The Spark
4 Hours · $240
Our starting block, billed at the full $60/hour rate. A focused look at a single question: confirming a connection, breaking through one stubborn brick wall, or getting your research pointed in the right direction.
Explore Our Services
At The Rootsmiths, we bill at a straightforward rate of $60 per hour. Research is sold in blocks of hours, with a four-hour minimum, so you always know your investment up front. The more hours you reserve, the more your effective rate comes down.
See our recommended packages below. Packages are billed as a one-time charge.
The Forge
8 Hours · $440
A modest savings — $55/hour, $40 off the full rate. Room to dig deeper. Ideal for tracing a line back a few generations, working through several record sets, or building out one branch of your tree with care.
Deep Roots
16 Hours · $800
Our best value — $50/hour, $160 off the full rate. For the serious project. Multi-branch research, complex or conflicting records, and the kind of patient, exhaustive work that turns scattered names into a story worth keeping.
The Keeper
$50/month, billed annually ($600/year)
For families who'd rather watch their history unfold a little at a time. Each month for a full year, we send a few fresh findings — a newly uncovered ancestor, a record discovery, a small surprise from the past. A steady, year-long thread connecting you to where you came from. Makes a memorable gift.
Expedited Service
Need answers on a tighter timeline? An additional one-time fee may apply for expedited research. Any rush charge will always be discussed and agreed upon with you before any costs are incurred — no surprises.