TRUSTED FOR OVER 35 YEARS

The #1 Private Investigator in Columbia, SC

We've worked with 1000's of attorneys, corporations, and individuals. Every relationship began with a discreet and confidential consultation.

Barefoot Professional Investigations has the

experience to be the only partner you'll ever need.

Barefoot Professional Investigations can handle 100% of your investigative or surveillance needs.

Barefoot Professional Investigations is a full-service private investigation agency and has been providing top-notch, ethical investigative services in the Carolinas for over 35 years. Our private investigations services include domestic services, witness interviews, background checks, computer forensics, and more.

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Barefoot Professional Investigations works with you to minimize cost and focus resources where they are most needed to gain the highest quality results.


There are times that things must be done on the fly, and the professional judgment exercised by this firm has at times saved valuable information from being lost because of the passage of time or opportunity.

Jeremy B. Smith, Partner

Pinnacle Law

Barefoot Professional Investigations offers the Columbia, SC area a full suite of private investigation services including:


  • Domestic Services - We can help you find out whether your spouse or partner is being unfaithful. Our domestic services private investigators can help you discover the truth.
  • Child Custody - Our child custody investigators can conduct the necessary surveillance to make sure your child is in a safe environment with responsible, loving people for your child’s welfare.
  • Witness Interviews - Our investigators have conducted thousands of interviews and gathered evidence for 200+ homicide cases and 700 criminal cases. They have the knowledge and experience to gather crucial, case-winning information.
  • Background Checks - Through exhaustive background checks, we can help you arrive at the certainty you need concerning prospective employees, potential business partners, or even a prospective babysitter.
  • Computer Forensics - We have the ability to provide cutting-edge computer forensic services using an array of tools, techniques and proprietary software. Digital evidence recovered by our team has been used in discovery, depositions, and actual litigation.
  • Debugging and Countermeasures - Licensed for over 30 years in debugging and countermeasures, we can provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing your vehicle, home, or office has not been compromised and is listening-device free.


Let the #1 Private Investigators in Columbia, SC answer all your questions, securely and confidentially.

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Columbia, SC Office

1122 Lady Street, Suite 238

Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 973-8999

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