How much does affordable proofreading cost?

Our proofreading service starts from £10 per 1,000 words with a minimum charge of £12. Prices vary based on your chosen turnaround time — a 96-hour turnaround is the most cost-effective option. Use our instant price calculator for an exact quote based on your word count and deadline.

Is affordable proofreading the same quality as more expensive services?

Yes. At Proofers, our pricing reflects our commitment to accessibility — not a reduction in quality. Every document is edited by a UK-based professional with an advanced degree and extensive proofreading experience. All orders include Track Changes, editor feedback and a full money-back guarantee.

How quickly can you proofread my document?

We offer turnaround times from 96 hours down to 24 hours. Most documents submitted before midday are returned the following day. Full details and pricing for each turnaround option are available on our pricing page.

Is professional proofreading allowed for university submissions?

Yes — professional proofreading is permitted at UK universities. Our editors correct spelling, grammar and punctuation without altering your arguments, analysis or academic voice. We can also provide a certificate of editing upon request.

What types of documents do you proofread?

We proofread all types of documents including academic essays, dissertations, theses, research papers, business reports, CVs, cover letters, personal statements, website copy and more.

What is the difference between proofreading and copy editing?

Proofreading corrects surface-level errors — spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting. Copy editing goes deeper, improving the clarity, flow, structure and vocabulary of your writing. If you need more than error correction, our professional copy editing service may be the better choice.

Do you proofread documents written by non-native English speakers?

Absolutely. We regularly work with non-native English speakers and international students studying at UK universities. Our editors ensure your writing is clear, grammatically correct and natural in British or American English depending on your requirements.

Affordable Proofreading Service UK | £10 per 1,000 Words

At Proofers, we believe professional proofreading should be accessible to everyone — not just those with a large budget. Our affordable proofreading service delivers the same high standard of editing you would expect from a premium provider, at rates designed to suit students and businesses alike.

Our UK-based editors hold advanced degrees and have extensive experience proofreading academic dissertations, business reports, journal articles, CVs and more. Every document is returned with full Track Changes so you can review every correction made, along with a separate editor’s feedback document.

We are proud to be rated Excellent on Trustpilot, and every order is backed by our full money-back guarantee — so you can submit with complete confidence.

What's Included

Our affordable proofreading service includes all of the following as standard:

Correcting all spelling mistakes — We check for spelling errors throughout your document and correct for UK or US English depending on your requirements.
Correcting punctuation — All punctuation is reviewed and corrected where necessary, including commas, apostrophes, colons and semicolons.
Correcting all grammatical errors — Every sentence is checked for grammatical accuracy, including subject-verb agreement, tense consistency and sentence structure.
Checking references and citations — We check that your references and citations are consistent and comply with your required referencing style.
Highlighting all edits with Track Changes — Every correction is highlighted in colour using Track Changes, so you can review and accept or reject each amendment.
Providing detailed feedback — Alongside the corrections, your editor provides written feedback and recommendations to help you improve your writing going forward.

Professional Proofreading at a Price That Works for You

Our proofreading service starts from just £10 per 1,000 words — with no hidden fees and a full money-back guarantee on every order.

Why Choose Proofers for Affordable Proofreading?

There are many proofreading services available, but few combine competitive pricing with the level of quality and transparency that Proofers provides. Here is what sets us apart:

UK-based editors — All our editors are based in the UK and hold advanced degrees. You will never receive a document edited by a non-native English speaker or an automated tool.
Transparent, per-word pricing — Our pricing is based on word count and turnaround time — nothing else. Use our instant price calculator to get an exact quote in seconds, with no sign-up required.
Fast turnaround — We offer turnaround options from 96 hours down to 24 hours. Most documents are returned the following day.
Track Changes included as standard — Every order includes a tracked version and a clean version of your document, plus a separate feedback document from your editor.
Full money-back guarantee — If our editing does not meet your expectations, we will refund your payment in full — no questions asked.
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot — Hundreds of students and professionals across the UK trust Proofers with their most important documents.

Whether you are a student submitting a dissertation, a professional preparing a business proposal, or a non-native English speaker looking to ensure your writing is clear and correct — our affordable proofreading service delivers results you can rely on.

Services Comparison

Service	Proofreading	Copy Editing	AI Editing	Paraphrasing
Correcting all spelling mistakes – Ensuring that the spelling is perfect. We can correct for US or UK English, depending on your requirements.
Correcting punctuation – Ensuring that all punctuation is used appropriately and inserted where necessary.
Correcting all grammatical errors – Ensuring that your writing is grammatically correct.
Checking references and citations – Ensuring that the references and citations comply with the required university style guidelines.
Highlighting all edits – Using Track Changes so that all alterations are indicated in colour, allowing you to review the corrections easily.
Providing feedback with the corrections – Providing detailed feedback and recommendations to supplement the corrections.
Improving intelligibility – Improving the use of vocabulary and sentence structure to ensure that your writing is clear. We will make recommendations where text is unclear to avoid any ambiguity or confusion.
Ensuring flow – Ensuring that your writing flows naturally, fluidly and logically between sentences and the text maintains relevance and clarity.
Amending for appropriate tone – Ensuring the tone of the document is appropriate to the target audience. For example, theses and academic journals require a formal style.
Refining AI-generated text – Editing AI-generated or AI-assisted content to ensure the writing sounds natural, authentic, and reader-friendly rather than robotic or generic.
Improving tone and expression in AI-written content – Adjusting sentence structure, vocabulary, and phrasing in AI-generated text so that it reads naturally and reflects clear human communication.
Enhancing readability and coherence of AI text – Improving the flow and clarity of AI-generated writing by removing awkward or repetitive phrasing and ensuring the text maintains a consistent academic or professional style.
A re-write of all of the sentences – in your document in accurate and clear English, except for quotations or citations.
Improvement of your work – so that its tone fits your purpose, be that academic or business-oriented.
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Answers to common questions:

How much does affordable proofreading cost?
Our proofreading service starts from £10 per 1,000 words with a minimum charge of £12. Prices vary based on your chosen turnaround time — a 96-hour turnaround is the most cost-effective option. Use our instant price calculator for an exact quote based on your word count and deadline.
Is affordable proofreading the same quality as more expensive services?
Yes. At Proofers, our pricing reflects our commitment to accessibility — not a reduction in quality. Every document is edited by a UK-based professional with an advanced degree and extensive proofreading experience. All orders include Track Changes, editor feedback and a full money-back guarantee.
How quickly can you proofread my document?
We offer turnaround times from 96 hours down to 24 hours. Most documents submitted before midday are returned the following day. Full details and pricing for each turnaround option are available on our pricing page.
Is professional proofreading allowed for university submissions?
Yes — professional proofreading is permitted at UK universities. Our editors correct spelling, grammar and punctuation without altering your arguments, analysis or academic voice. We can also provide a certificate of editing upon request.
What types of documents do you proofread?
We proofread all types of documents including academic essays, dissertations, theses, research papers, business reports, CVs, cover letters, personal statements, website copy and more.
What is the difference between proofreading and copy editing?
Proofreading corrects surface-level errors — spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting. Copy editing goes deeper, improving the clarity, flow, structure and vocabulary of your writing. If you need more than error correction, our professional copy editing service may be the better choice.
Do you proofread documents written by non-native English speakers?
Absolutely. We regularly work with non-native English speakers and international students studying at UK universities. Our editors ensure your writing is clear, grammatically correct and natural in British or American English depending on your requirements.

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