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 foundational permit review for one property to help buyers, sellers, and agents understand permit history, record gaps, and visible red flags.
Best for: Homebuyers, sellers, first-time investors, and agents.
- Research of publicly available permit records
- Permit history summary for the property
- Review of open, expired, and issued permits
- Identification of missing inspections, permit gaps, and visible red flags
- Review of available permit documents or construction drawings
- Professional insight into what appears missing, incomplete, or inconsistent
- Written summary report with findings and suggested follow-up items
Report + Consultation Call
A report plus a one-on-one consultation to help the client understand the findings, what they mean, 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, Plus:
- 30-minute one-on-one consultation call
- Walkthrough of report findings in plain language
- Discussion of permit concerns, missing records, and risk areas
- Suggested questions to ask the seller, contractor, agent, or jurisdiction
- Guidance on possible next steps for due diligence
- Explanation of what local jurisdictions typically track and what may not appear in public records
- Comparison of permit records against client-provided property information, such as the listing, renovation history, seller disclosures, or known improvements
- Call summary with key takeaways
Multi-Property / Professional Support
Built for clients who need consistent research and reporting support
Custom permit research and reporting for clients who need support across multiple properties. Designed for professionals managing repeat transactions, property portfolios, or ongoing due diligence needs.
Best for: Realtor teams, investors, developers, home inspectors, and business clients managing multiple properties.
- Permit research and reporting for multiple properties
- Review of available permit history, inspection records, and supporting documents for each property
- Identification of open or expired permits, missing inspections, permit gaps, and other visible red flags
- Professional review of available construction drawings or permit documents when provided
- Consistent reporting across multiple properties
- Flexible scope based on the number of properties and level of review needed
- Custom pricing based on property volume, project scope, and service needs
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 and referral to a permit expeditor.
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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.