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Search the address
Enter a residential, commercial, multi-family, or industrial property address in the Buildchek portal.
Nationwide property permit intelligence
Know the property’s permit history before it becomes a problem.
Search more than 280 million residential and commercial building permit records with one easy-to-use platform built for real-estate, insurance, and home inspection professionals.
Plans from $2.50 per report
No charge when no information is found
Residential & commercial records
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8-page report ready
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Permit history
Job valuations
Contractors
Property overview
280M+
building permit records
50 States
nationwide search capability
$2.50
plans starting per report
One Portal
search, report and organize
A clearer property story
From address to actionable permit report in three simple steps
Stop jumping between local government websites and inconsistent databases. Buildchek brings available property permit information into one professional workflow.
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Review permit history
See available permit activity for roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, additions, remodeling, and more.
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Create and keep the report
Generate a professional property permit report and retain it in an easy-to-navigate account portal.
Built for property professionals
The permit information your work depends on—without the runaround
Real-Estate Agents
Bring permit history into listing preparation, buyer due diligence, and transaction conversations.
- Identify available remodel and addition records
- Research roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work
- Help clients ask better questions before closing
- Keep reports organized by property
Insurance Professionals
Support faster property research with available permit dates and project details in a consistent report.
- Research reported roof replacement activity
- Review major system permit history
- Reduce time spent searching separate jurisdictions
- Support risk-review and documentation workflows
Home Inspectors
Add permit research to your inspection process and provide clients with a broader view of property improvements.
- Compare visible improvements with available records
- Research roofs and major mechanical systems
- Offer permit reports as an added service
- Access reports from the office or field
More than a permit search
A practical building permit reporting platform
Buildchek helps professionals locate available U.S. permit records, turn the results into readable reports, and retain property research in one secure, easy-to-navigate portal.
Building
Roofing
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Siding
Sewer
Remodeling
Additions
New Construction
Nationwide Database
Search available permit data across all 50 states by property address and location.
Professional Reports
Convert available permit history into a consistent, client-ready report.
Residential & Commercial
Research homes, multi-family properties, commercial buildings, and industrial sites.
Lifetime Portal Storage
Keep created reports organized in your account for future reference.
Web & Mobile Access
Use Buildchek from your computer or while working in the field.
Transparent Report Pricing
Subscription options start at $2.50 per report, with no charge when no information is found.
Permit data without the detective work
Spend less time searching. Bring more clarity to every property.
Buildchek turns scattered available permit records into one clear professional workflow—so you can focus on the client, property, and decision in front of you.
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One address search
Start property research without navigating multiple local agency websites.
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One organized report
Present available permit history in a consistent, readable format.
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One professional portal
Keep created reports organized and accessible for future reference.
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Better-informed questions
Use permit history to guide follow-up with clients and local authorities.
Building permit report FAQs
Answers before you run your first property search
What is a building permit report?
A building permit report organizes available public permit records connected to a property. Depending on the jurisdiction and available data, records may include permit type, description, dates, status, contractor information, declared value, and other project details.
What types of permits can Buildchek find?
Available records may include building, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or mechanical, siding, sewer, additions, remodeling, new construction, and other residential or commercial permit categories.
Does Buildchek cover the entire United States?
Buildchek provides search capability across all 50 states. Permit availability, history, completeness, and record detail vary by city, county, state, reporting agency, property, and date range.
Who uses property permit reports?
Buildchek is designed for real-estate agents, insurance agents and underwriters, home inspectors, and other property professionals who need efficient access to available building permit history.
Can a permit report prove that all work was permitted or completed correctly?
No. A report reflects available records and should be used as one part of professional due diligence. The absence of a record does not prove that no work occurred or that a permit was not issued. Always verify critical information with the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
How much does a Buildchek report cost?
Subscription options begin at $2.50 per report, and there is no charge when no permit information is found. Review current account options for complete pricing and terms.
Make property permit research the easy part.
Search available building permit records, create professional reports, and keep your property research organized with Buildchek.
Coverage and available record details vary by jurisdiction, source, property, and date. Buildchek reports compile available data and are not a substitute for confirmation with the applicable permitting authority, a professional property inspection, underwriting judgment, or legal advice.