£70
Fixed Fee
⏱️ Up to 3 hours of research
⚡ Fast Track Genealogy Services
Expert help. Fixed fee. Fast turnaround.
Need help with your family history?
My Fast Track Genealogy Services are designed to provide focused, professional research without the cost or commitment of commissioning a full family tree.
Each service includes up to 3 hours of professional research for a fixed fee of £70, making it an affordable way to get expert help with your family history.
Choose the service that best matches your needs below.
Brick Wall
Research
Helping you break down your family history brick wall.
£70 fixed fee
⏱️ Up to 3 hours of research
Hit a brick wall in your family history?
Not sure where to look next?
My Brick Wall Research service provides a focused investigation into a specific family history problem that's preventing you from making further progress.
Whether you're trying to identify an ancestor, prove a family connection, resolve conflicting evidence, or find a missing birth, marriage or death record, I'll investigate your research using the most appropriate historical records and, where appropriate, DNA match analysis.
While it's not always possible to solve every brick wall, you'll receive a clear explanation of the research undertaken, the evidence discovered, and practical recommendations on the most effective next steps.
✅ Ideal if:
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You can't identify an ancestor or parent.
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An ancestor seems to disappear from the records.
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You can't find a birth, marriage or death record.
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You're trying to prove that two people are the same individual.
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You've reached a dead end after researching online.
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You're struggling with conflicting evidence.
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You'd like advice on how DNA testing or DNA matches could help break down your brick wall.
📋 What's Included
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Up to 3 hours of focused research.
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Investigation using the most appropriate historical records and sources.
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DNA match analysis, where appropriate.
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A review of the available evidence and any competing theories.
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A personalised written summary explaining the findings and recommending the most effective next steps.
ℹ️ Before You Book
This fixed-fee service costs £70 and includes up to 3 hours of focused research into one specific family history problem.
Once I've reviewed your enquiry and confirmed that this is the right service for your needs, payment is required before research begins.
While every enquiry receives a thorough investigation, historical records are sometimes incomplete or no longer survive. For that reason, it isn't always possible to resolve every brick wall.
However, you'll receive a detailed explanation of the research undertaken, the evidence found, and recommendations for any further avenues of investigation.
If your enquiry requires additional research beyond the time included, I'll let you know before any further work is carried out, allowing you to decide how you'd like to proceed.
📩 Ready to Get Started?
If you'd like to book Brick Wall Research, simply complete the enquiry form on my Contact page, including as much information as possible about your research problem. The more information you can provide, the better I can assess your enquiry.
I'll review your enquiry, confirm that this is the right service for your needs, answer any questions you may have, and explain the next steps before any research begins.
Family History
Assessment
A review of your existing family history research, with clear advice on the best next steps.
£70 fixed fee
⏱️ Up to 3 hours of research
Not sure where to begin?
Unsure if your research is accurate or what to do next?
My Family History Assessment service provides a professional review of your existing research, together with clear, practical advice on the best way to move your family history forward.
If you have just a handful of names, inherited research from a relative, or have already started building a family tree, I'll carefully assess the information you've gathered, identify any gaps, inconsistencies or potential research problems, and recommend the most effective next steps.
✅ Ideal if:
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You're just beginning your family history.
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You have Scottish or Irish ancestors and don't know where to begin.
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You've inherited someone else's research.
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You'd like an expert opinion on your existing research.
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You're unsure which records to search next.
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You need guidance on Scottish, Irish or DNA research.
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You'd like professional advice before investing in more extensive research.
📋 What's Included
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A professional assessment of your existing research.
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A review of any gaps, inconsistencies or potential research problems.
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Recommendations for the most effective next steps in your research.
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A personalised written summary with clear, practical advice.
ℹ️ Before You Book
This fixed-fee service costs £70.
Once I've reviewed your enquiry and confirmed that this is the right service for your needs, payment is required before research begins.
If your enquiry requires additional research beyond the time included, I'll let you know before any further work is carried out, allowing you to decide how you'd like to proceed.
📩 Ready to Get Started?
If you'd like to book a Family History Assessment, simply complete the enquiry form on my Contact page. I'll review your enquiry, confirm that this is the right service for your needs, and explain the next steps.
Focused Research
Helping you answer a family history question.
£70 fixed fee
⏱️ Up to 3 hours of research
Have a specific family history question you'd like answered?
My Focused Research service is designed to investigate one clearly defined family history question using the most appropriate historical records, newspapers, maps, DNA match analysis where appropriate, and other relevant sources.
Perhaps you'd like to trace an ancestor's military service, investigate a family story, learn more about an emigrant ancestor, identify an occupation, research a particular person, place or event, or use DNA to help answer a family history question. I'll carry out focused research and provide a clear summary of the findings.
Historical records don't always provide a complete answer, but I'll explain the evidence discovered, assess its reliability, and recommend the most appropriate next steps if further research is needed.
✅ Ideal if:
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You have a specific family history question you'd like answered.
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You'd like to learn more about an ancestor's military service.
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You're researching an emigrant ancestor.
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You'd like to investigate a family story or tradition.
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You need focused research into one particular person, place or event.
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You'd like DNA match analysis as part of a specific research question.
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You'd like answers without commissioning a full family tree.
📋 What's Included
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Up to 3 hours of focused research.
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Research using the most appropriate historical records and sources.
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DNA match analysis, where appropriate.
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A review of the available evidence.
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A personalised written summary of the research undertaken, the evidence found, and recommendations for the next steps.
ℹ️ Before You Book
This fixed-fee service costs £70 and includes up to 3 hours of focused research into one clearly defined family history question.
Once I've reviewed your enquiry and confirmed that this is the right service for your needs, I'll answer any questions you may have. Payment is then required before research begins.
Some enquiries can be completed within the time included, while others may require more extensive research. If your enquiry is likely to exceed the scope of this service, I'll discuss the available options with you before any work begins.
📩 Ready to Get Started?
If you'd like to book Focused Research, simply complete the enquiry form on my Contact page, including as much information as possible about your research question.
I'll review your enquiry, confirm that this is the right service for your needs, answer any questions you may have, and explain the next steps before any research begins.