The residential market is moving faster than ever. Homeowners expect lightning–quick turnaround, suppliers update prices daily, and trade teams juggle multiple sites. In that environment an accurate, professional builders quote is more than a formality—it is the backbone of project profitability. CountBricks streamlines every stage of quoting by turning a real-time voice conversation into a fully costed estimate, complete with materials, labour tasks and margins calibrated to your business rules.
Most builders still chase quotes with a patchwork of supplier PDFs, manual spreadsheets and late-night number-crunching. That approach leads to:
• Missed material price rises that erode profit
• Hours lost duplicating data into job-management software
• Inconsistent formatting that confuses clients and financiers
• Limited visibility for the site crew who must build to the price
CountBricks listens as you describe the scope—on site, in the ute or at the office. Our AI converts natural speech into a structured takeoff, then automatically pulls live material costs and award rates from your custom database.
1. Speak the plan: “Single-storey extension, 42 m² brick veneer, Colorsteel roof.”
2. AI takeoff: CountBricks maps quantities against your templates in seconds.
3. Live pricing: The platform checks supplier feeds and your negotiated discounts.
4. Margin control: Apply mark-ups or fixed margins per cost centre.
5. One-click quote: Generate a branded PDF or interactive web link ready for sign-off.
Residential builders battle constant price volatility in timber, steel and fixtures. CountBricks automatically refreshes rates each time you open an estimate, so the numbers stay current until the quote is issued. When a client accepts weeks later, you can re-sync prices and show transparent line-item changes—eliminating awkward conversations.
Your builders quote is often the only document a homeowner compares across contractors. CountBricks formats every quote with:
• Clear scope of works in plain English
• Itemised costs grouped by trade
• Provisional sums and PC items highlighted for transparency
• Digital acceptance so approvals arrive while the client enthusiasm is high
See examples at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Once accepted, the same dataset powers purchase orders, job schedules and contractor briefs inside CountBricks. No double handling, no manual re-entry. Site foremen can open the live budget on mobile, check remaining allowances and request variations that sync straight back to the office.
• Build master templates for common project types—renovations, decks, new builds
• Record voice notes immediately after site visits while details are fresh
• Attach photos and sketches so estimators see context without extra site trips
• Use the “What-If” slider inside CountBricks to test margin sensitivity before sending
• Schedule automatic follow-ups; most quotes convert on the second contact
CountBricks lets you add escalation clauses, contingency lines and staged payment schedules at the click of a toggle. That protects cash flow and mitigates exposure to material spikes or weather delays—crucial in residential construction where variations often exceed 10 % of contract value.
Because CountBricks understands every cost line and task, turning the approved estimate into progress invoices is instantaneous. The system tracks completed percentages, retentions and GST, generating compliant invoices that match the original builders quote—no surprises for your client, no revenue left on the table for you.
Discover how CountBricks can cut quoting time by 70 % and boost win rates. Visit CountBricks.com/services or book a live demo today.
BrightSide Homes, a mid-sized residential builder, struggled with two-week turnarounds on complex renovation quotes. Using CountBricks, their estimator now walks the site with a tablet and microphone, narrating the scope in real time. The AI takeoff produces a draft estimate before he reaches his ute.
• Quote cycle reduced from 10 days to 1 day
• Win rate climbed from 34 % to 68 % within three months
• Average variation dropped by 40 % due to live pricing accuracy
1. Imported their existing cost library into CountBricks, including preferred supplier rates.
2. Created voice-activated templates for extensions, bathroom upgrades and decks.
3. Deployed the CountBricks client portal so homeowners could accept quotes digitally and select finish options online.
• Standardise your cost codes—AI performs best when descriptions are consistent.
• Keep supplier feeds active; CountBricks can alert you when a price change exceeds your tolerance.
• Use staged payment schedules inside the quote to safeguard cash flow on longer builds.
If you’re spending nights chasing numbers or patching spreadsheets, it’s time to put builders quotes on autopilot. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a personalised walkthrough and see how quickly our AI can adapt to your unique workflows.
