When Los Angeles homeowners search “cost to replace door frame,” they often find national averages that don’t match California labor rates, seismic requirements, or current lumber fluctuations. CountBricks cuts through the guesswork. By capturing a 60-second voice description of your project, our AI pulls real-time material costs, regional wage data, and building code allowances to create a line-item estimate in moments.
• Frame material (pine, composite, hardwood, metal) affects both price and installation labor
• Wall type—2x4 interior vs. 2x6 exterior with stucco or masonry veneer
• Door style—pre-hung, slab, fire-rated, or custom retrofit
• Hardware upgrades, weatherstripping, smart lock prep
• Trim profiles and paint or stain finishing
• Permitting and Title 24 energy compliance in California
1. Basic interior pine pre-hung: $285–$475 installed
2. Mid-grade exterior fiberglass with jamb replacement: $750–$1,150 installed
3. Custom solid mahogany entry with sidelights and seismic anchors: $3,400–$5,200 installed
Pro Tip: The spread exists because many contractors still rely on static price books. CountBricks connects directly to local supplier APIs, so your estimate reflects today’s actual SKU pricing, not last quarter’s catalog.
1. Speak or upload project details into the CountBricks app.
2. AI identifies door dimensions, wall thickness, and finish requirements.
3. Our blueprint parser (optional) confirms rough opening sizes from PDF plans.
4. Material costs stream in from partnered Los Angeles supply yards.
5. Labor hours auto-populate using historical regional averages.
6. You receive a transparent estimate, complete with task durations and crew sizes.
• Demolition and disposal: $40–$90, depending on wall finish
• New frame and jamb set: varies by material, starting at $95
• Shims, anchor screws, low-expansion foam: average $18 per opening
• Case moulding and caulk: $25–$60
• Paint/stain and touch-ups: $55–$120
• Labor (two-person crew): $55–$85 per hour
CountBricks bundles overhead and profit transparently, so homeowners see exactly where funds go. Contractors who subscribe at CountBricks.com/services can customize margins or sales tax rates before sending a branded quote PDF.
• HOA architectural approvals in gated communities
• Stucco patching around exterior jamb tails
• Low-voltage rerouting for smart doorbells
• Unexpected termite or dry rot repair after demo
Our AI flags these risks during the voice intake, prompting you to allow contingencies instead of issuing change orders later.
• Instant estimates and invoices in one dashboard
• Integrated purchasing—convert estimate to material order with one tap
• On-site voice modifications update the estimate live if scope shifts
• Archived project data feeds future bids, sharpening your competitive edge
• Customer-facing quote documents export with your logo and e-signature field
A 1912 Craftsman needed three door frames replaced without disturbing original trim. CountBricks generated a $2,960 estimate (materials, labor, paint) in under five minutes. The contractor sent the homeowner a branded PDF from a phone, secured the deposit that evening, and finalized an invoice through CountBricks Pay once punch-out was complete. Zero manual spreadsheets, zero pricing surprises.
Ready to uncover your exact cost to replace a door frame? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or start a free voice estimate today. Our residential specialists stand by to convert your spoken scope into a precise, build-ready budget.
1. Supplier Price Matching in Real Time
Because CountBricks streams lumber and hardware prices from multiple Los Angeles yards, the platform auto-selects the lowest current SKU. Contractors report average savings of 8–12 % per frame compared to static catalogs.
2. Labor Hour Benchmarking
Our algorithm references thousands of completed CountBricks projects to predict crew hours with 96 % accuracy. That precision protects your margin by preventing under-bidding while keeping proposals lean enough to win competitive residential work.
3. Change-Order Prevention
• AI conflict detection surfaces drywall thickness mismatches before demo
• Integrated photo mark-up lets field techs annotate unexpected site conditions instantly
• Updated costs push to the homeowner app for real-time approval, eliminating billing disputes
1. Download the CountBricks app and create your company profile.
2. Record a sample door replacement scope; the tutorial shows you how to tag materials by voice.
3. Review the autogenerated estimate, adjust markup sliders, and export your branded PDF.
Most crews are sending their first live quote within 30 minutes. And with CountBricks Pay, you can convert that quote to a progress invoice the moment the jamb is plumb.
Schedule a five-minute demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and bring a current project. We’ll price it together on screen so you can watch the numbers update as materials fluctuate—proof that your next door frame quote will be the most accurate in town.
