Chase Private Investigators & Private Detectives
Services Fees & Costs.
At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives one of our most frequently asked questions is ‘How much will it cost’ as quite naturally everyone wants to know how much a typical investigation will cost. Of course there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ investigation, much as there is no ’typical’ car on the roads today. Every investigation is unique and whilst many of the techniques and process we would undertake are similar, every case is different. To try and help though we have are now able to bring you a guide to our current typical Investigator prices. You should be aware that the following figures are close guidelines as to what you expect to pay when engaging our Private Investigators. Myself or my Manager will give you an exact figure.
Surveillance $75 – $85 per hour.
At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives surveillance fees vary dependent upon the complexity and location of an investigation, in some circumstances it will require a two (or more) person team, depending on what type of surveillance is required. We as most professional firms will assign you a dedicated case manager who will be able to advise you on the most cost effective solution to bring an investigation to its best possible result, using technology as well as manpower to gather the evidence you need.
Typical surveillance rates start from $75 per hr. having a minimum number of hours (typically 4-6) as it is generally unlikely that they will be able to collect the evidence in less time than that, together with the fact that there is a certain about of pre-operations planning required.
For that fee, plus the usual small fees associated with collating and reporting report as set out in our Contract page, you’ll receive a report and photographic or video footage where applicable or logistically legally possible to confirm the work has been undertaken.
On top of this you should pay mileage expenses and some other minor disbursements. In many larger cases and circumstances Chase Private Investigators & Detectives quote fees inclusive of all mileage and minor disbursements, most client liaison and reporting.
Tracing Enquiries $250 – $350 Fixed.
At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives tracing people can be a straightforward affair or at times an immensely complex process. If you are looking for someone with whom you have lost contact then you might expect to pay less than if you are trying to trace someone who has ‘disappeared’ as they don’t want to be found.
Prices will also vary considerably depending on whether the person you are trying to trace is in Australia or abroad; generally speaking the further away they are the more expensive it becomes.
We as most firms will operate on a fixed fee for relatively simple cases and prices can start from $250-$300 although nearly all firms will refuse to carry out a ‘no trace- no fee’ service as they need to be paid for the time they invest in the case.
Chase Private Investigators & Private Detectives are not skip tracers, who just look at standard resources available. We search seldom available, special secret and private databases that are not publicly available with further effort, we invest considerable time in investigating.
Background Checks $450.00 to $900.00 –then $95 Per Hour.
At Chase Private Investigators & Private Detectives carrying out professional background checks is becoming more important these days and many firms and individuals find the need to do this to protect themselves against future issues.
Straightforward checks on Companies and services such as asset tracing generally starts at $300 and upwards from there depending on the size and complexity of the task.
Full background checks and status reports typically fall under the name of standard investigations and prices varied depending on the type of work, location, duration and complexity. So we are unable to give a fixed price on this work as we abide to our standard hourly rate which varies from $75 to $85 per hour.
GPS Tracking $500 – $750 Fixed.
At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives there are several devices that can be deployed dependent upon circumstances and legalities and as a competent firm will be able to advise on this for you. Those typically had two rates, one for historical tracking and the other for live tracking.
Prices for these varies from $500- $750 for historical tracking and live tracking although as all firms we’re at pains to point out that these prices are a starting point only and fees would go up the longer the time required to complete the job.
Other Private Investigator Service Fees $ 75 – $85 Per Hour
Of course there are many other services provided by Private Investigators and each of them has different charges for those services.
Typically you’ll find that you get what you pay for and those such as ourselves charging a higher fee are often members of professional bodies, had many years of experience. Most reputable investigators will only quote for assignments that can be completed legally within Australia.
Other services include;
Court Attendance, Infringement of Patent & Copyright, Investigation into Internal Theft and Pilfering, Commercial Intelligence, Due Diligence Reports, Hire of Electronic Equipment, Professional Witnesses, Insurance Fraud Investigations, Competitor Profiling and Undercover , Electronic Surveillance, De-Bugging, Employee Absenteeism, Vehicle/Equipment Retrieval, Covert CCTV.
Naturally prices for all of these services vary depending on circumstances, but in every case there is an element of the hourly rate built into the charging structure mainly in the range of $ 85 per hour.
Private Investigators and Detectives' Costs.
At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives the cost of hiring a private investigator, private detective or team of investigators can be expensive if you do not choose to work with the right investigation agency first time. We know that many agencies will provide you with a quote that actually turns out to be a basic price with added costs being incurred throughout your investigation along the way. Here at Chase Private Investigators & Detectives our priorities are plain and simple when it comes to providing you with a price, we will give you a fully inclusive price that is based upon the nature of your enquiry.
