The average Brooklyn brownstone or condo bathroom is short on square footage yet long on personality. Tight layouts, aging plumbing stacks, and co-op board regulations make every decision critical. That is why homeowners and contractors throughout Kings County rely on CountBricks to generate rapid, accurate estimates, up-to-date material costs, and streamlined project schedules. Our AI-driven platform listens to the conversation on-site or over the phone, turns it into a line-item scope of work, and instantly applies current Brooklyn labor rates and supplier pricing. The result: no surprises and no back-and-forth with spreadsheets.
1. Limited space that calls for precise fixture placement
2. Older structures with unpredictable plumbing and electrical routes
3. Stringent DOB permitting and condo review processes
4. Rising material prices that shift from week to week
5. Coordinating specialized trades in high-demand neighborhoods
CountBricks solves each pain point with real-time data, vetted trade partners, and an end-to-end digital paper trail.
1. On-Site Voice Capture: Our estimator joins the walkthrough or joins a call, logging every measurement and homeowner wish list in natural language.
2. Instant AI Takeoff: CountBricks scans uploaded blueprints or LIDAR room scans, translating walls, fixtures, and finishes into quantifiable tasks.
3. Live Cost Database: The platform pulls tile, vanity, lighting, and plumbing fixture pricing from local distributors and applies NYC prevailing labor rates.
4. Automated Permitting Checklist: Based on the scope, CountBricks adds DOB inspection points, asbestos testing notes, and co-op form costs.
5. Client-Ready Quote: Within minutes you have a branded PDF with scope, timeline, inclusions, and exclusions—ready for electronic signature.
• Wet Wall Relocation: Moving supply and waste lines inside a pre-war building can add 20-30% to plumbing labor.
• Electrical Upgrades: GFCI compliance, LED vanity lighting, and heated floors require dedicated circuits and AFCI protection.
• Finish Level: Subway tile is budget-friendly, but handmade Zellige or large-format porcelain can double tile allowances.
• Custom Millwork: Floating vanities, recessed medicine cabinets, or niche shelving elevate style but increase carpentry hours.
• Permit Category: Alt-2 filings trigger additional architect fees compared with an NB “like-for-like” replacement.
Dynamic Pricing
Every time the material market shifts, our database updates. If tile jumps 7% overnight, you will see it in the estimate immediately—before you order.
Task-Level Transparency
Each labor line item shows crew hours, equipment, and unit cost. This lets owners approve or decline optional features, such as steam showers, with full cost visibility.
Version Control
Need to swap Carrera marble for quartz? Generate a revision and track deltas side by side. CountBricks keeps a log of changes for both client and contractor records.
1. Pre-construction Planning: 2-3 weeks for design, material selection, and permit prep
2. Demolition & Rough-In: 1 week demo, 1 week plumbing/electrical rough-in
3. Inspections & Waterproofing: 1 week including DOB sign-offs
4. Tile & Finish Carpentry: 2 weeks
5. Final Fixtures & Punch List: 1 week
Total: Approximately 6-8 weeks door to door, assuming no change orders. CountBricks schedules trades in sequence to eliminate idle days.
• Order specialty fixtures at least four weeks in advance to avoid supply-chain delays.
• Use one large mirror to visually expand narrow Brooklyn bathrooms.
• Opt for pocket doors when possible; they add up to 10 square feet of functional space.
• Choose epoxy grout for durability against NYC’s hard water.
• Schedule noisy demolition only after checking your building’s work-hour bylaws.
Hands-Free Documentation
From the first phone call to final invoice, CountBricks auto-generates submittals, lien releases, and warranty letters. Focus on workmanship, not paperwork.
Quick Change Orders
Voice-note the new shower niche on the fly; CountBricks adds labor, material, and markup instantly, then syncs to the client portal for approval.
Profit Protection
Our margin guardrails flag under-priced line items before the quote goes out, protecting your bottom line.
Ready to see your project’s true cost in minutes? Visit CountBricks.com/services to book a live demo or request a sample estimate. Whether you are a GC balancing five borough jobs or a homeowner tired of vague allowances, CountBricks delivers clarity, speed, and control.
A 110-year-old garden-level bathroom suffered from cracked lead drains and a sloped subfloor. The homeowner’s wish list included a curbless shower, radiant heat, and vintage brass fixtures. Traditional bids varied by more than $18,000, leaving the client unsure where to start.
• Our estimator recorded a 15-minute walkthrough, capturing dimensions, fixture brands, and structural notes.
• AI takeoff mapped joist spans and flagged the need for sistering—adding structural carpentry to the scope automatically.
• Live pricing suggested alternative brass lines in stock at local suppliers, shaving three weeks off lead times.
• A detailed quote with three finish tiers hit the homeowner’s inbox the same afternoon.
• Final contract signed 48 hours later at 4% under the client’s target budget.
• Zero change orders during construction thanks to the upfront structural allowance.
• Project completed in 42 days—five days ahead of schedule—earning a five-star review on the CountBricks portfolio.
Bathroom Brooklyn remodels often trigger adjacent upgrades. With CountBricks, you can duplicate the estimate template for a laundry closet, kitchenette, or roof deck, keeping materials synchronized across scopes. The platform’s unified dashboard shows labor overlaps, so tilers or electricians can service multiple rooms in one mobilization, reducing mobilization costs by up to 12%.
1. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and choose “Bathroom Brooklyn” as your project type.
2. Upload any drawings or simply schedule a voice walk-through with our estimator.
3. Receive a comprehensive, customizable estimate within hours—complete with timeline and payment schedule.
CountBricks brings the power of real-time data and AI automation to every square foot of your remodel, ensuring you spend more time enjoying your new space and less time chasing numbers.
