The Cost of Hiring an Private Investigator

An investigator by profession, is one which needs to be trustworthy, honest and professional. This is because an investigator has to safeguard the information which his clients hands over to him. This is especially so if the information belongs to someone of whom has repute to protect.

In the event that you suspect that your spouse is involve in an affair, a private investigator would probably be one of the first person you can turn to in order to find out the truth.

In Singapore, there is currently approximately 20 investigation agencies. The most common case that is handled by such agencies are usually extra-matrimonial affairs. Such cases usually cost around $2,000 and above. With the rise in youth crimes recently, there have been an increase in cases from parents whom wants to know what their kids are up to.

The charges above are what you can expect to pay when engaging a normal investigator. For a high end investigator, you have to be prepared to pay at least $8,000 and above. The increase in price is usually because of the difference in the standard of work done. This includes the report you will get, and the depth of the investigation. Such higher end investigation agency would not employ part time private investigator too.

Other things you many want to note is the additional charges that you can expect to incur especially if the investigation requires the investigator to travel overseas. Such reimbursement can cost more than $10,000 per investigation. This is especially so if the person the investigator is tailing flies first class and stays in a 5 star hotel. This is because the investigator that is trailing him will have to board the same plane and stay in the same hotel. Furthermore, a team of investigator can consist of between 4 - 6 investigator. As such, you need to multiply the cost by 4 - 6 times.

At the end of the investigation, your investigator will present you with a through report in hard copy as well as a CD. He will also brief you on all the key finds found in the investigation. In the case of you needing the investigator to give evidence in court, it is best to inform the investigator in advance. Do expect to incur additional cost for this service too.

Note: the above prices are given in Singapore Dollar.