Even perfectly planned home builds evolve. Clients add built-ins, swap finishes, or ask for that extra skylight after framing is complete. Each small adjustment ripples across materials, labor, schedule, and cash flow. Relying on handwritten notes or spreadsheet gymnastics turns easy changes into profit-eating chaos.
CountBricks change order software gives residential contractors a purpose-built, voice-driven system that converts every mid-project request into a clear scope, precise cost, and updated schedule—before a single extra hour is spent.
On site, simply talk through the new scope with the homeowner. CountBricks transcribes, tags tasks, and matches the latest material pricing from our live supplier feeds.
• Labor rates auto-pull from your CountBricks profile
• Current lumber, hardware, and finish costs sync in seconds
• Markups, taxes, and margins apply automatically so profit stays visible
The homeowner receives a branded PDF from CountBricks.com via email or text. Digital sign-off pushes the change directly into your project budget and schedule—no double entry, no missed signatures.
• Protect margins by pricing changes accurately the first time
• Eliminate disputes with time-stamped digital records
• Shorten billing cycles through automatic invoice generation
• Keep crews productive with updated tasks delivered to their phones
1. Open the active project on the mobile app
2. Tap “New Change” and speak the requested work
3. Review auto-generated line items and adjust quantities if needed
4. Hit “Send” to issue the client-ready quote
5. After approval, CountBricks injects the change into your master estimate and creates an invoice draft
Homeowners often upgrade tile or flooring late in the game. CountBricks cross-references current supplier SKUs so you quote the correct price, not last month’s sale ad.
Need to widen a window or add a covered patio? CountBricks bundles framing, sheathing, and permit allowances into a single task group so nothing slips through the cracks.
Moving a vent hood after rough-in? The software calculates associated drywall patch, paint, and inspector re-visit costs automatically.
A recent CountBricks custom home in Austin logged 17 change orders. Traditional manual processing averaged 2.5 hours per change; CountBricks trimmed it to 25 minutes. That reclaimed 34 labor hours and preserved 3.2 % additional profit margin—more than $12,000 on a $375k build. See more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Estimates: Approved changes roll straight into the original CountBricks estimate—no duplicate files
• Scheduling: Updated timelines push to your crew calendars inside the app
• Accounting: Export finalized invoices to QuickBooks or download a CSV for your bookkeeper
Yes. Set default markups in your account, then override per change when luxury finishes demand higher risk coverage.
CountBricks supports threshold rules so micro-changes can be batch billed weekly instead of individually.
The mobile app caches material catalogs locally. Capture the change offline and sync when you regain signal.
Book a 15-minute demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and discover how easy it is to protect profit on every scope shift.
A lakeside renovation in Minnesota started as a simple kitchen overhaul. Midway through framing, the homeowner requested:
• A twelve-foot accordion door facing the water
• In-floor radiant heating in the new breakfast nook
• Upgrade from standard shaker cabinets to custom walnut
Traditional processing would have meant three site visits, handwritten notes, and days of pricing calls. Using CountBricks:
1. The superintendent dictated each request into the mobile app while walking the site
2. Live pricing pulled the specialty door, PEX, manifold, and walnut sheet goods within 30 seconds
3. CountBricks bundled labor, permits, and finish costs, then generated a branded PDF
4. The homeowner signed on her tablet that evening; materials were ordered the next morning
• 5.5 hours of office work saved
• Zero schedule slip—door lead time surfaced instantly
• $8,200 additional revenue captured at planned margin
• Record a short video walkthrough while dictating changes; CountBricks stores it with the order for future reference
• Use the “suggested alternatives” feature to upsell premium finishes before finalizing cost
• Set automatic reminders so unsigned change orders ping the client every 48 hours until approval
Scope drift will never disappear, but profit loss can. Whether you build custom homes, spec houses, or boutique remodels, CountBricks equips you with the fastest, most accurate change order workflow in residential construction. Visit CountBricks.com/services to see pricing tiers or schedule a live walkthrough today.
