For years, residential builders have battled spreadsheets, half-finished notebooks, and after-hours number crunching. Margins shrink when quotes are late or inaccurate, and clients lose confidence when figures change mid-project. CountBricks solves those pain points with purpose-built custom quote software that thinks like a construction professional, not a generic office app.
Generic estimating tools give you blank cells and wish you luck. Custom quote software from CountBricks embeds residential construction logic directly into the workflow:
• Pre-loaded assemblies for footings, framing, MEP rough-ins, finishes, and external works
• Live regional material pricing that updates as you speak
• Labour rates calibrated to trade, crew size, and site conditions
• Task dependencies that automatically schedule downstream activities
Because every builder, joiner, or electrical subbie runs projects slightly differently, CountBricks lets you tailor all of the above to your own cost codes and preferred suppliers. Once configured, the platform delivers repeatable accuracy on every bid.
Typing line items while juggling drawings wastes precious onsite time. CountBricks unlocks AI-powered voice capture, allowing you to walk the job with your phone and literally talk your way through the quote. As you say, “80 square metres of 100mm strip footing,” the system:
1. Recognises the spec and quantity
2. Pulls today’s concrete rate from live merchant feeds
3. Calculates labour based on your historic pour times
4. Instantly adds the line to the estimate and projects profit margin
By the time you reach the front gate, the full draft quote is waiting in the cloud—no late-night data entry required.
CountBricks custom quote software also performs AI blueprint take-offs. Upload PDF plans and the system automatically recognises walls, windows, roof planes, and service runs. You can then:
• Confirm quantities with one click
• Adjust specs or waste factors on the fly
• Push results straight into the estimate without re-typing
That workflow cuts hours from traditional measurement sessions and eliminates costly transposition errors.
• Speed: Produce a professional, branded quote 80 % faster than manual methods
• Accuracy: Live materials and historic labour data slash overruns and variations
• Professionalism: Polished PDF proposals generated automatically, ready to send from CountBricks.com/services
• Integration: Estimates convert to invoices and stage claims with a single click
• Insight: Real-time margin visibility helps you decide which jobs to chase and which to decline
Most quoting tools leave you exporting CSV files or copying numbers into accounting software. CountBricks keeps everything under one roof. When the client hits “Accept,” the estimate becomes a live project budget. As tasks are completed, the built-in timer logs labour in the background. Click “Generate Invoice,” and the platform pulls billable quantities straight from the budget at current completion rates. No double handling, and no missed variations.
1. Sign up at CountBricks.com/consultation for a free discovery call
2. Import your existing cost codes, supplier catalogues, and crew rates
3. Train the voice engine on your trade terminology (usually 15 minutes)
4. Create a template quote for your most common build type
5. Walk your next site, speak the scope, and send the finished quote before leaving the driveway
• Use project presets—spec homes, extensions, loft conversions—to load typical assemblies in seconds
• Tag materials with preferred merchants to auto-populate order forms when the quote converts
• Set margin thresholds that trigger colour-coded warnings if profits dip below target
• Attach photos or voice notes to specific line items to remind crews of on-site nuances
• Invite subcontractors to input their own rates directly into the estimate for collaborative accuracy
A CountBricks client specialising in rear extensions needed speed. Traditional workflow: two site visits, manual take-off, four-day turnaround. With custom quote software they completed the voice take-off in 45 minutes, generated a branded PDF, and won the job against two slower competitors. After completion, their final cost variance was 1.8 %, well under the 5 % industry average. Full breakdown available at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Material volatility, labour shortages, and rising client expectations require a tighter, smarter quoting process. CountBricks custom quote software delivers exactly that—purpose-built for residential construction, fine-tuned to your workflows, and ready to scale as you grow. Book a live demo at CountBricks.com/services and see the difference on your very next bid.
Labour is the most volatile cost in residential construction, yet many builders rely on gut feel rather than data. CountBricks changes that by analysing your historical job records the moment you onboard.
1. Upload timesheets or connect your existing time-tracking app during setup
2. The AI clusters tasks—such as first-fix carpentry or brick-and-block coursing—by crew size, weather delays, and build complexity
3. Median production rates are established, creating a living database of how your team really performs, not how a textbook says they should
4. Future quotes pull these rates automatically, adjusting for scope and site access so each estimate reflects true labour reality
• Bids align with your crew’s actual speed, protecting margins
• Easier negotiation with clients—every hour is backed by data, not guesswork
• Transparent benchmarks let you identify training needs or equipment upgrades that raise productivity long term
A South Coast builder noticed consistent overruns on loft conversions due to underestimated plasterboard hanging times. After feeding six years of timesheets into CountBricks, the calibrated rate increased from 12 m²/hr to 9 m²/hr. The next quote reflected the change, adding £1,450 of protected labour cost. The project finished on budget, and the builder reinvested the saved margin into new site lighting—further improving productivity.
• Review labour benchmarks quarterly to keep pace with new hires or tooling upgrades
• Use CountBricks variance reports to spot tasks that consistently beat or miss estimates
• Share performance insights with crews—transparency fosters accountability and pride
CountBricks custom quote software is more than an estimating tool; it’s a continuous improvement engine for residential contractors. Explore advanced labour analytics at CountBricks.com/services and future-proof your profitability.
