HOW-WELL-IC Investigation & Consulting Group
Pricing & Fees

Transparent starting rates

Proposed starting prices and consultation rates, clearly marked. Complex investigative work and statutory assessments remain custom-quoted — final quotes depend on scope, complexity, and legal requirements.

Proposed starting rates — final quote depends on scope. More extensive criminal, employment, or customized screenings require individual quotations and legal-purpose review. Third-party database fees may apply.

Fixed-price services

Starting prices for defined engagements

Starting prices, not guaranteed fixed prices. A precise quote is provided once the request and legal requirements are reviewed.

Background / Due Diligence Investigation

from $350

Per assignment · third-party database fees may apply

Locates / Skip Tracing

from $250

Starting price · subject to scope

Basic Site Walkthrough

from $500

On-site security walkthrough

Small-Property CPTED Assessment

from $900

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Most comprehensive

Comprehensive Security / Vulnerability Assessment

from $1,750

Full risk & vulnerability assessment

Consultation fees

Hourly consultation rates

Case Consultation / Initial Investigative Review

Billable substantive consultation

$125 / hr

Security Consultation / Advisory

Advisory and planning consultation

$150 / hr

Complimentary initial consultation: A brief, no-cost suitability call of up to 15 minutes — distinct from billable substantive consultation.

Retainers

Investigation retainers

Investigation Retainer

from $1,000

Credited toward work performed

Complex / Multi-Day Retainer

from $2,500

Credited toward work performed

Retainers are credited toward work performed. Secure online payment for deposits, retainers, and invoices is available once a secure payment system is established.

Custom-quoted engagements

Services quoted by scope

The following require individual quotations based on complexity, resources, and anticipated time commitment.

Surveillance
Missing-person investigations
Corporate investigations
Fraud investigations
Complex due diligence
Litigation support
Comprehensive security assessments

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