It varies

This rate is dependent upon the area in which you live.  A with any service, call and talk to a couple companies.  See if they offer different solutions, or have a different thought on how to accomplish and actually close your case.

Here are some hints that we have talked about before

  • Make sure they actually are in your area and not some national firm that hire the cheapest sub-contractor in your area.
  • Are you talking with the actual investigator that will be working your case, the owner of the company, or something more than an answering service?
  • When comparing 2 companies service quotes or prices, make sure you are comparing apples to apples.  8 hrs of surveillance, may be 4 hours on site, 2 hours travel, and 2 hours of report writing.
  • Make sure they are licensed and insured.
  • Make sure they  can explain what sort of report or documentation they will provide at the end of your case.
  • Ask about additional costs for reports or photos.
  • Ask about billing for travel time and mileage fees.
  • Do they sound knowledgeable when discussing case?
  • Do they feel trust worthy?
  • Don’t rely completely on internet reviews as you would normally do, who would really share their private info to post a private matter?
  • Find an agency that does strictly investigations.  You don’t need a security company.
  • Do not use craigslist.
  • Do not click on ad links or paid advertisements.  you are paying a premium to help pay for those ads.