Who Built My House? Free Lookup by Address
Find the builder behind your home — plus year built and permit history — pulled from county records and building permits. Free, no signup fee, and we never sell your info.
Free House History Lookup
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Lookups are rolling out county by county. We’ll email your report as soon as your county’s records are live — early addresses are processed first.
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How to find out who built your house
The builder’s name is public record more often than people think — it’s just scattered. The original building permit names the general contractor; the first deed transfer often names the developer or builder as the seller; and subdivision plat records name the community’s developer. We pull those threads together for your address and email you what the records show.
What your free house history report includes
Builder / developer: from the original permit or first deed, where the county records it
Year built: from the county assessor record
Permit history: re-roofs, additions, and major permitted work at your address
Sources: which records it came from, so you can verify everything yourself
Coverage rolls out county by county — entering your address puts your county in the queue and processes your report as soon as it’s live.
Why homeowners want to know who built their house
- Construction quality: some builders have reputations — good and bad — worth knowing before a renovation
- Warranty claims: newer homes may still be under a builder or structural warranty
- Matching materials: the builder’s records can identify the exact shingle, siding, or window spec used
- Repairs & renovations: permit history shows what’s been done (and what was done without a permit)
- Curiosity & history: older homes especially — the original permit is often the start of the house’s paper trail
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out who built my house for free?
Enter your address and email above and we’ll pull your county’s records for free. Doing it yourself: search your county’s permit portal for the original building permit (it names the contractor), or the first deed transfer at the county recorder.
Can I find my house’s builder by address?
Usually, yes — if the original building permit or first deed survives in county records. Homes in platted subdivisions are easiest (the developer is on the plat). Very old homes or counties with paper-only archives may come back incomplete, and we’ll say so rather than guess.
Is this lookup really free?
Yes. Your house history report is free — no credit card, no hidden fees, and we don’t sell your information to agents or contractors.
What if my house is very old?
Pre-war homes often predate permit systems. In that case the report leans on deed chains and assessor records — you’ll typically get the year built and early owners rather than a builder name.
Does the report show my home’s permit history too?
Yes, where the county publishes it — re-roofs, additions, electrical and plumbing permits. Permit history is also how you prove your roof’s age to an insurer; see our guide on roof age and insurance.