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The Smith Investigation Agency prides itself as one of the most respected National Private Investigator firms in the Surrey Area. Just south of the Fraser River, our Surrey office prides itself on providing top-notch results. In addition to being a female-owned Investigative Agency, we have completed well over 6,000 files related to surveillance, background checks, locating and skip tracing, locate services, and more. Our Agency has years of expertise and a proven record of results, which shows with our Better Business Bureau A+ rating and an impressive variety of awards and accolades.

Commitment to Excellence

The Smith Investigation Agency believes in continually improving the investigative process and enhancing the standard within the investigative industry. We think differently at the Smith Investigation Agency, and we believe that our experience, knowledge, integrity and discretion are what you need and deserve when it comes to your investigation.

What Do We Investigate?

Corporate & Legal

Trust is invaluable and our team of investigators is prepared to assist you in protecting your business assets, and legal concerns by performing top-notch surveillance and investigative research. As the second-largest city in British Columbia, Surrey’s rapid business sector growth can pose unexpected problems to businesses and law firms. Whether it be dishonest employees, disgruntled colleagues or legal matters, our team is prepared to discuss your needs and concerns and develop a plan that best suits your desired results. Our Agency’s discreet and private approach to civil and corporate investigations ensures that any evidence collected will be legally and professionally attained. This allows employers, lawyers and other business professionals to focus their energy on their day-to-day affairs, while we investigate and collect the evidence required to make informed decisions.

Family Investigations

Are you concerned about a family member’s well-being? Do you suspect your partner is being unfaithful? Our Surrey team of compassionate investigators knows that family matters can be distressing, and we are ready to assist in obtaining the answers that you anxiously need. If you are worried about a loved one or are experiencing a child custody situation, our Private Investigators and surveillance experts can assist with obtaining the closure that you deserve. Our Agency conducts a variety of confidential services such as determining infidelity, locating a place of employment to garnish wages for a child, family or marital support, locating family members’ whereabouts, and more. Not only do we offer confidential services customized to your specific needs, but we also provide a comprehensive report on our findings. If you have a Family Investigation, our Surrey Private Investigators are available to help.

Skip Trace Services

Our national team of skilled, professional skip traces have a 98-percent success rate and national access to more resources than any other skip tracing company across Canada. We have conducted thousands of files locating individuals, and our Surrey team is here to assist you with your skip tracing needs. Our team’s knowledge and expertise are invaluable to your case.

Background Checks

Our team performs a comprehensive background check which will uncover the truth surrounding any potential criminal records, outstanding warrants, financial instability, work history, and/or fraud. Some of our clients include landlords looking into a tenant, families inquiring about a nanny for hire, suspected catfishing scenarios, to name a few. Deception, dishonesty and fraud have become more common, and our goal is to provide you with accurate results in a timely manner so that you can make an informed decision about your situation. Our Surrey office offers free consultations at which time we can discuss your specific needs and how our team can assist in protecting your best interests.

Social Media Monitoring

Misinformation is all too common with social media, and our team understands the value of integrity and accurate information. Our investigators conduct extensive social media monitoring, which includes a complete “deep dive” in an effort to obtain the evidence that you require. Businesses both small and large, law firms, and businesses have used our services to obtain information regarding social media presence and verify its authenticity. Our Surrey team is prepared to assist you with the result that you need, accompanied by a comprehensive report to assist in building your case.

Fraud

Fraud has become a common occurrence, and our team of experienced Private Investigators knows all too well that anything can happen. With decades of experience, we offer risk management and fraud protection services that concentrate on timeliness, accuracy, and the collection of precise information. We offer a data-focused approach to risk management to help you uncover the evidence that you require to protect yourself and make informed decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Private Investigators most commonly help with locating individuals or fleeing debtors, in addition to monitoring individuals or companies to report on actions, verifying information about a potential fraud or cheating spouse, reviewing suspicious claims, and we also assist in investigations related to child custody and welfare cases. We specialize in corporate, insurance, trademark, risk management, fraud, family and private investigations, as well as asset searches, background checks, investigative research, and skip tracing.
At The Smith Investigation Agency, we use state-of-the-art technology and investigative skills to complete our cases. This can include skip tracing to find missing individuals, social media monitoring, background checks, asset searches, pre-employment screening, surveillance measures, technical surveillance countermeasure services and GPS tracking, to name a few.
Yes. Private Investigators only use legal means to obtain information. Private Investigators have legal permission to track a person’s whereabouts and monitor their actions.
The Smith Investigation Agency PIs are fully licensed, have undergone rigorous training and have passed an approved Investigator Training Course with a score above 80% on the provincial final exam. Each of our agents is also required to comply with the rules and regulations that are set out by the Security Services and Investigators Act guidelines by the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. Our PIs also have extensive law enforcement experience and specialized training.
Under the law, PIs cannot wiretap a phone without the individual’s consent, nor can they enter onto someone’s private property if they are not authorized to do so. This includes reading other people’s mail or breaking into someone’s car. PIs are also not authorized to arrest anyone, however, they can take legal steps to stop a crime.
In some circumstances, a PI can be called upon to testify in court if the information they obtained is relevant to the case. In these cases, they will be asked to present the findings.
Each circumstance is unique in nature. The approximate cost for services will depend on your exact needs. For instance, our research-based services are charged at a flat rate with no hidden fees. For larger jobs that involve more in-depth research or surveillance, we may charge an hourly rate depending on your case. Once we determine your needs, we will provide you with a transparent and upfront quote for services before we start.
No. Your case will remain fully confidential, and our services will be conducted in a completely discreet manner.
Yes. You may be tempted to hire a cheaper investigator, but they will likely be inexperienced and cost more in the long run. If you need the PI to testify in court, you will also want a highly experienced PI on your side who knows the ins and outs of the law and investigation process.

Private Investigator Services in Surrey

The Smith Investigation Agency’s services are available to all major cities in Alberta, including:

The Smith Investigation Agency’s Surrey office is conveniently located in downtown Surrey. Our team is continually working on our skill level to ensure we are performing at our best in every case, and we have a standard like nobody else in the industry; we think differently. Our team has the experience, knowledge, integrity and discretion you need in your investigation.

Disclaimer: The Smith Investigation Agency works in accordance with British Columbia’s Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Therefore, it is essential to know that we refer to ourselves as private investigators rather than private detectives in Surrey, as the latter is inaccurate and prohibited by law. Please be aware of this before deciding to work with an investigation agency.