Civil Investigations gather facts, witnesses and documents for disputes between people or businesses, such as contract, property, neighbour and damages claims. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Describe the dispute in a few lines to get civil investigation quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Witness tracing and statements. Finding and interviewing people who saw or know something.
- Records research. Company, property, court and vehicle records.
- Scene work. Photographs, measurements and site inspections.
- Surveillance. Lawful observation, for example in damages or restraint matters.
- Process serving support. Tracing parties so papers can be served.
Who Uses It
Individuals and businesses in a dispute, and the attorneys acting for them.
What to Send First
- The type of dispute.
- What facts you need established.
- Whether an attorney is acting and any court dates.
Do not upload documents, statements or evidence through the request form. The investigator will ask for what is needed once you agree to go ahead.
How It Works
- Brief. From you or your attorney, setting the questions to answer.
- Investigation. Records, witnesses and fieldwork.
- Report. Findings and signed statements.
- Court support. Testimony if needed.
Findings and Reporting
A factual report with signed witness statements, photographs and documents, prepared for use by your attorney.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access email or bank accounts, or obtain private records such as bank statements or phone records without consent or a court order. No investigator can guarantee a result, recovery of money or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
Investigators gather facts; legal advice must come from an attorney.
Civil Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Witness trace and statement | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Process serving | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Standard civil investigation | R5,000 - R25,000 |
| Single-day surveillance | From R6,500 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R1,500 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your dispute rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Number of witnesses. Each trace and statement adds cost.
- Travel. Witnesses in other provinces add travel.
- Surveillance days. Priced per day.
- Court attendance. Billed separately.
Civil Investigations FAQs
Do I need an attorney first?
Not always, but involving one early helps make sure the right evidence is gathered.
Can investigators serve court papers?
They can help trace parties. Service of most court process is done by the sheriff.
Will witness statements be accepted by the court?
That depends on the court and the rules of evidence. No investigator can guarantee admissibility.
How long does a civil investigation take?
From a few days for a single witness to several weeks for complex matters.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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