Elegant casing, crisp crown, and seamless baseboards turn a simple house into a showpiece. Yet many Austin homeowners and remodelers hesitate to add molding because they fear hidden costs and complex takeoffs. CountBricks removes that uncertainty. Our AI-driven estimating platform listens to your site conversation, references live local material pricing, and produces a finished proposal before you leave the room.
Austin’s residential market blends historic bungalows with modern infill builds. That variety creates three unique challenges:
• Diverse architectural styles demand flexible molding profiles
• Central Texas humidity calls for stable, paint-ready materials
• A fast-moving housing market means tighter schedules for trim carpenters
CountBricks addresses each challenge with real-time data and precision takeoffs so you can choose the right profile, wood species, and installation method for every neighborhood—from Travis Heights to Steiner Ranch.
1. Speak your scope. During a walkthrough, simply tell the CountBricks mobile app which rooms need casing, crown, shoe, or wainscot.
2. Instant blueprint sync. If you have PDFs, upload them to CountBricks.com/takeoffs and the AI will map linear footage automatically.
3. Live pricing pull. The platform taps local supplier feeds to price MDF, finger-joint pine, or poplar—no outdated spreadsheets.
4. Labor matched to Austin rates. CountBricks benchmarks install times and prevailing wages within the 512 area code so profit remains predictable.
5. One-click proposal. The result is a branded PDF you can email from your phone on the driveway.
• Finger-joint pine still rules starter homes thanks to affordability and paintability
• Poplar is gaining popularity in renovated craftsman homes for its smooth grain
• Polyurethane crown offers lightweight convenience in tall modern builds
• Reclaimed longleaf pine adds authentic warmth in historic districts
CountBricks tracks SKU-level cost shifts weekly so your bids reflect reality, not last quarter’s catalog.
• Undermeasuring corners: AI blueprint tools auto-add 10% waste so you never run short
• Forgetting paint prep: Labor tables include caulk and sanding, preventing change-orders
• Ignoring moisture content: Material suggestions flag kiln-dried stock suitable for Austin’s humidity swings
• Overlooking lead-time: Live inventory checks display supplier ETA before you hit “Send Estimate”
A local GC used CountBricks.com/services to price new 5 ¼" baseboards, 3-step crown, and custom window stools across 1,800 sq ft. In eight minutes the AI produced:
• 612 linear feet of base, 440 LF crown, 22 window units
• Material/labor total: $8,940
• Profit margin: 24%—verified against the GC’s target
The homeowner approved on the spot, shaving three days off the typical back-and-forth.
• Pre-prime raw stock at ground level to minimize ladder work
• Use laser line guides for consistent reveal on tall Austin ceilings
• Switch to 16-gauge finish nails in humid months to reduce split risk
• Back-cut scarf joints by two degrees for tighter seams
• Log every on-site adjustment in the CountBricks voice app to auto-update your invoice
Ready to quote your next Austin molding project in minutes instead of hours? Create a free account at CountBricks.com/consultation or book a live demo. Our support team, staffed by former trim carpenters, will walk you through your first AI estimate so you can focus on what matters—flawless residential trim.
Does CountBricks work with both new construction and remodels?
Yes. Upload architectural PDFs for new builds or use our room-scan tool for existing homes.
Can the system handle specialty profiles?
Absolutely. CountBricks hosts a library of 12,000+ profiles and lets you import custom CAD for unique historical replicas.
What about change-orders after drywall repairs?
Just open the original project, speak the change, and the AI recalculates material, labor, and tax instantly.
Whether you’re framing a new Pflugerville build or refreshing a Hyde Park classic, precise trim elevates property value and client satisfaction. CountBricks delivers that precision by combining AI, local cost data, and voice-first workflows. Stop guessing at linear footage, and start selling approved proposals the same day. Austin molding has never been this simple.
Winning the bid is only half the job. CountBricks equips your crew with on-site tools that translate the AI estimate into flawless installation.
The moment a proposal is accepted, CountBricks auto-generates room-by-room cut lists. Carpenters access them on any device, preventing the age-old “Where’s the notebook?” hunt.
• One-tap PO creation sends the material list directly to preferred Austin yards
• Live delivery trackers let you schedule crews around real ETAs, not voicemail guesses
Every time a crew leader records extra footage or replaces a damaged length, the app updates project cost in real time. You see revised margin percentages immediately, keeping profits intact even when site conditions change.
CountBricks embeds best-practice checkpoints—like humidity acclimation and joint sanding—into the mobile workflow. Crews sign off with photos, creating an audit trail that impresses homeowners and reduces callbacks.
A custom builder used CountBricks field tools to oversee 1,200 LF of 7" crown on a vaulted ceiling. Digital cut lists reduced waste by 6%, and the QA photo log earned a glowing testimonial featured at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Ready to pair pinpoint Austin molding estimates with flawless field execution? Schedule a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/services today. Watch how voice commands, live data, and mobile checklists converge to save you hours and safeguard your margins on every trim project.
