Trim molding is the finishing touch that turns drywall corners, doors, and windows into architectural features. Yet most homeowners underestimate the true cost to install trim molding until the invoice arrives. At CountBricks, we use AI-driven voice capture and live material feeds to remove the guesswork and deliver solid numbers before sawdust hits the floor.
• Linear footage required across baseboards, door casings, crown, chair rail, and picture frame details
• Profile complexity—simple colonial profiles cost less than ornate stacked crowns or custom milled pieces
• Lumber species and material—MDF, primed finger-joint pine, clear poplar, or stain-grade hardwoods all carry different price tags
• Site conditions—occupied homes with furniture protection, high ceilings, or curved walls increase labor hours
• Finish scope—paint-ready installation versus stain finish, caulking, sanding, and final coats
Based on thousands of CountBricks estimates nationwide, homeowners can expect:
• Baseboard install: $2.95 – $5.25 per linear foot installed
• Door and window casing: $110 – $175 each opening, materials and labor
• Crown molding on 8-ft ceilings: $8.50 – $14.00 per linear foot installed
• Decorative chair rail or picture molding: $3.75 – $7.25 per linear foot installed
These ranges assume paint-grade MDF or primed pine. Selecting stain-grade oak or maple can add 40-60 % to the material line. CountBricks.com/pricing updates these numbers daily so you never base decisions on last year’s lumber market.
Material typically represents 35-45 % of the total cost to install trim molding. The larger share is skilled labor—precise cuts, coped joints, and flawless miters require experience and time. Using CountBricks field voice capture, our crews record actual task durations in real time. That data continuously trains our AI engine, tightening labor projections on every new estimate.
1. Speak your scope: On-site or over video, simply describe or walk the rooms. AI converts speech to a structured task list.
2. Blueprint or photo takeoff: Upload plans or snap photos—CountBricks extracts linear footage and opening counts automatically.
3. Live market pricing: Our database streams regional lumber and fastening costs every 60 minutes.
4. Crew analytics: Historical production rates from verified CountBricks carpenters adapt to your home’s ceiling height, room size, and profile complexity.
5. Auto-generated proposal: Within minutes you receive a branded PDF with line-item costs, timeline, and optional upgrades. View samples at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Choose finger-joint pine for painted applications—once caulked and coated, it mirrors clear lumber at half the price
• Limit crown molding to main living areas; run a streamlined base and casing package elsewhere
• Batch paint work—have CountBricks spray all moldings before install to save labor compared to brush finish in place
• Opt for one-piece crowns under 4½″ instead of elaborate five-piece stacks
• Schedule during a larger remodel so setup, cleanup, and mobilization costs are shared across trades
• Transparent, AI-backed pricing with zero allowance guesswork
• Certified carpenters vetted through CountBricks Pro Network
• Real-time change order approval from your phone—no surprises
• Integrated scheduling that coordinates painters, flooring, and other trades
• Detailed close-out package including warranty info and maintenance tips
The cost to install trim molding depends on many moving parts, but your confidence in the budget should never waver. Speak with a CountBricks estimator today, and watch an accurate figure populate on your screen as you describe the job. Visit CountBricks.com/services or tap “Request Estimate” in the header to start.
A 1,600 sq ft Fresno craftsman needed fresh crown molding to complement newly smoothed ceilings. The homeowner feared overruns after hearing neighbors’ horror stories. Here’s how CountBricks kept the project on track:
1. Voice scope session—In eight minutes our estimator recorded room dimensions while walking the home via video call.
2. AI takeoff—Photos processed through CountBricks blueprint engine delivered 340 linear feet of required crown.
3. Material optimization—Live pricing showed MDF up 9 % that week, so we pivoted to primed pine with no aesthetic sacrifice, saving $312.
4. Crew analytics—Historic data indicated a two-person crew could complete install and caulk in 1.75 days. The homeowner scheduled painters for day three, preventing downtime costs.
5. Final result—Total invoice: $3,482, within 1.2 % of the original AI estimate. The client’s review now headlines CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Confirm ceiling height changes—vaulted or tray sections raise ladder time and material waste
• Decide paint color early—contrasting trim may require higher-grade caulks and primers
• Allocate a small contingency for unexpected drywall prep around windows
• Use CountBricks change-order app for mid-project profile upgrades; pricing adjusts in real time
Whether you’re refreshing a single room or wrapping an entire new build, CountBricks delivers the precise cost to install trim molding before the first cut. Request your own voice estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation and experience construction budgeting without the stress.
