How to Remove Your Home From Google Street View

Google Map’s Street View function has drawn a lot of criticism from privacy advocates and everyday citizens as anyone who has your address can see a detailed 360 degree view of your home with the ability to see different angles and even zoom in with great quality. What many people do not realize is you can have your home removed completely from view with a few quick steps.

In our industry of online reputation management and internet privacy we have handled problems with Google Street View numerous times and have recently added a few complimentary privacy services that include removal of the client’s home from Google Street View. In my opinion there is no positive to having your home so easily viewable online by potential burglars, stalkers, and predators so we have included a quick step-by-step guide to removing your home from street view.

1. Go to Google Maps.

2. Type in your home address and hit enter.

3. When a box comes up with your address you will see a picture inside the box of your home, click the box which will take you to a half or full page option to view street view. (street view is not yet available in all area’s so if there is no picture inside the box then your home is not in the street view system)

4. Once you have done this you will see a page on your screen like the one at the top of this article. The next step is to click the REPORT A PROBLEM link on the bottom left which may be hard to see since it is a light-gray to blend in with the images.

5. Once you have clicked this you will have a few options to choose from in filing a problem/complaint. On this page it asks “Why are you reporting this street view?” you will need to go to “Privacy Concerns” and next click “My House.” Next you must fill out the rest of the page describing your privacy concerns in-depth as well as providing a working email and last but most importantly line up the red square with your home to let Google know what exactly you want removed.

If you follow these instructions your home will likely be removed within weeks of your initial request but if it’s not then you must go through the steps again, also choosing the other option which is “presents security concerns” seems to speed up the process. In a world that value’s privacy less and less this is one very simple and quick way of gain some of your privacy and security back online.