Serving all of Napa County
Napa Valley detective agency
Hire only a real Napa, Calif. private investigator
A quick Google search for "Napa private investigator" will bring up plenty of results, but many of them are misleading. These companies are often based out of state and will simply subcontract your case to a local investigator without disclosing it.
Only two real Napa PI's
There is two Napa private investigators: Spade & Archer and Dawn to Dawn. We don't mind you contacting our competition, as this is another good option.
Napa businesses, law firms, and private clients
We've proudly served the Bay Area's most discerning clients, from individuals to top-tier law firms and Napa Valley businesses. We've handled high-stakes cases for local celebrities, wineries, and everyday people like you
Solutions for the Napa Valley
We're deeply rooted in the Napa Valley, knowing Napa, Calistoga, Yountville, St Helena, and more inside and out. Our local expertise gives us a unique advantage in providing tailored solutions for our Napa clients.
Why a real Napa private investigator matters.
A local Napa private investigator matters.
First, it matters because the other companies are deceitful. They say all the right things to tickle Google, but they are lying and are usually from SoCal or out of state. They then pass your private matter off to another private investigator they call an "associate" and then pay them 50% of what you paid. When you hire our local Napa detective agency, you get real local people, not mysterious companies from who knows where.
When to hire a Napa Valley private investigator
Local surveillance in Napa
When you want to watch someone and understand their habits, conduct and behavior, you need to hire a local Napa private investigator that is really from Napa. Save money and frustration over hiring fake Napa detectives by hiring a real Napa surveillance investigator.
Napa based cybersecurity and forensics
Spade & Archer also provides cybersecurity and cyber forensics as well as cell phone forensics. All completed by a real Napa cyber expert.
Napa Valley process service
We provide process service throughout the Napa Valley. If you need legal papers from a local Napa expert, then we are the firm of choice for law firms and private clients alike seeking to serve due process.
Research, Records & Investigation in Napa
We provide records research with the DMV for investigative purposes. We also research assets and uncover assets during legal matters. We find peoples addresses that are hard to find, and we conduct background checks. We also have more investigative and research topics available in Napa.
How much does a Napa private investigator cost?
Look at all the fake Napa private investigators. None of them have prices. Although there are dozens of particulars to each case, we like to give a starting point so you have a greater understanding of what your Napa private investigation service may cost.
From our office
Field investigation
$416 +
Napa Valley clients enjoy flat fee research prices which 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 fees start at $416 and go to $1500 for each task you choose.
$1250 +
Field investigation fees in Napa 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, complex stings, workplace investigations, and other more complicated matters.
10 services Spade & Archer offer Napa clients
Spade & Archer offers our Bay Area clients a wide range of services to meet their personal, legal and business investigation service needs. In the Napa Valley, we offer our clients the following Napa private investigation services:
Asset Investigations
Locating and recovering hidden assets including bank, safe deposit boxes and more. Whether these assets be in Napa, or if they are hidden outside the Napa Valley, we can find them.
Background Checks
Conducting thorough background checks of staff, including groundskeepers, .personal assistants, child care and any other reasons you may have for a background check in the Napa Valley.
Corporate Investigations
Investigating corporate fraud, misconduct, accidents, and intellectual property theft. We've worked for local Napa wineries, small businesses and a few large multi-national companies located in the Napa Valley.
Divorce Investigations
We gather information for Napa clients to gain leverage in divorce proceedings.This includes finding out how much money has been obscured that is rightfully yours, documenting cheating spouses for leverage and helping you with child custody matters.
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Investigating fraudulent insurance claims and possible fraudulent Napa claims from workplace accidents, malpractice, car accidents and more in Napa.
Missing Person Investigations
Searching for missing individuals in the Napa Valley. We help people find people with alzheimers that go missing. We also search for Napa patients with severe mental disorders that may go missing.
Surveillance
Conducting discreet surveillance in the Napa Valley requires local knowledge. Something the out-of-state, and the other private investigators that are not local to Napa cannot do.
Witness Interviews
Interviewing witnesses and gathering statements from local Napa residents and businesses.
Electronic Surveillance Detection
If you live in Napa, and you believe you have been targeted by electronic surveillance commonly called bugs, we can help. We conduct expert searches for listening devices, hidden cameras and GPS trackers in your home and automobile.
Private Security
We create custom security plans for your personal and business needs. Spade & Archer Napa private investigator has created dozens of plans for private estates and companies that include thorough threat assessments, security architecture and planning that will minimize the impact on your routine, while providing you with robust security measures.
