Best Private Investigators in Pittsburgh, PA

10 agencies listed · 7 in Pittsburgh · 4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

We are still growing

There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Pittsburgh and several other cities.
Empire Investigation

Empire Investigation

4.8 36 reviews
“They took the time to understand my needs and provided excellent recommendations.”
BBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 1986
4250 Steubenville Pike
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Forletta Investigative Security Consultant

Forletta Investigative Security Consultant

4.6 24 reviews
“Our firm asks Larry to assist in a variety of cases and he never lets us down.”
Free consultationLicensed28+ years
Foster Plaza 5, 651 Holiday Dr Suite 400
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Pittsburgh Collision & Reconstruction Services

Pittsburgh Collision & Reconstruction Services

5.0 1 review
Since 2010
10 Grandview Ave
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Barker & Associates

Barker & Associates

4.0 1 review
Pittsburgh, PA
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Finley Consulting & Investigations

Finley Consulting & Investigations

“Could not ask for a more professional company & thorough investigation than what I received with Finley Consulting & Investigations.”
Since 2002
4885-A McKnight Rd # 300
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Specialty Private Investigators

Specialty Private Investigators

4.3 1 review
Free consultationBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 1998
Po Box 18501
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The 10 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Pittsburgh, PA. What each one states about its license, its specialties and the areas it covers comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Pittsburgh, PA

7 of the 10 agencies we list are based in Pittsburgh; the other 3 serve Pittsburgh from Imperial (14 mi), Cranberry Twp (19 mi) and Monongahela (19 mi). The agencies on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 100 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the agencies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 9 of the agencies on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. We count these figures across the agencies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the agency before you book.

Do investigators listed for Pittsburgh discuss a case free?

3 of the 10 agencies state that a first consultation costs nothing. Use it to describe the problem and hear whether the work can be done lawfully at all. A straight agency will sometimes tell you on that call that what you want cannot be obtained, which saves you a retainer.

Woodard Private Investigations

Woodard Private Investigations

4.4 7 reviews
“I contacted Fred and he was able to locate the individual who needed to sign, had him sign the form, and returned it to us by 10:30 the next day.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2017
P.o. Box 99576
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USA Special Services

USA Special Services

Since 2006
Imperial, PA · 14 mi from Pittsburgh
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Mon Valley Detective Bureau

Mon Valley Detective Bureau

5.0 5 reviews
“Very professional and even continued to follow up after his work was done.”
LicensedSince 1991
Monongahela, PA · 19 mi from Pittsburgh
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Marshal Protection

Marshal Protection

Open 24 hoursSince 2011
Cranberry Twp, PA · 19 mi from Pittsburgh
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