FasadPro

Hello Indie Hackers! I'm excited to share my journey building FasadPro, an AI-powered tool that helps homeowners visualize facade renovations instantly.

The Problem

I noticed a huge pain point: homeowners struggle to visualize facade changes before spending thousands on renovations. Traditional solutions are expensive and time-consuming:

• Professional mockups cost $500-2000

• 3D modeling requires specialized skills

• Simple photoshop work often looks unrealistic

The Solution

FasadPro lets users upload a photo of their house and instantly see AI-generated visualizations with different materials, colors, and architectural styles. No design skills needed!

My Journey

Building FasadPro started as a side project while working full-time. I used Next.js and React for the frontend, with a custom AI pipeline that processes and transforms facade images. The biggest technical challenge was optimizing the AI models to produce realistic results quickly.

Current State

The product is now in beta with early users . I'm currently focusing on:

• Improving the accuracy of AI transformations

• Building a library of architectural styles

• Optimizing the user experience for non-technical users

What I've Learned

1. Focus on solving a specific pain point really well rather than building a Swiss Army knife

1. Get feedback early (my first version was embarrassingly simple)

1. Design matters enormously for visual products

I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions about FasadPro! Has anyone else here built products in the home renovation or AI visualization space?