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Lie detector test in Colchester

A controlled examination office at Wellington House on Butt Road. Same-day and next-day appointments, and an accredited examiner.

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1 controlled office in the city
£495 all-inclusive, one person
2 h from arrival to result
4 relevant questions, at most
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Examination1 person - £495
Total fee£495
Deposit today£125
Balance, due 48 hours before£370

The remaining balance of £370 is payable 48 hours before the appointment if neither you nor the examinee cancels.

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Where we test

One office in Colchester.

Every examination happens in a private, controlled room booked for you alone — never a home, never a hotel lobby. Put the postcode into your satnav; on the business parks it is the building number that matters.

Wellington House

Town centre

Wellington House, 90-92 Butt Road
CO3 3DA

On Butt Road, a few minutes from Colchester Town station.

  • Meeting room provider: Regus
  • Access: Regus centres are generally staffed during standard business hours, with 24/7 keycard access available for private-office and dedicated-desk members.

What Colchester asks us about

Often it is something a formal process already failed to answer.

What recurs in the Colchester cases is people arriving after something official has run out of road — an investigation that went nowhere, a complaint that was never tested, a matter closed with everybody still certain of opposite things. Relationship cases arrive too, frequently at the turn of the year.

If this is you

Be clear with yourself about what you want from it. A polygraph does not reopen a case or overrule a decision. It examines a small number of specific claims and says what the charts showed — which is sometimes enough for the people involved and sometimes not enough for anything.

What we test for

Services we provide in Colchester.

The same examinations, run to the same standard, at every office in the UK — whichever of these brought you here, it works exactly the same way in Colchester as anywhere else.

Polygraph services for solicitors Used before a case is taken on, and during negotiation — far more often as an investigative tool than as anything intended for a courtroom. See details From £495 Lie detector test for theft Something has gone missing and the people who could have taken it are people you know. A polygraph examination gives you an answer that is not based on who seems most likely. See details From £495 Lie detector test for fraud Fraud is hard to act on because intent is hard to prove. An examination will not prove intent either — but it will tell you whether the person in front of you is answering honestly, which is usually where an investigation stalls. See details From £495 Sexual contact test The specific-issue test used when the question is whether a partner has been physically unfaithful, and how far it went. See details From £495 Lie detector test for integrity When somebody has questioned your honesty and there is no document, receipt or witness that settles it. See details From £495 Post-conviction sex offender testing Polygraph examination as part of the supervision and risk management of convicted sex offenders, conducted by APA-accredited examiners. See details On quote Pre-employment screening for the financial sector Screening for roles where a single dishonest hire carries a cost out of all proportion to the salary. See details From £495

From our casebook

What we have been asked to test in Colchester.

Seven pieces in all, and everything we have published about our work in this city — the nearest thing on the site to seeing what an examination actually deals with.

Client reviews

What people say afterwards.

Independent Trustpilot and Google reviews. A review never records which office the examination was at, so these are clients from across the UK rather than from Colchester alone — it is the same examination and the same examiners wherever it happens.