More Napa investigation information
5 Reasons to hire Spade & Archer for Napa Valley private investigations
Spade & Archer is your trusted partner in Napa Valley private investigations, offering a combination of local expertise, experienced investigators, unwavering confidentiality, tailored solutions, and a results-oriented approach. As a locally based firm, we possess an in-depth understanding of the community, laws, and customs that shape the Napa Valley. Our team of skilled investigators has a proven track record of success in a variety of cases, while our commitment to confidentiality ensures that your sensitive information remains protected. We tailor our investigative strategies to meet your specific needs and goals, working diligently to gather the evidence necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Local Expertise: As a Napa Valley-based firm, Spade & Archer possesses an in-depth understanding of the local community, laws, and customs. This knowledge allows them to conduct investigations efficiently and effectively.
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Experienced Investigators: Spade & Archer's team of experienced investigators has a proven track record of success in a variety of private investigation cases. Their expertise and skills ensure that investigations are conducted with the highest level of professionalism and accuracy.
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Confidentiality: Spade & Archer is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of their clients. They employ strict protocols to ensure that sensitive information remains secure.
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Tailored Solutions: Spade & Archer understands that each case is unique. They tailor their investigative approach to meet the specific needs and goals of their clients, ensuring that the best possible results are achieved.
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Results-Oriented: Spade & Archer is dedicated to delivering results. They work diligently to gather the evidence needed to support their clients' cases and achieve the desired outcomes.
Consumer warning for Napa clients
Spade & Archer firmly believes in the right for all companies to do business in the Napa Valley, provided that they are not misleading or making outright false statements. In the case of hiring a Napa private investigator, many want your money and will say anything to get it.
Here is what to watch out for when hiring a Napa private investigation agency:
Google Advertisements For Napa Clients
The first thing that may lure you into thinking they are a real Napa private investigator is their Google Ads may use local Napa keywords to get your attention.
Google First Page Listings For Napa Private Investigator
Another way out-of-the-region private investigators get your attention is to create web pages that put a lot of keywords relating to Napa, including Napa zip codes, weather information, etc. to get people to think that they are a local private investigator.
Look For Their License Number
Usually contained in the footer of most private investigators website is their state license number. Look to see if they are really a California private investigator first. You can take their license number and verify it by going to https://www.bsis.ca.gov.
Look For Their Address - Is It Napa?
Again, usually in the footer section, you will see the possible address that the company is using, and this usually coincides with the address used on their state license.
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How much does a background check cost?We custom tailor each background check to the needs of the matter at hand. You can count on a background check starting at $416 for a good point of reference. However, depending on what you require, many cost around $1250 and into the many thousands of dollars, again, depending on what your mission is and what is important to know.
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What does a background investigation cost?Background investigations are more in-depth and can focus on a certain area, be broad in nature or go very deep. Background investigations start at $1250.00
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What's the differnece in a background check/investigation and criminal history?Criminal history investigations can be part of a background check/investigation. They can also be a stand alone service you choose to hire us for. Criminal history checks start at $400 where a basic background check starts at $600.
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How long does a background check/investigation take?Depending upon the information you desire, a background check can be completed the same day. This is especially true of criminal history checks that use our proprietary sources to see if the Subject of investigation has a criminal history in the State and Counties we have access to. Some take longer, this is solely dependent upon how deep you wish to go. Some background investigations can take a month, but this is generally the case when we are interviewing people during the background investigation.
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Will the person know I am conducting a criminal history check?Nope. No one will ever know, unless you tell them.
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How much does a criminal history check cost?Prices start at $416. A lot will depend upon how deep the criminal check needs to go. For example, has the person lived in 27 counties across the U.S.? If so, then it can get more expensive than $416. This will also largely depend on whether we need to get the source documents from the courthouse they reside in. This will add significant costs.
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Is the background check/investigation discreet?100% yes. There is nothing that leaves a trail on discreet background inquiries. However, some types of background investigations need the subject's permission to go into various areas of their life or if making financial inquiries. We will advise you ahead of time if that is the case so you can decide if this is what you want.
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Why use you for criminal history over those cheap sites online?Because they're crap. They are not private investigators and they do not have access to the proprietary data we have. Plus there is no one working on your case. It's nothing more than a data dump. Sometimes there is accurate information. But do you really want to trust your decision to a cheap, unreliable data dump? Of course not! We have a lot to say about these online sources, but read more in our blog articles.
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Do you conduct nationwide criminal checks?It is very misleading when private investigators talk about "nationwide" criminal history investigations. There are many nuances to this investigation, including which counting is reporting current data, what State has access to what information, etc. It's complex and best explained when you consult with us. Suffice it to say, there is no way we can just plug someones identifiers in and spit out a nationwide record, there are nuances to know and understand. Sometimes, records are not available unless we send someone to that particular courthouse.