HOUSE HISTORY PRICING
RESEARCH SERVICES
Our fee for custom research is $40 per hour. Disbursements are extra and can be tailored to fit your budget.​​
HOUSE HISTORY PRODUCTS
Prices include tax.
15% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR REALTORS
Because of the personalized nature of our products we offer a complimentary consultation for our clients. By asking a few basic questions we can confirm the price for your particular property and provide an estimated delivery date. ​​
EXTRAS
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional for all products. These are service fees charged by government agencies to access or reproduce certain types of records. They will be billed at cost and do not typically exceed $75 for the Poster and Booklet or $150 for the Scrapbook and Chronicle.
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Expenses (Properties Outside of GTA)
We're able to service clients throughout Ontario thanks to the online availability of related federal and provincial records and numerous commercial databases. However, some county archives and municipal governments require in-person research to access records specific to a local area. In such cases, we will contract local researchers if available and there will be no additional charge. Otherwise, clients will be provided an estimate of our travel costs and can choose whether or not to incur them.
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Shipping
Shipping costs for the Booklet are included in the quoted price. Shipping costs for the Scrapbook and Chronicle will be provided during the initial consultation.
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Additional Copies
Our product costs are determined primarily by the extensive time required for research, writing and layout. The actual printing and binding process is only a small portion of the cost which means that additional copies can be provided for a modest charge.​
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Custom House Illustration
A hand-drawn illustration of your home can be ordered for an additional $100. The price includes the original drawing on 5" x 7" card stock, suitable for framing. Choose between the house as it appears now or as it looked in days gone by.​
Larger sizes are also available, as are water colour versions. Please enquire for options and costs.
GROUP HISTORIES
Does community pride run deep on your block? Profiling multiple properties in one publication allows homeowners to share the cost of the history common to all houses. The more properties that are profiled, the greater the savings for each person. Contact us to find out more about a communal history for your neighbourhood!​​
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Many of our products are purchased as gifts for people with an avid interest in their house's history. If you're looking to do the same but don't know which product is most appropriate, or you want to provide the homeowner with the exciting opportunity to personally participate in the research process, then a gift certificate is the perfect solution. ​
Just like our products and services, our certificates are uniquely customized. An illustration specific to the owner's property appears on the cover, the giver's name is included in the interior copy, and the greeting card format allows you to add your own personal message if you wish.
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Available in any amount starting at $100.