Surveillance Services use trained operatives to observe and record a person, vehicle or place and report what happened. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say what needs watching and when, and get surveillance quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Static surveillance. Watching a fixed location such as a home, site or business.
- Mobile surveillance. Following a subject on foot or by vehicle.
- Evidence capture. Time-stamped photos and video in public places.
- Activity logs. A minute-by-minute record of movements and contacts.
Who It Helps
Individuals with relationship or custody concerns, employers checking sick leave or moonlighting, insurers checking claims, and attorneys who need facts for litigation.
What to Send First
- Your town or area and the area where surveillance is needed.
- The purpose in one or two sentences.
- Likely days and times.
- How and when it is safe to contact you.
Do not upload photos of the subject or documents through the request form.
How It Works
- Briefing. The investigator gets the subject details, routine and vehicles.
- Recon. The area is checked for vantage points and access.
- Operation. Operatives observe for the agreed hours.
- Report. You get a timeline, photos and video of what was observed.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access phones, email or social media accounts, place tracking devices on vehicles you do not own, or obtain bank, phone or medical records without consent or a court order. Operatives may not trespass or record inside private spaces. Some days produce nothing useful, and no result or court use can be guaranteed.
Surveillance Services Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic surveillance, a few hours | From R7,500 |
| Single-day operation | From R6,500 |
| Private surveillance package | R9,500 - R15,000 |
| One week of surveillance | From R12,500 |
| One month of surveillance | From R30,000 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R2,000 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 operation rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Duration. Hours and days in the field drive the price.
- Team size. Mobile work usually needs two operatives and vehicles.
- Distance. Travel outside the investigator's base is charged.
- Equipment. Long-lens and low-light video can add cost.
Surveillance Services FAQs
Is private surveillance legal?
Yes, when it is done in public places without trespassing, interception or harassment.
How long should surveillance run?
Long enough to cover the times something is likely to happen. Good information from you shortens it.
Do I get updates during the operation?
Many investigators offer updates by phone or message if you agree on it upfront.
What if nothing happens?
You still pay for the time worked. The report will record that nothing was observed during the hours covered.
Related Services
Request surveillance quotes through Private Investigators South Africa and compare the hours, team and reporting each investigator proposes.
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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