Budget Estimate
$16,300
from your estimator
Progress
42%
Step 5 of 12
Photos
38
12 this week
Days Left
54
On schedule
Current Step
Step 5 — Rough-in Plumbing
Stub-out sink drain & supply lines before closing walls
Next: Step 6 — Electrical rough-in (est. 3 days)
⚠️ Electrical permit not applied — needed before Step 6. Apply now →
Recent Activity
Drywall removal complete · Today
Cabinet quote received · Yesterday
Permit approved by county · Apr 22
Quick Actions
Design & Planning
Finalize layout, materials, and contractor bids
Done
Demo & Structural
Remove cabinets, drywall, flooring as needed
Done
Permit Pull
Building permit approved by Lee County
Done
HVAC Rough-In
Run ductwork before closing walls
Done
5
Plumbing Rough-In
Stub-out drain & supply before drywall — plumbing permit in review
In Progress
6
Electrical Rough-In
Panel, circuits, outlets per code — electrical permit needed first
Upcoming
7
Inspection #1
Rough mechanical, electrical, plumbing inspection
Upcoming
8
Drywall & Insulation
Upcoming
9
Cabinet & Countertop Install
Upcoming
10
Appliance Install
Upcoming
11
Finish Work — Tile, Paint, Trim
Upcoming
12
Final Inspection & Punch List
Upcoming
📍 Labor rates for: Rates updated Mar 2025
Low-End Total
Builder grade
Mid-Range Total
Most common
High-End Total
Luxury finish
Breakdown by Trade — Low-End
TradeLaborMaterialsTotalDetails
Send this estimate to your Budget Tracker
Populates all trade categories as your target budgets
Material & Finish Suggestions — Low-End
Click any item to compare all three finish levels.
Kitchen Floor Plan
AI Generated14.5 × 12 ft
Water lines
Drain lines
Electrical
Cabinets
Appliances
Click any element for plain-English explanation
Measurements & Elements
Room length
14.5 ft
Room width
12 ft
Sink drain stub-out
1.5 in pipe
Cold supply line
½ in copper
20A circuit
2 outlets
Base cabinet run
10.5 ft
Refrigerator space
36 in wide
Range/oven position
30 in wide
Upload to Generate Blueprint
📸
Upload a photo of your space
AI extracts walls, windows, doors — generates to-scale floor plan
• Auto-detects walls, doors, windows
• Plain-English labels — no jargon
• Highlights permit-required areas
• Links elements to your budget
Upload Photos
📸
Tap to upload or take a photo
Tag as Before / During / After / Issue · Attach to a step
Tag filter
AI Measurement Results
Kitchen wall photo
AI analyzed · Apr 28
14.5 ftWall length
9 ftCeiling height
130.5 sq ftWall area
3 × 2.5 ftWindow size
Dimensions auto-added to materials estimator
✅ Linked to Step 5 — Plumbing Rough-In
Your Permits — Lee County, FL
Building Permit
Required for structural/mechanical changes
ApprovedView doc
Plumbing Permit
Required: rough-in work in progress
In ReviewCheck status
Electrical Permit ⚠️
Needed before Step 6 — not applied yet
Action RequiredApply now →
How to Apply — Electrical Permit
1
Download Lee County electrical permit application
Available at leecountyfl.gov/permits or in-person at 1500 Monroe St
2
Complete scope of work description
List circuits, panel work, outlet locations — Owl can help you write this
3
Submit online + pay fee
Typically $50–$150 for kitchen electrical. Processing: 2–3 business days.
4
Receive approval before starting Step 6
Your Share Link
This link gives your contractor a read-only view of your blueprint, current step, and project scope. They cannot edit anything, see your billing, or access your personal information.
What contractors can see
Blueprint — kitchen floor plan with measurements
Current step and project scope description
Project photos (During and After only)
Permits status
Your name, address, phone, email, or payment details
Budget or cost information
Ability to edit anything
Get 3 Free Quotes
BuildWise can send your project scope to verified, licensed contractors in Lee County. They'll review your blueprint and provide bids — no spam, no obligation.
JH
Jake's Home Services · Lee County
Kitchen & Bath · Licensed #CGC123456 · 4.8★
MP
Marco Pro Renovations · Cape Coral
Full Remodel · Licensed #CBC456789 · 4.9★
Contractors pay a small lead fee to BuildWise — you pay nothing and are never obligated to accept a quote.
