I provide a range of valuation services the most common of which is for insurance. I am able to advise on appropriate insurance policies depending upon the value and use that an instrument is likely to have. I also provide free assessments of instruments, which are different. Please follow the link here to reach the relevant page. 

For basic insurance valuations I charge (2024) £150 per £30,000 of value per item. Under certain circumstances I may have to spend more time evaluating the item and if the time spent is likely to warrant a larger fee, I am happy to discuss this in advance. When updating previous insurance valuations, my fees are based on the increase of value. I try to be as fair as possible, but bear in mind that the cost of valuations reflects the knowledge to be able to provide them, and equally the time and costs associated with defending a valuation should there be dispute from an insurer or third-party in the future. 

Valuations for probate and for family division are costed differently, and valuations that require travel or for collections can be discussed accordingly. In the past valuations have ranged from individual items to an entire collection destined for a museum. I am able to value historical instruments other than violins. Recent valuations have been as varied as to include a Tibetan Damaru drum made out of a pair of human skulls. For valuations for the United States of America where it is necessary I work with accredited members of the Appraisers Association of America in order who are able to comply with local regulatory requirements.