25%
Concept package · 2–5 day delivery
design concepts
AI renders, floor plan, permit scope outline, and cost band. This is your planning package — not construction. Order opens your project workspace.
$159 – $599Start Design Concept
Preconstruction services · available nationwide
Preconstruction clarity
before you build
Turn your property, project idea, plans, or solicitation into a design concept, estimate, site plan, and permit-ready package.
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50%
RSMeans-validated · lender-ready PDF
Cost Estimation
Line-item material and labor breakdown validated against RSMeans DMV regional data. Not a ballpark — a certified cost plan your lender will accept.
$349 – $799Get Cost Estimate
60%
Parcel constraints · buildable area
Site Plan
Setbacks, lot coverage, access, utilities, and flood or environmental flags where data exists — with a preliminary buildable-area diagram. Every finding is labelled with its source, date, and confidence.
$249 – $599Start Site Plan
80%
Kealee prepares & coordinates · the jurisdiction approves
Permitting
We identify your jurisdiction anywhere in the US, determine the permit types your scope needs, build the document checklist, and prepare and coordinate the submission. Approval, fees, and timelines are set by the agency — Kealee does not issue permits.
$599 – $1,499File Permits
100%
Active construction · contractor-matched
Build & Manage
Vetted contractor bids, milestone-based escrow, and a live owner dashboard. Scope and schedule set by permit-approved plans. Contractor coverage varies by market.
From $299/mo advisoryView Build Services
The preconstruction suite
Four products. One project record.
Start anywhere. Each product stands on its own, and each one feeds the next — your property, scope, and documents carry forward so you never re-enter them.
From $159
2–5 business days
Design Concept
Turn a project idea into a property-specific concept, layout direction, and scope you can act on.
Who it's for
Homeowners and contractors who know roughly what they want but need it made concrete before spending on drawings.
What you provide
- • Project type and goals
- • Service-specific photos or video
- • Measurements, plans, or address when available
What you get
- • Project-specific concept visualization
- • Preliminary layout or plan direction
- • Scope and material direction
- • Planning cost band
- • Permit-path and professional-review flags
Concepts are preliminary design direction. They are not construction documents and do not replace licensed architectural or engineering services.
$349
3–5 days
Estimation
A documented, trade-by-trade cost plan with the assumptions, exclusions, and confidence level written down.
Who it's for
Owners validating a budget, contractors pricing work, and anyone who needs a cost plan a lender or partner will read.
What you provide
- • Project location and scope
- • Plans, photos, or measurements
- • Finish level and target schedule
What you get
- • Trade-by-trade cost breakdown
- • Material and labor planning ranges
- • Quantity and scope assumptions
- • Regional cost reference basis
- • Allowances, exclusions, and risk notes
An estimate is a priced opinion based on the stated scope and assumptions. It is not a bid, a contract price, or a guarantee of construction cost. Professional review is included only on the reviewed tier.
$249
First-hour summary; full site plan in 2–5 days
Site Plan
Understand the parcel — constraints, buildable area, and what fits — before design or permits.
Who it's for
Anyone adding to, subdividing, or building on a property, and developers screening a site before deeper spend.
What you provide
- • Property address
- • Project goal and approximate footprint
- • Survey or site documents when available
What you get
- • Parcel and available zoning-source summary
- • Preliminary setbacks, overlays, and buildable-area diagram
- • One proposed footprint with assumptions
- • Source, date, coverage, and confidence labels
- • Downloadable preliminary report
Preliminary and not for construction unless professionally reviewed. Not a boundary survey. Source coverage and accuracy vary by jurisdiction, and every finding is labelled with its source and confidence.
$599
3–5 business days
Permitting
Identify the jurisdiction, the permits your scope needs, and every document required to file.
Who it's for
Owners and contractors who need to know exactly what an agency will ask for — anywhere in the US.
What you provide
- • Project address and complete scope
- • Existing plans or sketches
- • Known violations, approvals, or agency correspondence
What you get
- • Confirm the correct permitting authority and permit type
- • Identify every application form, plan, and supporting document required to file
- • Verify agency fees, submission portal, and applicant authorization steps
- • Sequence zoning, building, trade, and prerequisite approvals
- • Deliver a filing-ready action plan that closes missing-document gaps
Kealee prepares permit packages, coordinates with agencies, and assists with filing. Kealee does not issue permits. Approval, fees, and timelines are set by the jurisdiction and cannot be guaranteed.
Available nationwide
Kealee serves all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We identify your state, county, and city from the property address, then use automated jurisdiction data where it exists and manual research and professional review where it does not. Availability is nationwide; the level of automation varies by location, and every deliverable tells you which applies to yours.
Every result shows its jurisdiction, data source, coverage level, confidence, and what still needs confirmation. Kealee never states zoning, setback, permit, code, fee, or approval information it has not verified against a named source.
How it works
From an address to a deliverable
- 1
Tell us about the property
Enter the address and project type. We identify the state, county, and city, and show you the data coverage for that location before you pay.
