# GetFacade.ai

> AI-powered architectural renovation platform combining design expertise with construction intelligence

## Service Overview

GetFacade.ai is not just an image generator—it's an AI-powered architectural consultant and construction planning tool. Unlike generic AI image tools, GetFacade.ai understands real-world construction constraints, material properties, structural requirements, and renovation goals. Users describe their renovation objectives, and the system provides comprehensive architectural solutions with actionable implementation guidance.

The platform bridges the gap between creative vision and practical execution, helping users make informed decisions about materials, costs, structural modifications, and design feasibility before construction begins.

https://getfacade.ai
https://app.getfacade.ai

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I redesign my house exterior before spending money on it?

Photograph the house as it stands, upload that photo, and work on it instead of on a stock image. GetFacade keeps the geometry of the real building (roofline, window openings, proportions) and changes only what you ask it to change: siding, paint, trim, stone, roof, entrance. You can mark the parts that must stay untouched with a sketch, attach reference photos to copy a look from, and add side and rear views, so the design holds up on the whole building and not just one flattering angle. Every design is saved as a version, so you compare options side by side rather than from memory. Signing up is free and needs no card: 3 designs to start, topped up daily.

### Is there an app for facade design?

Yes. GetFacade runs in a browser at app.getfacade.ai and as native apps for iOS, Android and macOS, in 24 languages. It covers building exteriors only, and that is the point: the materials and colors you pick are real products rather than generic textures. The catalog holds 45,684 paint colors from 21 paint brands and 2,673 siding colors from 11 siding brands, filtered to what is actually sold in the country the house stands in, so the color you settle on has a name and a code you can hand to a supplier. A photo of a real building is required; there is no blank-canvas mode.

### Is GetFacade an alternative to hiring an architect or a designer?

For an exterior renovation, GetFacade replaces the stage that usually costs the most and takes the longest: finding out what the house could look like. In one sitting you get the picture, a cost estimate for the work shown, and a PDF album a contractor can quote from, with every material listed by brand and code. That is the exploration and specification work, not the licensed work. Anything structural (load-bearing changes, permits, engineering sign-off) still needs a qualified professional, and GetFacade is what you bring to that conversation, so it starts from a decision instead of a blank page. Contractors use it from the other side too, to show a client the options before writing the bid.

### What does GetFacade give you besides the picture?

- Designs of the house from the main view plus secondary views (sides, rear, details), each one a saved version
- A cost estimate for the work shown in the design
- A PDF album: materials with brand and code, notes, safety and regulatory references, and briefing sheets for the crew
- Sketch controls that protect the elements which must stay unchanged, and reference images to copy a look from

Pricing: a free tier (3 designs to start, topped up daily, no card); the Facade Kit, $29 once, bound to one building and with no expiry, which unlocks the full path for that building; the Pro Plan, $59 per month for contractors, which does the same on every building the account owns and adds white-label output and a priority queue.

### What GetFacade does not do

- No interiors, floor plans, or landscape design. Building exteriors only.
- No 3D model, CAD file, or stamped engineering drawing. The output is renders, an estimate, and a PDF.
- No permit paperwork, and no substitute for a licensed engineer or a local code check.
- No physical color match on a screen. Order a sample before buying material.
- No ordering of materials, and no contractor marketplace.


### Construction Planning Controls
Beyond visual preferences, users manage:
- **Structural Preservation**: Define non-negotiable building elements
- **Material Compatibility**: System validates material combinations
- **Budget Tiers**: Filter options by cost levels
- **Climate Suitability**: Get weather-appropriate recommendations
- **Maintenance Requirements**: Balance aesthetics with long-term upkeep
- **Construction Complexity**: Understand labor skill requirements
- **Timeline Implications**: Identify quick wins vs. major renovations

