Bug Sweeping in Perth

A bug sweep answers a specific question: is there something in this room, this car or this house that should not be there. We work across Perth for individuals in family disputes, for businesses protecting commercial information and for anybody whose private conversations appear to be travelling further than they should. You will not be judged for asking, and you will not be pressured into proceeding.

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and one of the most isolated large cities in the world. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle bug sweeping here.

Why people in Perth call us

• Negotiations have gone badly in a way that suggests the other side was informed
• 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
• An employee has left under bad terms and had access to your premises
• You are about to hold a sensitive board or legal meeting

On the ground in Perth

Working in Perth means understanding a long coastal city where the north and south corridors are separated by real distance. 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 Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham, Midland, Armadale, Cannington and Scarborough, and we travel further into Western Australia where a matter calls for it.

How we run bug sweeping in Perth

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. You receive a written report on what was found, what was cleared and what to do next

Bug Sweeping and the law in Western Australia

People ask about the law here more than anything else, so here it is plainly. The use of listening and optical devices is controlled in Western Australia by the Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA), 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. Doing it properly is slower on some jobs. It is also the only version that survives contact with a courtroom.

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.

What you will pay

Nobody enjoys asking what this costs, so we will get to it first. Sweeps are quoted by the number and size of the areas to be covered. A single vehicle or a home office in Perth is a straightforward fixed fee. A full commercial premises takes longer and is quoted after a short scoping conversation. Travel outside Perth is charged separately. If we think a smaller job will answer your question, we will propose the smaller job.

Who you are dealing with

You are entitled to know who you are hiring. 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 Western Australia is conducted in accordance with the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA), administered by Western Australia Police, and where a locally licensed operative is required we engage one rather than cutting a corner.

We do not use aggressive sales scripts and we do not chase people who decide against proceeding. If the answer is no, that is a perfectly fine answer.

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.

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.

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 Western Australia?

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

Related services in Perth

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

See also private investigators in Perth and Bug Sweeping across Western Australia.

We also cover Bug Sweeping in Bunbury, Bug Sweeping in Mandurah.

Talk to an investigator about Perth

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. Tell us what is happening and we will tell you plainly whether an investigation is the right step, what it would involve and what it would cost.

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