What is the process to start an investigation?

The investigation process will begin with you completing the online ‘Investigation Request form’ ( on our web site). After we receive that you will be scheduled to speak with us so we can better understand your needs, this is complimentary. We also offer zoom consultations. After this consultation assessment is complete you will receive a professional Services agreement – contract to sign which will include a investigative plan and our scope of investigative involvement.

What type of rates do you charge?

Fees/Rates for specialized Aviation investigations or international investigations rates will be provided after consultation and a full evaluation of the plan ahead is completed determining our scope of investigative involvement in the case. After a thorough assessment is conducted we will provide a plan and send you an invoice for payment along with a professional services agreement -contract and indemnity agreement to commence the investigation(s).

Rates for general investigative services we retain our rates into a “Retainer”. After a free consultation, we will establish Investigative Goals and the plan ahead and the amount of time to achieve the goals. Our cases are Process Based, meaning we follow an Investigative Process to achieve our Investigative Goals. You are paying for the investigators time working on any given assignment. After you submit our investigative request form online ( our website) you will be scheduled for a call with us either by telephone or zoom call. After the complimentary call you will receive a professional services agreement- contract and indemnity agreement and once signed we will send you an invoice for payment then the investigation will commence.

Can I pay after the Investigation is done?

No, All fees are payable in advance for any investigation.

Do you have a minimum amount of hours on an investigation?

You are paying for the investigators time, not for results. Depending on the investigation type we not have a minimum amount of hours

When is payment due?

Fees/Rates for specialized Aviation investigations or international investigations rates will be provided after consultation and a full evaluation of the plan ahead is completed determining our scope of investigative involvement in the case. After a thorough assessment is conducted we will provide a plan and send you an invoice for payment along with a professional services agreement -contract and indemnity agreement to commence the investigation(s).

Rates for general investigative services we retain our rates into a “Retainer”. After a free consultation, we will establish Investigative Goals and the plan ahead and the amount of time to achieve the goals. Our cases are Process Based, meaning we follow an Investigative Process to achieve our Investigative Goals. You are paying for the investigators time working on any given assignment. After you submit our investigative request form online ( our website) you will be scheduled for a meeting or call with us either by telephone or zoom call. After the complimentary call you will receive a professional services agreement- retainer Scope of engagement agreement , once signed we will send you an invoice for payment then the investigation will commence.

Rates vary depending on the type of investigation, time involved. We will only provide aviation investigation rates and fees after a full assessment process is completed an and then client will receive an invoice and assessment report.

General Private Investigations rates published here “vary” depending on case by case circumstances, they are also subject to change anytime. Please note we cannot list all fees here, call for information, or complete the online investigation request form to receive the initial plan for your case which will also include sending you an invoice after we fully assess your matter.  Again reiterating that the fees listed below vary per case given the unique circumstances and needs of the case.

But “some” of the common private investigation rates and their expenses we use are as follows:

Service:“Estimated” Cost:
Hourly rate.$160.00
Flat fees.Variable
RetainersRange $500- $ 5000
Law firm litigation support.$250.00
Legal investigations depending on number$250 - $500 per hour
Basic Background check$250.00
Comprehensive background check.$500.00
Due diligence.$500.00
Surveillance (per hour).$150.00
Locate a person.$300- $1000
Locate a person complex.$800- $2500 
Asset search$450.00
Employee investigations or fraud. $350/$500 per hour plus expenses
International Investigations:$2500.00 per day
Mileage.$0.75 per mile

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