Private Investigator Price Guide

Our private investigator price guide details the costs of various investigative methods we employ and the types of cases clients commonly use them for.

Surveillance Service Fees

Surveillance services focus on closely monitoring the activities, behaviors, and interactions of individuals or groups to gather information and evidence.  The objective is to obtain visual documentation of a subject’s actions and whereabouts without their knowledge, ensuring discretion while not interfering with their daily activities.

Surveillance is commonly used for cases involving infidelity, child custody, spousal support, teen activity checks, fraudulent disability claims, workplace investigations, and integrity audits.

Polygraph Examination | Lie Detector Test Fees

A polygraph examination, commonly known as a lie detector test, is a scientific method used to assess the reliability of an individual’s statements by measuring physiological responses. The underlying principle is that deceptive answers produce physiological responses, which the polygraph examiner differentiates from those associated with non-deceptive answers.

Polygraph examinations are commonly used for cases involving infidelity cases, employee pre-screening, & disputing false allegations or charges.

Skip Tracing | Locating Individuals Fees

Skip tracing involves gathering, analyzing, and combining information from sources such as public records, databases, and bills to determine an individual’s current address.

Individuals, landlords, real estate agents, law firms, & companies often require skip tracing services to locate individuals.

Background Check Fees

Background checks may include verifying a person’s personal, professional, and criminal history. They can also play a crucial role in uncovering hidden assets. This comprehensive screening aims to gather detailed information to assess a person’s suitability, integrity, and any potential risks or undisclosed assets they may possess.

Background checks are commonly used for employee pre-screening, landlords while vetting tenants, individuals while entering a new relationship or considering marriage, finding hidden assets, and as a supporting role for cases involving infidelity, child custody, spousal support, & fraudulent disability claims.

According to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), financial institutions are required to secure an individual’s consent before disclosing personal information. A court order would be required for the release of information that is subject to these restrictions.

Investigative Due Diligence Review Fees

Due diligence reviews are often used for business | corporate investigations while evaluating potential investments, partnerships, or acquisitions.

OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) Fees

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) services involve gathering and analyzing information from publicly available sources for intelligence purposes. This includes data from the internet, media, public government reports, and other accessible materials.

OSINT is commonly used for cases involving infidelity, child custody, fraudulent disability claims, and business | corporate investigations.

Digital Forensic Fees

Digital forensics for computers and mobile phones involves the scientific examination and analysis of data stored on electronic devices to uncover and interpret digital evidence. This process is often used in legal contexts to investigate crimes and disputes involving digital information.

Digital forensic services are commonly used for cases involving infidelity, teen activity checks | wellness checks, and business | corporate investigations.

Witness Statement Interview Fees

Witness statement interviews involve conducting structured conversations with individuals who may have relevant information or insights into a legal dispute or claim. These interviews aim to gather evidence, clarify details, and build a comprehensive understanding of the case from multiple perspectives.

Witness statement interviews are commonly used for cases involving child custody, spousal support, and business | corporate investigations.

Undercover Operations | Pretext Inquires Fees

Undercover operations | pretext inquiries entail operatives assuming false identities or scenarios to discreetly gather information relevant to a case without revealing their true purpose. This approach is used to uncover truths and gather evidence that might not be obtainable through direct or conventional methods, particularly in sensitive or complex legal disputes.

Undercover operations | pretext inquiries are commonly used for cases involving spousal support, and business | corporate investigations.

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