The entire process was smooth from start to finish. I was able to book a test quickly, and the team was extremely professional and accommodating. The examiner explained everything in detail, making sure I felt comfortable throughout. The test was thorough, and I got my results on the same day, which gave me peace of mind. I'm really impressed with the level of service and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a polygraph test.
Robert Dobson · Trustpilot
I had to leave a review for this company after such a great service from start to finish. As you can imagine like most people who have to take this type of test I was extremely nervous, embarrassed and unsure of what to expect on the day. Emma at head office was brilliant. I must have called her at least 50 times and She was always happy to help and answer all my questions. Although her job was to just give me info and availability she really went the extra mile with my situation and I couldn’t of asked any more from her and she made me feel very comfortable. Bicks, the examiner was also amazing. You can tell he has done this a long time and is very knowledgeable. He also made me feel very comfortable and AGAIN went the extra mile. I had my full report that evening around 9pm which was great as I don’t imagine I would of had much sleep that night otherwise. Bicks even spent more time with me on the phone a few days later which he didn’t need to do.. More than happy and would urge anyone who is in the position I was in to call these guys and get their help. You won’t regret it!
Customer · Trustpilot
Very professional and very welcoming. Definitely made you feel comfortable during the whole procedure and very accurate results. The whole process was explained in detail and very reassuring. Defiantly would recommend if you are having any family/ relationship issues Chelsea
Chelsea Watson · Trustpilot
Every inch of the process was handled professionally and smoothly! I am extremely happy with the services! Kudos!
Charlie Sims · Trustpilot
Very professional service, Taryn who conducted the test put us at ease in a very emotional situation, could not recommend enough
Sandra Lodge · Trustpilot
I thought I’d never find out the truth about my real dad until I booked a lie detector test. They were great at helping me to come up with all the right questions to lead to an answer. True professionals as well
Emma · Website
The gentleman Marc explained everything to me what would be happening and that’s exactly what did happen, the results came back as expected the same day within a few hours
Johnny · Trustpilot
ThankYou Very Much To Buks for everything such a lovely and helpful Man Explains everything and makes sure you understand before starting, most of all Got the results that I wanted, highly recommended!! And also ThankYou very much To Emma McKnight For being so Helpful over the phone, So grateful for it all from A!
AMC · Trustpilot
I recently used the Lie Detector UK - Leeds, and it was smooth experience. I felt very comfortable with the staff and the lie-detection process was extremely easy I am delighted. Highly recommended.
Tanya F · Trustpilot
Great experience. Finally got the truth.
Jagtheman · Trustpilot
Running a home cleaning business is tough. People trust their most valuable belongings with us and we just can’t afford for something to go wrong. This is the main reason for which we have very serious background check-ups when we hire new people. A polygraph is also a must. We’ve been using the services of the Lie Detector Test UK for years and they’ve always delivered.
Bilal Saeed · Google
The lie detector test was so easy and quick. I didn't expect that it would provide 99.99% accuracy. Amazing!
Christopher Cochran · Trustpilot

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Asked in Colchester

The questions that come up here.

If yours is not below, the free helpline will answer it — including when the answer is that a test is not the right thing for your situation.

A case against someone collapsed. Can a test do anything now?

Sometimes, and it is worth a call. It cannot reopen anything and it is not evidence a court must accept. What it can do is examine specific claims that were never tested, which occasionally matters to the people involved even when it changes nothing legally.

Should I speak to the police first?

If a crime has been committed, yes. A polygraph is not a substitute for reporting something and we will say so plainly rather than take a booking that puts you in a worse position.

Can we both be examined?

Yes. Two people as a couple is £695 all-inclusive, each examined alone with their own questions and their own report.

How long does it take?

About two hours, most of which is the conversation before anything is recorded. The result is discussed with you the same day.

Can you come to my home in Colchester?

No. Your examination in Colchester is held at Wellington House, Wellington House, 90-92 Butt Road, which is booked for your appointment and nobody else's. A polygraph measures small physiological changes over a couple of hours, and it needs a quiet, private room with no interruptions to do it — a doorbell, a neighbour through the wall or a family member in the next room is not a neutral setting, and it is not one we can guarantee in somebody's house. Our examinations take place in a dedicated, private setting designed for polygraph testing, which is what gives the controlled conditions and the confidentiality the examination depends on. If getting to an office is genuinely difficult, call the helpline on 0800 861 1058 before you book and we will talk through what is possible.

Does it cost more to test in Colchester?

No. It is £495 all-inclusive for one person wherever you book in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, including Colchester — the price does not change with distance. Scotland is the one exception, priced separately.

Why is the booking fee non-refundable?

Because the work starts before you arrive. An examiner reviews your case, agrees the questions with you in advance and prepares the examination — and the slot is held for you and nobody else. That is also why booking waives the 14-day cooling-off period, which is set out in the terms and conditions. If you are unsure whether a test is the right step, call before you book rather than after.

How many questions can be asked?

Up to 4 specific-issue questions, alongside the profiling questions the format requires. Each is repeated at least three times during the test, because consistency across repetitions is what makes the result readable.

Does it hurt?

