What is a software house check?

A software house check is when a company reviews a software partner before they hire them (or before they sign a big contract). The “software house” is the firm that builds software for you—often called a consultancy, agency, or dev shop. The “check” is that review.

In simple terms

The customer asks: Can this team actually deliver? Is it safe to give them our data and systems? Do we trust the contract and the people?

Your company answers with facts: how you work, who does the work, security practices, references, and legal terms.

When does it happen?

Usually before the customer commits—during sales, after a shortlist, or right before signing. Sometimes it is repeated later (for example at renewal or when the project gets bigger).

Who does it?

• On the customer side: procurement, IT, security, legal, and sometimes technical leads.
• On your side: sales, delivery leads, and specialists who answer security or legal questions—often with one person coordinating so answers stay accurate and approved.

Why it matters

It lowers risk for the customer (bad delivery, delays, security problems). For your consultancy, it is a normal part of winning serious work—not something unusual or accusatory; it is standard due diligence.

If you work at a consultancy and hear this about a potential customer, it usually means the customer is checking you as the vendor—not the other way around.