Contact Information
Reach us regarding research inquiries, project consultations, or general questions about historical investigation services.
Office Location
Nimble-peak Historical Research
42 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5PS
United Kingdom
Email Correspondence
We respond to inquiries within two business days. For urgent research requests, please indicate priority in your message subject line.
Operating Hours
Monday through Friday: 9:00 to 17:30
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: Closed
Archive research may occasionally require work outside standard hours. We schedule client consultations flexibly to accommodate your availability.
Before Contacting Us
Effective initial inquiries include several key details. First, describe your research question or objective as specifically as possible. "I want to know about my family history" provides less direction than "I'm trying to trace my great-grandfather John Smith who lived in Birmingham around 1890."
Second, share what you already know. Existing information helps us avoid duplicating research you've completed and suggests productive starting points. Even fragments of information can be valuable.
Third, mention any time constraints or deadlines. Some research projects require weeks or months. Others can be completed quickly. Understanding your timeline helps us assess feasibility.
Finally, indicate your budget parameters if applicable. Historical research varies considerably in scope and cost. Knowing financial boundaries allows us to propose appropriately scaled investigations.
What Happens Next
Upon receiving your inquiry, we review the information provided and assess research feasibility. We then send a preliminary response outlining our understanding of your needs, suggested approach, estimated timeline, and projected costs.
This initial consultation occurs at no charge. You're under no obligation to proceed. Many people contact us simply to understand whether their research questions can be answered through archival investigation.
If you decide to move forward, we formalize the arrangement with a brief agreement specifying project scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees. Work begins once we receive your confirmation.