AI-Powered Analysis

Know exactly what's wrong with your Power BI models

AI scans every table, measure, relationship, and refresh pattern. A Dual Microsoft MVP delivers the fix-it plan. One report, zero guesswork.

$2,500 one-time

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✓ 48-hour turnaround ✓ MVP-reviewed findings ✓ Actionable fix plan

What the audit covers

We scan seven dimensions of model health using DAX metadata functions and REST APIs — then translate findings into a prioritized action plan.

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Schema Quality

Table inventory, wide table detection, calculated table overhead, storage mode validation, hidden item audit.

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Measure Analysis

DAX complexity scoring, missing format strings, display folder organization, naming convention consistency.

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Relationship Health

Cardinality validation, bidirectional filter audit, inactive relationship review, many-to-many detection.

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Storage Efficiency

Column segment analysis, dictionary overhead, table row counts, storage mode optimization opportunities.

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Refresh Reliability

Failure rate tracking, duration trends, schedule coverage, incremental refresh candidates.

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Security Posture

RLS role inventory, table permission audit, filter expression review, security filtering behavior.

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Model Configuration

Culture settings, collation, Direct Lake behavior, default mode validation, metadata hygiene.

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Prioritized Action Plan

Every finding ranked by impact. Critical fixes first, quick wins highlighted, long-term optimization roadmap included.

How it works

Three steps. 48-hour turnaround. No disruption to your environment.

Connect

Share read-only access to your Power BI workspace. We use service principal or delegated auth — your data never leaves your tenant.

Scan

AI runs 30+ DAX INFO queries and REST API checks across every semantic model. Schema, measures, relationships, storage, refresh, security.

Deliver

You get a detailed report with health scores, findings by severity, and a prioritized action plan. Plus a 30-min walkthrough call with an MVP.

DIY review vs. Model Audit

What you'd need to do manually versus what you get from us.

Capability	DIY Manual Review	PowerMates Model Audit
Schema inventory	Open each model in Desktop	Automated across all models
DAX complexity analysis	Read every measure by hand	AI-scored by expression length
Relationship validation	Check diagram manually	M:M, bidirectional, inactive detected
Storage internals	Requires VertiPaq Analyzer	Column segments + dictionary via DAX
Refresh health tracking	Check each model's history	Failure rates + duration trends
RLS role audit	Open Model view per model	Automated role + permission scan
Prioritized action plan	You figure it out	Findings ranked by impact
Time required	2-4 days per model	48 hours for all models

Simple pricing

One flat fee. All models in one workspace. No hourly billing.

Semantic Model Audit

$2,500 one-time

All semantic models in one workspace
7-dimension health score (0-100)
Schema, measures, relationships deep scan
Storage internals + dictionary analysis
Refresh history + failure rate tracking
RLS role and permission audit
Prioritized findings with severity levels
Actionable optimization recommendations
Detailed markdown + JSON report
30-minute walkthrough call with MVP

Get Started — $2,500

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Bundle & Save

Combine with AI-Assisted Tenant Scan for a complete governance + model health picture.

$13,500 instead of $15,000

Tenant Scan ($12,500) + Model Audit ($2,500) = Save $1,500

Preview Your Deliverables

Every Semantic Model Audit engagement includes three professional deliverables — see a sample below.

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HTML Dashboard

Interactive scored report with findings, severity ratings, metrics, and recommendations. Dark-themed, print-ready.

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Executive Deck

PowerPoint summary for leadership — score, key findings, recommendations, and next steps. Ready to present.

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Word Summary

Detailed written report with findings table, remediation steps, and priority recommendations. Shareable with stakeholders.

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Frequently asked questions

What access do you need?

Read-only access to your Power BI workspace. We use a service principal with Viewer permissions or delegated read-only auth. We never modify your models.

How many models can you audit?

The $2,500 price covers all semantic models in one workspace. Need multiple workspaces? Contact us for volume pricing.

Does my data leave my tenant?

No. We query metadata only (schema, measures, relationships, refresh history). We don't extract, download, or store any of your actual data.

What's in the report?

A detailed markdown document with health scores per model, findings by severity (critical, warning, info), schema stats, measure complexity analysis, relationship topology, storage sizes, refresh trends, and a prioritized action plan. Plus a machine-readable JSON export.

How is this different from Performance Analyzer?

Performance Analyzer measures query execution time for individual visuals. Our audit scans the model structure itself — schema design, DAX patterns, relationship topology, storage internals, and governance posture. They're complementary: we find the structural issues, Performance Analyzer validates the fix.

Can you also fix what you find?

The audit is read-only and recommendations-focused. If you need hands-on optimization, we offer follow-up engagements starting at $5,000 — or bundle with our Fabric Architecture Accelerator for a full rebuild.

Stop guessing. Start knowing.

Your Power BI models are either helping or hiding problems. Find out which — in 48 hours.

Request Your Audit — $2,500

Common Questions

What do you need access to? +

We need read-only access to your Power BI workspace metadata via the Fabric REST API — or you can export model metadata using Tabular Editor and send us the files. We never modify your models or data.

How many models can you audit? +

The $2,500 flat fee covers up to 10 semantic models across any number of workspaces. For larger environments, we scope a custom engagement — typically $500 per additional batch of 5 models.

What's in the deliverable? +

You receive an HTML dashboard with scored findings, a PowerPoint executive summary deck, and a Word document with detailed recommendations. Every finding includes severity rating, business impact, and specific remediation steps.

Can I bundle this with a Tenant Scan? +

Yes — the Governance + Performance bundle combines an AI-Assisted Tenant Scan with a Semantic Model Audit for $14,000 (save $1,000). View bundle details →

How long does it take? +

3–5 business days from the time we receive access or exported metadata. You'll get a progress update at the midpoint and final deliverables via email.

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

This audit is built for teams that

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Have slow Power BI reports

Users are complaining about load times but you don't know which model issues are causing it.

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Manage 5+ semantic models

Overlapping models, inconsistent measures, and no clear governance across your BI estate.

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Are migrating to Direct Lake

Need to know which models are Direct Lake-ready and which need restructuring first.

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Want a second opinion from an MVP

Your team built it, but you want a Dual Microsoft MVP to validate architecture and DAX patterns.

CLIENT RESULTS

Results from Recent Engagements

Financial Services

42% faster report loads

Identified 18 DAX anti-patterns across 6 semantic models. Rewrote calculated columns to measures, eliminated circular dependencies.

3.2s → 1.8s avg load

Healthcare

70% storage reduction

Found 4 unused import-mode tables consuming 12GB. Switched to DirectQuery for real-time patient data, archived historical tables.

17GB → 5GB model size

Retail

Single source of truth

Consolidated 3 overlapping models into one enterprise semantic model with row-level security for 200+ store managers.

3 models → 1 governed model