Our fees exclude all mileage, all verbal client reporting, client liaison, any photographic or video footage we obtain during the course of the investigations. We believe in giving you value for money from the first time you contact us. Each investigation is different, even if the principles are the same.
Choosing the right course of action to take, should be straightforward, after discussion with us, as we will give you our many years of knowledge and experience on how to resolve your case and get to the truth of a problem.
Our fully inclusive pricing includes; –
Minor Disbursements [This could be costs of a beverage or similar that is justified by the need for an investigator to be in a bar/ coffee house or similar circumstances. This would not include the scenario of our investigator having to book a 2nd class flight to Fiji on a surveillance enquiry, but it does cover the basics.] –
Agent’s travel time [To and from the starting location of the operation] –30 minutes or more.
Mileage [Except in exceptional circumstances] –.85c / km
Client Reporting [Written or Digital or Verbal] –All emails received read and replied to, or sent carry a fee of $40 each, each way, as do all telephone calls texts or SMS. Long telephone conferences i.e. more than ten minutes are charged at $40 per quarter hour increments as are long emails' reading, revising, engrossing and sending after filing.
Client Liaison [This covers all telephone conversations you may have with us and email correspondence] –See above.
All Set-Up Fees All of our Chase Private Investigators & Detectives hourly charges are based on the complexity of an enquiry and the level of investigation required in order to bring your enquiry to a successful conclusion. Some agencies will quote lower than we do but we would advise that you query any quoted Fee and get it confirmed that the price is indeed all you will be charged, with no ‘hidden’ extras. We will provide you with a fully inclusive price plus GST. For further insight into the cost of an investigation please call me Jim T. Chase or one of my experienced Managers who will be able to explain all costs, fully.
Tell us your problem and we’ll give you the solution for it, no matter how complex or sensitive.
Call us at Chase Private Investigators & Detectives now for a discreet and efficient service. So if you are looking to engage a professional detective or investigator to look into a matter for you then generally expect to pay slightly higher prices for the better firms.
We are truly Experienced.
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Chase Private Investigators & Detectives Terms & Conditions
Code of Practice Terms & Conditions.
The following procedures, set out below, form the basis upon which Chase Private Investigators & Detectives carries out its professional service for clients. In accordance with good business practice and within a set of generally agreed principals and code of conduct, it sets out as clearly as possible, in general terms, what standards of service may be expected by Chase Private Investigators’ clients. Similarly, it also sets out what Chase Private Investigators & Detectives may expect from its clients in return.
Where the name Chase Private Investigators & Detectives is used throughout this document the name is deemed to also refer to the trading names of Chase Investigations.
1. Hours of Business
1.1 Chase Private Investigators & Detectives offer a 24 hour service. All calls, at all hours, will be answered by an officer of the company. Normal office hours are from 08.30 am to 7.00 pm EST. at our Head Office at Melbourne's South Yarra, Brisbane/ Sydney CBD & Canberra or by appointment.
1.2 We are pleased to see clients by appointment at our offices, but we are also happy to see clients at their home or at their business premises, if this is more convenient.
1.3 Instructions for overseas assignments can be taken at our Head Office at your local CBD.
2. Responsibility and Communication
2.1 Instructions can be given over the telephone, in a personal meeting at any of the venues mentioned above, or in writing via email or fax. Wherever possible, instructions will be confirmed by the client in writing, thus ensuring clarity of instruction and increasing efficiency.
2.2 Should there be any aspect of our work or service with which you are not entirely happy – which we trust will be unlikely – please raise the matter with any Director at the earliest possible opportunity. In writing to either our Head Office address or via email.
2.3 You will be informed of the name of the person that is managing your case and where appropriate, of any other lines of communication, and points of contact.
2.4 When you telephone our office wherever possible you will be put through to the appropriate person to take your instructions, or the person that is already dealing with your case. However, if they are unavailable when you telephone, please speak with a Personal Assistant who may be able to deal with your enquiry, take your instructions, or take a message.
2.5 Chase Private Investigators & Private Detectives make every attempt to verify the credentials of clients, to establish that they have lawful reasons to instruct an investigation to be conducted.
2.6 Chase Private Investigators will carry out all investigations within the confines of the law, and within the bounds of morality and professional ethics.
2.7 Our prime commitment is to our clients and to respect the best interest of clients by maintaining the highest standard of proficiency, and reporting to clients all the facts ascertained, whether they be advantageous or detrimental, and nothing be withheld from clients, save by dictates of law.
