Permit Research & Property Due Diligence Services
PermitFacts helps buyers, investors, realtors, and property professionals review permit history, public records, and possible compliance red flags so they can move forward with more clarity.
Choose the Service That Fits Your Property Needs
Single Property Permit Report
A clear report for one property that helps identify permit history,
possible record gaps, and visible red flags. Best for buyers, sellers, agents, and first-time clients.
- Research of publicly available permit records
- Red flag review (expired permits, missing inspections, etc.)
- Expert insight into what’s missing or non-compliant
- Review of missing inspections or permit gaps
- Basic plan review of available construction drawings (when provided)
- No records? No charge.
Report + Review Call
A report plus a strategy call to help the client understand the findings and what questions to ask next. Best for clients who want guidance and context, not just the report.
- Everything in the Single Property Permit Report
- Walkthrough of findings
- Suggested next steps/questions to ask seller, agent, or jurisdiction
- 30-minute one-on-one consultation
- Discussion of property permit concerns
- Guidance on potential risks or next steps
- Explanation of what information local jurisdictions typically track
Pre-Listing / Investor Due Diligence Review
A deeper review for clients making bigger investment, listing, or renovation decisions. Best for investors, serious buyers, and real estate professionals.
- Includes deeper permit history and record review
- Open/expired permit and red flag summary
- Building plan review where available
- Priority summary for decision-making
- Guidance on possible next steps
Multi-Property / Professional Support
Built for clients who need consistent research and reporting support
Custom support for repeat or business clients who need help across multiple properties. Best for realtor teams, investors, developers, and business clients.
- Ongoing support for multiple properties and professional clients
- Tailored for realtor teams, investors, developers, and business use
- Custom pricing based on project scope, volume, and service needs
- Built for clients who need consistent research and reporting support
What We Analyze in Every Property Report
- Permit History Research
- Construction Record Review
- Red Flag Identification
- Compliance Concern Notes
- Residential Property Reports
- Commercial Property Reports
- Consultation Support
- Optional Add-On Services
Clear Research Leads to Better Property Decisions
Permit Facts may also offer optional consultation support, referral to a permit expeditor, and complimentary drone footage depending on location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in a permit history report?
Permit history research, a clear summary of activity on record, and red-flag indicators such as open permits, expired permits, or missing inspection activity when shown in the record.
Do you review construction plans or drawings?
Yes. If available through the jurisdiction, PermitFacts reviews approved construction documents, including building plans and site plans. Our review helps identify potential code compliance concerns, inconsistencies with permitted work, or other red flags related to the
property.
If construction plans are not available digitally, we can request paper blueprints from the jurisdiction. Please note that some jurisdictions charge fees for copying or retrieving these records, and any such fees will be the responsibility of the customer.
Can you confirm whether work was done without permits?
PermitFacts reviews permit history and available public records to identify potential gaps between documented permits and visible construction work. We also compare what is visible onsite to what the city or county approved to help identify differences. While we cannot make a final legal determination, our reports help highlight potential indicators of work that may have been completed without permits and help fill in the gaps between what was permitted and what may not have been.
Does this replace a home inspection, appraisal, or legal advice?
No. PermitFacts reports are for informational purposes only and do not replace a home inspection, property appraisal, or legal advice. Our reports focus specifically on reviewing permit history and available public records to help identify potential red flags or compliance concerns related to construction and permitting.