Professional Private Investigations

We offer a wide range of services to help you find the truth. From home issues to business problems, our team is ready to help. We bring the skills and tools needed to get clear answers, fast. Every case we take on is handled with the same high level of care and focus.

Domestic Investigations


Why Choose Crucial Investigations?

You are not alone, we can help!

You Are Not Alone.
We Can Help!

Utilizing Cutting-Edge Technology

Utilizing Cutting-Edge Technology

Free, Confidential Consultation 24/7

Free, Confidential Consultation 24/7

Licensed, Bonded, Insured & SCALI Member

Licensed, Bonded, Insured
& SCALI Member

We have three offices across South Carolina — Greenville, Anderson, and North Myrtle Beach. Based in South Carolina, Crucial Investigations is one of the most trusted PIs in the state. We handle both home and business cases. Our work ranges from cheating spouses to missing persons. We also take on child custody, alimony, and theft cases. No matter your problem, we can find the answers you need.

Crucial Investigations was founded in 1988 by Dan Garrett, a former South Carolina State Trooper. Dan and his wife Frances have led the firm together for nearly four decades, helping clients across South Carolina in tough spots. Every case is handled with care and full privacy. If your trust has been broken, you are not alone. Let us ease your mind and find the truth.

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South Carolina Private Investigation Services

Infidelity

When you need to know the truth, we can help. We have extensive experience with infidelity investigations. These include boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, and partners.

Child Custody

Put your children first. What you don't know can hurt them. We have deep skills in all types of child custody issues. We look into the full picture and give you the proof you need.

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Alimony Reduction

We have a strong track record of cases that led to lower alimony for our clients. Trust our skilled team to get you the results you need.

Employee Theft

No company is safe from office theft, large or small. We are a skilled, neutral third party. We know how to handle these types of cases and get results.

Undercover Operations

Our certified and insured PIs carry out covert work to gather proof. We use the latest tools in audio, video, and GPS tracking.

Insurance Fraud

We look into whether fraud has taken place. We gather the proof needed to fight false claims. Our team has worked on cases from small businesses to large corporations.

Client Testimonials

★★★★★

“Working with Dan and Frances Garrett was an excellent experience. First, they do what they say — 100% of the time Dan delivered as promised, met every requirement and followed up on every lead with outstanding detail.”

Brad Brents · Google Review
★★★★★

“This is the second time I have hired Crucial Investigations. I cannot emphasize enough how professional they are. I hired them for a custody situation and they got me exactly what I needed for court — my court date went extremely well.”

Neil Quinlan · Google Review
★★★★★

“If you’re looking for someone to trust like family, these are the people you need. They look out for you. They come from a genuine place. If you’re looking for a sign, this is it. These are your people.”

Sunshine Barton · Google Review

Private Investigators Serving South Carolina

Greenville Office

Anderson Office

  • Anderson
  • Clemson
  • Pendleton
  • Belton
  • Pickens

Professional & Confidential
Private Investigations in SC Since 1988

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