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Upload what you have
Plans, photos, surveys, or a solicitation package. Nothing is required — we tell you what is missing and what each missing item costs you in accuracy.
- 3
Get your missing-information checklist
Before you commit, you see exactly what we have, what we still need, and what we will assume if it never arrives.
- 4
Pay or request pricing
Fixed-price products check out online. Scope-dependent work goes through a quote request instead — you are never charged before scope is agreed.
- 5
We produce the deliverable
Automated where the data supports it, by hand where it does not. Your order page shows the live status and who it is waiting on.
- 6
Review, download, continue
You get an email when the package is released, with every assumption and source listed — then the next preconstruction product if you want it.
Trust & quality control
How we keep AI output honest
Every number has a source
Assumptions, source, data date, and confidence are attached to every generated result. Unknowns are listed as unknowns, never filled in.
Humans in the loop by design
Where jurisdiction data is thin or the stakes are high, a Kealee reviewer works the order by hand. You can see the review status on your order page.
We do not overstate what we are
Kealee output is preconstruction planning work. It is not an architectural, engineering, legal, code, or jurisdictional approval, and we say so on every deliverable.
Failures are visible
If automation cannot complete your order, it is routed to a person and the status says so. Paid orders are never left silently unfinished.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you work in my state?
- Yes. All four products are available in all 50 states and DC. What varies is how much of the jurisdiction research is automated. Where we have no automated data source, we do the research manually and label the result "Manual review required".
- Can Kealee get my permit approved?
- No. Kealee prepares permit packages, coordinates with the agency, and assists with filing. Only the jurisdiction issues a permit. We cannot guarantee approval, fees, or timelines, and we will not tell you otherwise.
- Is a Kealee concept the same as architectural drawings?
- No. Concepts are preliminary design direction to help you decide on scope and budget. They are not construction documents and do not replace a licensed architect or engineer. When your project needs stamped drawings, we say so and can coordinate that separately.
- Is the estimate a bid?
- No. It is a documented, priced opinion based on the scope and assumptions listed in the report. It is not a contract price and does not commit any contractor to build at that number.
- What if I only have an address and an idea?
- That is enough to start. We will tell you what we can determine from public data, what we are assuming, and what would need to be confirmed. You can add plans or a survey later and we will update the package.
- What if you cannot complete my order?
- It goes to a person, the status on your order page changes to reflect that, and we contact you. If we genuinely cannot deliver what you paid for, we refund it.
- Who can see my documents?
- Your order and uploads are tied to your order record and reachable only through your own emailed link or a signed-in account matching the email on the order.
Questions we have not answered? Contact support.
Kealee uses AI to accelerate research, drafting, and visualization. AI output is always labelled with its assumptions, sources, confidence, and review status, and is reviewed by a person before release wherever a deliverable depends on jurisdiction-specific facts. Read our terms, privacy policy, and refund policy.
Design & Permitting
From Design Concept to permit ready Plans
The Kealee Concept Package turns your property photos and project goals into a complete design brief, exterior renderings, zoning check, and permit roadmap—helping you identify if a permit is even required (such as for simple replace-in-kind kitchen or bath remodels).
- ✓design concept renderings (3–12 based on package tier)
- ✓Layout direction brief (Essential); scaled floor plans (Premium & Premium+)
- ✓Zoning & permit path analysis for your parcel
- ✓Bill of materials with line-item cost estimates
- ✓Design direction brief with materials & finishes
- ✓Email support on all tiers; live consultation on Premium+
Start Your Project
Try the capture tool — no account neededStarting at $585 · 2–5 day concept delivery
Step 1
Capture Your Property
Walk your property with your phone. Our capture tool records photos, voice notes, and site conditions — no measuring tape required.
Step 2
AI Analyzes & Designs
Our specialized Design Engine analyzes your property, zoning, and project goals to generate a design brief and concept visuals.
Step 3
Receive Your Package
Within 2–5 business days: design concept renderings, permit path analysis, design direction brief, and cost band estimate. This is your planning package — construction starts after permitting (if required).
Step 4
Consult with an Expert
Premium+ includes a live 15-minute call with a Kealee consultant. All tiers get email support within 1 business day.
4-Phase Unified Project Lifecycle
Every Phase — One Platform
Kealee tracks, automates, and reports across 4 key stages from design concept to final construction closeout.
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design concepts
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AI renders, floor plan options, and zoning/permit path reports in 2–5 days.
2
Cost Estimating
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Line-item material and labor estimates validated against RSMeans regional data.
3
Permit Filing
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Preparation and submission of full permit packets to county/city agencies.
4
Build & Manage
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Match with vetted local builders, secure funds in escrow, and track construction progress.
Phase 1: Design ConceptsPhase 2: EstimatingPhase 3: PermittingPhase 4: Build & Manage (Contractor Match)
Your Portals
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Dedicated portals built for how you work — with AI assistants, real-time data, and tools purpose-built for construction.
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Homeowners
Owner Portal
Track builds, approve payments, view your project dashboard, and message your team — all in one place.
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Contractors
Contractor Portal
Manage leads, submit bids, run field operations, and track payments across all active projects.
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