No. The blood pressure cuff stays inflated during the test and can feel tight — about like having your blood pressure taken at a surgery. Nothing else is felt at all.

What if someone tries to beat the test?

Countermeasures were a real problem with older equipment. Modern instrumentation records the attempts themselves — deliberate movement, controlled breathing, pressure applied out of sight — and a trained examiner sees them in the data. An attempt to distort the test is itself a finding.

When do I get the results?

A full written report reaches you by email within 24 hours of the examination, or within 48 hours by tracked post if you prefer that. Every report is checked and verified by a second examiner, so what you receive is a qualified opinion rather than one person's reading.

What happens if I don't book an examination date within 30 days?

Your examination date needs to be agreed within 30 days of the original booking date. If it is not, we may close the booking and the £125 booking fee stays non-refundable — clause 3.15 of the terms and conditions has the exact wording. If your circumstances change, call the helpline before the 30 days runs out rather than after.

Can I change my appointment date?

Yes, with at least 48 hours' notice, and the new date has to fall within 30 days of the original booking date — see clause 3.9 of the terms and conditions. Call the helpline to make the change; it is time-sensitive, so a call gets it done faster than email.

What happens if I miss the pre-examination questionnaire deadline?

You have 24 hours from booking to return it, by text or SMS link. Miss that window and we reserve the right to cancel the appointment — clause 3.5 of the terms and conditions sets it out. If you need more time, call the helpline before the 24 hours is up rather than after.

What if the result isn't what I expected?

It stands either way — No Deception Indicated, Deception Indicated or Inconclusive — and no refund is due once the test has been carried out and the report provided, regardless of the outcome. Clause 3.12 of the terms and conditions sets it out. If you are unsure whether a test is the right step, the free consultation before you book is the place to ask.

Nearby

Three more offices within 30 miles.

Real road distance and journey time from Colchester city centre for the nearest few — straight-line distance for the rest. If one of these is easier for you, we test there too — the price is the same £495 wherever you go.

  • Ipswich IP1 1UR 18.8 mi 34 mins drive from Colchester Head Street (Stop Ec) → St Clare House (2 changes) · 47 mins
    Full route

    By car

    1. Head southeast on Topfield toward St Marys FieldsRestricted usage road 262 ft
    2. Turn right onto Rawstorn Rd 0.2 mi
    3. Turn left onto Southway/A1124 331 ft
    4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Balkerne Hill/A134 0.4 mi
    5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Westway/A134 0.3 mi
    6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Colne Bank Ave/A133 0.2 mi
    7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cowdray Ave/A133 1.1 mi
    8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ipswich Rd/A1232 2.1 mi
    9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A12 ramp to Ipswich 0.7 mi
    10. Merge onto A12 5.0 mi
    11. Keep right to stay on A12 5.3 mi
    12. At Copdock Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A1214 0.4 mi
    13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A1214 2.0 mi
    14. Turn right onto W End Rd/A137Continue to follow A137 0.7 mi
    15. Turn left onto Princes St/B1075Destination will be on the right 0.2 mi

    By train

    1. Walk to Head Street (Stop Ec) 8 mins
    2. Bus 93 from Head Street (Stop Ec) to Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) (4 stops) 4 mins
    3. Walk to Colchester 4 mins
    4. Train greateranglia from Colchester to Ipswich (2 stops) 18 mins
    5. Walk to Ipswich Railway Station (Stand R3) 1 min
    6. Bus 91 from Ipswich Railway Station (Stand R3) to St Clare House (2 stops) 2 mins
    7. Walk to 51 Princes St, Ipswich IP1 1UR, UK 1 min

    Train times and platforms are not shown here — check the operator nearer the day. This is the route, not the timetable.

