Private Investigator Fees and Terms

We operate with complete transparency. Discover the pricing of our private detective services in Geneva and across French-speaking Switzerland.

How much does a private investigation cost in Geneva?

The cost of a private investigation depends on the nature of the assignment, the resources required and the methods needed to carry it out. At B-Investigations, we offer clear and transparent pricing, tailored to the specific requirements of each case.

Our fees range from CHF 80 to CHF 180 per hour.

Before any investigation begins, we assess your situation to provide a personalised estimate. This allows you to understand the resources involved and the estimated cost of the assignment before making any commitment.

Private investigation expenses

Some assignments may require our investigators to enter venues such as restaurants, bars, clubs or other locations where an entrance fee or purchase is required.

Whenever these expenses are necessary for the successful completion of the investigation, they are discussed with you in advance and included in the quotation upon your approval.

How private investigator fees are calculated

Every investigation is unique. Information gathering, digital investigations, discreet surveillance, physical surveillance or corporate investigations each require different levels of human expertise, technical resources and operational support.

Our fees are determined based on several factors:

  • the complexity of the assignment
  • the type of investigation required
  • the estimated duration of the investigation
  • the number of investigators required
  • the technical and logistical resources required
  • the level of urgency, where a rapid or immediate response is required

This approach ensures that only the resources genuinely required for your case are deployed, providing an effective, proportionate and tailored investigation.

When an assignment requires an urgent response, any additional costs resulting from this exceptional mobilisation are always discussed with you and require your approval before the investigation begins.

View some possible additional expenses

Our policy: transparency

We always ask for your approval before incurring any additional expenses. Every cost is justified by the requirements of the investigation and is only incurred when it is useful and necessary for its successful completion. At the end of the investigation, any additional expenses are reconciled.

With each payment, you receive a detailed invoice outlining all services provided as well as all expenses incurred, previously approved with you.

What additional costs may apply to a private investigation?

Depending on the circumstances of the investigation, certain additional expenses may be incurred. 

Travel, mileage and transport expenses

We charge mileage at CHF 0.70 per kilometre travelled outside the canton of Geneva.

Any parking fees, tolls, public transport costs or other travel-related expenses required for the assignment are charged at cost.
These costs are communicated and approved before being incurred.

Specialised technical resources

For example, certain investigations require specialised technical resources to ensure effectiveness and discretion. Depending on the needs of the assignment, we may use a vehicle, an electric bike, a scooter, specialised equipment or any other suitable tools.

Involvement of multiple investigators

In certain situations, multiple investigators are required. Complex surveillance, extended monitoring or operations involving the simultaneous coverage of multiple locations or individuals may require the presence of more than one investigator.

When multiple investigators are required, we explain this organisation in advance and seek your approval before the assignment begins.

Payment methods

Our agency accepts payment by bank transfer, cash (within legal limits), PayPal for urgent assignments (additional fees may apply), and Twint. A deposit is required to initiate the assignment.

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Looking for a private detective in Geneva to solve a delicate personal or professional matter? B-Investigations puts its expertise at your service.

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