House History Research
Behind every door is an extraordinary story
Every home has a history waiting to be discovered. More than bricks and mortar, your house is a physical record of all the people and moments that came before. Our meticulous research reveals the fascinating history behind your property, transforming historic documents and records into a vivid story of place and heritage.
Our tailored research packages offer varying levels of research and detail, combining expert investigation with engaging storytelling. Whether you’re seeking a glimpse into your property’s origins or a full investigation into its past, we’re here to help you bring your home’s hidden history to life.
Whichever package you choose, the research process always begins in the same way. Once we have received your enquiry you get a free initial consultation which will allow you to tell me what you already know about your home, and any documents you may possess pertaining to its history.
Full House History - £800
Our comprehensive historical research delves into all available records, both online and archival to provide a complete narrative history of your home.
What’s included: Online and archival research.
What you receive: A printed report, digital documents and an A3 print.
Completion time: 12 weeks.
House History Highlights - £350
Our highlights research delves into all available online records, to provide a narrative history of your home.
What’s included: Online research only.
What you receive: A digital report.
Completion time: 6-8 weeks.
House History Prints - £200
A beautiful way to display the fascinating history of your home. Our prints include details of when your house was built and an overview of its previous occupants.
What’s included: Online research only.
What you receive: An A3 print.
Completion time: 4 weeks.
Specific Enquiries - £ varies
Ideal if you have a specific area of interest in your property’s history. Perhaps you want to know who lived in there in a particular time period? Or want to know when/who the huose was built for?
What’s included: Online and archival research.
What you receive: A digital report.
Completion time: 4-6 weeks.
Not sure which package would be right for you? Please get in touch via info@elizabethdoyle.co.uk or use the contact form above. Using a free initial consultation, we will be able to advise you the most appropriate research journey based on the age and location of your house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will you be able to tell me who lived in my house?
A: Yes, using sources such as directories, census records and electoral roll records it is possible to provide information on the historical occupants of your house.
Q: Will you be able to find old photos of my house?
A: While there is no guarantee that historical photographs of your house will be found, a comprehensive search of the relevant repositories will be carried out during the course of the research.
Q: Can you tell me when my house was built?
A: Yes. If there is no direct evidence giving an exact build date, other sources can usually narrow down the date within 5-10 years.
Q: How long does the research process take?
A: Usually 12 weeks for a full house history and 6-8 weeks for the highlights package. This of course depends on the specifics of the project (age of the house/location).
Q: Will I get a printed copy of the report?
A: If you commission the Full House History package, you will receive a bespoke printed copy of your report. If you opt for the House History Highlights option, you will receive an electronic report detailing the research findings.
Q: What if there are no historical records relating to my house?
A: Whilst there is no guarantee that historical documents and information will be found relating to a particular house, it is usually still possible to gather enough contextual details to build a picture of a building’s history.