- Company
- Wilson & Roe, formerly Andrew Wilson & Co
- Based
- Manchester
- Phone
- 0161 925 1800
- Accreditation
- Listed as accredited by the Enforcement Conduct Board
On this page
Who are Wilson & Roe?
Wilson & Roe is a High Court enforcement firm based in Manchester that covers England and Wales. It says it rebranded from Andrew Wilson & Co in 2021, and is a family-run business whose authorised High Court enforcement officers and directors work in the office full time. The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) lists Wilson & Roe as accredited by the Enforcement Conduct Board.
It is not the creditor. It acts for creditors with a judgment, and councils such as Wigan have used it for High Court enforcement and commercial rent.
What do they enforce?
Wilson & Roe enforces High Court writs. A county court judgment of £600 or more that is not covered by the Consumer Credit Act can be transferred to the High Court for enforcement, and some other orders are enforced in the same way. Check the paperwork for the claimant, the court and the amount.
Are Wilson & Roe genuine?
High Court enforcement officers are authorised by the Lord Chancellor, and the HCEOA lists Wilson & Roe’s officers as members. Ask for an officer’s name and authorisation. Bailiff scams exist, so do not pay anyone who texts a payment link, and use the payment details on your letter or the company’s website.
Worried about what to do?
A free adviser can check the debt, look at your whole budget and deal with Wilson & Roe for you. Get free debt advice.
What is a High Court writ?
A writ of control is a High Court order that lets an authorised High Court enforcement officer (HCEO) take control of goods to recover a judgment debt. It is normally used after a county court judgment has been transferred up to the High Court, or after a High Court judgment or order. The officer’s agents carry out the visits, and the work is done under the officer’s authority.
A claimant who asks for a writ has already won a judgment, so ask for a copy of the judgment and the writ, and check the claimant, the court and the amount.
What can they do?
An HCEO or their agent can take control of goods you own, and sell them if the debt stays unpaid. They cannot take essentials such as clothes, bedding or a cooker, tools of your trade up to a set value, or items that belong to someone else. At a home address they generally have to enter peaceably, through an open door or with your permission, so you do not have to let them in, although business premises are treated differently. The protection for tools of your trade is for individuals, not limited companies. They cannot arrest you and may visit between 6am and 9pm.
Our guide to enforcement agents covers entry, vehicles and getting goods back in more detail.
What can they charge?
Fees for enforcement, including High Court enforcement, are set by law, with a compliance stage, an enforcement stage and a sale stage. The cost of issuing the writ and other court expenses can also be added. Ask the officer for an itemised breakdown and receipts, and compare it against the legal fee rules. See our guide to bailiff fees.
What to do now
- Do not ignore it. Fees rise at each stage, and the officer can take control of goods once the notice period has passed.
- Check the claim. Ask for the judgment and writ. If you were never served with the claim, you may be able to apply to the court to set the judgment aside.
- Contact the firm early. Offer a realistic payment plan based on an honest budget, and get any agreement in writing.
- Ask the court. If your circumstances have changed, you can apply to vary the payments, and in some cases to stop enforcement.
- Look at your options. Breathing Space, an IVA, a debt relief order or bankruptcy can stop enforcement on included debts.
- Get free advice quickly, and tell the firm if you are vulnerable.
How to complain about Wilson & Roe
Complain to Wilson & Roe first, in writing, and keep copies. If you are not satisfied with its final response, or it has not dealt with your complaint fairly or on time, you can take it to the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), whose complaints process covers its members, and to the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB), which has considered escalated complaints about agents and firms since 1 January 2025. The HCEOA will not review complaints about the amount owed or whether a writ is lawful, which are matters for the creditor and the court.
Wilson & Roe contact details
Wilson & Roe (including Andrew Wilson & Co)Phone: 0161 925 1800, as listed by the HCEOA
Website: www.wilsonandroe.com
A third-party listing gives a Salford head office, but check the paperwork and the HCEOA member list for current details.
We are not associated with Wilson & Roe. This information is provided to help people contact their creditors. Contact details change, so check the company’s website before you write or call. Last reviewed 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson & Roe the same as Andrew Wilson & Co?
Yes. Wilson & Roe says it rebranded from Andrew Wilson & Co in 2021, and the HCEOA lists both names together.
What is the difference between Wilson & Roe and normal bailiffs?
High Court enforcement officers enforce High Court writs, usually for larger judgments, so cases tend to move faster. The same basic rules on goods and entry still apply.
Can I use Breathing Space?
Yes. Breathing Space stops enforcement on included debts for 60 days, and a debt adviser applies for you.
Can I challenge a writ?
Sometimes. Get advice quickly about paying, a plan or applying to the court.