How do you hire a Private Investigator? Private Investigators
Where do you need Private Investigators?
You can find the best Private Investigators on Bark. Start your search and get free quotes now!
First time looking for a Private Investigator and not sure where to start? Tell us about your project and we’ll send you a list of Private Investigators to review. There’s no pressure to hire, so you can compare profiles, read previous reviews and ask for more information before you make your decision.
Best of all - it’s completely free!
Are you looking to track down a missing family member? Do you suspect your spouse might be cheating? Let us know what service you’re looking for, and we’ll find the private investigators most suited to your needs.
Once we know your requirements, we’ll match you with free quotes from local private investigation agencies. You can be notified when a new quote comes in, or go through them all in your own time.
Each private investigator has a profile with customer reviews, ratings, and contact details. All this information enables you to pick the best professional based on your own unique criteria.
Read our handy checklist for hiring a Private Investigator to ensure you find the perfect professional for the task
Helping people is at the core of what we do. No one wants to feel as though they can’t trust someone they’re close to. However, people deserve to know the truth. I’ve always been an inquisitive person. Becoming a private investigator means I get to be the ultimate problem-solver. I’ve been in this industry for several years, but I still get a rush every time I solve a case.
We charge strictly based on the job. It could be an open-and-shut case, other times the job goes deeper than we’d anticipated. Our work is thorough and therefore time-consuming. That being said, we measure our work based on what we’ve achieved. Our goal is always to offer a satisfactory conclusion for our client.
We want to address the taboo associated with private investigation. For us to do this, we work in close adherence to the law. Our team will never impersonate a law enforcement official, or tap someone’s phone without permission. A professional private investigator will always operate within the law, and with their client's full consent.
4.87/5.00
based on 2,371 reviews
This was a very easy process and they followed instruction precisely. I'm very happy with their work and will definitely use them again in the future if needed.
04 Jul 2025
These guys, at Vandrake, are awsome. Found a tenant that wad not paying. Took them less than a week.
11 Jun 2025
I’ve heard so many stories about infidelity, and I always feared mine would end the same way if she ever cheated on me. To my surprise, it turned out to be something I couldn't have imagined. It started subtly, with her ignoring calls whenever I was around. Then it progressed to staying out late and offering excuses that didn’t add up. I was losing sleep over it, so I decided to go online and look for help. That’s when I stumbled upon emilypeterson259@ g mail .co.m, a private investigator who had received a lot of positive reviews. I think the fact that she’s a woman made it easier for me to open up and pour out my heart and honestly, she lived up to the hype. She got the process started quickly, and before long, I had the proof I needed. It felt like I was holding my wife’s phone in my own hands. I was able to see everything, old and new text messages, even deleted ones, as well as social media messages and more than I can even begin to describe. If you’re in a similar situation and need clarity, I would highly recommend reaching out to this PI.
10 Jun 2025
How much does a Private Investigator cost?
Prices can vary depending on your professional’s experience and the location of the investigation.
Your professional private investigator will be able to advise you on the full range of options, including what is most suitable for you. Use Bark to receive free quotes and get in touch with local private investigators today.
What can Private Investigators help with?
Some of the common services your private investigator can help with include:
Surveillance and counter-surveillance
Taking pictures and compiling evidence
Interviewing witnesses and conducting research
Conducting background checks and running credit reports
Process serving
Performing due diligence and debt recovery
How do I choose the best Private Investigator?
There are several factors worth considering when choosing your private investigator. These include:
Referrals - You will likely be sharing personal information with this person, so it is important to find someone reliable. Do as much research on the private investigator as possible. Ask trusted friends for recommendations and always check reviews.
Office-based - Make sure they have an office. If your private detective only works out of restaurants and over the phone, that is a sign you should get out now. You need to know where to find this person if they don’t follow through on their obligations.
Experience - Ask about their experience and education. To make sure your job gets done right, find a detective who specialises in the task you need. Ask about their experience and the results of their past work.
Insurance - Most serious private investigators are insured. While it is not necessary for all jobs, if something were to happen during the work, you as the hirer, would be held liable if there was no insurance coverage.
Confidentiality - You are very likely to deal with sensitive information when you are working with a private investigator, and you need to be sure they will be discreet and respectful of information shared between the two of you.
Contract - Your initial consultation with a private detective should be free, and from there, they should be able to outline anticipated costs. If you choose to follow through with the work, make sure all fees and expectations are clearly outlined in a contract.
Be prepared - Brace yourself for what a private investigator may uncover. Be sure you are ready for whatever they may find, especially when it involves people close to you. You may hope the private investigator will prove your fears wrong, but be sure that you will be able to handle all outcomes.
You can be confident that any of the local private investigators on Bark will give you a reliable and professional service.
How do I check the credentials of my Private Investigation Service?
Before you choose a private investigator, you could read testimonials and details of their past work on their website.
You could also look at their profile page on Bark, which displays reviews from past customers.
Can I get a Private Investigator online?
Absolutely! Although, it's important to carry out thorough checks on your personal investigator as well as looking at testimonials from previous clients, as your professional will be dealing with sensitive information, so you need to ensure that they're trustworthy.