2.8 Chase Private Investigators & Detectives will respect the privacy of clients and their lawful confidences, and ensure that services are adequately secure to protect privacy and to guard against inadvertent disclosure of private information.
2.9 All our Chase Private Investigators & Detectives staff are committed to delivering a high quality of service, in what we hope is as helpful and friendly a manner as possible. We employ staff with the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the needs of our clients, with a commitment to perform all professional duties in accordance with the highest moral principles, in a manner which will not bring the industry into disrepute, and to ensure that all employees, or other persons paid to assist an investigation, adhere to this code of ethics.
3. Information.
3.1 Chase Private Investigators & Detectives will make every effort possible to ensure the accuracy of any information (in any form) supplied, to the best of the knowledge, information and belief of Chase Private Investigators & Detectives. Information supplied will be re-checked if it is subsequently found to be incorrect.
3.2 Any information (in any form) supplied by Chase Private Investigators & Detectives is done so on the understanding that it is for the sole use of the instructing client and any such information (in any form) shall not be disclosed, transmitted or copied in any way whatsoever, without the written permission of Chase Private Investigators & Detectives , this includes Police or Legal advisors.
3.3 Should any information (in any form) supplied by Chase be subsequently passed to any third party, by any means whatsoever without Chase Private Investigators’ permission (as referred to above) Chase Private Investigators & Detectives shall not be responsible for any liability, loss, loss of profit, additional expense and any form of damages whatsoever for such unauthorized disclosure.
4. Bespoke, Made to order, Spy or other Equipment.
4.1 Where equipment has been obtained and/or constructed to a customer’s specification and at their request,
Chase Private Investigators & Detectives retains the right to charge the full quoted fee and disbursements should there be any change in the customer’s requirements irrespective of reason or circumstances.
4.2 All equipment is dispatched from our Head office in Sydney, is thoroughly checked in full working order before dispatch, any items not received in full working order need to be reported to our Head office within 24 hours of receipt.
4.3 Any bespoke equipment is non-returnable and non-refundable.
5. Fees.
5.1 For our scale of charges please refer to our price list, or to any agreement reached, specific to your particular contract with the Chase Private Investigators & Detectives.
5.2 Rates stated may not be appropriate in cases of exceptional urgency, complexity or responsibility. Where such circumstances exist, we must reserve the right to revise rates by mutual agreement.
5.3 In all cases, (and this includes fee estimates) GST and disbursements are charged in addition. Estimates are given on the basis that the case proceeds reasonably smoothly and without undue complication or delay: If it seems that these factors will cause the estimate to be exceeded we will give you as much notice as possible, and reserve our right to revise the estimate.
5.4 Fees are payable whether or not a case is successfully concluded or completed unless superseded by prior agreement, as may be the case in some instances, for certain categories of service.
6. Payment.
6.1 Our outstanding Chase Private Investigators & Detectives charges are payable immediately upon completion of the assignment and our account being rendered, in the absence of any prior agreement (such as for legally aid matters) for the payment of a client account. In all circumstances our clients are asked to pay a retainer fee (deposit) before the commencement of any enquiry. In most matters especially 1st time clients, full payment will be required prior to commencement of the investigation.
6.2. Any disbursements that we incur on your behalf are payable by you in advance, and therefore we do ask you to settle such amounts promptly, or risk delays to your case.
6.3 Payments can be accepted by the following methods: - Cash, Cheque, MasterCard, Visa, EFT, Direct Debit, Wire Transfers, Switch, American Express and PayPal.
7. Cancellation.
7.6 In the event of written cancellation by the client of any Chase Private Investigators & Detectives service prior to the service being commenced, the client shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the company for administration, due diligence and file creation usually 25%. Payment of these costs becomes due immediately.
7.7 In respect to surveillance enquiries, or any other ‘pre- booked Chase Private Investigators & Detectives investigation, written cancellation within 72 hours will be liable to 30% of the fee quoted whilst cancellation 48 hrs or less will render the full fee liable.
7.8 These terms and conditions shall be governed by Law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with the same shall be determined by Australian Courts, and for these purposes ‘written cancellation’ refers to letter by post or email.
8. Long distance Selling rules.
8.1 Due to the nature of the services provided Chase Private Investigators & Detectives opt out of the long distance selling rule, as the majority of cases commence immediately telephone instruction / email instructions are received by us, for the best benefit of our clients.
