Genealogy Chat

I think it depends on what you need to find out and where. I have paid records offices for research - they generally charge about £18 an hour - but I've been specific about what I wanted - e.g. all baptisms to Fred Bloggs & Jane Doe between 1750 and 1790, etc. I prefer to go to records offices myself, nothing beats the 'hands on' approach, but sometimes I need the answers NOW, and the research fee is less than I'd pay for the train fare and possibly an overnight stay I'd need otherwise. nell PS if you say what you are stuck on we might be able to help.

I have heard it costs about £25 ph on average, and they start with yourself if you have no leads or dates to go on, a lot can be researched by yourself just by starting off with a certififcate.............my cousin paid Hundreds for information that I found online myself and he never had as much as I have or the frill or doing it himself. maybe we can help you! Carrie

Hi, I'v used a researcher at a Record Officer to look at parish registers for me (too far to travel myself)and got a load of info for £15. for 1 hour.

If you hire professional you don't get the thrill of the chase yourself.

I am wondering how much it costs to do this and I suppose it depends how much time it takes. I have not had much luck and don't feel I know enough to go from here so wondered if anyone had hired a professional. Thanks