Pricing
Free consultation. Then a quote you can decide on.
Our investigative rates run $100 to $200 per hour, and background reports are quoted per report. Your exact number depends on what the case requires, so we give you a fixed quote and timeline after a free, no-obligation consultation, before any work begins. Once you approve the quote, surveillance can begin within 24 to 48 hours.
Pricing
Clear pricing. Fixed quote before we start.
- Investigative services
- Rate depends on the type of investigation, complexity, location and scope.
- Surveillance
- Per assignment, so there is enough time on site to produce usable evidence.
- Background reports
- Scoped in your free consultation and usually delivered in 24 to 48 hours.
$100-$200 per hour
4-hour minimum
Quoted per report
After a free consultation we give you a customized quote and timeline, so you know exactly what you're committing to before anything starts. Pay by Zelle, Cash App or Venmo with no fee, or by card (small disclosed processing fee), with Klarna installments if it helps.
Want the full breakdown of what investigations cost in Miami? Read our Miami private investigator cost guide.
Free consultation
Tell us what's happening and get an honest assessment at no cost.
Fixed quote
A fixed scope and price before any work begins. Not open-ended hourly billing.
No hidden fees
Travel, research or database costs appear in your quote, never as a surprise after.
Rates shown are typical ranges, not a quote; the exact rate for your case is confirmed in writing before work begins. Additional case-related expenses may apply depending on the investigation, including approved travel, specialized research or database costs. Any applicable charges are explained in your quote before work begins.
What affects the cost
Hours, people, distance, complexity.
The main drivers are the hours of surveillance required, the number of investigators on the assignment, travel and location, timing requirements and how much documentation or research the matter needs. Surveillance has a four-hour minimum; background reports are quoted per report and usually delivered in 24 to 48 hours.
Before you hire anyone
How to vet any private investigator, including us.
Whoever you end up hiring, run them through this checklist first. It takes ten minutes and filters out most of the bad experiences people have with this industry.
1
Verify the license with the State of Florida
Every legitimate Florida investigator holds a state license you can check yourself on the FDACS verification site. Ours: agency A1900157, lead investigator Class C C1500297. If someone won't give you a license number, walk away.
2
Demand a written, fixed quote before any work begins
Vague hourly estimates grow. A professional agency scopes the case in the consultation and puts the full price in writing, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
3
Ask who will actually work your case
Some firms sell the case, then subcontract it to whoever is available. Ask for the name and license of the investigator who will handle your matter, and whether they will take your calls directly.
4
Ask exactly what's included
Mileage, written reports, video evidence, court testimony: are they in the quote or billed later? Get the inclusions listed before you sign anything.
5
Be suspicious of guaranteed results
No investigator controls what the evidence will show, and Florida law prohibits deceptive claims. What can be promised is lawful methods, honest reporting and documentation that holds up in court.
Check any Florida investigator's license, including ours, on the FDACS license verification site.
Questions
Answers before you call.
How long does an infidelity investigation take?+
Some cases conclude the same day; most take 3 to 7 days depending on your partner's schedule and activities. We require a minimum of 4 hours of surveillance per assignment, and we'll give you a realistic timeline during your free consultation.
How much does an investigation cost?+
Investigative services typically run $100 to $200 per hour depending on the type of investigation, complexity, location and scope. Surveillance carries a 4-hour minimum per assignment, and background reports are quoted individually. Your consultation is free, and you receive a fixed written quote before anything begins. No hidden fees.
How fast can you deliver a background check?+
Most background reports are delivered within 24 to 48 hours and quoted individually before we begin. Reports are documented for litigation use, and we explain any limits that apply to employment screening during your consultation.
How long does a bug sweep take?+
Most residential sweeps take 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of the space. Offices and vehicles typically take 1 to 3 hours. We provide immediate verbal results during the sweep.
Get a quote for your case.
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