How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?

An electrical panel upgrade costs $1,800-$4,500 nationally (2025). Labor varies by city: New York $2,800-$6,500, Denver $1,800-$4,200, Miami $1,400-$3,200. Licensed electrician required. Permit required in all states. Source: RSMeans 2024, BLS OEWS May 2024.

How much does it cost to repipe a house with PEX?

A whole-home PEX repipe costs $4,500-$12,000 nationally (2025). PEX-A is preferred over PEX-B for flexibility. Licensed plumber required. Permit required. Budget 1-2 days of work. Source: RSMeans 2024.

How much does a furnace replacement cost?

A gas furnace replacement (95% AFUE) costs $3,000-$7,500 installed (2025). Licensed HVAC contractor required. CO detectors required on every level. A 30% federal tax credit (up to $600) is available through the Inflation Reduction Act. Source: RSMeans 2024, IRS Form 5695.

How much does a roof replacement cost?

An asphalt shingle roof replacement costs $8,000-$20,000 for a 1,500 sqft home (2025). Architectural shingles cost the same labor as 3-tab but provide a 30-year warranty. Always require a full tear-off, not overlay. Source: RSMeans 2024.

Can I use a video instead of a photo for AI analysis?

Yes. TradeEstimator accepts both photos and videos. When you upload a video, the app automatically extracts the best frame for AI analysis. This is especially useful for filming crawl spaces, attics, or walking through a basement to show the full extent of a plumbing or electrical issue.

How does the AI home inspector work?

TradeEstimator's 5-agent home inspector analyzes listing photos to identify defects, code violations, and repair costs. Agent 1 scans every photo for visual defects. Agent 2 prices repairs using city-specific BLS labor rates. Agent 3 checks NEC/IPC code violations and permit requirements. Agent 4 builds a negotiation strategy with a word-for-word email to the seller's agent. Agent 5 searches public permit records and flags era-specific risks. Reports include a recommended price reduction and walkaway threshold.

Can AI analyze my interior design and tell me what to update?

Yes. The Interior Style tab accepts a photo of any room and runs a 4-agent analysis: identifying your style era (e.g. '1990s contractor grade'), scoring the room against 2025 design trends, building a room-by-room modernization cost plan, and advising on which updates add resale value vs personal enjoyment. The Designer Vision agent describes exactly what the room could look like after renovation with specific product recommendations.

How do I check if a contractor quote is fair?

Paste any contractor quote into the Quote Analyzer tab. The AI compares every line item against current market rates using web search, flags overcharging (typically 20%+ above market), identifies missing scope items, and gives you specific negotiation scripts. The analyzer also checks for red flags like missing permits, unlicensed work, or suspiciously low bids.

What permits are required for my renovation?

The Repair Guides tab includes an AI permit research tool. Select your city and trade type (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, roofing) and the AI searches current municipal code requirements, typical permit fees, and required inspections. Permit requirements vary significantly by city - this tool pulls live data rather than using static tables.

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Upload a photo. Five AI agents identify the problem, check code violations, price it using RSMeans data and your city's labor rates, and tell you exactly what to ask the contractor.

City-specific labor rates from BLS data for 50+ cities — not generic national ranges.

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Upload a photo of any home repair - electrical panel, leaking pipe, old furnace, damaged roof. Five AI agents give you a real cost estimate in 30 seconds, city-adjusted to your market.

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⚡ Electrical panel 🔧 Plumbing 🌡️ HVAC / Furnace 🏠 Roofing 🏗️ Structural 🎬 Video OK

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🔌 Knob & Tube
$15k-$45k

⚡ FPE Panel
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🔧 Galvanized Pipe
$3k-$8k

🔥 Gas Furnace
$3k-$7.5k

🏠 Roof Replace
$8k-$20k

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📤 OUTPUT PASSED TO AGENT 2

AGENT 2 SPECIALIST Deep component analysis using Agent 1's classification

📤 OUTPUT PASSED TO AGENT 3

AGENT 3 CODE INSPECTOR NEC/IPC violations using Agent 2's specialist findings

📤 OUTPUT PASSED TO AGENT 4

AGENT 4 PRICING AGENT Materials + labor using all prior agent context

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AGENT 5 VALIDATOR Cross-check all agents . RSMeans validation . contractor trust

📤 FINAL VALIDATED REPORT

Is Your Contractor Quoting You Fair?

Paste any contractor quote. Agent 6 reverse-engineers every line item - materials markup, labor rate, overhead - and flags anything above market rate for your city. Know before you sign.

✅ Compares against RSMeans 2024

✅ BLS labor rates for your city

✅ Flags overpriced line items

What Is This Home Actually Worth?

Five AI agents analyze comps, price-per-sqft, market conditions, condition adjustments, and trends to give you an independent valuation - before you make an offer or list your home.

✅ Comparable sales analysis

✅ Market trend adjustment

✅ Condition & feature adjustments

✅ Price vs. asking comparison

How Outdated Is Your Interior?

Upload a photo of any room. The AI identifies your style era, scores it against 2025 design trends, and builds a room-by-room modernization plan with real contractor costs.

JOB	NATIONAL RANGE	PERMIT	SOURCE
Electrical panel upgrade (200A)	$1,800–$4,500	Required	RSMeans 2024
Whole-home PEX repipe	$4,500–$12,000	Required	RSMeans 2024
Gas furnace replacement (95% AFUE)	$3,000–$7,500	Required	RSMeans 2024
Asphalt roof replacement (1,500 sqft)	$8,000–$20,000	Required	RSMeans 2024
Knob & tube rewire (full home)	$15,000–$45,000	Required	RSMeans 2024
Water heater replacement (50 gal tank)	$1,200–$3,500	Required	RSMeans 2024
EV charger install (Level 2, 50A)	$800–$2,500	Required	RSMeans 2024
Central AC replacement (3-ton)	$4,500–$12,000	Required	RSMeans 2024

✅ Identifies style era (70s ranch → 2000s McMansion)

✅ 2025 trend score

✅ Modernization cost by room

✅ What adds resale value vs what doesn't

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