BudDIY: DIY Build Plans

BudDIY turns a rough idea into a detailed build draft. Tell it what you want to build and it calculates the materials, lays out the cuts and assembly steps, and draws an interactive 3D model you can orbit before you buy a single board. You can visualize your plans and share designs with professionals or your clients.

Built for homeowners, contractors and individual professionals. No engineering degree required.

SEVEN KINDS OF PROJECTS
• Sheds — dimensions, foundation, flooring, doors and windows, framing, roof
• Decks — framing, footings, decking, railings, stairs
• Pergolas, gazebos, carports and patio covers
• Fences
• Water heater replacement and maintenance

SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUILD IT
Every project gets a real 3D model that updates as you make choices. Orbit it, zoom in, and switch between three views: the finished exterior, the framing underneath, and an x-ray view that shows both at once.

EVERY BOARD COUNTED
Materials are calculated, never estimated by guesswork. You get a full materials list with a cost estimate, a cut list, and a shopping list you can take to the lumber yard.

CHECKED AS YOU GO
BudDIY checks your build as you design it — spans, supports, bearing, and structural soundness. When something won't work, it tells you why and, where it can, fixes it for you. Guidance cards explain the choices in plain English instead of code jargon.

STEP-BY-STEP BUILD SHEETS
Generate an illustrated assembly manual for your project: numbered steps, labeled parts, per-step tool lists, and drawings for each stage of the build.

YOURS, ACROSS YOUR DEVICES
Save designs, keep version history, and organize projects by property. Everything syncs across your iPhone and iPad. Share a design with a link, or start from one of our featured community designs.

NO TRACKERS. NO DATA SELLING.
BudDIY doesn't track you and never sells your data.

FREE TO START
Design as many projects as you like for free. Build Sheets unlock per project, or unlock supported projects with a one-time Pro purchase — no subscription.

BudDIY provides DIY building guidance and is not a substitute for a licensed professional. Always confirm requirements with your local building department.