Average Cost of a TSCM Inspection in 2026

A pricing benchmark by facility type, office size, and inspection frequency, based on published TSCM prices from May to September 2026.

From May to September 2026, our research team built this report using a methodology that compares published TSCM inspection pricing from three U.S. providers: an independent consultancy, a licensed investigations firm, and a law firm counter-surveillance practice, supplemented by scheduling guidance from two additional TSCM firms.

This report breaks down what a standard inspection costs, how price changes by facility type and office size, and what an annual inspection program costs at different frequencies. All figures reflect published prices rather than customer quotes, so actual bids will vary.

Average Cost of a Standard TSCM Inspection: 2026

This section breaks down what a standard TSCM inspection costs, comparing the price ranges published by an independent consultancy, a licensed investigations firm, and a law firm practice, and combining them into a single equal-weighted average.

The data shows that providers disagree more about where pricing starts than where it ends, largely because minimum-fee pricing sets a higher floor than range-based quotes. That suggests a standard inspection lands in a similar place regardless of pricing model.

Average TSCM Inspection Cost by Facility Type: 2026

This section breaks down TSCM inspection pricing by facility type, from vehicles and small offices up to high-security sites and corporate headquarters coverage.

The comparison highlights how inspection prices rise with the complexity of the site, with high-security and government sites costing far more than a vehicle or small office. Headquarters coverage is budgeted as an ongoing program rather than a single inspection, and larger sites are typically quoted individually.

Average TSCM Inspection Pricing by Facility, Size, and Scope: 2026

This section breaks down TSCM inspection pricing by facility, size, and scope, covering facility tiers, office sizes priced on both lease footage and inspected area, vehicles, and device analysis.

What stands out is that pricing the inspected area instead of the full lease footage lowers the price at most office sizes, though the minimum fee removes that benefit for small spaces. Headquarters budgets are a different category altogether, running several times higher than the minimum fee for a small office.

Average Annual TSCM Program Cost by Inspection Frequency: 2026

This section breaks down what an annual TSCM program costs at different inspection frequencies, from a single yearly sweep to monthly coverage and a full headquarters program.

The numbers point to annual cost rising with how often inspections are performed, but the scope of the program matters far more than the frequency. Repeat clients may also pay less per sweep than list prices suggest.

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