Private Investigator Hamburg: Surveillance & Evidence
Discreet observation of persons and objects. Photo and video documentation. Fully documented.
Observation is the discreet monitoring of a person or object with photo and video documentation. Applications: infidelity suspicion, insurance fraud, workplace theft, employee dual employment, debtor tracing.
Our team works with cover identities, vehicles of various makes and high-end optics. The observation is documented with GPS logs, daily summaries and multimedia material — all fully documented.
Headquarters in Hamburg (Hammer Landstraße 204, 20537 Hamburg). Deployment across Germany and EU within 24 hours. First consultation free, NDA is signed before any case details are disclosed.
Typical cases: Surveillance
Investigation for SME
Mandate from a German mid-market company (50–250 employees). Surveillance within a complex investigation with full documentation. Cooperation with the client’s law firm.
Major corporation mandate
Mandate from a DAX corporation via the Compliance department. Surveillance according to the corporation’s internal security standards. Reporting to Compliance, HR and board.
Private assignment
Private client from Hamburg with international background. Surveillance discreet, with NDA. Report in German and English for lawyer and family.
How we work — in 4 steps
Cost: Surveillance
Transparent calculation. No hidden fees.
Hourly rate (Stundensatz)
- One investigator
- Photo and video documentation
- GPS tracker (separate)
- Report within 24 hours
Flexible model for operational tasks. You pay only for actual working time.
Fixed price (Festpreis)
- Full surveillance day (12 h, 2 investigators)
- Photo and video in HD
- Protocol with GPS track
- Detailed write-up
Flat fee for clearly defined packages. Full cost control from contract signing.
FAQ
How long does an assignment in «Surveillance» typically take?+
Standard packages — 5–14 business days. Complex mandates may take several weeks. Detailed timeline is fixed in the contract.
Does DRS Security guarantee a specific result?+
No — that would violate professional ethics and §34a GewO. We guarantee professional, legally compliant work by a team of licensed specialists, as well as full transparency at every stage.
Is surveillance legal?+
Surveillance is permitted where there is a legitimate interest and the principle of proportionality is observed. We work within § 34a GewO, BDSG and GDPR and review every assignment before we start. We decline assignments without a legal basis.
Can I have my partner observed?+
It depends on the individual case. A legitimate interest may exist, for example, in maintenance or custody matters. In the free initial consultation we review your situation and tell you openly whether and to what extent we can act.
Are covert photo and video recordings allowed?+
Recordings in publicly accessible areas are permitted under strict conditions. We do not record inside homes or other protected areas. All documentation is proportionate and purpose-bound.
Will the observed person notice?+
No. Working covertly is the core of what we do: rotating investigators, neutral vehicles, distance and inconspicuous behaviour. Your enquiry stays confidential — with an NDA on request.
What do I receive at the end?+
A detailed report with daily summaries, photo and video material, timestamps and a GPS track. On request we go through the results with you in person.
How quickly can you start?+
In urgent cases within 24–48 hours. After the initial consultation we confirm the earliest possible start date.
What does the price depend on?+
Duration, number of investigators, location and the equipment used. After the initial consultation you receive a fixed quote — with no hidden costs.
Need Surveillance?
First consultation — free, confidential, non-binding. We respond within one business day.