How PatchPilot Works
A simple system for discovering issues, deciding what matters, and keeping your home in great shape.
The Problem We're Solving
Most homeowners are juggling home maintenance in a scattered way: issues tracked in Notes, photos in Camera Roll, contractor info in texts, and repair decisions made from memory. When something breaks, you're starting from scratch.
PatchPilot gives you a single, organized system for discovering what needs attention, deciding what to do about it, and tracking it through completion—without needing a spreadsheet or contractor expertise.
Your PatchPilot Workflow
From discovery to completion—here's how it all works together
Run a Guided Home Inspection
Walk through your home with our 10-minute guided checklist. We ask simple questions about 5 key areas: Exterior, Water Systems, Climate Control, Electrical, and Interior. No expertise required—just "Looking Good," "Flag for Follow-Up," or "Not Sure."
What you get:
- A complete picture of your home's condition
- Items flagged for follow-up automatically become tracked issues
- Helpful "what to watch for" guidance on potential problems
Manage Your Tracked Issues
Every flagged item becomes a tracked issue with all the details in one place: what it is, where it is, priority level, photos, suspected cause, and suggested next steps. You can add issues manually anytime, too.
Built-in privacy protection:
- Photos are automatically stripped of location data and metadata
- All data stored securely with row-level security
Prioritize What Matters
Your Command Center dashboard shows all tracked issues with priority levels (Critical, High, Medium, Low) and status tags. See at a glance what needs immediate attention and what can wait.
Priority levels help you decide:
- CRITICALSafety hazards, active water damage, structural concerns
- HIGHWill get worse if ignored, potential for damage
- MEDIUMImportant but not urgent, plan within 3-6 months
- LOWNice to have, cosmetic, or preventive maintenance
Track Contractors & Quotes
Store contractor contact info, specialties, ratings, and notes. Link multiple quotes to issues so you can compare pricing, scope, and timeline all in one place. No more digging through texts or email.
Track for each contractor:
Stay on Budget
Create budget items with planned amounts and date ranges. Link them to multiple issues to see the big picture. Track actual spending as work gets done. See exactly where your money is going.
Budget tracking includes:
- Planned vs. actual spending
- Category organization (Repairs, Improvements, etc.)
- Date ranges for planning (not just monthly)
- Link budget items to multiple related issues
Seasonal Reminders
After completing your first inspection, opt into seasonal reminders. We'll email you when it's time to check your home again—whether that's every season, quarterly, or at custom intervals.
Stay proactive: Catch small issues before they become expensive problems. Regular check-ins help you maintain your home's value and avoid surprise repairs.
Built for Homeowners, Not Contractors
Owning a home comes with a long, quiet list of things you know you should deal with — the dripping faucet, the weird stain, the thing you said you'd Google. PatchPilot helps you get it out of your head and into a clear, prioritized plan.
Track issues before they become emergencies. Know what's urgent and what can wait. Stop second-guessing yourself every time something breaks.
We're not built for contractors, property managers, or anyone who needs enterprise-level project tools. We're built for people who just want to take better care of their home — without it becoming a part-time job.
Best Practices
Start with the guided inspection
Even if you already know some issues, the guided checklist helps you build a complete picture. You can always add more issues manually later.
Take photos as you go
Visual documentation helps contractors give accurate quotes and helps you remember the issue later. Don't worry—we automatically remove location data from your photos.
Trust the priority levels
Critical and High priority items should be addressed first. Medium can wait 3-6 months. Low priority is for planning ahead or cosmetic improvements.
Get at least 3 quotes for major work
Use the contractor tracking to compare quotes side-by-side. Pay attention to scope differences, not just price. The cheapest quote isn't always the best value.
Re-inspect seasonally
Opt into seasonal reminders after your first inspection. Regular check-ins help you catch small issues before they become expensive emergencies.
Pricing & Plans
Start free and upgrade when you need more. No credit card required to get started.
Free
Everything you need to get started and stay organized
- Complete guided home inspection (all 5 areas)
- Track up to 10 issues
- Contractor management (contacts & quotes)
- Basic budget tracking
- One seasonal reminder
- Photo upload with privacy protection
PatchPilot Pro
or $99/year (save 17%)
For homeowners who want unlimited tracking and peace of mind
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited issue tracking
- Full seasonal reminder scheduling with custom frequencies
- AI-powered features (details coming soon)
- Priority support
- Export & backup capabilities
- Multi-property support (coming soon)
Start free, upgrade anytime. Cancel anytime.
Try everything free first. Most homeowners find the free tier gives them everything they need. Upgrade only when you're ready for unlimited tracking and advanced features.
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