Fees

Fees

My standard fees for Genealogy Services and Record Look-up services are £25* per hour + out of pocket expenses at cost. I charge for:

Time carrying out research, writing reports and communicating with my client
Travel expenses, postage, photocopying, copy certificates and wills, other items as agreed

I don't charge for initial consultation and preparation of Proposal (see How I work) or for travel time under one hour.

My minimum fee is one hour.

I prefer to work to an agreed budget estimate - typically £120 for the first piece of research + an estimated amount for expenses. I like to agree a sum to be paid in advance - usually 50% of the agreed budget estimate.

*I charge a higher rate for commercial clients, to be agreed at the Proposal stage. I charge a lower rate (£22) for record look-ups if you provide me with the catalogue reference numbers.

Payment Methods

I can accept payment by sterling cheque or bank draft, or payment online direct to my bank. For payment from abroad I perfer to use Paypal, but must charge a 5% overhead to cover the Paypal administration charges.

To enquire about my services, or to request an estimate, please Contact Me.