Professional Private Investigator in Chattanooga, TN
Discreet, licensed investigative services for attorneys, businesses, and individuals throughout Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
Chattanooga's location on the Tennessee River, right at the Georgia state line, makes it a common setting for cases that cross state boundaries, whether that's a custody matter involving a parent who relocated to North Georgia or a fraud case with ties to businesses on both sides of the border. Birds Eye Investigations works throughout Hamilton County and the surrounding Scenic City suburbs, supporting attorneys practicing in Hamilton County courts as well as private clients who need discreet, court-ready answers. Our investigators are comfortable working the dense urban core downtown as well as the more spread-out communities along the Tennessee River and up on Signal Mountain.
Private Investigation Services in Chattanooga
Every case type our firm handles, available to clients throughout Chattanooga and the surrounding Hamilton County area.
Surveillance & Covert Monitoring
Discreet, documented surveillance for infidelity, insurance, workers' comp, and personal conduct cases. Every case is backed by timestamped photo and video evidence built to hold up in court.
Infidelity & Cheating Spouse Investigations
Confidential investigations for spouses and partners who need the truth. We document patterns, locations, and relationships with the same rigor we bring to any legal case.
Skip Tracing & Locate Services
Finding people who don't want to be found, missing debtors, absent parents, witnesses, or beneficiaries, using licensed database access, field verification, and public records work.
Background Checks & Pre-Employment Screening
Comprehensive background investigations for employers, landlords, and individuals, going well beyond a basic online search into verified criminal, civil, and employment history.
Corporate & Workplace Investigations
Internal theft, harassment claims, policy violations, and workplace misconduct investigated discreetly and professionally, protecting the business while preserving due process.
Child Custody & Parental Investigations
Fact-based investigations to support custody and visitation disputes, documenting a parent's home environment, conduct, and compliance with court orders when it matters most.
Criminal Defense Investigations
Working alongside defense attorneys to locate witnesses, verify alibis, canvass scenes, and uncover facts the prosecution's investigation may have missed.
Fraud & Insurance Investigations
Investigating suspected insurance fraud, workers' comp abuse, and financial deception with surveillance and documentation designed to stand up to adjuster and courtroom scrutiny.
GPS Tracking & Asset Location
Legal vehicle and asset tracking combined with field investigation to locate hidden vehicles, equipment, and property in disputes and recovery cases.
Due Diligence & Background Research
Pre-transaction, pre-partnership, and pre-relationship due diligence, verifying who you're really doing business with before money or trust changes hands.
Courthouse & Public Records Retrieval
Fast, accurate retrieval of court records, property records, and other public filings across Tennessee's county courthouses, in person when a database search isn't enough.
Process Serving
Court-compliant process serving fulfilled through Delator Field Services (DFS), our dedicated statewide process serving division, covering every county in Tennessee.
How a Birds Eye Investigation Works
A straightforward process from first call to final report, whether your case is in downtown Chattanooga or a neighboring community.
Confidential Consultation
Tell us what's going on and what you need to know. Every conversation is confidential, whether you're an attorney, a business owner, or an individual.
Case Plan & Quote
We scope the investigation, licensed methods, expected timeline, and cost, so you know exactly what you're getting before we start.
Licensed Fieldwork
Our investigators carry out surveillance, records research, skip tracing, or interviews, always within the bounds of Tennessee law.
Documented Results
You receive a clear, court-ready report with the evidence and findings you need to make your next move.
Serving Chattanooga & All of Hamilton County
Birds Eye Investigations doesn't stop at the Chattanooga city limits. Our investigators regularly work cases throughout the surrounding communities and counties, coordinating surveillance, records research, and process serving anywhere the case leads.
Communities Near Chattanooga We Serve
Counties We Cover
Why Chattanooga Clients Choose Birds Eye
Licensed & Insured Statewide
Birds Eye Investigations is fully licensed under Tennessee law, part of a corporately structured firm covering every county in the state, not a single independent operator working alone.
Court-Ready Documentation
Every case is documented to a standard built for depositions and trial: timestamped evidence, clear reports, and a defensible chain of custody.
Attorney-Trusted Process
We work regularly alongside family law, criminal defense, and civil attorneys, and we understand the standards their cases require.
Absolute Discretion
From the first phone call to the final report, your case is handled quietly. The subject of an investigation never needs to know they were ever looked into.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Chattanooga-area clients before starting an investigation.
Yes. Birds Eye Investigations operates as a fully licensed private investigation firm under Tennessee law, and every investigator handling your case is licensed to operate in the state.
Our investigations are documented to the standard attorneys expect: timestamped photo and video, detailed written reports, and a clear chain of custody, so the work product is ready for depositions, hearings, or trial.
Cost depends on the type of case, the hours of surveillance or research required, and how quickly you need results. We'll walk through the scope of your situation and give you a clear, upfront quote before any work begins.
Both. We work regularly with family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation attorneys, and we also take cases directly from individuals and businesses who aren't currently represented by counsel.
Discretion is the job. Surveillance, background work, and communications with you are handled quietly, and we take deliberate steps to make sure the subject of an investigation never becomes aware they're being looked into.
Yes. Our process serving division, Delator Field Services (DFS), handles court-compliant service of process anywhere in Tennessee, and can coordinate directly with an active investigation when needed.
Start Your Chattanooga Investigation Today
Chattanooga's proximity to the Georgia line raises questions most local investigators aren't equipped to answer. Birds Eye Investigations is licensed to work across state lines and ready to take your case anywhere in the Chattanooga metro.