Every family history commission is tailored to your specific objectives. We offer transparent hourly rates, targeted breakthrough packages, and comprehensive research dossiers.
All research packages are conducted under the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and include high-resolution document citations.
Targeted Investigations & Document Retrieval
Minimum commission: 10 hours (£550)
Complex Problem-Solving & DNA Correlation
Approx. 25–30 hours comprehensive analysis
Multi-Generational Ancestral Narrative
5–6 Generations Paternal or Maternal Line
Many essential historical documents remain impenetrable to family historians due to archaic handwriting scripts, ligatures, and legal Latin contractions.
We provide rigorous, line-by-line transcriptions and modern annotated translations of early modern records, preserving original spellings whilst elucidating complex historical contexts.
Each transcription includes a high-resolution enhanced digital scan, verbatim diplomatic transcript, expanded editorial notes, and a glossary of archaic legal terminology.
Customise your research scope and desired deliverables to obtain an immediate estimate for your family history project.
Standard hourly rate: £55/hr (includes research log & repository travel)
Estimates exclude official statutory certificate fees (e.g. GRO certificates at £11/ea) and international courier postage.
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Third-party costs, such as official civil registration certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) or high-resolution repository digital scan fees, are billed at exact cost price with zero markup. We will always obtain your prior written consent before ordering certificates.
In professional genealogy, proving that an ancestor was not in a given parish or court roll is often just as crucial as a positive find. You will receive an exhaustive negative search log detailing every register, folio, and date range consulted, preventing redundant searches in future.