9. Contract.
9.1 At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives Due to the nature and speed that an investigation is required to commence, we are happy to undertake enquiries from telephone instructions, but we would ask that clients give us as much detail as possible to confirm their identity, due to the due diligence we need to perform, to ensure we are acting within legal and moral guidelines and in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Association of Professional Investigators in which we hold Corporate Membership. We are able to supply written contracts but in the absence of this, we rely on our telephone contract/verbal agreement. All dates and times of all telephone calls are recorded.
8.2 At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives in line with our data protection policy, please be aware that all closed case files are destroyed within a six month period. If you require further clarification please contact your case manager.
Privacy Policy.
This privacy policy sets out how Chase Private Investigators & Detectives uses and protects any information that you give Chase Private Investigators & Detectives when you use this website.
Chase Private Investigators & Detectives is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from June 2010.
What we collect
Chase Private Investigators & Detectives may collect the following information:
Code of Practice Terms & Conditions.
The following procedures, set out below, form the basis upon which Chase Private Investigators & Detectives carries out its professional service for clients. In accordance with good business practice and within a set of generally agreed principals and code of conduct, it sets out as clearly as possible, in general terms, what standards of service may be expected by Chase Private Investigators’ clients. Similarly, it also sets out what Chase Private Investigators & Detectives may expect from its clients in return.
Where the name Chase Private Investigators & Detectives is used throughout this document the name is deemed to also refer to the trading names of Chase Investigations.
1. Hours of Business
1.1 Chase Private Investigators & Detectives offer a 24 hour service. All calls, at all hours, will be answered by an officer of the company. Normal office hours are from 08.30 am to 7.00 pm EST. at our Head Office at Melbourne's South Yarra, Brisbane/ Sydney CBD & Canberra or by appointment.
1.2 We are pleased to see clients by appointment at our offices, but we are also happy to see clients at their home or at their business premises, if this is more convenient.
1.3 Instructions for overseas assignments can be taken at our Head Office at your local CBD.
2. Responsibility and Communication
2.1 Instructions can be given over the telephone, in a personal meeting at any of the venues mentioned above, or in writing via email or fax. Wherever possible, instructions will be confirmed by the client in writing, thus ensuring clarity of instruction and increasing efficiency.
2.2 Should there be any aspect of our work or service with which you are not entirely happy – which we trust will be unlikely – please raise the matter with any Director at the earliest possible opportunity. In writing to either our Head Office address or via email.
2.3 You will be informed of the name of the person that is managing your case and where appropriate, of any other lines of communication, and points of contact.
2.4 When you telephone our office wherever possible you will be put through to the appropriate person to take your instructions, or the person that is already dealing with your case. However, if they are unavailable when you telephone, please speak with a Personal Assistant who may be able to deal with your enquiry, take your instructions, or take a message.
2.5 Chase Private Investigators & Private Detectives make every attempt to verify the credentials of clients, to establish that they have lawful reasons to instruct an investigation to be conducted.
2.6 Chase Private Investigators will carry out all investigations within the confines of the law, and within the bounds of morality and professional ethics.
2.7 Our prime commitment is to our clients and to respect the best interest of clients by maintaining the highest standard of proficiency, and reporting to clients all the facts ascertained, whether they be advantageous or detrimental, and nothing be withheld from clients, save by dictates of law.
2.8 Chase Private Investigators & Detectives will respect the privacy of clients and their lawful confidences, and ensure that services are adequately secure to protect privacy and to guard against inadvertent disclosure of private information.
2.9 All our Chase Private Investigators & Detectives staff are committed to delivering a high quality of service, in what we hope is as helpful and friendly a manner as possible. We employ staff with the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the needs of our clients, with a commitment to perform all professional duties in accordance with the highest moral principles, in a manner which will not bring the industry into disrepute, and to ensure that all employees, or other persons paid to assist an investigation, adhere to this code of ethics.
3. Information.
3.1 Chase Private Investigators & Detectives will make every effort possible to ensure the accuracy of any information (in any form) supplied, to the best of the knowledge, information and belief of Chase Private Investigators & Detectives. Information supplied will be re-checked if it is subsequently found to be incorrect.
3.2 Any information (in any form) supplied by Chase Private Investigators & Detectives is done so on the understanding that it is for the sole use of the instructing client and any such information (in any form) shall not be disclosed, transmitted or copied in any way whatsoever, without the written permission of Chase Private Investigators & Detectives , this includes Police or Legal advisors.
