Who built my house?

Most homes built since the 1990s were put up by a housebuilder on an estate, and the builder's name is in public records even when no one in the street remembers it. Here's how to find it.

The quick way: search the map

BuildingRecord has matched 20,624 homes on 577 new-build developments in Swindon, Devizes to the company that built them, house by house. Type your postcode or street above, or browse every builder. Each development page shows the evidence for the match and how sure we are.

Why it's worth knowing, even for an older house

• Known problems follow builders and eras. The same design, materials and site teams were used across a whole estate, so a defect in one house often shows up in its neighbours.
• Warranty. New homes usually come with a 10-year warranty (NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, LABC Warranty and others). If your home is younger than 10 years, the builder or warranty provider may still be responsible for some defects.
• Leasehold and estate charges. Some builders sold houses leasehold, or left roads and open spaces to a management company that charges residents. Knowing the builder helps you ask the right questions.
• Reviews. Other owners' experience of the same builder, on the same estate, is the most useful thing you can read before you buy.

Other ways to find out

See how to check who built your house for a step-by-step guide using the title deeds, planning applications, Land Registry and Companies House.

What if the builder no longer exists?

Housebuilders merge, rebrand and use separate companies for each site. Barratt and David Wilson homes are often registered to BDW Trading Limited, for example, and many smaller builders close a company once a site is sold. BuildingRecord shows the trading brand where we can, and the registered company and its Companies House number as evidence.

Next: what to look for in a home built in the last 30 years.