Save 25%
Monthly billing saves up to 12% vs weekly · Pause between projects any time
Starter
$13.99/month
≈ $3.23/week · saves vs weekly billing
Perfect for a single DIY project
1 active project
Project steps + permit guide
Basic Owl assistant
50 photo uploads
Blueprint viewer (read-only)
AI blueprint generation
Cost estimator
Contractor sharing
Pro+
$44.99/month
≈ $10.38/week · saves vs weekly billing
Full power for complex or commercial projects
Unlimited projects
Everything in Pro
CAD / DWG blueprint import
Contractor marketplace access
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Permit Pack
$29 one-time
AI-filled permit applications for your county. Building, plumbing, and electrical. Included free in Pro and Pro+.
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$19 one-time
Share with up to 5 contractors + marketplace lead access. Useful upgrade for any plan.
Active Projects
34
+6 this month
Monthly Revenue
$945
+12% MoM
Owl Queries Today
147
Avg 4.3/user
Avg Daily Sessions
2.8
+0.4 vs last wk
Feature Usage — This Week
952 sessions total
312
Overview
248
Owl Chat
189
Steps
94
Budget
61
Blueprints
38
Permits
Photos 10
Top Owl Questions This Week
47x"What permits do I need?"High
39x"How do I read my blueprint?"High
31x"Am I over budget?"Med
24x"What step am I on?"Med
18x"What pipe size do I need?"Low
AI Growth Suggestions
Push Permits to 8 clients — 47 Owl permit questions vs only 38 page visits. Add permit shortcut to Overview.
Blueprint tutorial needed — 39 users asked how to read blueprints. Add a guide tooltip to the Blueprint page.
Photos feature underused (89%) — prompt to add After photo after each completed step.
Email nudges not enabled — turn on step-completion notifications to improve 7-day retention by est. 18%.
Client / ProjectActivityStepSessionsOwl QsStatus
🍳
Sarah M. — Kitchen Remodel
Pro · Lee County · $16,300 est
● Active today
2h ago
5/12
4.2/day
18 wk
In Progress
🛁
Derek T. — Master Bath
Starter · Lee County · upgrade opportunity
● Today (1x)
6h ago
2/10
1.4/day
6 wk
Planning
🏡
Maria L. — Deck Build
Pro+ · Charlotte County · renewal opp
● Active today
30m ago
7/9
3.8/day
4 wk
Near Done
SM
Sarah Martinez
sarah.m@email.com · (239) 555-0142 · Cape Coral, FL 33904
Pro · Month 2
$27.99/mo · $55.98 total
Active
Daily Sessions
4.2
↑ vs 3.1 last wk
Weekly Sessions
29
Owl Queries
18
this week
Avg Session
6.4m
Personal Info
Phone: (239) 555-0142
Address: 412 SW 18th Ter, Cape Coral FL
Joined: Mar 12, 2025
Payment: Visa ···4411 · Auto-renew
County: Lee County, FL
Feature Usage
OverviewDaily
Owl Chat4x/day
Blueprints3x/wk
PermitsRarely
Owl Struggles
Asked "permit" 8x — direct to Permits page
Asked pipe sizes 5x — add FAQ to Blueprints
Budget questions 4x — not using Budget page
DT
Derek Thompson
d.thompson@email.com · (239) 555-0388 · Fort Myers, FL 33907
Starter · Month 1
$13.99/mo · $13.99 total
Active
Daily Sessions
1.4
Low engagement
Weekly Sessions
10
Owl Queries
6
Avg Session
3.2m
Upgrade Opportunity
Asked Owl about AI blueprint generation 4x — this is a Pro feature. Showing a paywall prompt could convert him. Potential +$14/month.
ML
Maria Langley
mlangley@email.com · (941) 555-0217 · Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Pro+ · Month 4
$44.99/mo · $179.96 total
Active
Retention — Month 4
Power user finishing Deck Build (~2 weeks). Reach out now about next project to retain subscription.
Monthly Revenue
$945
+12% MoM
ARR (est.)
$11.3k
×12 monthly
Paused Accounts
3
$104 paused revenue
Avg LTV
$192
4.3 month avg project
Revenue by Plan
14 × Starter ($13.99/mo)$195.86/mo
16 × Pro ($27.99/mo)$447.84/mo
4 × Pro+ ($44.99/mo)$179.96/mo
Add-ons (one-time)$147 this month
Renewal & Retention
Renewal rate (last 3 mo)94.2%
At-risk (missed payment)2 accounts
Projects completing in 2 wks3 accounts
Stripe fees (monthly est.)~$31.50
Contractor Marketplace — Lead Revenue
FIX #6 — Live
Contractors pay a lead fee when homeowners request quotes. This is your second revenue stream — no additional work required.
