TSCM services
TSCM services for commercial and private clients: bug sweeps, office inspections and audits for boardrooms, homes and facilities, booked through TSCM Partners.
Commercial
Boardrooms, facilities, and enterprise engagements.
Private
Residences, estates, and VIP venues.
TSCM bug sweep
TSCM bug sweep: point-in-time detection for covert listening devices, hidden cameras and related technical threats in offices, boardrooms and sensitive private sites.
Office TSCM inspections
Office TSCM inspections are formal, documented technical examinations of premises and infrastructure for procurement, legal and facilities teams booking through TSCM Partners.
TSCM audit
Assurance-led review of technical surveillance risk: posture, gaps and recommendations for facilities teams, not only a single scan. Book audits through TSCM Partners.
Sweep vs inspection vs audit
TSCM price & bug sweep cost compared
TSCM price reflects technical depth: a physical walkthrough finds visible flaws; a TSCM bug sweep or survey detects hidden listening devices; a security and compliance audit reviews policies, programmes and systemic risk. TSCM Partners scopes the right engagement and books delivery centrally.
Compare TSCM price by engagement type
| Feature / metric | Physical inspection | TSCM survey / bug sweep | Security & compliance audit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated market cost | £550 | £1,250 to £5,000 | £5,500 to £50,000+ |
| Who it's for | Private clients | Businesses | Enterprise |
| Outcome | Verbal communication and email confirming results | Certificate of survey | Centralised risk management reporting |
| NDA required | No, unless requested | Yes | Yes |
| Number of engineers | One senior engineer with 8 to 10 years field experience | Senior team lead and up to 3 additional engineers | As per retainer or contract |
| Primary objective | Find physical flaws and visible maintenance or tampering issues. | Detect and isolate hidden espionage gear: active or passive spy bugs, hidden cameras and related threats. | Evaluate compliance frameworks, policies and systemic company risks around technical surveillance. |
| Time to execute | 4 hours on site | 4 to 8 hours on site | As per agreed programme or tender |
| Operational effort | Search and inspection with tools, without moving furniture, electronics, or other fixtures and fittings. | Usually overnight or weekends. Out-of-hours search with furniture, electronics and fittings moved as required, including ceilings, underfloor voids and other openings. | As per agreed terms. |
| Equipment & tools | Flashlights, physical tamper seals and basic check-sheets. | Specialised kits (often £100k+), spectrum analysers, NLJD and thermal cameras. | Risk assessment software, compliance frameworks (for example ISO or NIST) and review logs. |
| Pricing model | Flat rate | Dependent on size of space or expertise needed on site | As agreed per retainer and contract |
| Additional costs | Usually no, unless travel time exceeds 2 hours. | Travel and subsistence, usually pre-agreed. | If the engagement includes a Partners programme, additional costs depend on the terms. |
| Proximity Threat Management included | No | No | Yes |
Figures are indicative market ranges for planning only, not a quote. Request an assessment for a scoped price.