Address lookup

Sometimes the address is enough. Sometimes the photo is better.

One of the most convenient parts of SketchStreets is that you can often begin with the address alone. That is especially useful for gifts, where the buyer may know the postcode or Eircode but not have a photo of the house.

A pencil sketch of a street frontage created from an address-led source

At a glance

  • Useful when you know the address but not the angle
  • Especially handy for housewarming and closing gifts
  • Photo upload stays available when you want more control

When the address route works well

  • Urban and suburban streets with clear road-facing frontages
  • Homes where Street View coverage is reliable
  • Gift orders where the buyer does not have a direct property photo

When to switch to a photo

  • Rural homes set back from the road
  • Properties hidden by hedges, trees, or parked cars
  • Recent builds not yet reflected in mapped imagery
  • Homes where a personal angle tells the story better

Why people like this route

It removes friction. You do not need to gather files or ask the recipient for an image. If the frontage is visible, the address can be enough to start the preview and see whether it feels right.

Ready to see your own sketch?

Start with the address or upload a property photo, review the preview, then choose the format that suits you best.

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