Surveillance is typically billed on an hourly basis. A competent investigator that is experienced, reliable and has the proper equipment *vehicle, *camera, *undercover cameras will run anywhere from $75.00 to $130.00 per hour. Flat Fees for services like locates, asset checks, background checks. Here are 3 things you can do to make sure you aren’t over billed. 1) Proof of licensing 2) Obtain a written contract or agreement with services to provided outlined and fee structure 3) Make sure the investigator will provide a written report document the context, methodology and findings. How does the show work? 1. Questions can be sent in via email or social using hashtag #AskAPI or #AskAPIShow. Tim picks the best ones and responds to them in future episodes. 2. Experts join Tim to discuss their specialty and share their experiences. 3. Tim explains and reviews various investigation tools, databases, and technology. Tim Santoni is the President & CEO of Santoni Investigations @santoniinv. Santoni Investigations is an entrepreneurial and innovative, family owned, investigation firm that was founded over 40 years ago. Tim is a licensed private investigator--LPI, certified private investigator CALI and an active and certified member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners PBSA. He works with Insurance Companies, Law Firms, Brand Owners & Business owners to help mitigate risk through comprehensive investigative services. He has testified as an expert witness in counterfeiting, insurance fraud and a variety of other civil cases. He has worked and supervised over 20,000 investigations. Tim is passionate about elevating the private investigation industry and educating clients and investigators. He is an active member of CALI, NCISS, NAPBS and regularly speaks and attends MCLE type topics for attorneys and legal professionals. Twitter: https://twitter.com/tjsantoni Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsantoni Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.santoni Instagram: https://instagram.com/timsantoni/ Website: https://www.timsantoni.com/ YouTube: null Google+ http://wwwgoogle.com/+TimSantoni Public Speaking: http://www.santoniinvestigations.com/public-speaking/ Web: http://www.santoniinvestigations.com/ Santoni Investigations is a full-service, global Private Investigation Company that has been providing reliable, efficient, and accurate information to businesses and individuals for over thirty years. With a far-reaching staff of investigators trained in the Santoni System to ensure confidentiality, consistency, and excellence, we serve attorneys, insurance companies, brand owners, and corporations. We are experienced in providing litigation support investigation and services tailored to the needs of lawyers, insurance agencies, brand owners, and business large and small. We have offices across the United States, and work on cases around the globe. Call our office today at (949) 900-3400 for a confidential case evaluation today or visit us at http://www.santoniinvestigations.com/. In case you are wondering what equipment was used for this video here is our equipment list. https://kit.co/TimSantoni Cowboy Studio (3-point lighting kit) http://amzn.to/241Gy9x Canon Camera: Canon Rebel T5i http://amzn.to/1rgOfag Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens http://amzn.to/1YSYwEg Rode VideoMic Pro http://amzn.to/241GJBF Tascam- DR-40 http://amzn.to/241GOW3 Rode smartLav+ http://amzn.to/1YSYsV2 Note: Some of the Links in this video are affiliate links.