## Target Audience

### Primary Users
- **Homeowners Planning Renovations**: Not just browsing designs, but solving real construction problems—rotting siding replacement, energy efficiency upgrades, adding structural elements like porches
- **Contractors & Builders**: Creating client proposals with accurate material specifications and construction feasibility documentation
- **Real Estate Investors**: Assessing renovation ROI with realistic material costs and labor complexity estimates
- **Architects & Designers**: Rapid prototyping with construction-ready specifications, not just visual concepts
- **Property Managers**: Planning cost-effective maintenance and upgrade strategies across portfolios

### Real-World Use Cases
- **Problem-Solving Renovations**: "My wood siding is rotting—show me durable, low-maintenance alternatives"
- **Budget-Driven Planning**: "I have $15K—what's the best value exterior upgrade?"
- **Structural Additions**: "Can I add a covered entrance? What would it look like and require structurally?"
- **Material Selection**: "Compare fiber cement vs. vinyl siding for my climate and budget"
- **Contractor Briefing**: Generate detailed specs and visualizations for accurate bid requests
- **Code Compliance**: Identify potential regulatory issues before construction begins
- **Historical Restoration**: Match period-appropriate materials with modern durability requirements
- **Energy Efficiency**: Visualize insulation upgrades, better windows, reflective roofing
- **Resale Strategy**: Balance renovation costs with market value increase

## Pricing & Plans

- **Free tier**: 3 designs to start, topped up daily. No card required. Cost estimates are paid for with tokens; albums and blueprints are practical only with a Facade Kit.
- **Facade Kit**: $29 one-time purchase, bound to a single building. Unlocks the full path for that building: explore designs, cost estimate, PDF album, contractor-ready blueprints. No expiry, no subscription. Extensions (+50 designs, +1 album) raise the caps on the same building.
- **Pro Plan**: $59/month subscription for contractors. Facade Kit level capabilities on every building the account owns, plus white-label output, priority queue, unlimited buildings and references. Every billing period it also adds 1,000 agent API credits for AI assistants working through MCP.
- **Token packages**: one-time top-ups from $3.99 (100 tokens) to $35.99 (1300 tokens). Tokens are spent on renders and blueprints.

Purchases work on the web at app.getfacade.ai (card payments handled by Paddle as merchant of record, with localized tax-inclusive prices) and inside the iOS and Android apps (Apple App Store / Google Play in-app purchases). Prices above are USD reference prices; the exact localized price is shown at checkout.

## Key Differentiators

### Not Just Image Generation—Construction Intelligence

1. **Construction-Aware AI**: Understands building physics, material properties, structural constraints, and construction sequences—not just visual aesthetics
2. **Goal-Oriented Design**: Users define renovation objectives (budget, durability, energy efficiency) rather than just visual preferences
3. **Actionable Documentation**: PDF albums with material specifications, safety recommendations, regulatory notes, and contractor briefing sheets
4. **Feasibility Analysis**: System validates structural changes, material compatibility, and construction complexity
5. **Cost Context**: Material selection includes pricing tiers and labor complexity estimates
6. **Complete Project Planning**: From initial concept through multiple building angles to contractor-ready specifications
7. **Iteration with Context**: Design history tracks not just visuals but complete material and structural decisions
8. **Professional Workflow**: Tools designed for contractor proposals, client presentations, and construction planning—not social media posts


## Core Functionality

### Goal-Oriented Renovation Planning
Users don't just generate images—they define renovation objectives:
- **Structural Goals**: "I want to add a covered porch" or "Need to replace rotting wood siding"
- **Budget Constraints**: Material selection based on cost-effectiveness and durability
- **Climate Considerations**: Weather-appropriate materials and construction methods
- **Style Preferences**: Architectural coherence with neighborhood or historical context
- **Functional Requirements**: Energy efficiency, maintenance reduction, curb appeal improvement

The AI interprets these goals and generates designs that are both visually appealing and practically achievable.