3.3 Should any information (in any form) supplied by Chase be subsequently passed to any third party, by any means whatsoever without Chase Private Investigators’ permission (as referred to above) Chase Private Investigators & Detectives shall not be responsible for any liability, loss, loss of profit, additional expense and any form of damages whatsoever for such unauthorized disclosure.
4. Bespoke, Made to order, Spy or other Equipment.
4.1 Where equipment has been obtained and/or constructed to a customer’s specification and at their request,
Chase Private Investigators & Detectives retains the right to charge the full quoted fee and disbursements should there be any change in the customer’s requirements irrespective of reason or circumstances.
4.2 All equipment is dispatched from our Head office in Sydney, is thoroughly checked in full working order before dispatch, any items not received in full working order need to be reported to our Head office within 24 hours of receipt.
4.3 Any bespoke equipment is non-returnable and non-refundable.
5. Fees.
5.1 For our scale of charges please refer to our price list, or to any agreement reached, specific to your particular contract with the Chase Private Investigators & Detectives.
5.2 Rates stated may not be appropriate in cases of exceptional urgency, complexity or responsibility. Where such circumstances exist, we must reserve the right to revise rates by mutual agreement.
5.3 In all cases, (and this includes fee estimates) GST and disbursements are charged in addition. Estimates are given on the basis that the case proceeds reasonably smoothly and without undue complication or delay: If it seems that these factors will cause the estimate to be exceeded we will give you as much notice as possible, and reserve our right to revise the estimate.
5.4 Fees are payable whether or not a case is successfully concluded or completed unless superseded by prior agreement, as may be the case in some instances, for certain categories of service.
6. Payment.
6.1 Our outstanding Chase Private Investigators & Detectives charges are payable immediately upon completion of the assignment and our account being rendered, in the absence of any prior agreement (such as for legally aid matters) for the payment of a client account. In all circumstances our clients are asked to pay a retainer fee (deposit) before the commencement of any enquiry. In most matters especially 1st time clients, full payment will be required prior to commencement of the investigation.
6.2. Any disbursements that we incur on your behalf are payable by you in advance, and therefore we do ask you to settle such amounts promptly, or risk delays to your case.
6.3 Payments can be accepted by the following methods: - Cash, Cheque, MasterCard, Visa, EFT, Direct Debit, Wire Transfers, Switch, American Express and PayPal.
7. Cancellation.
7.6 In the event of written cancellation by the client of any Chase Private Investigators & Detectives service prior to the service being commenced, the client shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the company for administration, due diligence and file creation usually 25%. Payment of these costs becomes due immediately.
7.7 In respect to surveillance enquiries, or any other ‘pre- booked Chase Private Investigators & Detectives investigation, written cancellation within 72 hours will be liable to 30% of the fee quoted whilst cancellation 48 hrs or less will render the full fee liable.
7.8 These terms and conditions shall be governed by Law and any dispute arising out of or in connection with the same shall be determined by Australian Courts, and for these purposes ‘written cancellation’ refers to letter by post or email.
8. Long distance Selling rules.
8.1 Due to the nature of the services provided Chase Private Investigators & Detectives opt out of the long distance selling rule, as the majority of cases commence immediately telephone instruction / email instructions are received by us, for the best benefit of our clients.
9. Contract.
9.1 At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives Due to the nature and speed that an investigation is required to commence, we are happy to undertake enquiries from telephone instructions, but we would ask that clients give us as much detail as possible to confirm their identity, due to the due diligence we need to perform, to ensure we are acting within legal and moral guidelines and in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Association of Professional Investigators in which we hold Corporate Membership. We are able to supply written contracts but in the absence of this, we rely on our telephone contract/verbal agreement. All dates and times of all telephone calls are recorded.
8.2 At Chase Private Investigators & Detectives in line with our data protection policy, please be aware that all closed case files are destroyed within a six month period. If you require further clarification please contact your case manager.
Privacy Policy.
This privacy policy sets out how Chase Private Investigators & Detectives uses and protects any information that you give Chase Private Investigators & Detectives when you use this website.
Chase Private Investigators & Detectives is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from June 2010.
What we collect
Chase Private Investigators & Detectives may collect the following information:
- name and job title
- contact information including real brick and mortar address and email address, telephone numbers.
- demographic information such as postcode, subjects' preferences and interests, i.e. Clubs, Pubs, Hotels, Friends, associations, Church, Gym etc.
- other information relevant to Subjects' movements and relatives addresses
What we do with the information we gather
- Internal record keeping to use during investigations and surveillance operation.
- As the case progresses, we may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customize the case file according to your interests.
Security.
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
