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 have come 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 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 you submit a House History Check, telling us what you already know about your home, you’ll receive an initial overview of available records and a recommendation for the most suitable research package.
Ready to get started on your research journey? Request a free House History Check to see which package is right for you.
LEGACY PACKAGE - £1,150
Digital-only option available for £975
Our comprehensive historical research delves into all available records, both online and archival to provide a complete narrative history of your home. Suitable for properties built before 1850.
What’s included: Online and archival research.
What you receive: A printed narrative report, digital documents and an A3 print.
Completion time: 12 weeks.
industrial PACKAGE - £850
Digital-only option available for £725
A focused historical study using key online and archival sources to build a narrative history of your home. Suitable for properties built after 1850.
What’s included: Online and archival research.
What you receive: A printed narrative report, digital documents and an A3 print.
Completion time: 8-12 weeks.
House History Prints - £250
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.
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 house was built for?
What’s included: Online and archival research.
What you receive: A digital research report.
Completion time: 4-6 weeks.
Not sure which package would be right for you? Use our free House History Check to see what information is available for your property—and which package would be most suitable.
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 our Legacy Package and 8-12 weeks for our Industrial 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: With both the Legacy or Industrial research package, there is the option to recieve a printed copy of the report. However we do also offer the choice of a digital only option. This means you recieve the same comprehensive research report and documents, emailed directly to you when the project is complete.
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.
Q: What is the difference between ‘online’ and ‘archival’ records?
A: Generally, archival records offer more depth to a historical research project. Online sources can include a search of census records, historic maps and directories, all of which paint a picture of a house’s history and it’s occupants. Archival records are used for a deeper dive into a building’s history, and can include deeds, sale particulars, estate records, architectural plans and historic photographs.