Planner – idealhome4me.com

📍 Your Property

Enter your address and we'll pull public property data automatically.

Home Address

Serving Hampton Roads, Virginia and surrounding areas

📸 Upload Photos

Add exterior photos of your home. AI uses your actual house as the canvas for concepts.

🏠 Front of Home Required Tap to upload

🏡 Rear of Home Recommended Tap to upload

◀ Left Side Optional Tap to upload

▶ Right Side Optional Tap to upload

🛋️ Interior Optional Tap to upload

📐 Survey / Plat Optional Tap to upload

💡 At least one front photo is recommended for the best AI concept results.

🏗️ Pick Your Addition

Choose a template or describe exactly what you want.

Details

Finish Level

Trades Needed

⚡ Electrical 🌡️ HVAC 🔧 Plumbing

🎨 Concept Visualization

AI-generated concept on your home. Toggle styles and compare before/after.

Connect your OpenAI API key in AddVision Settings to generate AI concept visuals placed on your actual home photo.

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📋 Feasibility & Costs

Based on public records and local zoning rules for Hampton Roads, Virginia.

✅ Appears Likely Feasible — based on the information provided

Zoning Checks

✓ Rear Setback (25 ft required)Rear addition appears to fit within the required rear setback. Verify with a surveyor before proceeding.

ℹ Side Setback (7 ft required)Verify your side yard width with a licensed surveyor.

✓ Lot Coverage (45% max for UR)Proposed addition is within the maximum lot coverage for your zoning district.

Cost Estimate

🏗 Construction$41,280 – $82,560

📐 Design / Survey$2,064 – $9,907

🏛 Permit / Review$425 – $2,050

🔄 Contingency$4,377 – $14,177

TOTAL ESTIMATE$48K – $109K+

Likely Permits Required

ZONINGZoning Permit — Required before building permit issuance.

BUILDINGBuilding Permit — Required for structural additions.

ELECTRICALElectrical Permit — Required if electrical work is included.

HVACHVAC Permit — Required if HVAC system is extended.

⚠️ Preliminary estimates only. Final costs, approvals, and permit requirements depend on actual site conditions, professional survey, licensed design, and city review.

📤 Export Your Summary

Download a contractor-ready summary — concept, zoning notes, costs, and permits in one PDF.

📄 Full PDF Summary

Property snapshot, zoning checks, cost breakdown, permit checklist, and next steps — ready to hand to your contractor.

📧 Email to Yourself

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🔗 Shareable Link

Generate a link to share with your contractor or architect.

🏗️ Start New Project

Plan another addition or check a different property.

⚠️ Preliminary Estimates Only. All cost figures, zoning assessments, and visualizations are for early planning and informational purposes only. Final permit costs, construction costs, and regulatory approvals depend on actual site conditions, professional survey, licensed design, and review by the appropriate city departments. Always consult your local zoning office and a licensed contractor before proceeding with any construction.