A straight feasibility read
What's likely allowed on your lot, what probably isn't, and what still needs your city's confirmation — before you pay for drawings.
Property planning, made clear.
Start with
an idea.Leave with
a plan.
Tell Crane what you want to do with your property. We'll help you understand what may be possible, what it could involve, and what to do next.
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The Problem
Property ideas quickly turn into research, code questions, and uncertainty.
The Answer
Crane helps organize what may be possible, what affects it, and what to do next.
How Crane works
From idea to project path.
You don't need to know the code, the permit type, or which professional to call. Crane organizes the pieces in order.
Are you a professional? Join the network01
Tell Us Your Idea
Start with the question or goal you already have.
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Add Your Property
Give Crane the location and basic property context.
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See What Shapes It
Crane looks at the rules, constraints, and possibilities.
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Get Your Plan
See what may work, what may affect it, and what happens next.
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Connect the Right People
When you're ready, Crane helps identify the professionals your project may need.
Crane Intelligence
Good property answers require more than one source.
Crane brings together the kinds of information people often have to piece together manually.
Choose a source to see the exact reference Crane would cite.
A question Crane answers
Illustrative“Do I need fire sprinklers in a detached garage?”
IRCIRC §P2904.1
An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses where required by the applicable jurisdiction.
The reference Crane would cite for this question — excerpt paraphrased for length.
The layers Crane reads
- Local codes
- Building + safety codes
- Plans + policy
- Process
- Programs
- Property information
Crane provides preliminary project intelligence. It is not an approval, and requirements should be verified with the applicable jurisdiction and appropriately licensed professionals.
Who Crane is for
Crane moves property projects forward.
Homeowners
Understand what may be possible before calling architects, contractors, or permit counters.
- What may be possible
- What may affect it
- What to do next
Professional Matching
When you're ready, Crane helps move the project forward.
Crane organizes your project first, then introduces the disciplines the work actually needs. Nothing is shared with anyone until you decide to reach out.
Your Project
- Project
- Detached casita
- Location
- Henderson
- Budget Range
- $175k – $250k
- Project Path
- Prepared
Crane identifies likely needs
The plan already says which parts of the work are structural, which are design, and what has to be verified first.
Relevant Professionals
- Designer
- Engineer
- Contractor
- Surveyor
Project moves forward
What You Get
Answers, not homework.
The questions homeowners ask most — usually right before they stall out or overpay. Crane answers them for your property, in plain language.
Can I even do this?
What's this going to cost me?
A realistic cost range
Local numbers, not national averages — with the big cost drivers named.
What will my city make me do?
Your approval path, in order
The reviews, the documents, and the order they come in for your city. No generic checklist.
Who do I even call first?
The right professional, already briefed
The discipline your project needs, plus a written brief of what you want and what's already known.
Project Examples
See how an idea becomes a project.
Four realistic starting points — what was asked, what Crane looks at, what path emerged, and who may be needed next.
Illustrative ExampleHenderson, Nevada· 1,900 sq ft · single story · 7,200 sq ft lot · HOA
The Question
“I want a casita for my parents, close to the main house.”
What Path Emerged
Detached ADU → design → city review → HOA review → build
What Crane looks at
- The rear setback, and how much of the lot is actually buildable
- Whether the HOA runs its own review on top of the city's
- Utility runs — sewer depth at the rear is the open question
- Parking count once a second dwelling is added
Who may be needed next
- Residential designer
- Structural engineer
- General contractor
- Surveyor
These are illustrative examples written to show how Crane reasons, not customer case studies. Every property, jurisdiction and budget is different, and nothing here is an approval or a quote.
Memberships
Go deeper when you need to.
Crane is free to start. Memberships unlock deeper analysis, more document review, reports, visual tools, and ongoing project support.
BASIC
$0
Explore what may be possible.
- Ask Crane
- 1 active project
- Property context and jurisdiction
- Preliminary project guidance
STARTER
$25/ month
Start shaping your project.
- Everything in Basic
- 2 active projects
- 2 Document Reviews / month
- 1 Detailed Project Analysis / month
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PLAN
$50/ month
Actively work through your project.
- Everything in Starter
- 5 active projects
- 4 Document Reviews / month
- 2 Detailed Project Analyses / month
PRO
$100/ month
Go deeper with a serious project.
- Everything in Plan
- 10 active projects
- 8 Document Reviews / month
- 4 Detailed Project Analyses / month
PREMIER
$200/ month
For larger and more involved projects.
- Everything in Pro
- Higher active project limit
- Higher document review allowance
- Higher analysis and report allowances
What is Crane?
Crane is a property-planning and project-intelligence platform. You can start with an idea or property and use Crane to understand what may be possible, what may affect the project, what it could cost, which professionals may be needed, and what to do next.
What kinds of projects can I ask Crane about?
Examples include additions, casitas and ADUs, garage conversions, remodels, wall removals, second stories, custom homes, vacant lots, redevelopment, and other property projects.
Can Crane tell me if my project is possible?
Crane can provide a preliminary feasibility assessment based on the property, project goals, available public information, applicable rules, and known constraints. Crane may classify a project as having strong potential, likely possible, possible with constraints, needing more verification, or having significant constraints.
Do I need an account to use Crane?
No. You can begin exploring with Crane before creating an account. An account becomes useful when you want to save projects, return to previous work, keep reports, manage documents, or use deeper project tools.
Can I use Crane for free?
Yes. Crane includes a free starting experience so users can ask questions, understand a project, see preliminary possibilities, review key considerations, and begin building a project record.
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