Private Investigation Pricing Guide
Suggested starting prices. Final quotes are based on complexity, location, time requirements, expected expenses, and case scope.
Background Investigations
Identity, address history, public-record research, social-media review, and case-specific screening.
Surveillance
4-hour minimum. Discreet field surveillance with documentation and written findings.
Domestic / Infidelity
4-hour minimum. Surveillance and fact-finding tailored to the client's lawful objective.
Fraud Investigations
Financial, insurance, civil, and deception-related investigative support.
Missing Person / Locate
Basic locate work, database research, lead development, and contact-point verification.
Workplace / Civil Cases
Interviews, evidence review, background research, timeline development, and reporting.
Attorney / Litigation Support
Witness location, interviews, records research, scene work, evidence organization, timelines, and factual case support. Court testimony or deposition is billed separately.
Protection & Security Consulting
Security and safety assessments, incident review, protective planning, site observations, and authorized coordination based on scope, risk, and availability.
Common Billing Terms
- Confidential consultation: complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.
- Retainer: required before field work begins; amount depends on the scope of the case.
- Travel / third-party fees: mileage, tolls, court fees, records, database, lodging, and other approved costs are billed separately.
- After-hours / urgent assignments may be billed at a premium depending on availability.
- Court testimony / deposition: $175/hour, 2-hour minimum.
Rates are a pricing guide, not a binding quote. Final fees will be stated in a written investigative services agreement. Services are provided only for lawful purposes and may require additional retainers or minimums.