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Private Detective Rates in France – Prometheus Group Prices & Quotes
Are you looking to find out the price of a private investigator in France ?
The Prometheus Group, a national CNAPS-approved network, offers you clear , transparent and competitive pricing, adapted to each investigation mission.
Whether you are an individual, a company, a lawyer or a local authority, discover our hourly and fixed prices, as well as the possibilities of partial or total reimbursement of our fees.
Price of a Private Detective: Schedules and Packages
The rates of a private detective are free in France. Each agency sets its fees according to the complexity and duration of the mission.
At Prometheus, we have chosen to offer:
Plans adapted to your budget
Full transparency via a written mandate
What Factors Influence the Price of a Survey?
The price of a private detective mission depends on several criteria:
Objectives and duration of the mission
A short surveillance investigation does not mobilize the same resources as a long and complex investigation.Number of detectives mobilized
Some cases require two investigators (for example, a surveillance in an urban environment).Location and travel
Travel expenses are offered up to 30 km and sometimes unlimited depending on the package chosen.Technical means
Depending on the mission, we may use specialized equipment (cameras, detection devices, etc.).Our Surveillance and Shadowing Packages
We offer flexible formulas :
Day pass (8 hours)
Ideal for spot monitoring.
Weekly pass
Recommended for long investigations.
Address search package
Payment conditional on receipt
Prometheus advantage: no surcharge in the evenings, weekends or public holidays.
We operate 24/7 – 365 days a year (even at Christmas or July 14th).
Transparency and Reimbursement of Expenses (Article 700 CPC)
Private investigator fees may be reimbursed by the opposing party in certain civil or commercial disputes.
Article 700 of the Code of Civil Procedure
The judge may order the losing party to pay the costs of the investigation (in the same way as the bailiff's fees).Example
The Paris Court of Appeal (22/12/2000) has validated the compensation of the costs of a private investigation in a case of unfair competition.
Result
Our interventions may not cost you anything if they are reimbursed.
Why Choose Prometheus Group?
30 years of experience in private investigations
National presence: Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Strasbourg, Rouen
CNAPS approved detectives
Legally admissible reports
Free & no-obligation quote
Prices adapted to your budget
A clear strategy explained before the mission
Detailed and legally actionable reports
Example Mission & Cost
Real case :
An employer suspected an abusive work stoppage.
Mission : 20 hours of surveillance (2 investigators)
Result : finding of sports activities incompatible with the medical leave
Invoicing: €1,800 excl. VAT
Outcome : contractual termination agreement, costs fully reimbursed by industrial tribunal.
Useful links to understand our missions
Unfair work stoppage – evidence and rates
Microphone detection and spy camera
Surveillance and surveillance in companies
FAQ – Private Detective Rates
How much does a private investigator cost in France?
The hourly rate varies from €85 to €120 excluding tax, depending on the mission and the city.
Can I get a free quote?
Yes, all our quotes are 100% free and without obligation.
Can a detective's expenses be reimbursed?
Yes, thanks to Article 700 of the CCP, they can be taken care of by the opposing party.
Are interventions increased at weekends?
No, no surcharge is applied (evenings, weekends, public holidays included).
Request a Free Quote
Contact our team for a quick and confidential quote :
€75à partir
- Monitoring
- Neighbourhood survey
- Computer
- Miscellaneous research
Administrative investigation
From
€250à partir
- Address search
- Solvency
- Heritage research
- Search abroad
Price example 20 Hours Package as part of an abusive work stoppage
The company M. mandates us to check if their employee on work stoppage does not work for another company.
Indeed, the latter was seen by one of the directors putting air conditioning on an individual’s home.
We propose a strategy of 20 hours of work divided between 3 and 5 interventions. Once acceded, the mandate entitles you to:
- The provision of an approved Prometheus Group agent
- The kilometre charge offered within the limit of 50 per intervention
- The report including photos and videos
- Connecting with a judicial officer
- Meal fees
The mission was carried out in 4 5-hour interventions at no extra cost to the company.
