Homeowners no longer accept round numbers scribbled on the back of an envelope. They expect a line-by-line explanation of every stud, sheet, and screw. In the industry, we call those transparent, itemized proposals “breakdown deals.” For residential builders, remodelers, and specialty trades, mastering breakdown deals is quickly becoming the fastest path to winning jobs and keeping profit intact. CountBricks is built to make that mastery effortless.
Traditional estimating workflows often produce vague lump-sum proposals. That vagueness creates three expensive problems:
• Client distrust that stalls approvals and forces re-quotes
• Hidden scope gaps that trigger budget-killing change orders
• Limited visibility into margins, causing under-pricing or over-bidding
As material prices swing weekly, every missing detail multiplies risk. A solid breakdown deal removes the guesswork.
CountBricks was engineered for residential construction pros who need accuracy without spreadsheets. Our AI listens to a real-time voice conversation, understands project intent, and instantly generates a fully itemized estimate. The platform automatically applies up-to-date material costs, regional labor rates, taxes, markups, and discounts—no manual lookup required.
Simply walk through the scope with your client on site or over video. As you speak, CountBricks maps every phrase to tasks and assemblies, turning spoken language into quantifiable line items.
• Syncs daily with local supplier feeds
• Flags cost-volatile items so you can lock pricing before you buy
• Suggests alternates when a product is low in stock
From permit fees to dumpster rentals, CountBricks remembers the line items that busy builders forget. Each component is tagged with crew hours and trade rates, so your breakdown deal shows true total cost.
1. Open a new project inside your dashboard and start the voice session.
2. Upload PDFs or photos of blueprints for AI-powered takeoffs.
3. Review the auto-generated estimate: materials, labor, equipment, overhead, markups, taxes, and discounts.
4. Adjust margins or swap products with one click to fit client budget goals.
5. Generate a polished quote document branded with your logo and digital signature, then send directly from CountBricks.com.
• Win rate boost: Users report a 22 % higher acceptance rate when clients see transparent line items.
• Margin control: Real-time pricing keeps markups aligned with market movements.
• Faster approvals: Clear scope limits back-and-forth questions, cutting proposal cycles by days.
• Fewer disputes: Itemized changes make variations easy to track and bill.
• Record the site walk-through while your phone sits in a pocket—focus on the client, not your screen.
• Use the “What-If” slider to show low-, mid-, and high-end finish options without rebuilding the estimate.
• Save custom assemblies—like “open-concept kitchen demo + LVL beam install”—for one-click reuse on future jobs.
• Share read-only estimate links so subcontractors can view scope without editing rights.
• Export accepted breakdown deals directly to your accounting software via the CountBricks integration hub.
New energy codes, sustainability incentives, and shifting homeowner tastes guarantee that line items will keep evolving. CountBricks updates its tasks and material categories continuously, so your breakdown deals stay compliant and competitive. Whether you’re installing EV chargers, upgrading insulation, or integrating smart-home tech, CountBricks keeps the estimate current.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a live demo. In fifteen minutes, you’ll see how quickly transparent breakdown deals turn prospects into paying clients—while protecting your bottom line.
A midsize design-build firm approached CountBricks for help winning a competitive bid on a 1,000 sq ft second-story addition in the suburbs. Traditional estimating methods had produced three wildly different quotes, confusing the homeowner and delaying the project.
1. The project manager opened CountBricks on a tablet during the site visit and captured a 12-minute voice conversation outlining scope, finishes, and timeline.
2. Back at the office, she uploaded the architect’s PDF plans for automatic wall, floor, and roof takeoffs.
3. CountBricks generated a 47-line breakdown deal in under five minutes, detailing framing lumber, LVL beams, engineered joists, HVAC re-routes, electrical panels, permit fees, and contingency.
4. Markups were applied separately to labor and materials, while a seasonal discount was added to close before winter.
5. The team sent the branded quote the same afternoon, beating competitors by three days.
• Client signed within 24 hours, citing “confidence in the transparent pricing.”
• Final profit margin landed 4 % higher than the firm’s average because early clarity minimized change orders.
• The homeowner later approved two upgrade change orders directly through the CountBricks client portal, each backed by an updated breakdown deal for full visibility.
• Speed matters, but clarity seals the deal—fast, detailed estimates trump slow, vague numbers.
• Separating markups from base costs lets clients see exactly where their money goes, increasing trust.
• Automated task categories ensure no scope items—like temporary weatherproofing—slip through the cracks.
Ready to replicate these results on your next project? Explore integrations, pricing plans, and more at CountBricks.com/consultation.
