How much do you charge? This is a difficult question to answer with one single answer, as our fees vary depending on the type of investigative work we perform for you. Our Fee Schedule is available to our clients and invited guests in the Client Area. If you are not a current client, please contact us and we will be happy to give you a free quote. Obviously, it’s difficult to give an exact number, due to limited information provided, court research costs, adding surveillance, etc., etc. We do our best to give you an accurate cost analysis before we get started. Communicating with clients is one of our strongest points, and you will have authority over a budget and the extent of information collected.

Even with our decades of combined research and data mining experience, we have found our rates to be very competitive and affordable compared to other private investigators. We’ve been providing superior customer service at industry average prices since 1991! We were the firm using computer technology from the beginning, and we know what’s out there and what works. Because of our varied backgrounds and expertise in other areas, we feel we give you even more bang for your buck. No case is too big or too small, as we have performed assignments varying from $75.00 to $165,000.00.

Do you travel out of state or out of the country? Yes, we have been as far away as South America for our customers. It is not unusual to travel as far as the southern states or the east coast. We are well-traveled throughout the West and Alaska.

Why should we send you out-of-state if we can call another company closer? It is not uncommon for us to travel out-of-state for both our local customers as well as those in other areas. We have built years of trust and confidence with our clients. They know our capabilities and have seen our quality product time and time again. What this boils down to is that you know us and trust that we will work in your best interest.

Additionally, when we receive an assignment that requires travel, we frequently notify other clients who have that same geographical area of responsibility to see if we can share travel costs. Often, to your benefit, we are able to reduce the bottom line.

Where will you not conduct surveillance? We will not trespass or infringe upon a persons reasonable expectation of privacy.

In what situations or environments can you obtain video or photos? We would rephrase the question to, "Where can you not obtain video or photographs?"  We have not yet been in a situation where we could not obtain video or photos. Our motto is, "Any time, anywhere". That means day or night; at any reasonable distance (and we have some big lenses!); on foot, in vehicle, vessel or aircraft and in the woods if necessary; covert or overt. We are well regarded for our capability to obtain video in some very interesting settings!

Do you install hidden cameras? Yes. You would be surprised by some of the installations that we have done. We can hide a camera just about anywhere. Imagination is our only limitation! Again, as with an active surveillance, we will not install a hidden camera where someone has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Please call us if you have any concerns or questions. This issue certainly cannot be properly addressed in such a brief explanation.

Do you install bugs? Absolutely not. That would be a violation of state and federal law. We will not record conversations without all parties consenting to the recording.

I may have a bug or hidden camera in my office. Will you help me find it? Yes. There are two methods to find them. First, and most cost effective, we can conduct a physical inspection of the area of concern. Second, if conducting the physical inspection is not sufficient, we can perform an electronic countermeasures inspection.

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