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Last updated: May 2026

PBMares

Type II Cost
$20K–$55K
Timeline
4–8 months
Founded
1979
Team Size
50-300+

PBMares is a regional SOC 2 audit firm in Newport News, VA, USA that charges $20K–$55K for Type II audits with 4–8 month timelines. Founded in 1979, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in SaaS, Healthcare, Financial Services, and 2 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the regional average of $20.955K–$57.773K.

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How Much Does PBMares Charge for SOC 2?

Type I Cost
$15K–$40K
Type II Cost
$20K–$55K
Timeline
4–8 months
Team Size
50-300+
Report Delivery
PDF report delivery
Response Time
Same-day response commitment

Type II Pricing Position

$10K $450K
PBMares: $20K–$55K Regional avg: $20.955K–$57.773K

Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

59%

of Regional firms charge more for Type II

27%

of Regional firms have longer minimum timelines

2

certifications (tier avg: 2)

Compare PBMares with Similar Regional Firms

Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the regional tier.

PBMares Crowe MacKay LLP Holbrook & Manter Tanner LLC Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) Linford & Company
Type II Cost $20K–$55K $25K–$50K$20K–$55K$20K–$55K$20K–$55K$18K–$58K
Type I Cost $15K–$40K $15K–$30K$15K–$40K$15K–$40K$15K–$40K$13K–$35K
Timeline 4–8 mo 4–11 mo4–8 mo4–8 mo4–8 mo3–8 mo
Team Size 50-300+ 450–50050–30099–30050–30025–35
Certifications 2 21212
Founded 1979 19691919194619212008

PBMares Industry Fit

For buyers in SaaS and Healthcare, PBMares fits the regional profile when timeline (4–8 months) and Type II pricing ($20K–$55K) align with what regional firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations — including PCI-QSA — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.

Who Should Hire PBMares?

Mid-market SaaS, consulting, and government contractors seeking hands-on SOC 2 guidance with deep industry expertise.

What Makes PBMares Different?

CPA firm combining licensed CPAs with cybersecurity professionals, offering industry-specific SOC 2 expertise and practical business value beyond compliance.

Is PBMares Right for You?

  • You handle payment data and need PCI DSS + SOC 2 together
  • You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
  • You're in financial services with regulatory audit requirements
  • You're a SaaS company going through SOC 2 for the first time
  • You value an established firm with 47+ years of audit experience

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What Industries Does PBMares Serve?

5 industries — Regional average: 5

SaaS Healthcare Financial Services Government Contracting Consulting

What Certifications Does PBMares Hold?

2 certifications — Regional average: 2

AICPA PCI-QSA

Audit Platform

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PBMares SOC 2 Audit FAQ

PBMares SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $40K. Type II audits range from $20K to $55K. This is in the mid-range for regional firms — the regional tier average is $20.955K–$57.773K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.

Questions to Ask PBMares Before Hiring

A buyer-side checklist. Bring these to your first call — the answers separate firms that have run hundreds of SOC 2 engagements from firms that are bidding on them.

  1. Your team is sized at 50-300+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
  2. You quote 4–8 months. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
  3. Your Type II range is $20K–$55K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
  4. We've talked to similar firms in the regional tier. What's a question buyers like us should be asking that they usually don't?
  5. Who reviews and signs the report on your side — is that a partner-level CPA, and how involved are they during fieldwork versus only at sign-off?
  6. How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
  7. When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
  8. Do you have surge windows (e.g., Q4 financial-year close) when start dates slip, and how far in advance do we need to lock the engagement to avoid them?

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