No two residential projects are the same, yet every winning proposal starts with a clear, detailed bid quote template. CountBricks has distilled decades of trade experience and cutting-edge AI into a structure that lets builders talk through the scope on site, convert that conversation into an itemised estimate, and push out a polished quote document in minutes. The result is fewer missed line items, faster client approvals, and healthier margins.
• Generic spreadsheets overlook region-specific labour costs
• Manual data entry creates costly errors and double handling
• Static PDFs can’t flex when suppliers update pricing overnight
• Disconnected workflows slow the hand-off from estimating to invoicing
High variation in scope. From knock-down-rebuilds to heritage additions, scope creep is common. A template that forces you to spell out inclusions, exclusions and provisional sums protects your profit.
Compressed timelines. Residential clients shop around. Delivering a professional quote same-day keeps you top of mind.
Regulatory compliance. Local code references, insurance clauses and licence numbers belong in every bid. CountBricks auto-populates these based on your profile.
• Voice-to-estimate: Speak through room-by-room tasks; AI converts speech into line items
• Live supplier feeds: Updated material pricing from national hardware chains and local yards
• Trade-tested cost libraries: Labour rates calibrated to metro, regional and remote postcodes
• One-click document styling: Your logo, licence and brand colours applied automatically
• Instant change orders: Amend scope mid-build and regenerate the quote without rework
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a new project.
2. Walk the site or review plans while dictating tasks: “Demolish existing deck, frame new 4x4m merbau deck, supply composite balustrade…”
3. The AI engine matches tasks to cost codes, pulls live material rates, and calculates labour by crew type.
4. Review the autogenerated bid quote template. Edit quantities or markups on the fly.
5. Add allowances, exclusions and payment stages with preset clauses.
6. Hit “Generate Quote”. A branded PDF and interactive web link send straight to the client’s inbox.
7. On acceptance, the same data feeds into scheduling and invoicing—no retyping.
• Project overview and client details
• Scope of works broken into CSI cost codes
• Materials with live pricing and supplier lead times
• Labour hours, crew allocation and subcontractor allowances
• Provisional sums and prime cost items
• GST, mark-ups and contingency percentages
• Milestone payment schedule linked to stage inspections
• Acceptance page with e-signature capture
Real-time mark-up visibility. As you tweak quantities, CountBricks shows gross profit in the corner of the screen, helping you price competitively without eroding margin.
Historical comparison. Instantly benchmark against similar past projects stored in your CountBricks dashboard.
Waste factors applied automatically. No more manual 10% padding—framing, cladding and tile waste are calculated based on manufacturer recommendations.
Does the template handle renovations as well as new builds?
Yes. Choose from new build, addition or renovation presets. The AI library adjusts demolition, protection and make-good lines accordingly.
Can I import architectural blueprints?
Upload PDFs into CountBricks Takeoff. The AI measures walls, slabs and openings, then pushes dimensions straight into the bid quote template.
What about subcontractor quotes?
Request prices through the platform, then lock the accepted figure into the estimate to keep your totals current.
Stop wrestling with outdated spreadsheets. Book a demo or start a free trial at CountBricks.com/services and see how fast you can send your next residential bid.
Smith & Sons Renovations adopted CountBricks after missing several fast-turn opportunities. Within four weeks, the team produced 32 detailed quotes—up from 15 the previous month—without extending office hours. Here’s what drove the change:
• Voice capture on site meant estimators spent evenings with family, not spreadsheets
• Live pricing shaved 12 calls per job to suppliers
• Auto-generated exclusions eliminated 90% of post-contract disputes
• Build your own assemblies: Group recurring tasks (e.g., “standard ensuite fit-out”) to populate scope in seconds
• Set default mark-ups by category: Keep framing at 18% and joinery at 25% without manual edits
• Use colour-coded risk flags: Highlight provisional sums so clients understand allowances up front
• Attach progress photos to change orders: Visual proof speeds approval and payment release
• Sync with accounting: Push accepted quotes directly to your ledger via the CountBricks API
CountBricks isn’t just an estimating tool; it’s a connected ecosystem. Once the client signs, tasks convert to a live schedule. Purchase orders auto-fill with the same material data locked in during estimating, and field crews receive real-time updates through the mobile app. Because every phase pulls from the original bid quote template, discrepancies vanish and profitability stays transparent.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a personalised walkthrough. Bring a set of plans, speak your scope, and watch our AI turn it into a polished residential quote before your coffee cools.
