Your home should be your safest space. If you suspect hidden cameras, listening devices, or surveillance equipment has been placed in your property - by an ex-partner, a landlord, or an unknown party - our TSCM team will find it.
Hidden surveillance devices in private residences are more prevalent than most people expect. They're used in the context of domestic disputes, rental properties, family law matters, and in rare cases, criminal activity. The discovery of such devices is often deeply distressing - and the uncertainty of not knowing is often worse.
Stirling Investigations' residential TSCM sweep is a comprehensive, professional inspection of your home using specialised electronic detection equipment. Our investigators systematically check every room - including hidden locations behind power outlets, inside everyday objects, within light fittings, and in areas typically overlooked - to ensure your privacy is fully restored. We detect active RF-transmitting devices, passive recording devices (including those that store locally and never transmit), covert cameras (including lens-based detection regardless of whether the camera is recording), and GPS trackers on vehicles at the property.
Any device found is documented with photographs and you receive a comprehensive written sweep report and practical security recommendations to protect your home going forward.
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Your ex-partner had access to your home before the relationship ended. Unexplained knowledge of private conversations has you concerned. A professional sweep gives you certainty - and evidence if something is found.
You've moved into a rental or short-stay property and have concerns about hidden cameras - particularly in bedrooms or bathrooms. Know for certain that your privacy is being respected.
You're experiencing a pattern of harassment and believe surveillance may be part of it. A sweep documents whether devices are present and provides evidence to support police or legal action.
From your first confidential call to a detailed, professionally documented report, designed to protect you at every stage.
You tell us about your property and concerns. We confirm the booking with a 50% deposit. Remaining 50% is due when our investigator arrives on-site.
Our TSCM specialist begins with a full RF frequency scan of the entire property, identifying any active transmitting devices anywhere in the home.
A methodical inspection of every room - covering power points, smoke detectors, light fittings, clock radios, picture frames, USB chargers, and any object that could conceal a device.
Using specialist lens detection equipment, we locate hidden cameras regardless of whether they're active or recording. Passive cameras are invisible to RF detection alone - lens scanning is essential.
All findings are photographed and documented. Devices are neutralised or preserved as evidence per your instructions. You receive a written sweep report and security recommendations tailored to your property.
1--2 bedroom apartment. Starting price. 50% deposit required to confirm booking; remaining 50% due upon investigator arrival on-site.
Submit Your Enquiry3+ bedroom homes are quoted based on number of rooms, size, and property type. Contact us for an accurate quote. All sweeps include full written report and security recommendations.
Submit Your EnquiryIf you also want your vehicle swept, this can be done at the same visit. Separately priced - see the Vehicle Bug Sweep page for full details.
Submit Your EnquiryStill have questions? Our investigators are happy to answer any questions you may have, all enquiries strictly confidential.
Book Your Free ConsultationCommon signs include: a partner or ex-partner who knows details of private conversations held at home, unexplained interference on phones or appliances when in certain rooms, unfamiliar devices or recently installed items (new smoke detectors, unusual USB chargers or adapters), or simply a persistent feeling that something isn't right. If you have any of these concerns, a professional sweep provides definitive certainty.
We inspect every room without exception - including bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, laundry, and utility spaces. We check behind power outlets, inside light fittings, within smoke detectors, clocks, picture frames, and any object capable of concealing a device. No area is skipped. We take the time to do the job properly.
Yes. RF detection equipment finds actively transmitting devices. Our specialist lens detection equipment identifies cameras regardless of whether they're transmitting - including passive recording devices that store footage locally. Consumer-grade detectors cannot reliably find passive devices. This is one of the key differences between a professional sweep and a DIY attempt.
For a standard 2--3 bedroom home, typically 2--4 hours. Larger properties take longer. We do not rush - a thorough sweep requires methodical attention to every room and possible hiding location. We'll give you an estimated time when you book.
Any device found is photographed in situ, documenting its exact location, type, and condition. We then discuss your options: immediate neutralisation, preservation as evidence for police, or leaving it temporarily in place for counter-intelligence purposes. We advise on legal obligations and next steps. All findings are included in your written sweep report.
Consumer-grade RF detectors are widely available but have significant limitations - they detect only active transmitting devices and generate frequent false positives. Passive recording devices and lens-based cameras are invisible to them. A professional TSCM sweep using certified equipment is the only reliable way to identify the full range of potential surveillance hardware.
After a separation or relationship breakdown, an immediate sweep is strongly recommended - especially if your ex-partner had access to the property. Annual sweeps are prudent for privacy-sensitive individuals. After any period of unknown access to your home (e.g. renovations, rental periods, Airbnb hosting), a sweep is advisable.
Yes. Renters and Airbnb guests have every right to ensure their temporary accommodation is not compromised. We'll sweep the property and provide a written report. If a device is found, we advise on reporting it to the property manager, police, or platform.
If your home has been compromised, check your vehicle too. We can sweep both in the same visit.
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A Sydney woman going through a difficult separation became concerned that her ex-partner, who had briefly returned to collect belongings, had installed surveillance devices before leaving. Private conversations at home were appearing to influence discussions in legal proceedings in ways she couldn't explain. Our TSCM team conducted a full residential sweep and discovered a small audio recording device concealed inside a power point adapter in the main bedroom - a common hiding location. The device was photographed and preserved as evidence. Her solicitor used the findings in Family Court proceedings, and a police report was filed. The client subsequently had a security review conducted and new locks installed throughout.
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