Bug Sweeping in Launceston

Most people find this page because something has stopped adding up. 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 Launceston, sweeping homes, offices, boardrooms and vehicles for listening devices, hidden cameras, trackers and unauthorised transmitters. We have been doing this since 2001 and we are not easily surprised by anything you tell us.

Launceston is the commercial centre of northern Tasmania. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle bug sweeping here.

Common situations we see in Launceston

• 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 vehicle is behaving oddly, such as unexplained battery drain
• 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

On the ground in Launceston

Working in Launceston means understanding a valley city at the head of the Tamar with a compact and well known street network. 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 Kings Meadows, Riverside, Newnham, Longford, Deloraine and George Town, and we travel further into Tasmania where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in Launceston

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. A radio frequency sweep identifies active transmitting devices
4. We photograph and document anything found in place before it is touched
5. Network and line checks are conducted where relevant
6. We advise on which conversations to keep out of the space until it is cleared

Bug Sweeping and the law in Tasmania

The rules are not complicated, but they are strict. The use of listening and optical devices is controlled in Tasmania by the Listening Devices Act 1991 (Tas), 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. We would rather lose the job than gather something that cannot be used and cannot be undone.

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

Cost is usually the second question after whether it is legal, so here is a straight answer. Sweeps are quoted by the number and size of the areas to be covered. A single vehicle or a home office in Launceston is a straightforward fixed fee. A full commercial premises takes longer and is quoted after a short scoping conversation. Travel outside Launceston is charged separately. We have turned work away when the likely cost outweighed the likely benefit, and we will do it again.

About our agency

Before you hand over anything sensitive, here is who we are. Sydney Private Investigations has been operating since 2001 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 Tasmania is conducted in accordance with the Security and Investigation Agents Act 2002 (Tas), administered by the Department of Justice, and where a locally licensed operative is required we engage one rather than cutting a corner.

You will deal with the same people from the first call to the final report. Nothing gets handed to a stranger halfway through.

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 Tasmania?

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

More of our work in Launceston

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

See also private investigators in Launceston and Bug Sweeping across Tasmania.

We also cover Bug Sweeping in Hobart.

Talk to an investigator about Launceston

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.