Permit Checker
Know before you dig in.
Enter the city and the type of work. GRABO tells you whether a permit is likely required and what documents you'll probably need to file.
Free account now — 25 credits ready, and Permit Checker lands in it the day it ships.
In the workshop
Coming to the Job Kit
What it does
Pick a location and a job type — flooring, bathroom, kitchen, drywall, structural, electrical-adjacent, and more. Get a plain-English read on permit likelihood and a checklist of the paperwork typically involved.
Guidance only — always confirm with your local authority having jurisdiction. GRABO points you in the right direction; the building department has the final word.
Why it's different
Permit surprises blow up timelines and budgets. This gives you a fast, upfront answer so you can price the job right and warn the client early — instead of finding out at inspection.
Step by step.
Help contractors quickly understand if a job likely needs a permit — before they price it.
- Enter the city and state.
- Pick the work type — flooring, bathroom, kitchen, drywall, electrical, plumbing, structural, and more.
- Add a few basic job details.
- Get a clear read: likely needed, likely not, or unclear.
- See the required documents, inspection steps, and links to the city.
What the AI does for you.
- Asks simple follow-up questions when the job description is vague.
- Summarizes local permit rules in plain English.
- Generates a checklist of the documents you'll need.
- Drafts a permit scope description you can submit.
The core screens.
What ships first
The MVP — what early-access users get their hands on first.