Evidence Collection Services

Hicxfield Services provides structured, lawful, and defensible evidence collection for solicitors, insurers, enforcement professionals, and private clients in Bristol and across the South West.

Our field operatives gather objective evidence to support civil litigation, insurance claims, personal injury matters, negligence cases, and pre-enforcement requirements. All evidence is collected discreetly and in accordance with UK law.

What Our Evidence Collection Supports

  • Civil and litigation matters

  • Insurance and claim validation evidence

  • Personal injury and negligence claims

  • Property damage and condition assessments

Evidence Collection Service Levels

We offer three levels of evidence collection to ensure the appropriate depth and clarity for each case.

Digital Evidence Capture

  • Online research and digital evidence capture

  • PDF report

Standard Evidence Collection

Best suited for:
Cases requiring clear, straightforward evidence without extended on-site activity.

  • Up to 30 minutes on site

  • Photographs of location, property, or vehicles

  • PDF report with time & date-stamped imagery

Common uses include:

  • Property condition photographs (damp, leaks, minor damage, hazards)

  • Vehicle and location photography

  • Low-complexity claim validation

Comprehensive Evidence Collection

  • Up to 1 hour on site

  • Detailed photographic coverage

  • Lawful third-party enquiries (where appropriate)

  • PDF report with time & date-stamped imagery

Best suited for:
Cases requiring greater clarity, context, or corroboration.

Recommended for:

  • Negligence cases involving structural defects, persistent leaks, mould, or recurring damage

  • Multi-issue or multi-area documentation

  • Dispute-driven or liability-sensitive matters

Types of Evidence We Collect

Field Photography & Scene Documentation

Photographic evidence of:

  • Personal injury accident

  • Road and environmental conditions

  • Property or vehicles

  • Obstructions or surrounding context

Property Condition Evidence

Negligence & Damage Claims

Used for personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil negligence matters.

Evidence may include:

  • Water leaks

  • Damp and mould

  • Structural defects

  • Trip or slip hazards

  • Unsafe working or living conditions

  • Damage caused by accidents or neglect

Our Evidence Collection Process

1. Instruction

Fill in our instruction form or send us an email.

2. Field Deployment

A trained operative attends a location

3. Evidence Capture

Photographs and supporting evidence are collected.

4. Reporting

You receive a clear PDF report with all imagery attached.

Fixed-Fee Pricing

We operate on a clear, fixed-fee pricing model for the majority of our investigation, tracing, and process serving services.

Our fees are structured to be competitive within the UK professional investigations market and are designed to provide certainty, transparency, and strong value for both legal professionals and private clients without compromising on compliance, evidential quality, or service reliability.

No work is undertaken without written fee confirmation and client approval.

To instruct us, please fill in our instruction form or send us an email.

Operational Costs

Mileage: £0.55 per mile
(Applies to field attendance beyond a 20-mile radius of Bristol)

Parking: Charged at cost