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Expenses Apply in Addition to The Rates Below in Most Cases
Investigation and Surveillance Service Rates:
Our standard rate for general investigation and surveillance work is $75 per hour, but in some cases can run less depending on the type of assignment, the longevity, ongoing contracts or high volume of work and discounts applied for rapid payment of invoices Seasonal reductions can also apply. Local travel and reporting time is billed at the same rate as operational time.
On much of our fraud related work, teams of two investigators are required and the combined rate is reduced in the range of 10% to 20%.
On all out of state and foreign work, substantially reduced travel time caps apply. Additionally, we frequently utilize mileage-free rental autos for round trip travel resulting in significant savings to the client as compared to the cost of today's bizarre airfares--and with airline delays so common from Detroit, we often arrive at our destination sooner.
On many cases, we have voluntarily capped weekly time charges on services--particularly on slow moving gray market cases and sting operations. On some extended cases, daily or weekly flat rates can be negotiated. When possible, travel time on routine work is prorated with other cases in the area.
On in plant undercover operations, the investigator retains his or her on the job earnings and we additionally bill the time worked at $25 - $35 per hour, depending on the investigator's on the job earnings. This rate is constant, with no overtime premiums. In most cases, hours billed are the same as hours worked. We do not charge for reporting time, unpaid lunch breaks, or for reasonable off the job periods the investigator may spend socializing with employees. Discounts may apply on cases involving more than one operative.
On series of testing operations and service inspections, we often develop a flat rate charge to apply to each test or inspection. These rates usually work out to be below the hourly rates, when there is some flexibility as to when the work can be performed. Reduced rate annual contracts are also available. On exceptionally comprehensive service inspections, such as those conducted at luxury hotels or resorts, substantial savings can be realized when we can schedule these operations at our convenience.
Additionally savings can be had on testing operations when products purchased on basic honesty tests do not have to be returned. (Often the time involved with returning these items exceeds the value of the items.)
Investigative Rate Variances:
In most cases these rates would apply for all domestic and foreign operations. However, there can be situations which would warrant slight increases in foreign lands. These infrequent situations would usually have more to do with unusual foreign tax schemes than higher risk considerations.
Should you desire a cost estimate for a specific project, please call our office at 810/632-6636 Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
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