Best Private Investigators in Tampa, FL

22 agencies listed · all 22 in Tampa · 6 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Advantage Unlimited Investigations

Advantage Unlimited Investigations

4.8 48 reviews
“Most importantly he was not afraid to do the dirty work necessary to get the job done and if I needed something else, he got it for me without hesitation.”
Free consultationServes all of FloridaOpen 24 hoursSince 1999Insurance accepted
401 N Ashley Dr Suite 1332
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K & R Investigative Group

K & R Investigative Group

4.4 23 reviews
“They constantly kept me posted of the progress, sent number of pictures and videos along the way.”
Free phone consultationServes Tampa Bay Area, FloridaOpen 24 hoursSince 2014
550 N Reo St #300
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Global Protection Agency

Global Protection Agency

5.0 20 reviews
“Honest service and stayed to protect our event even after the agreed hours and didn't leave our side until we left the venue.”
LicensedOpen 24 hoursSince 2015
610 E Zack St Suite 110 - 3027
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Sharpline Investigations

Sharpline Investigations

4.4 15 reviews
“I had a chance to work with Kirby and Al over at Sharpline Investigations and they were professional in every way.”
Free phone consultationServes Tampa, St. Petersburg +4Since 2014
720 E Fletcher Ave #214
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Bales Security

Bales Security

4.2 9 reviews
“Bales Security in Tampa is the “go to” company for security and investigations.”
Virtual consultationsServes Tampa, St. Petersburg +3Since 2003BBB A+
625 E Twiggs St #101
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PDK Investigations

PDK Investigations

4.9 23 reviews
“Since this was my first time doing this, I was lost on what steps to take but after receiving help from him, everything was done quickly and smoothly.”
Florida license #A1200057Since 1999
13014 N Dale Mabry Hwy #164
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The 22 agencies on this page are the private investigators listed for Tampa, FL. 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: Tampa, FL

All 22 agencies we list here are in Tampa itself. We have 28 agencies in Tampa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. 20 of the agencies on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 256 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these agencies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (70%). 6 are open around the clock and 10 are open on weekends. The services the agencies on this page list most often on their websites are child custody investigations (3), infidelity investigations (3), surveillance (3) and background checks (2). 9 show a license on their websites and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 6 offer urgent consultations and 2 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 20 of the agencies on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 12 list a public email. We count these figures across the agencies on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the agency before you book.

Which investigators listed for Tampa describe their work online?

20 of the 22 agencies on this page have a website on file. Those pages are where an agency states its license, the kinds of investigation it takes on, and whether it works mainly for attorneys, for companies or for private clients. That last point changes how a report gets written.

Darwin Securities & Private Investigators

Darwin Securities & Private Investigators

5.0 2 reviews
“Their investigation work is top notch and very professional.”
20+ yearsLicensedOpen 24 hours
16350 Bruce B Downs Blvd #47178
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SLK Investigations

SLK Investigations

4.3 2 reviews
“Thank you SLK Investigations for getting a complex situation resolved.”
Free consultationSince 1997BBB accredited
2212 E 5th Ave
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KB Private Investigations

KB Private Investigations

5.0 7 reviews
“The best in research, very satisfied with the services they provided me.”
Free phone consultationPI license #A 1500235Serves FloridaSince 2016Se habla español
13542 N Florida Ave Suite 114C
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Queen Investigations & Security

Queen Investigations & Security

4.3 1 review
LicensedOpen 24 hoursSince 2018
10610 Lucaya Dr
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LCG Advisors

LCG Advisors

5.0 3 reviews
“Because of their help, the serious criminal charges against my client were dropped a few weeks before trial.”
Since 2006
201 E Kennedy Blvd # 1700
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Professional Legal Resource Group

Professional Legal Resource Group

5.0 1 review
“I think it is so important these days for anybody to have an investigation company they can trust.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2006
100 Ashley Dr S Suite 600 - #2064
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Big Bend Associates

Big Bend Associates

5.0 2 reviews
“I have hired Big bend Associates on a number of occasions for complex matters and have always been impressed by the quality, thoroughness, and professionalism of Lou and his staff.”
Serves United StatesSince 2001
13014 N Dale Mabry Hwy
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Southern Spear Investigations

Southern Spear Investigations

5.0 1 review
Serves Florida, nationally, internationallySince 2021
2701 W Busch Blvd # 210
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First Florida Investigations

First Florida Investigations

Since 2015
8635 W Hillsborough Ave Suite 234
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Interscience

Interscience

Florida license #A2200347Since 1976
7705 Ann Ballard Rd
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Sentinel Investigative Group

Sentinel Investigative Group

5.0 9 reviews
“We absolutely value the high level of professionalism that Sentinel Investigative Group has to offer.”
2000 E 12th Ave Unit# 75985
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Carlton Litigation Consultants

Carlton Litigation Consultants

5.0 1 review
LicensedSince 2013
1818 N 15th St suite 100
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A-P Investigations

A-P Investigations

BBB A+Since 2008
609 W De Leon St
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Tampa Polygraph Services

Tampa Polygraph Services

Since 2011
14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy
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Your Private Eye

Your Private Eye

5.0 10 reviews
“No matter the day or hour, Wissline always made time for me, was approachable, and promptly returned my calls.”
5118 N 56th St #127
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Aghs - American Global Heir Search Co.

Aghs - American Global Heir Search Co.

BBB A+Since 2011
400 N Tampa St #950
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