reclaim your land in as little as 24 hours with no court order required!
Traveller Eviction Specialists
Traveller encampments require a calm, lawful, and decisive response. We act under Common Law on private land, so no court order is needed. Our role is to help landowners regain control of their land quickly while ensuring the situation is handled professionally and without unnecessary confrontation.
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The Legal Basis for Action
When considering traveller and squatter eviction, there are two primary laws to be aware of:
- Common Law: This route allows a landowner to remove trespassers from their private land, using no more force than is reasonably necessary. Authorised enforcement agents like our team can act on their behalf, guaranteeing safety from the trespasser and the law.
- Section 77 (Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994): If the travellers or squatters are on public land, the local authority can direct them to leave. If they refuse, enforcement action follows. We support councils through every stage and legality, including notices, on-site management and full documentation.
Speed comes from certainty, but knowing the law is only half the battle. A problem-free eviction comes from planning the correct route, executing it decisively, and responding appropriately to escalation when pressure is high.
Our Step-by-Step Process
- Site Assessment & Notice of Eviction - We begin with a rapid on-site assessment to understand the situation. This allows us to identify access points, safety considerations, the number of vehicles present. We make contact with the occupants and inform them they are trespassing on private land. We request that the encampment leaves within a reasonable timeframe. Our approach is calm, clear, and professional, aimed at resolving the situation without escalation.
- Controlled Attendance - Our officers attend the site to monitor developments and maintain a professional presence. This helps keep the situation orderly and encourages compliance while reducing the risk of conflict.
- Peaceable Eviction - If the encampment remains, we can carry out a peaceable common law eviction on behalf of the landowner, provided this can be done without a breach of the peace. Our officers act firmly but lawfully, ensuring the process is handled safely and within the legal framework.
- Site Return and Reporting - Once the land has been vacated, control of the site is returned to you. We provide full documentation and a report outlining the actions taken.
- Clearance and Prevention - If waste or hazards remain, we can arrange lawful clearance and remediation. We can also advise on practical steps to reduce the risk of future unauthorised encampments.
Professional, Controlled, Lawful
Every encampment is different. The size of the site, access points, number of vehicles, and potential risks all influence the approach we take. Throughout the process, we keep you informed and ensure everything is documented.
If you are unsure how to proceed, we will guide you through your options and explain the safest and most effective route forward.
Discipline, De-escalation, Documentation
You cannot afford a scene. You need a professional presence that keeps the situation calm, and you protected.
Our certificated officers are trained in conflict management and de-escalation, with more than 30 years of experience managing high-pressure situations where tensions can run high.
We communicate clearly, remain within the legal limits of action at all times, and maintain a controlled presence on site.
Body-worn cameras and detailed reporting provide transparency and accountability, helping protect landowners from complaints, disputes, and reputational risk.
What Our Clients Have to Say
“The residents were simply ordinary people and rather scared. Their previous experience from encampments has been of hostility and abuse. I had people contacting me throughout the day, frightened to go out. Quite a few panicked when they could see more and more caravans arriving. So, the professionalism of your team was very reassuring that you did know what to do and had the means to do it.” - Bev Field, Stadhampton Parish Council
“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
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What our clients say
FAQ
Clients frequently ask
Can you evict travellers immediately from my private land?
What qualifications does Able Investigations hold?
Can you clear out and clean the site of debris, rubbish, and vehicles following eviction?
Do I need a court order to evict travellers?
How do you deal with potential aggression and conflict during eviction?
Are your officers licensed and insured?
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.
