Bailiff fees check — every fee an enforcement agent may charge, checked against the 2014 Regulations
Enforcement-agent fees in England & Wales are not negotiated on the doorstep — they are fixed by statute. This directory reproduces the fee tables from the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014, explains each stage, and lets you check any fee you have been charged. Every number links to the legislation it comes from.
Start here
1. Charged a fee? Use the bailiff fee checker — pick your debt type and stage, and see the statutory amount.
2. Worried about a visit? Read what happens if you don't answer the door and how to stop bailiffs — the notice period and breathing space are your two biggest levers.
3. What can they take? The protected-goods list is in the 2013 Regulations — see what bailiffs can and cannot take.
Fee tables at a glance
| Enforcement type | Compliance | Enforcement | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enforcement agent (county court / High Court writs — most debts) | £75 | £235 | £110 |
| High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) | £75 | £190 + £495 | £525 |
Plus percentage bands above £1,500 (enforcement agents) or £1,000 (HCEO) of the amount recovered. Full detail and sources: the fee tables.
Guides
- The bailiff notice period: 7 clear days, how it is counted
- How to stop bailiffs acting against you
- Bailiffs and vulnerable situations: extra protection and the fee bar
- What bailiffs can and cannot take (England & Wales)
- What happens if you don't answer the door to a bailiff
Who is chasing you?
See our verified company profiles — registry-checked entries for the enforcement firms people most often search for.
⚖ Source-checked 2026-10-09 at legislation.gov.uk · Independent information — not legal advice.