No waiting, start same day
Flat rate prices, not unethical hourly rates
Results, not excuses
California's Best Private Investigator
Spade & Archer is a private investigation firm located in the San Francisco, California Bay Area. We serve clients worldwide.
Hidden Truths Threaten Your Peace, Finances, and Security
Clients across personal, legal, and business arenas seek Spade & Archer® private investigators when everyday suspicions spiral into crippling crises, far beyond what police or self-sleuthing can handle, demanding professional intervention to expose the truth before it's too late.
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Relentless Anxiety and Doubt: Constant nagging worries about a spouse's loyalty, a business partner's honesty, or a legal foe's concealed schemes disrupt your daily life, leading to chronic stress and eroded focus in a region where mental bandwidth is essential for success.
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Mounting Financial Losses: Unresolved fraud, hidden assets in high-stakes divorces, or corporate thefts bleed resources dry, compounded by fruitless amateur investigations that rack up costs in one of America's priciest areas.
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Vulnerability to Exploitation: The pervasive fear of being manipulated—whether by cybercriminals in a tech-saturated hub, evasive witnesses in disputes, or stalkers in crowded cities—leaves you exposed and reactive, hindering proactive decisions in competitive environments.
We Resolve Your Uncertainties with Expertise.
We get it—living with uncertainty in the San Francisco Bay Area’s high-pressure environment feels like navigating a minefield blindfolded. At Spade & Archer Private Investigators, we deeply understand the torment of sleepless nights, the frustration of financial losses, and the dread of being outmaneuvered by hidden truths.
Our clients’ pain drives us to uncover answers where others fail, restoring their peace of mind, protecting their wealth, and securing their future in a region where stakes are sky-high.With decades of experience as a licensed, Bay Area-based firm, we’re uniquely qualified to tackle these challenges.
Our team combines local expertise—spanning San Francisco, Marin, Napa, and beyond—with advanced techniques like cyber forensics, surveillance, and proprietary asset searches. We deliver court-admissible evidence and same-day results, using encrypted systems and ethical methods to outsmart even the most elusive targets, all while keeping costs transparent with flat-fee options starting at $624.
Let Spade & Archer do the same for you—turning your doubts into definitive answers with unmatched discretion and precision.
Why Hire Spade & Archer
Complimentary Introduction​
Let's see if we're a good fit. Call us at (707) 908-8226 and let's take a few minutes to see how we can help. View consultation options.
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Real San Francisco Bay Area Detectives​
While others put liptstick on a pig and pretend to be local, we really are the "private investigator near me" you have searched for. Based out of Napa, we serve the entire Bay Area.
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Pay for Project, Not Billable Hours​
Our boutique private investigation agency is different. In most cases, we will bill for the project, not hours. With hours, you never know when your case will end. Perhaps, it ends when you're out of money. In contrast, we have clear up front all-inclusive pricing so you know what you're getting.
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What Our SF Bay Area Clients Think
We've helped over 3,950 people.
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Private & discreet confidential services
No one will ever know you hired our detectives. We secure your case with zero paper files and minimal encrypted digital records. Soon after completion all data is deleted.
Licensed, certified, bureau approved
Licensed Private Investigator #23712, board and bureau approved, guaranteeing legal and ethical investigations every time.
Transparent-reasonable pricing
Private investigator that doesn't overcharge like others. We offer transparent, upfront pricing. View our rates or explore our DIY options.
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​No data dump like the other guys
Many clients tell us other PIs just handed them reports filled with useless data. We don’t do data dumps.
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How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost?
SF Bay Area private investigator that saves you money. We price each search, investigation, cybersecurity case based on its specifics. Our services fall into three categories: flat-rate services, retainer-based services for complex matters, and fixed fees for consultations like privacy/disappearing or stopping blackmail.
Research Investigation Fees
From $624
From our office flat fee research includes, but not limited to: a background check, license plate lookups, asset searches, locating people, cell phone data extraction, process service of legal papers, and other work. Most of our prices are from $624 and go to $2500 for each task you choose. These services are great for the DIY investigator.
Field Investigation Fees
From $1250
Field investigation fees start at $1250. This is for more complex matters that require us to work away from our office in the field. This could include surveillance, cybersecurity, technology forensics, obtaining witness statements, complex stings, workplace investigations, and other more complicated matters.
Looking to Hire a Detective in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Consumers Guide To Hiring a Bay Area P.I.
Ethical behavior is the basis for hiring a license private investigator. Optimize your experience with Spade & Archer:
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Verify our license number 23712 by visiting the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services site.
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​Watch out for private investigators who have fake reviews.
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We charge flat rate fees. Not unethical billable hours.
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Ways we save you money with our office space.
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Don't hire private investigators that are not in the SF Bay Area. You'll get ripped off!
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Watch out for private investigator data dumps and con man prices.
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Understand the legalities of hiring a licensed Bay Area private investigator.
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Know the 5 ways a process server may lie to you.
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Be informed of the essentials of hiring a private detective.​
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Find truth
In a world clouded by deception and half-truths, finding the truth requires more than just asking questions—it demands relentless investigation, critical analysis, and a willingness to go where others won’t. At Spade & Archer, we uncover hidden facts, piece together complex puzzles, and reveal the reality buried beneath layers of doubt. Every truth uncovered is a step toward clarity and resolution.
Seek justice
Justice is not given; it is fought for. Seeking justice means holding wrongdoers accountable and ensuring that the truth has its rightful consequence. Whether in the courtroom or behind the scenes, Spade & Archer stands as an unwavering ally in the pursuit of fairness and accountability. We gather the evidence, expose the facts, and help our clients turn truth into action.