Services

All genealogy services conducted by Val’s Roots Professional Genealogy Services are billed via statement. You may pay the statement by cash, check, or money order.

Services provided:

• Complete or Partial Research Projects (limited availability starting in 2012).
• Consultations.
• Data-entry.
• Photography.
• Scrapbooking and Heritage Albums. Click here for sample pages.
• Photo Archiving.
• Audio Tape Transcription and Archiving.
• Video Archiving.
• Etc., etc., etc. The options are endless. The sky’s the limit!

Fees:

• $35.00 per hour.
• $35.00 per hour for analysis and compilation of research reports.
• Out-of-pocket expenses are charged to the client for, but not limited to: photocopies, postage, documents/certificates, pull fees charged by repositories, microfilm/fiche rental, parking and tolls, and other various types of expenses.
• A retainer is required prior to the start of service. The retainer is 50% of the authorized hours; however, this can be negotiated to fit the financial needs and budget of the client.
• Checks, money orders, bank drafts or cash is accepted. Payment plans are available upon prior arrangements between the client and Valerie Eichler Lair.

Client Expectations:

• Terms of Agreement Contract specifically stating the services to be provided. This contract must be signed by the client and Valerie Eichler Lair prior to the start of the project.
• Quality service at the above reasonable fees.
• A typed research report, including complete source citations and further research suggestions, along with copies of all documents obtained or services performed.
• Thorough and professional service. I abide by the Code of Ethics for the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Val’s Roots Professional Genealogy Services Expectations:

• Terms of Agreement Contract specifically stating the service to be provided. This contract must be signed by the client and Valerie Eichler Lair prior to the start of the project.
• Every client provides copies of pertinent Ancestor Charts, Family Group Sheets, Research Calendar(s) showing what work has already been completed that applies to the specific project, and copies of documents the client has obtained up to the point of contract. This is required in order that no duplication of research is done on the part of Valerie Eichler Lair.
• The client understands clearly that they are paying for the time and expertise of Valerie Eichler Lair.

Call Valerie Eichler Lair at 720-886-9096 or email for further information.