Why Vellumate
What You Get That Others Don't Offer
Estate organisation sounds straightforward, but the difference between a careful, considered approach and a hurried one shows in the results. Here's what working with Vellumate actually looks like.
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Core Advantages
Six things that shape every project we take on, and that clients consistently say made the difference.
Nothing Gets Overlooked
We work through collections item by item, document by document. There is no shortcut that could leave something important unaccounted for.
Complete Data Ownership
Every inventory list, scanned file, and photographic record produced through our work belongs to you, delivered in full with no retained copies on our side.
On-Site in Bangkok
We come to you. Fragile family items and personal documents stay where they are — we bring the tools, equipment, and care to your home or office.
Your Schedule, Your Pace
This kind of work benefits from not being rushed. We fit around your availability and can spread engagement across multiple sessions over weeks if that works better.
Outputs Anyone Can Use
Inventories and digital archives are built for practical daily use, not for specialists. Family members who were not present can navigate them with ease.
No Obligation to Continue
Each stage of a project is agreed before work begins. You can pause or stop at any point — there is no pressure to extend beyond what makes sense for you.
Expertise
People Who Do This Properly
Vellumate's team includes a records archivist and an estate organiser with combined professional experience across legal and administrative settings in Bangkok. This is not a side activity — it's the entire focus of what we do.
- Background in professional records management
- Practical experience with complex family collections
- No outsourcing — all work carried out by our own team
Years of combined experience in records management, estate organisation, and document archiving across Bangkok and the wider region.
How a Project Unfolds
- 1Initial conversation to understand your situation and what you're hoping to organise
- 2Written scope agreed, including what will be produced and how it will be delivered
- 3On-site sessions at your location, working through items or documents at a steady pace
- 4Full handover of completed outputs — inventory, archive, or workbook — with a written summary of what was completed
Process
A Structured Approach from Start to Finish
Every project begins with a written agreement on scope and ends with a formal handover checklist. Nothing is left ambiguous, and each step is communicated before it happens.
- Written scope before any work begins
- Progress updates throughout longer projects
- Formal handover with checklist of all outputs
Value
Transparent Pricing, Clear Scope
Our services are priced plainly. You know what you're paying before the work starts, and there are no additional charges for the time needed to do things properly. The scope is agreed up front; if it changes, so does the conversation.
- Fixed pricing per service — no hourly billing surprises
- Scope changes discussed openly before any extra cost
- Services available individually — no mandatory packages
Service Pricing
- Heirloom Cataloguing ฿3,600
- Estate Organisation Workshops ฿17,000
- Records Digitization & Archiving ฿30,000
How We Compare
Vellumate vs. a General Approach
Most people who attempt to organise family records on their own — or hire someone without specific experience in this area — encounter the same predictable gaps.
| Feature | Typical Approach | Vellumate |
|---|---|---|
| Structured, written scope before starting | ||
| Work carried out on-site at your location | ||
| No copies retained after handover | ||
| Outputs organised for non-specialist users | Sometimes | |
| Flexible scheduling, no rush | Varies | |
| Fixed service pricing, no surprises |
What Sets Us Apart
Distinctive Features of Our Service
Home Visits Included
For cataloguing and digitization services, on-site visits to your home in Bangkok are part of the service — not an add-on. Your items don't move; we come to them.
Handover Checklist Standard
Every project closes with a formal written checklist confirming what was produced and handed over. There is no ambiguity about what you received.
Educational Workshops in English
Our group sessions on estate organisation are conducted in English and designed for people with no prior knowledge of records management or documentation.
Informational Only — No Conflicts
Vellumate provides organisational and educational support only. We have no connection to legal, financial, or estate-related service providers — so no conflicts of interest can arise.
Milestones
By the Numbers
Family collections catalogued across Bangkok
Years operating in Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Estate organisation workshops delivered
Of projects closed with written handover confirmation
See How These Benefits Apply to Your Situation
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