Private Investigation Services listed by type, each with its own page, process and ballpark prices. Pick the closest match, or describe your situation and let investigators advise.
Not sure which service fits? Describe the problem once and get the best quote, fast.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteRelationship & Family
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Cheating Spouse Investigations | Discreet infidelity investigations |
| Child Custody Investigations | Care and contact concerns documented |
| Missing Persons Investigations | Finding missing family and contacts |
Surveillance & Tracing
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Surveillance Services | Observation, photos and timelines |
| Tracing Services | People, debtors and assets traced |
| Asset Tracing | Property, vehicles and company interests |
| Bug Sweeping | Bug detection and TSCM sweeps |
Screening
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Background Checks | Identity, records and history verified |
| Criminal Record Checks | Fingerprint-based SAPS record checks |
| Pre Employment Screening | Candidate vetting before you hire |
| Polygraph Testing | Lie detector tests by examiners |
Business
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Corporate Investigations | Internal misconduct and business risk |
| Fraud Investigations | Evidence of fraud for action or recovery |
| Employee Theft Investigations | Stock, cash and time theft by staff |
| Due Diligence Investigations | Check a company or partner before you sign |
| Insurance Investigations | Claims checked and suspected fraud tested |
Cyber & Digital
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Cyber Crime Investigations | Hacking, impersonation and online fraud |
| Digital Forensics | Evidence from phones, computers and cloud |
| Mobile Phone Forensics | Messages, calls and app data extracted |
| Computer Forensics | Laptops, drives and email analysed |
| Online Scam Investigations | Investment, romance and shopping scams |
| Sextortion Investigations | Support after threats to share images |
| Blackmail Investigations | Extortion threats investigated discreetly |
Legal & Criminal
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Civil Investigations | Facts and witnesses for civil disputes |
| Criminal Investigations | Private support alongside a SAPS case |
| Murder Investigations | Independent support for families |
| Criminal Defence Investigations | Evidence for the defence attorney |
| Litigation Support Investigations | Evidence and witnesses for attorneys |
Financial & Property
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Forensic Accounting | Financial records analysed for losses |
| Debtor Tracing | Find people who owe you money |
| Tenant Screening | Rental applicants vetted before you sign |
Choosing the Right Service
- You need to see what someone is doing. Surveillance or a cheating spouse investigation.
- You need to find someone or something. Tracing, missing persons, debtor tracing or asset tracing.
- You need to check someone before trusting them. Background, criminal record, pre-employment or tenant screening.
- Money or stock is missing. Fraud, employee theft or forensic accounting.
- The problem is online or on a device. Cyber crime, online scams, sextortion, blackmail or digital forensics.
- There is a court case. Civil, criminal defence or litigation support investigations.
See typical fees on the Private Investigator Costs page, or request quotes through Private Investigators South Africa.
Private Investigation Services FAQs
Which service do I need?
Start with what you want to find out. If you are unsure, describe the problem in your request and the investigator will suggest the right approach.
Can one investigator handle several services?
Often, yes. Many investigators combine surveillance, tracing and background checks. Specialist work such as digital forensics or polygraph testing is usually done by dedicated specialists.
What is the difference between tracing and missing persons investigations?
Tracing finds someone's current details, such as a debtor or witness. A missing persons investigation looks for someone whose disappearance is a concern and works alongside a SAPS case.
Do all investigators work nationally?
No. Some work in one city, others travel. Travel costs are usually charged when the work is far from the investigator's base.
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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