Masonry is the backbone of Montana’s most enduring homes. In Billings, where wide-open skies meet fierce winter freeze-thaw cycles, every brick, block, and stone must be placed with surgical precision. CountBricks combines local craft traditions with AI-powered estimating to make billings masonry faster, clearer, and more cost-effective for homeowners.
• Sub-zero winters cause inferior mortar to crack and spall
• Summer temperature swings demand expansion-joint expertise
• High winds along the Yellowstone River require reinforced wall design
A rushed or generic approach can shorten a wall’s service life by a decade. CountBricks safeguards your investment with region-specific material databases and task libraries updated daily inside CountBricks.com/services.
• New brick veneer for custom builds
• Structural block basements and safe rooms
• Chimney rebuilds and firebox repairs
• Decorative garden walls and outdoor kitchens
• Historic brick restoration in the Billings Heights
1. Speak naturally with our mobile app or desktop mic—no forms required
2. AI transcribes and tags every detail, from wall length to brick style
3. Real-time pricing syncs with Billings suppliers for mortar, rebar, and scaffolding
4. The engine applies local labor rates and seasonal productivity factors
5. Minutes later you receive a line-item PDF ready for signature and instant invoice generation
If you need blueprint takeoffs, simply upload the plan set; CountBricks AI auto-scales and counts every brick course, then merges the data with your voice session.
• Material selection: standard modular brick, reclaimed clay, or stone veneer each carry different cost tiers
• Wall thickness: single wythe garden walls cost less than double wythe structural envelopes
• Reinforcement: seismic ties and rebar add safety in the Yellowstone Valley but affect budgets
• Access and staging: narrow alleys in Downtown Billings may require additional scaffold sets
• Weather windows: winter accelerators and heated tents protect mortar but raise per-square-foot rates
Jane Peterson, West End resident, needed a sagging brick façade replaced after hail damage. She opened the CountBricks app, described the wall dimensions aloud, and uploaded three photos. Within ten minutes she received a $12,480 quote itemizing demolition, 1,600 utility bricks, Type-S mortar, and cleanup. Jane digitally approved, triggered material orders, and watched the project status update in real time. Two weeks later her new façade passed inspection and came in 2% under budget.
Every mason who carries the CountBricks badge completes quarterly skill audits and safety refreshers. You see crew profiles, recent ratings, and photo galleries at CountBricks.com/portfolio before work begins. Our guarantee: if a joint line doesn’t meet tolerance, we correct it at no cost.
Voice-activate your estimate now, or schedule a free site visit at CountBricks.com/consultation. Discover how simple, transparent, and precise residential masonry can be when AI and craftsmanship work as one.
The McAllister family loved their 1920s bungalow but its original porch had settled nearly three inches. Traditional contractors supplied vague allowances and week-long lead times for quotes. CountBricks approached the challenge differently:
1. A five-minute voice walkthrough captured porch size, desired brick match, and underpinning concerns
2. Blueprints were scanned into CountBricks AI, yielding a 2,412-brick count and precise footing dimensions
3. Material pricing auto-pulled from Billings suppliers, flagging a reclaimed red brick lot on discount
4. The homeowner compared two structural solutions inside the app—helical piers versus concrete spread footings—each with cost, schedule, and carbon impact insights
5. After digital approval, CountBricks crews demoed, rebuilt, and tuck-pointed the porch in nine working days
• Final cost landed 4% below the initial estimate thanks to real-time material alerts
• Laser-level monitoring showed deflection under 1/16", exceeding CountBricks quality benchmarks
• The McAllisters received before-and-after 3D scans stored in their CountBricks homeowner dashboard for insurance and future renovations
• Record site conditions at midday when shadows are minimal—AI image recognition improves up to 22%
• Mention any future additions during the estimate; footing upgrades today save thousands tomorrow
• Schedule mortar pours between 40-90°F to reduce accelerator costs
• Ask CountBricks to run a carbon comparison—choosing fly-ash mortar can cut CO₂ by 18%
Start your journey at CountBricks.com/services or book a live demo session. Experience billings masonry managed with the speed of AI and the heart of local craftsmanship.
