Bug Sweeping in Australian Capital Territory

There is usually a point at which waiting and hoping stops working. Surveillance devices have never been cheaper or easier to buy, and they turn up in ordinary situations far more often than people imagine. Our sweeps across Australian Capital Territory use professional detection equipment and a physical search, because the cheap devices that cause most of the harm are often found by eye rather than by radio. If the answer is that you do not need us, we will tell you that.

Australian Capital Territory is a territory of around four hundred and seventy thousand people built on public administration, defence, higher education, research and professional services. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle bug sweeping here.

Common situations we see in Australian Capital Territory

A former partner seems to know details you have only spoken about at home
You have found an unfamiliar device or cable and cannot explain it
A rental property or short stay accommodation feels wrong
You are about to hold a sensitive board or legal meeting
You are separating and the other party has had access to the house
A device has appeared in a shared vehicle

On the ground in Australian Capital Territory

Covering Australian Capital Territory means working across the Canberra districts and the surrounding capital region. Distance is the main constraint, so we plan around it: we confirm the ground before an operative is committed, and we tell you when travel time is going to make a job uneconomic rather than billing you for a day in a car.

We work regularly across and Canberra, and we travel further into Australian Capital Territory where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Australian Capital Territory

We discuss the situation and identify which spaces genuinely need sweeping
A radio frequency sweep identifies active transmitting devices
We photograph and document anything found in place before it is touched
Network and line checks are conducted where relevant
We advise on which conversations to keep out of the space until it is cleared
You receive a written report on what was found, what was cleared and what to do next

Bug Sweeping and the law in Australian Capital Territory

Before anything starts, you should understand what is and is not permitted. The use of listening and optical devices is controlled in Australian Capital Territory by the Listening Devices Act 1992 (ACT), and installing one to record a private conversation you are not part of is generally a criminal offence. If we locate a device, we advise you on preserving it properly rather than pulling it out, because how it is handled affects whether it can be used later in a police complaint or a court matter. Evidence gathered outside those limits is worthless to you, and it hands the other side a much better story than the one you were trying to tell.

This is general information rather than legal advice. If your matter is already before a court, speak to your solicitor about what evidence will assist and we will work to that brief.

Fees and how we charge

There is no reason for pricing to be mysterious. Sweeps are quoted by the number and size of the areas to be covered. A single vehicle or a home office in Australian Capital Territory is a straightforward fixed fee. A full commercial premises takes longer and is quoted after a short scoping conversation. Travel outside Australian Capital Territory is charged separately. No work begins until you have agreed the scope and the figure in writing.

About our agency

It is a reasonable thing to ask, so here are our details. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2002 and trades as GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438. We hold NSW Master Licence 412080174 and VIC Master Licence Z6583160S. Work in Australian Capital Territory is conducted in accordance with the territory security industry legislation, and where a locally licensed operative is required we engage one rather than cutting a corner.

There is no obligation attached to the first conversation, and no pressure applied in it.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if you find something?

We stop, preserve the scene and advise you. Depending on the situation the right next step may be a police report, a legal letter or quiet monitoring. We do not simply rip it out and hand it to you.

Can you sweep a car?

Yes. Vehicle sweeps are one of the most common requests we get, particularly where a tracker is suspected.

How long does a sweep take?

A vehicle or a single room takes about an hour. A house or a small office is usually half a day. Larger commercial premises take longer.

Is a phone app enough to find a bug?

No. Consumer apps do not reliably detect anything and give false confidence. Proper detection needs calibrated equipment and a physical search.

Do you sweep in regional Australian Capital Territory?

Yes. We travel throughout the state and charge travel transparently.

Other things we do in Australian Capital Territory

Talk to an investigator about Australian Capital Territory

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. You will speak to somebody who does this work, not to a receptionist reading from a script.

If you would rather write to us, use the contact form and we will come back to you the same day.