Lead Revenue (mo)
$340
+8 leads
Avg Lead Fee
$42.50
per quote sent
Registered Contractors
7
Lee + Charlotte Co.
Quote Acceptance
68%
homeowners replied
ContractorLeads sentFee paidStatus
Jake's Home Services
Kitchen & Bath · Lee County
3 leads
$127.50
Active
Marco Pro Renovations
Full Remodel · Cape Coral
2 leads
$85.00
Active
SunState Electric Inc.
Electrical · Lee County
2 leads
$85.00
Active
Gulf Coast Plumbing
Plumbing · Collier + Lee
1 lead
$42.50
Pending payment
Paused Accounts
3 paused · $104.97/mo paused
Paused accounts have zero app access — all data locked until reactivated and payment resumes.
KR
Kevin Rodriguez — Bathroom Reno
Pro · Paused Apr 22 · 8 days · $27.99 unpaid
TW
Tanya Williams — Deck Build
Starter · Paused Apr 25 · 5 days · $13.99 unpaid
BM
Brian McGee — Electrical Upgrade
Pro · Paused Apr 10 · 20 days · Payment failed · $62.99 unpaid
Email Nudge Center
3 nudges disabled
Automated emails sent to customers at key project moments. Toggle each on to start sending.
Step Completion Reminder
Sent 1h after step marked done · +18% retention
Re-engagement (Inactive 48h)
Sent after 2 days no login · +24% re-engage
Budget Overrun Alert
Triggers at 10% over budget · Reduces churn
Permit Deadline Warning
Before permit-required steps · Reduces support calls
Project Completion + Renewal
Sent on final step completion · Upsell opportunity
2 nudges active · Est. 14 emails sent this week · Avg open rate 61%
🔍 Find Local Contractors Near Your Project
Project Address
Search Radius
AI searches for 4★ and 5★ rated contractors for each trade in your kitchen remodel — plumbers, electricians, cabinet makers, tile setters, and general contractors — all within your chosen radius.
Active Leads
23
8 new this week
Lead Revenue (mo)
$1,240
+$340 MoM
Avg Lead Price
$54
per trade match
Auto-Notified
89%
fully automated
⚡ How Automated Lead Distribution Works — Nationwide
🏠
1. Project Created
Customer enters address + project type anywhere in USA
🔍
2. AI Searches
Claude searches for 4–5★ contractors within set radius by trade
📧
3. Auto Email
Lead email sent to each matching contractor instantly
💰
4. You Get Paid
Contractor pays lead fee when they respond
⚡ Run Lead Engine — Simulate New Project
Live AI Search
Enter any US project address to see the exact contractors AI would find and auto-notify. Works identically to what happens when any homeowner creates a new project, anywhere in the USA.
Project Address
Project Type
Search Radius
Lead Pricing by Trade
🔨General Contractor /lead
💧Plumber /lead
Electrician /lead
🪚Cabinet & Carpentry /lead
🟫Tile & Flooring /lead
🪟Glass & Shower /lead
Affiliate Revenue (mo)
$892
+23% MoM
Clicks This Month
1,847
across all products
Conversion Rate
6.2%
Industry avg 2.1%
Avg Commission
$7.80
per purchase
Revenue by Retailer Partner
Amazon Associates$312/mo · 4% avg
Best Buy Affiliate$218/mo · 1–2%
Home Depot Partner$187/mo · 2%
Wayfair Creator$94/mo · 5%
Affiliate Program Setup
Amazon Associates — affiliate-program.amazon.com · 4% home improvement
Home Depot — Impact.com · 2% · Best for tile, flooring, fixtures
Wayfair Creator — wayfair.com/affiliate · 5–7%
Floor & Decor — ShareASale · 4% · Avg order ~$800
Projected at 200 users: $4,200–$6,800/month in commissions
🏠
Welcome to BuildWise
Your Kitchen Remodel project is set up and ready. We built your step-by-step plan, loaded Lee County permit requirements, and generated a cost estimate. Let's take a 30-second tour.
📸
Take your first photo
Head to Photos & Measure and take a photo of any room or wall. Owl will extract dimensions automatically and tag it as Before, During, After, or Issue.
🦉
Meet Owl — ask anything
Tap the Owl button in the bottom right any time to ask about permits, materials, blueprint symbols, or your budget. Owl knows your whole project.
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