Share the mess
Address, project type, budget, timeline, inspiration, and what worries you. However rough.
A diagnosis before design
A Project Scan is a paid diagnostic review of your home, lot, budget, and design goals - so you understand your project before committing to a designer, architect, or builder.
If your project moves forward through PlanGrounds, your scan fee is credited toward your next step.
I want to build something, but I don't know where to start.
I don't know if my idea is realistic.
I don't know what this should cost.
I don't know who I actually need to hire.
I don't know if my lot, house, or budget has hidden issues.
I have inspiration images, but not a real scope.
I don't want to waste money asking for the wrong thing.
I don't want to be ignored by good architects because my project is unclear.
How it works
Before a solution, there needs to be a clear read of the problem. A scan translates a rough idea into a project a professional can actually respond to.
Address, project type, budget, timeline, inspiration, and what worries you. However rough.
A professional review of your site, scope, budget realism, and permit picture.
A clear report with your readiness score and exactly what to do next.
Every paid scan delivers a written report:
Project Readiness Score
Every project gets a 0-100 readiness score across seven factors: site clarity, scope clarity, budget realism, timeline, inspiration quality, permit complexity, and professional fit.
Plenty of promise - the scan finds the real starting point.
The idea is forming. A few decisions will sharpen it fast.
Close. Tighten the gaps and professionals will take notice.
Clear site, scope, and budget - ready for curated introductions.
Pricing
Begin free. Go deeper when you're serious.
Free
A 0-100 readiness read on your project, computed from your answers in minutes.
$129
A first professional read of your project - enough to stop guessing.
$299
The complete diagnosis - everything a good first meeting should have answered.
$499
Already have proposals? We normalize them so you can compare fairly.
$990
Full review plus warm introductions to professionals matched to your project.
Every paid scan is credited toward your next step when your project moves forward through PlanGrounds.
Written report within 2 business days · You'll sign in before checkout so your scan is attached to your account.
Start free. Upgrade when you're serious. Fees credit forward.