  • Felixstowe IP11 3QQ 29.5 mi 41 mins drive from Colchester Head Street (Stop Ec) → Trimley (2 changes) · 1 hour 46 mins
    Full route

    By car

    1. Head southeast on Topfield toward St Marys FieldsRestricted usage road 262 ft
    2. Turn right onto Rawstorn Rd 0.2 mi
    3. Turn left onto Southway/A1124 331 ft
    4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Balkerne Hill/A134 0.4 mi
    5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Westway/A134 0.3 mi
    6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Colne Bank Ave/A133 0.2 mi
    7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cowdray Ave/A133 1.1 mi
    8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ipswich Rd/A1232 2.1 mi
    9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A12 ramp to Ipswich 0.7 mi
    10. Merge onto A12 5.0 mi
    11. Keep right to stay on A12 5.3 mi
    12. At Copdock Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A14(E) ramp to Felixstowe/Lowestoft/A12(N) 0.7 mi
    13. Merge onto A14 11.3 mi
    14. At Dock Spur Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Port of Felixstowe Rd/A14 1.0 mi
    15. At junction 61, exit toward Dock Gate No.2/Trinity Business Pk/A154 0.1 mi
    16. Slight right 0.2 mi
    17. Continue straight 295 ft
    18. Merge onto Trinity Ave/A154 0.3 mi
    19. At Dock Gate 2 Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ferry Ln 0.3 mi
    20. Turn leftRestricted usage road 66 ft
    21. Slight rightRestricted usage road 440 ft
    22. Turn leftRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the left 197 ft

    By train

    1. Walk to Head Street (Stop Ec) 8 mins
    2. Bus 93 from Head Street (Stop Ec) to Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) (4 stops) 4 mins
    3. Walk to Colchester 4 mins
    4. Train greateranglia from Colchester to Ipswich (2 stops) 18 mins
    5. Walk to Ipswich 1 min
    6. Train greateranglia from Ipswich to Trimley (3 stops) 20 mins
    7. Walk to Suite 7B, Unit 2, Felixstowe IP11 3QQ, UK 41 mins

    Train times and platforms are not shown here — check the operator nearer the day. This is the route, not the timetable.

  • Chelmsford CM1 1TD 25.2 mi 36 mins drive from Colchester Head Street (Stop Ec) → Chelmsford (1 change) · 1 hour 0 mins
    Full route

    By car

    1. Head southeast on Topfield toward St Marys FieldsRestricted usage road 262 ft
    2. Turn right onto Rawstorn Rd 0.2 mi
    3. Turn left onto Southway/A1124 331 ft
    4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Balkerne Hill/A134 0.4 mi
    5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Westway/A134 0.3 mi
    6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Colne Bank Ave/A133Continue to follow A133 1.2 mi
    7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A12 ramp to London/Chelmsford 0.6 mi
    8. Merge onto A12 2.7 mi
    9. Keep right to stay on A12 15.2 mi
    10. At junction 19, take the A130 exit to Stansted Arpt/Sudbury/Chelmsford/A138 0.3 mi
    11. Slight right onto Generals Ln Roundabout/B1137 262 ft
    12. Slight left toward A131 413 ft
    13. Merge onto A131 0.1 mi
    14. At Boreham Interchange, take the 2nd exit onto Colchester Rd/B1137 0.4 mi
    15. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto White Hart Ln 0.4 mi
    16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on White Hart Ln 0.3 mi
    17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on White Hart Ln 0.6 mi
    18. At Nabbotts Farm Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chelmer Valley Rd/A1016 0.4 mi
    19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Chelmer Valley Rd/A1016 0.5 mi
    20. Turn left to stay on Chelmer Valley Rd/A1016 0.9 mi
    21. Turn right onto Rectory Ln/A1016 358 ft
    22. Continue straight onto Parkway/A1016 0.3 mi
    23. Turn left onto Rainsford Rd 0.1 mi
    24. Turn right onto Coval LnDestination will be on the right 400 ft

    By train

    1. Walk to Head Street (Stop Ec) 8 mins
    2. Bus 93 from Head Street (Stop Ec) to Railway Station Layby (Stand Ea) (4 stops) 4 mins
    3. Walk to Colchester 4 mins
    4. Train greateranglia from Colchester to Chelmsford (4 stops) 33 mins
    5. Walk to 10A Coval Ln, Chelmsford CM1 1TD, UK 6 mins

    Train times and platforms are not shown here — check the operator nearer the day. This is the route, not the timetable.

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