Homeowners often ask CountBricks, “What will capping my windows cost?” The answer affects curb appeal, energy performance, and long-term maintenance budgets. This in-depth guide unpacks the price factors and shows how CountBricks.com makes every residential estimate faster, clearer, and more accurate.
Window capping—also called aluminum wrapping or cladding—is the process of covering exposed exterior wood trim with a protective metal or PVC coil. Done properly, capping seals out moisture, eliminates repaint cycles, and modernizes the façade.
Across projects logged in CountBricks.com/portfolio, typical Houston-area single-family homes see:
• $12–$18 per linear foot for standard aluminum coil
• $18–$24 per linear foot for premium PVC-coated aluminum
• $25–$35 per linear foot for custom-color architectural metals
An average three-bedroom house with 300 linear feet of trim therefore ranges between $3,600 and $10,500. CountBricks voice estimates instantly calculate the total based on real-time coil pricing and labor rates within your ZIP code.
1. Material selection – Aluminum, PVC, and designer steel all carry different price points.
2. Window quantity & geometry – Bay windows, arched heads, and deep jambs require more fabrication time.
3. Existing condition – Rotten wood or lead-based paint remediation can add 10–25 %.
4. Height & access – Two-story scaffolding increases labor hours and insurance premiums.
5. Regional labor market – CountBricks pulls live wage data to reflect local demand swings.
• Voice-to-Estimate: Walk the property with a phone and describe each opening. CountBricks tags keywords, measures scope, and outputs a line-item proposal in seconds.
• Live Material Feeds: Coils, caulk, and flashing prices update every morning, eliminating mid-project surprises.
• Automated Takeoffs: Upload your blueprint and let our computer-vision engine trace linear trim instantly.
• Regional Labor Tables: City-specific wage databases keep bids competitive yet profitable.
Some homeowners consider DIY wrapping, but specialized brakes, notchers, and 50-foot coil rolls quickly raise tool expenses. When CountBricks clients compare the numbers, pro labor usually wins:
• Tool rental & setup: $150–$250 per day
• Material waste from mis-bends: 10–15 %
• Time away from work: Two to three weekends for a beginner
Our vetted residential crews finish an average project in one to two days, backed by CountBricks workmanship guarantees.
• Schedule off-season installs (January–March) when crews discount labor to stay busy
• Bundle with gutter replacement to share staging and disposal fees
• Choose standard colors stocked locally to avoid small-batch surcharges
• Request coil lengths in 50-foot increments to minimize seams
• Use CountBricks.com/services to compare good-better-best options side by side
Capping often qualifies for energy-efficiency rebates thanks to reduced air infiltration around frames. CountBricks estimates include projected payback calculations so homeowners see the full picture before signing.
1. Voice walk-through and instant estimate – 15 minutes
2. Digital acceptance via e-signature – Same day
3. Material ordering through CountBricks supplier network – 24 hours
4. Installation – One to two on-site days
5. Final AI-generated invoice and warranty packet – Within 12 hours of completion
• Less desk time: Voice notes auto-populate estimates, invoices, and change orders
• Zero double-entry: Field data syncs instantly with accounting exports
• Professional documents: Branded proposals impress homeowners and accelerate approvals
Ready for a precise, no-pressure quote? Launch a free voice session at CountBricks.com/consultation and see why Houston builders trust our AI engine for every residential exterior upgrade.
A recent 42-home community in Katy needed exterior refreshes before listing. Traditional bids varied wildly—from $7,800 to $12,400 per house—because contractors measured by hand and guessed future coil prices. The developer asked CountBricks for clarity.
1. A single superintendent used the CountBricks mobile app, narrating window counts while walking each lot. Total field time: 3 hours.
2. The AI platform auto-generated 42 separate estimates, embedding live aluminum coil pricing pulled that morning.
3. We batch-scheduled crews, leveraging volume discounts and an off-season calendar slot.
• Average project price dropped to $6,985 per house, saving the developer roughly $24,000 overall
• Zero change orders—material costs were locked the moment contracts were signed
• Completion ahead of staging photos ensured faster listings and higher sale prices
Whether you manage one rental or an entire subdivision, CountBricks scales effortlessly. Our blueprint takeoffs, live costing engine, and automated documentation cut overhead while boosting accuracy. Visit CountBricks.com/services to book a demo and watch your next capping job run smoother—and cheaper—than ever.
• Always cap window sills first; it sets a clean reference line for side bends.
• Seal edges with color-matched silicone, not latex, for UV stability.
• Photograph every opening before and after—CountBricks attaches images to the final invoice for airtight warranty records.
Get a personalized capping windows cost estimate now through CountBricks.com/consultation and experience the future of residential construction pricing.
