Every profitable build starts the moment a prospect asks, “Can you price this?” The speed and accuracy of your construction company quotes determine whether you win the job, protect margin, and keep the project moving. When quotes take days or rely on outdated price books, residential builders are forced to pad numbers or risk undercharging. CountBricks changes that equation by generating precise estimates during a live conversation with the client—no spreadsheets, no guesswork, no delays.
• Lost leads when homeowners accept a faster quote from a competitor
• Overtime hours spent copying take-offs into spreadsheets
• Missed price rises on timber, fixtures, and subcontractors
• Discrepancies between site measurements and what’s entered in the office
• Erosion of trust when the final invoice doesn’t match the original number
CountBricks listens to your real-time conversation—on site or in the truck—then builds a full estimate, schedule of quantities, and client-ready PDF while you talk. Because the platform taps live vendor feeds and historical labour productivity, every line of the quote reflects today’s true cost.
• Real-time materials pricing from local suppliers
• Task libraries pre-loaded with residential construction assemblies
• AI blueprint takeoffs that read PDFs and DWGs in minutes
• Branded quote documents auto-filled with terms and inclusions
• One-click conversion to invoice once the job is won
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1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a new project record
2. Upload plans or snap site photos for instant AI takeoff
3. Speak through the scope: “150 m² framed wall, Colorbond roof, tiled ensuite…”
4. Review the auto-generated quantities, labour hours, and allowances
5. Press “Generate Quote” to email a branded PDF before leaving site
• Keep your own template library for repeatable house types
• Record a voice note on provisional items so nothing is missed later
• Set margin targets per category—CountBricks shows real-time profit
• Use the client-accept button in the PDF; once clicked, the system locks pricing
• Sync approved quotes directly to your accounting software via API
• Under-allowing for labour escalation: CountBricks applies regional award updates automatically
• Forgetting small fittings: AI pattern matching flags missing consumables
• Rounding errors: Quantity precision down to the millimetre eliminates manual maths
• Untracked variations: The quote becomes a living cost plan so changes are captured instantly
Homeowners don’t read builder jargon. CountBricks structures every quote with clear headings, high-resolution plan snippets, and line-item descriptions in plain English. Optional upgrades—stone benchtops, hardwood decking—appear as selectable alternates so decisions happen up front, not during construction.
• Logo, colours, and licence numbers auto-applied
• Digital signatures accepted on any device
• Embedded payment schedule outlining deposit and milestones
Accurate, timely construction company quotes are the gateway to steady cash flow and satisfied residential clients. Sign up for a demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how fast you can create your next winning proposal.
The Beechwood Duplex project—two 180 m² dwellings on a tight suburban block—was secured after the client received three different construction company quotes. The builder using CountBricks won, despite being 2 % higher, because the quote arrived same-day and explained every allowance.
• On-site voice capture produced a full bill of quantities in 22 minutes
• Real-time timber pricing alerted the builder to a pending 4 % supplier increase, locking in savings by ordering early
• Client-selectable alternates for tiles and benchtops reduced later variations by 60 %
Total project revenue: $1.14 M
Original target margin: 18 %
Actual margin achieved: 19.3 %
• Speed beats price: Being first with a detailed, confident quote builds trust
• Transparency adds value: Clear allowances justify higher quality selections
• Data fuels profit: Live cost feeds prevent under-pricing and late supplier surprises
CountBricks is more than estimating software—it’s a competitive strategy. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to explore similar residential successes, or request your personalised demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
