Our Private Investigators' Rates
Transparent, actual-cost billing, with a precise quote issued before any intervention.
It is impossible to give a fixed investigation price the way one would for a manufactured good: each case calls on different resources (time, investigators, vehicles, equipment). The rates below are given before tax, unless stated otherwise in the summary tables.
For private individuals, fieldwork is generally billed at €70 to €85 per hour depending on whether it takes place by day or night. A person-locating search is offered as a fixed package, from €300 to €600.
Rate schedule — Packages
| Service | Package | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Person-locating search | €250 incl. tax | If the search is successful, the case-opening fee is added |
| Lunch-break slot | €350 incl. tax / 3h | Monday–Friday, 11:30am–2:30pm |
| Half-day | €450 incl. tax / 4h | Monday–Friday, 6:00am–9:00pm |
| Full day | €1,000 incl. tax / 10h | Monday–Friday, 6:00am–9:00pm |
Surcharges
- Overtime: pro-rated on the base package
- Night (9pm–6am), weekends, public holidays: 20% surcharge
- Additional agents: +75% (1 agent), +60% (2 agents), +50% (3 agents or more)
Rate schedule — Fees
| Fee | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Case opening | €250 incl. tax max | Write-up, initial reconnaissance, preliminary inquiry |
| Mileage costs | €0.80 excl. tax / km | From the nearest agency |
| Additional expenses | Variable | Travel, paid admission, official documents |
Business Rates
Our rates for businesses, via the ProTein platform, are simplified and do not distinguish between day, night or weekend. The report is included, with no extra charge. Negotiated rates are possible for undercover assignments or recurring cases.
| Service | Rate excl. tax | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day | €450 excl. tax / 4h | Surveillance, stakeout, mystery shopping |
| Full day | €900 excl. tax / 10h | High-stakes cases, multiple sites or targets |
| Additional agent | +50% | Per extra agent deployed on the assignment |
Indicative rates before tax, excluding mileage and additional expenses. A precise quote is issued for each assignment before intervention.
Insurer rates
Rates for insurance companies are the subject of a specific agreement between the insurer and ADN Investigation.