Sewickley · Empire Investigation · Licensed Since 1982
Private Investigator in Sewickley, PA
Discreet, court-admissible investigation for Sewickley and Sewickley Heights — TSCM bug sweeps, due diligence, infidelity, and asset matters, handled with the privacy this community expects. A licensed Pennsylvania firm, 40+ years of results.
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WPXIExecutive ReportEmmy Award–Credited Testimonial
"The state of the art equipment you provided worked flawlessly."
Tim Holoman
Emmy Award–Winning Broadcaster · WPXI TV, Pittsburgh
Working together for over 35 years
Tim Holoman, multiple Emmy Award winner and longtime Pittsburgh broadcast veteran, worked directly with Empire's surveillance team and provided this on-camera account of the firm's technical capabilities and professionalism.
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Tim Holoman · Emmy Award Winner
Serving Sewickley & Sewickley Heights
Investigations in Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Sewickley and Sewickley Heights are old-money communities along the Ohio River — long-established families, multi-generational wealth, executives of regional and national companies, and a culture in which privacy and reputation are inseparable. When a Sewickley resident needs an investigator, the threshold question isn't competence — it's whether the investigative firm will conduct itself in a way that respects the social fabric of the community. Empire Investigation LLC has done exactly that for Sewickley clients since 1982.
We provide Sewickley residents the full range of professional investigation services — TSCM bug sweeps of residences and family offices, corporate investigations, executive and partner due diligence, infidelity and domestic surveillance, divorce-related asset investigations, child custody documentation, and pre-marital background work. In a community where many residents serve on corporate and nonprofit boards, our engagements often touch both family and business interests simultaneously, and we structure our work to recognize that overlap.
Empire Investigation's team understands the rhythms of Sewickley — the schools, the clubs, the boards, the patterns of executive travel, and the visibility that comes with being a long-established family. Our surveillance and TSCM operations are designed to leave no trace of our presence with neighbors, household staff, or the subject of the investigation. Our investigators have the social fluency to work in this environment without becoming a topic of conversation.
All inquiries are handled in absolute confidence. To speak with an investigator about a Sewickley matter, call (800) 860-6068.
What we handle in Sewickley
- TSCM bug sweeps of residences, family offices, and vehicles
- Executive vetting and corporate due diligence
- Pre-marital and pre-partnership background investigations
- Discreet infidelity and domestic surveillance
- Divorce-related asset identification, hidden assets, and trust analysis
- Child custody documentation and parental fitness investigations
- Stalking, harassment, and threat documentation
When Sewickley residents call us
- Suspected infidelity in a long marriage with substantial assets and trusts
- Pre-marital due diligence for an adult child or grandchild
- Concern that a home, family office, or vehicle has been bugged
- Contentious divorce involving family trusts, business interests, or generational wealth
- Due diligence on a business partner, investment counterparty, or executive hire
- Stalking, harassment, or threats directed at a family member
Credentials & Recognition
Why Professionals Trust Empire
Licensed in Pennsylvania since 1982. Bonded. Insured. A+ BBB. The credentials below verify directly with the issuing authority.
Licensed Private Investigator
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BBB Accredited Business
A+ Rating · Better Business Bureau
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City's Best Award
Pittsburgh · 2023 · 2024 · 2025
43 Years in Business
Continuously Operating Since 1982
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
Full Professional Liability Coverage
TSCM Trained
Trained by Jim Ross, Marty Kaiser & Ted Sandin
Court-Admissible Evidence
Documentation & Testimony Accepted
Emmy Award Support
Credited by Tim Holoman — Multiple Awards
Questions
Sewickley, PA — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Sewickley and Sewickley Heights?
Yes. Empire Investigation has worked Sewickley and Sewickley Heights matters since the early 1980s. We have long-standing familiarity with the community, the road network along the Ohio River corridor, and the privacy expectations of Sewickley families.
How discreet are investigations in a small community like Sewickley?
Discretion is the operational core of every Sewickley engagement. Our surveillance vehicles are selected for the neighborhood, our TSCM technicians arrive in unbranded vehicles that look like ordinary service calls, and our investigators are chosen for the ability to operate without drawing attention from neighbors, household staff, or club acquaintances. No Sewickley client has had our work become a topic of community discussion.
What types of cases do you handle for Sewickley residents?
Common Sewickley engagements include TSCM bug sweeps of residences and family offices, pre-marital and pre-partnership investigations, divorce-related asset searches involving trusts and business interests, infidelity surveillance, executive and partner due diligence, child custody documentation, and threat or harassment investigations.
Can investigators work without being noticed in a neighborhood like Sewickley?
Yes. Sewickley's small streets, low traffic volume, and tight-knit social network demand careful operational planning. We use multi-vehicle rotations so that no single vehicle is in the area for long, we position surveillance from public access points that don't require lingering, and our investigators dress and behave in ways that are unremarkable in the community.
How quickly can you respond to a Sewickley inquiry?
Most Sewickley inquiries receive a same-day response from a senior investigator. Urgent matters — suspected eavesdropping, an immediate surveillance need, or a threat situation — can typically be staffed within 24 to 48 hours. Call (800) 860-6068 to begin a confidential conversation.
Speak With an Investigator About a Sewickley Matter
Confidential, no-obligation consultation, served from our Pittsburgh office minutes down the Ohio River corridor.
Empire Investigation LLC · 4250 Steubenville Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 · Serving Sewickley