### Project Structure & Management
- **Projects**: Organize complete renovation plans for a property
- **Angles**: Multiple views of the building (main facade, sides, rear, details)
- **Concepts**: Design iterations with complete settings history for comparison
- **Main vs. Secondary Views**: Main angle establishes design direction, secondary angles show comprehensive implementation

### Construction-Aware AI Generation
Unlike generic image generators, GetFacade.ai understands:
- **Material Properties**: Weight, durability, installation methods, compatibility
- **Structural Constraints**: Load-bearing considerations, foundation requirements
- **Building Codes**: Safety recommendations and regulatory compliance notes
- **Construction Sequence**: What needs to be done first, dependencies between changes
- **Cost Implications**: Material pricing tiers, labor complexity levels

Users specify through:
- **Architectural Styles**: Purpose-selected for structural feasibility (modern, colonial, craftsman, etc.)
- **Construction Materials**: Real-world options with installation context (vinyl siding, brick veneer, natural stone, fiber cement)
- **Structural Control Masks**: Preserve load-bearing elements, windows, rooflines
- **Reference Projects**: Copy proven construction approaches from real buildings
- **Renovation Prompts**: "Replace with low-maintenance materials" or "Add insulation during re-siding"

### Professional Construction Documentation
- **PDF Albums**: Comprehensive renovation plans with:
  - Material specifications (brands, types, quantities guidance)
  - Construction safety recommendations
  - Regulatory compliance notes
  - Step-by-step implementation guidance
  - Cost estimation frameworks
  - Contractor communication sheets

- **Output Formats**:
  - Photorealistic renders for client presentations
  - Technical sketches for contractor briefings
  - High-resolution images for detailed material texture review

- **Structural Control Tools**:
  - Mark critical building elements (foundations, load-bearing walls, roof structure)
  - Guide AI to maintain building integrity during redesign

- **Reference Library**:
  - Upload real construction projects as style guides
  - Copy proven renovation approaches
  - Learn from successful material combinations

## Guides

In-depth English guides on the GetFacade site explaining how the product works on real house photos:

- AI exterior house design on a photo of your real house: https://getfacade.ai/guides/ai-exterior-house-design
- Curb appeal visualizer, see upgrades on your house before you spend: https://getfacade.ai/guides/curb-appeal-visualizer
- Siding and paint colors, how to pick, match and price them: https://getfacade.ai/guides/siding-paint-visualizer
- How to choose an exterior paint color, a method instead of a mood board: https://getfacade.ai/guides/how-to-choose-exterior-paint-color
- Exterior paint colors for a brown roof, with the actual paint codes: https://getfacade.ai/guides/exterior-paint-colors-brown-roof
- Siding colors matched to paint across brands, James Hardie / CertainTeed / LP to Sherwin-Williams / Benjamin Moore / Behr: https://getfacade.ai/guides/siding-color-paint-match
- Why your siding color looks different from the sample: https://getfacade.ai/guides/siding-color-looks-different
- James Hardie colors on your own house: https://getfacade.ai/guides/james-hardie-colors-on-your-house

Guides index: https://getfacade.ai/guides

Note on the cross-brand color matches: no siding manufacturer publishes exact color
values and no paint manufacturer publishes siding equivalents, so the pairings on
getfacade.ai/guides/siding-color-paint-match are calculated by comparing measured
values from both catalogs (23,944 paint chips, 1,888 siding colors) with the CIEDE2000
color-difference formula. They are labeled in plain language rather than by score,
blended/variegated colors are excluded because no single value describes them, and
every on-screen color is an approximation that does not replace a physical sample.
GetFacade is not affiliated with any of the brands named; product and color names are
trademarks of their respective owners and are used nominatively.

## GetFacade for AI agents

GetFacade speaks MCP. Point Claude Desktop, or any MCP client, at your account and it creates the building, uploads the photo, and orders the design, the cost estimate and the PDF album. Each design is worked out for the country the house stands in: materials that are applicable there, manufacturer products that are actually sold there, and the technical build-up behind the surface. The render shows it on the photo of the house, the estimate prices it line by line, and the album documents it for the crew that builds it. Finished results sit at permanent public links your assistant can hand you directly.

https://getfacade.ai/agents
MCP: npx @getfacade/mcp · OpenAPI: https://getfacade.ai/openapi/agent-api.yaml · Markdown: https://getfacade.ai/agents.md