Translation pricing explained

We operate a fair and open pricing policy. If you have any questions please contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with a written quote including a full cost breakdown.

We price each translation separately to ensure you receive the translation which best matches your needs and budget. Several factors affect the price you pay, each is discussed in detail below so you understand what you are getting for your money.

• Number of words/characters in the source document
• Deadline
• Format of the source document
• Format of the finished document
• Complexity and level of specialist knowledge required

Number of words/characters in the source document

The most significant factor in calculating the overall price of your translation is the number of words in the source document. By 'source document' we mean the document you submit for a quotation.

Prices are quoted in UK Pounds per 1000 words in the source document

Deadline

We can almost always meet your deadlines, no matter how demanding.

To accommodate urgent requirements it is sometimes necessary to work weekends or split jobs between several translators and recombine the finished document (under the watchful eye of an experienced lead translator). Premium time and extra resources cost us extra which we must pass on to you. Conversely, less urgent assignments may attract lower charges in return for flexible deadlines.

Format of the source documents

The format in which you supply the source document greatly affects the time required to produce your translation and hence the price. For instance, it is often quicker and easier for us to work with Word for Windows files than difficult-to-read hand written documents or faxes.

Format of the finished documents

We can supply documents as standard computer files in the format you send it to us and regular hard-copy quickly, easily and therefore at no additional cost.

Complexity & level of specialist knowledge required

Complex technical and legal documents are likely to be more expensive than, say, general business correspondence. For this reason, we always ask to see a sample of the document before quoting a price. In this way we are able to assign a translator with the appropriate level of expertise at a fair price for the class of translation you have requested.

All orders are accepted subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is available upon request.