Bug Sweeping in Brisbane

If you have the feeling that somebody knows things they should not, there is often a reason for it. We conduct technical surveillance counter measures across Brisbane, sweeping homes, offices, boardrooms and vehicles for listening devices, hidden cameras, trackers and unauthorised transmitters. If the answer is that you do not need us, we will tell you that.

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle bug sweeping here.

Reasons people in Brisbane get in touch

• 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
• A device has appeared in a shared vehicle
• Meetings in one particular room seem to leak

What Brisbane is like to work in

Working in Brisbane means understanding a river city of low density suburbs where most movement happens by car. Our operatives plan around that rather than turning up and hoping. Where a matter runs across several days we rotate vehicles and positions so that a familiar car never becomes part of the scenery.

We work regularly across Ipswich, Logan, Redcliffe, Chermside, Mount Gravatt, Indooroopilly and Cleveland, and we travel further into Queensland where a matter calls for it.

What happens once you engage us in Brisbane

1. We discuss the situation and identify which spaces genuinely need sweeping
2. We attend discreetly, often outside business hours, so the sweep itself is not advertised
3. We photograph and document anything found in place before it is touched
4. Network and line checks are conducted where relevant
5. We advise on which conversations to keep out of the space until it is cleared
6. You receive a written report on what was found, what was cleared and what to do next

Fees and how we charge

We would rather talk about money early than surprise you later. Sweeps are quoted by the number and size of the areas to be covered. A single vehicle or a home office in Brisbane is a straightforward fixed fee. A full commercial premises takes longer and is quoted after a short scoping conversation. Travel outside Brisbane is charged separately. You can stop at any review point. We do not lock people into blocks they no longer need.

Bug Sweeping and the law in Queensland

It is worth being clear about the legal position. The use of listening and optical devices is controlled in Queensland by the Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld), 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. If we are asked to do something that falls outside those rules, we will say no and explain why, and we will suggest a lawful way at the same problem.

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.

Who we are

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 Queensland is conducted in accordance with the Security Providers Act 1993 (Qld), administered by the Office of Fair Trading, 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 can you actually detect?

Radio transmitting bugs, GSM and mobile based listening devices, hidden cameras including wired and battery units, GPS trackers on vehicles, and recording devices found by physical search.

Should I tell my staff about the sweep?

Usually not. If somebody inside the organisation is responsible, advance warning gives them time to remove the device and reinstall it later.

Can you sweep a car?

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

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 Queensland?

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

Other things we do in Brisbane

• Surveillance in Brisbane
• Background Checks in Brisbane
• Cheating Spouse Investigations in Brisbane
• Locate a Person in Brisbane
• Phone Number Search in Brisbane
• Corporate Investigations in Brisbane

See also private investigators in Brisbane and Bug Sweeping across Queensland.

We also cover Bug Sweeping in Gold Coast, Bug Sweeping in Sunshine Coast, Bug Sweeping in Townsville.

Talk to an investigator about Brisbane

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. Describe the situation in your own words. You do not need to have it organised or evidenced before you call.

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