Know Before
You Build.
BuildWise AI interviews you, checks your jurisdiction, and delivers a permit-ready feasibility report — costs, timelines, inspections, and all — for any San Diego property.
From address to approved plan — with clarity at every step.
Enter your address. We auto-detect your city or unincorporated county jurisdiction.
A Claude Sonnet-powered AI asks the right questions about your specific project.
Get a free summary. Unlock the full permit checklist, fees, timelines & inspections.
13 project types, permit-ready.
Free to start. Unlock the details when you're ready.
Explorer
Get a fast, honest feel for your project before spending a dollar.
- · AI address & jurisdiction detection
- · Full AI interview (~5 questions)
- · High-level feasibility summary
- · Cost & timeline ballpark
Homeowner
Everything you need to walk into your city's counter prepared.
- · Full permit checklist
- · Itemized fee estimate
- · Phase-by-phase timeline
- · Inspection roadmap
- · Direct links to official forms
Contractor · Developer
Deep, jurisdiction-specific guidance built to move a project fast.
- · Everything in Essential
- · Extensive AI expert guidance
- · Every required document listed
- · Downloadable full report
- · Priority AI response
30-day pass · Add-on
Keep asking questions long after the summary. Your always-on permit advisor.
- · Unlimited follow-up questions
- · Works across all your projects
- · 30 days, cancel anytime
- · Best paired with any report
4.9 out of 5, across 247 verified contractors.
“BuildWise cut my pre-application prep from 3 hours to 20 minutes. Chula Vista fee estimates were off by less than 4% on my last three ADUs.”
“The pre-approved plans lookup is a lifesaver. I've closed 2 extra jobs this quarter just by setting expectations correctly.”
“Concierge handled everything with Solana Beach — three revisions, one appeal, and a full permit in 11 weeks. Worth every penny of the $299.”
Skip the paperwork.
We'll handle everything.
Introducing BuildWise Concierge — our team of permit experts takes it from address to approval. We review the requirements, prepare every document, submit the applications, and liaise with your jurisdiction on your behalf.
Final price depends on project complexity and scope. You'll receive a firm quote after the free intake review — no obligation.
- ✓ Everything in Professional Report
- ✓ Human expert review (senior specialist)
- ✓ Full document preparation & submission
- ✓ Jurisdiction liaison & follow-ups
- ✓ Dedicated project manager (email + phone)
- ✓ Status updates until permit is issued
Free intake review · Firm quote within 24 hours
Every jurisdiction. From coast to backcountry.
From the Pacific
to your permit.
We built BuildWise AI here in San Diego because we know how much of a difference local knowledge makes. From coastal setback rules to ADU state overlays, every answer is tuned to where you are.