Bug Sweeping in South Australia

Nobody plans to need an investigator. 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 South Australia for individuals in family disputes, for businesses protecting commercial information and for anybody whose private conversations appear to be travelling further than they should. We have been doing this since 2002 and we are not easily surprised by anything you tell us.

South Australia is a state of about one point eight million people built on defence, wine, agriculture, advanced manufacturing and health. Call 1300 773 293 at any hour, or read on for how we handle bug sweeping here.

Common situations we see in South Australia

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
An employee has left under bad terms and had access to your premises
Meetings in one particular room seem to leak

What South Australia is like to work in

Covering South Australia means working from metropolitan Adelaide out to the Fleurieu, the Riverland, the Limestone Coast and Eyre Peninsula. 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 Adelaide, and we travel further into South Australia where a matter calls for it.

How the work is actually done in South Australia

We discuss the situation and identify which spaces genuinely need sweeping
We attend discreetly, often outside business hours, so the sweep itself is not advertised
A radio frequency sweep identifies active transmitting devices
We photograph and document anything found in place before it is touched
A physical and optical search covers power points, smoke alarms, fittings, furniture and vehicles
Network and line checks are conducted where relevant

The cost of bug sweeping in South Australia

You should know the number before you commit to anything. Sweeps are quoted by the number and size of the areas to be covered. A single vehicle or a home office in South Australia is a straightforward fixed fee. A full commercial premises takes longer and is quoted after a short scoping conversation. Travel outside South Australia is charged separately. Where a matter turns out to be simpler than expected, the invoice reflects that.

Bug Sweeping and the law in South Australia

The legal boundaries matter, and a good investigator will raise them before you do. The use of listening and optical devices is controlled in South Australia by the Surveillance Devices Act 2016 (SA), 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. Getting this wrong does not just cost you the evidence. It can expose you personally, which is the opposite of why you called.

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.

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 South Australia is conducted in accordance with the Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995 (SA), administered by Consumer and Business Services, 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.

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 South Australia?

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

More of our work in South Australia

Talk to an investigator about South Australia

Call 1300 773 293. The line is answered twenty four hours a day. There is no charge for the first conversation and no obligation at the end of it.

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