Scott H. Belshaw & Associates
PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
 
Fee Guidelines and Policies 

 

The following fees are subject to change. All fees are decided on a case-by-case basis. Fees are calculated by investigator's time, expenses, mileage, long distance calls, etc. Some fees are quoted on a flat-rate basis. Most cases will require a reasonable retainer. Cases will not begin until fee and payment arrangements are made with the company.
 

  Standard Hourly Rate:

Our hourly rate for investigative services is $75.00 per hour, per investigator. This does not include any expenses involved in the investigation. No refunds are given on any cases. If the client terminates services, credit will be given towards future services.

Retainers will be necessary on investigations. All monies and expenses will be billed against the retainer. Retainers will be calculated based on experience working similar cases as well as time needed to obtain information.

 

  Flat Fee Services:

Some of our services are offered on a flat fee basis. Flat fees include fee for services and expenses.

 

  Surveillance:

Our standard hourly rate for surveillance is 75.00 per hour. Mileage is charged on a case-by-case basis depending on the locale of the surveillance.

 

  Surveillance Photos or Videos:

There is an extra one-time charge added to the cost of the surveillance if photographs or video footage is desired.

 

  Mileage:

Mileage is charged at the rate of .45 per mile.

 

  E-Payments:
Payments can be made online with Paypal. Paypal accepts all MAJOR credit cards as well as online E-Checks. We also accept Western Union payments.

Paypal account: Belshawpi@hotmail.com
 


Payment plans are available on some cases. Please contact us at (713) 443-4165 for more information.