Workflow
Turn a vague house problem into useful facts.
Before any advice, intake. Describe the issue clearly so an AI tool or a contractor can help you — not the other way around.
When to use this workflow
- You don’t know what is wrong yet.
- You need to describe the issue clearly.
- You’re preparing to ask an AI or contractor.
- You want to document the problem before it gets worse.
When not to use this workflow
- Emergency situation — leave the area and call 911 or your utility first.
- You already have a clear scope and a contractor in mind.
What the route will ask
- 01What is happening?
- 02Where is it happening?
Room, fixture, system, or location in the house.
- 03When did it start?
- 04Is it active or intermittent?
- 05What changed recently?
New appliance, recent work, season, weather event, power outage.
- 06Any smell, heat, smoke, sparks, water, gas, sound, movement, or warning lights?
- 07Photos or video available?
- 08Brand / model / age of the affected system?
- 09Recent work done by anyone?
- 10Home age?
- 11City / state / country?
Local code, permit rules, and utilities vary by location.
- 12What have you already tried?
- 13Comfort level
Observe only / simple DIY / tools okay / pro preferred.
- 14Urgency
Emergency / today / this week / planning.
What happens, step by step
- 01The AI asks each intake question, one at a time.
- 02You answer with what you know — “unknown” is a valid answer.
- 03The AI summarizes back what’s known and what’s unknown.
- 04It identifies the likely involved system(s).
- 05It flags any safety stop conditions before any next step.
- 06It suggests which workflow to run next (triage, DIY, hire-a-pro, estimate review, etc.).
What the route produces
- A problem summary you can paste anywhere.
- A list of known facts.
- A list of unknowns.
- Immediate safety concerns (if any).
- Likely systems involved.
- Suggested next step.
- Questions for the AI to keep asking.
- Questions for a contractor (if you need one).