Key Takeaways: Hiring a Private Investigator in Surrey
- Surveillance runs about $500 for a half-day and $1,000 for a full day, with travel across Surrey and the Fraser Valley included
- Most infidelity matters fall between $500 and $1,500 depending on hours and surveillance required
- WCB and disability claim investigations generally range from $1,000 to $3,000
- Locating a person through skip tracing is a one-time fee of $650
- Every investigator on our team is licensed under the BC Security Services Act
- Operating since 1990, BBB A+ accredited, and a 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient
- Free, confidential consultation: 604-657-4499
Last Updated: June 27, 2026
Surrey’s Trusted Private Investigation Team Since 1990
For more than three decades, our Surrey private investigators have helped residents, employers, law firms, and insurers across the city and the wider Fraser Valley find clear answers to difficult questions. From our office on 120th Street, we cover Newton, Guildford, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, South Surrey, and White Rock, and we extend into Vancouver, Langley, Delta, and Abbotsford when cases call for it. Being based in Surrey means we know the ground, and it means we can be on your file quickly when timing matters.
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Free Consultation with a Surrey Private Investigator
Precise, Discreet, and Results-Oriented Investigative Services
- Expert Precision: A team that draws on a wide range of investigative methods to gather sound, well-documented evidence efficiently and accurately.
- Guaranteed Discretion: Your privacy is the priority. We handle every sensitive matter with strict confidentiality and respect.
- Proven Results: A long track record of delivering clear, actionable findings that let you make informed decisions with confidence.
Personal Investigations Handled with Care
When the matter is personal, whether it is a suspected affair, a child custody concern, or support payments that do not add up, the worry that comes with it is real. Our Surrey investigators are here to replace that uncertainty with facts. We approach these cases the way they deserve to be handled: quietly, respectfully, and with your emotional wellbeing kept firmly in mind, so the process is as steady and stress-free as we can make it.
Types of Cases We Commonly Investigate in Surrey
Below are the services our clients ask for most. Each links to a full explanation of how we approach that type of work, the methods we use, and what you can expect.
Investigative Methods We Employ
Our investigators draw on a range of methods, chosen to fit the specific needs of each case. During your free consultation we will talk through which approach suits your situation, whether that is surveillance, open-source intelligence, polygraph testing, or digital forensics.
Why Choose Shadow Investigations?
Local Knowledge
An office in Surrey and decades working the Fraser Valley mean we know the area and can respond fast when a case cannot wait.
Court-Ready Evidence
Everything we gather is obtained lawfully and documented to a standard that stands up before insurers, employers, and the courts.
Clear Communication
You receive straight, timely updates throughout your file, so you are never left guessing about where your case stands.
What to Expect from Our Surrey Investigators
Hiring an investigator is unfamiliar territory for most people, so here is how the process works and how we protect you throughout it.
A Discreet and Ethical Approach
Discretion and ethics sit underneath everything we do. Our investigators are trained to work without drawing attention, and we hold strictly to the standards set by British Columbia’s regulators. Evidence is only ever gathered lawfully, which is what makes it useful to you if your matter ends up before a court or a claims adjuster.
How an Investigation Begins
It starts with a confidential consultation. We listen to your concern, talk through what is realistically achievable, and lay out a clear plan with the methods and rates spelled out before any work begins. From there we keep you informed at each stage, from surveillance and research through to the final report, so the process never feels like a black box.
Your Privacy and Security
Your case details and personal information are protected at every turn. We use secure communication, limit who can see your file, and treat the sensitive nature of this work with the seriousness it deserves. When you bring a matter to our Surrey team, your confidentiality is not an afterthought; it is built into how we operate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Private investigators operate legally throughout Surrey and the rest of British Columbia, provided they are licensed under the BC Security Services Act, as our entire team is.
It depends on the service, but hourly rates in the Surrey area generally fall between $75 and $150. Many cases, such as skip tracing, are offered at a flat rate, and we always give you a clear estimate before any work starts.
Yes. From our Surrey office we regularly work across Newton, Guildford, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, South Surrey, and White Rock, and we extend into Vancouver, Langley, Delta, and Abbotsford as cases require.
Yes. We frequently assist employers, insurers, and adjusters with surveillance and evidence gathering on questionable injury, disability, and workers’ compensation claims, documented to a standard suitable for a claims dispute.
Because we are based in Surrey, we can often begin the same day for time-sensitive matters. The first step is a quick confidential consultation so we understand what you need.
Always. Confidentiality is central to how we work. Your information is handled securely, access to your file is limited, and your matter is treated with complete discretion from start to finish.
In most cases, yes. Our skip tracing service combines public records, databases, and investigative legwork to locate people across British Columbia and beyond, for purposes such as serving documents, recovering debts, or reconnecting with family.
Yes, our Surrey office is at the Scottsdale Square Business Centre located at 7164 120th Street, Surrey, BC. You are welcome to arrange a confidential consultation there or we can consult by phone or video, whichever you prefer.
Schedule Your Free Confidential Consultation With a Surrey Private Investigator
A free, confidential consultation with a senior member of our Surrey team gives you a secure space to explain your situation and lets us show how our services can be tailored to it. Whether your concern is personal or professional, reach us using the details below and we will arrange a time that works, always with discretion. You can also call us directly at 604-657-4499.
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