The sleek look and smooth swing of a new door begins long before the first nail hits the jamb. A successful door frame install in a residential setting depends on exact measurements, correct materials, and labor that follows a proven sequence. One missed shim or an underestimated labor hour can lead to binding doors, callbacks, and lost profit. CountBricks was built to remove those headaches. Our real-time voice estimating engine captures site data on the spot, auto-selects region-specific material prices, and produces a professional quote before you leave the client’s driveway.
Residential clients expect tight timelines and zero rework. A door that sticks on move-in day reflects poorly on everyone involved. Traditional spreadsheets and manual takeoffs often miss:
• Angular deviations in older wall framing
• Regional price fluctuations for solid-core vs. hollow-core slabs
• Labor premiums for oversized or custom profiles
CountBricks.com/services solves these blind spots by combining AI blueprint takeoffs with live pricing feeds, ensuring every door frame install estimate matches real-world conditions.
1. Speak the scope into your phone—CountBricks captures door dimensions, swing direction, and hardware requirements in seconds.
2. Our AI matches your inputs to local lumberyard pricing and pre-loaded labor assemblies.
3. Instantly review a detailed line-item estimate in the app or download a branded PDF ready for client signature.
4. When the job is won, push the data to CountBricks.com/invoices and keep your cost tracking synced from day one.
1. Verify rough opening: Measure width and height at three points to confirm 2" wider and 1 ½" taller than the door slab.
2. Inspect plumb and level: Use a 6' level on both jack studs and the subfloor. Shim rough framing if deviation exceeds ⅛".
3. Pre-hang preparation: Remove shipping clips, test hinge screws for bite, and pre-drill strike plate locations.
4. Set the hinge side: Position jamb flush with interior drywall edge, insert shims behind each hinge, and nail temporarily.
5. Level the head jamb: Shim until bubble centered; confirm consistent reveal along the top.
6. Secure latch side: Adjust shims to maintain ⅛" reveal, fasten with 8d finish nails, and drive 3" screws through hinges into studs for long-term stability.
7. Insulate the gap: Backer-rod and low-expansion foam improve energy performance without warping the frame.
8. Trim and finish: Cut casing to length, miter corners, nail in place, and caulk for paint.
• Using expanding foam too early, causing jamb bow
• Forgetting to secure the hinge jamb with structural screws
• Ignoring subfloor slope, which telegraphs into door sag months later
The CountBricks project dashboard flags tasks in the correct sequence, so your crew never jumps ahead and risks these errors.
• 3/0 x 6/8 solid-core pre-hung door: $215.36
• Shims, screws, sealant, foam: $18.42
• Finish casing (paint-grade poplar): $64.11
• Labor (carpenter and helper, 1.25 hrs): $112.50
Total door frame install cost to client: $410.39
Because CountBricks auto-updates material databases daily, this number was within two dollars of the final invoice—proof that technology and craftsmanship can coexist.
• Order doors after drywall to avoid re-measuring rough openings later
• Keep hinge screws matching finish, but swap one per hinge to a 3" steel for strength
• Mark floor centerlines in Sharpie; they remain visible after sawdust accumulates
• Carry composite shims for humid climates—no swelling means stable reveals
• Sync your phone with CountBricks daily to refresh price data before quoting
Whether you’re a GC overseeing a full remodel or a specialty trim carpenter, CountBricks equips you with on-site estimating, clear task sequencing, and one-click invoicing. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live walkthrough and see why more residential pros trust us for precise, profitable door frame installs.
A recent CountBricks client tackled a 3,200-sq-ft colonial requiring full door upgrades. Using traditional methods, the contractor budgeted three crew-days for takeoffs and pricing. By switching to CountBricks:
• Voice input recorded all 18 door sizes and swing orientations in under 25 minutes
• AI matched solid-core selections with historically accurate trim profiles to satisfy HOA guidelines
• Live supplier feeds identified a regional rebate on 3" structural screws, saving $68 on hardware alone
The estimate hit the homeowner’s inbox the same afternoon, and the signed approval arrived before close of business. Install labor ran 4% under budget, and a zero-punch-list finish sealed a five-star review.
1. Dynamic Assemblies: Labor and material bundles auto-adjust when you swap a jamb width or casing style, preventing hidden cost creep.
2. Region-Specific Pricing: No more generic averages—your estimate reflects the price at the lumberyard five miles from site.
3. Blueprint Sync: Import the architect’s PDF into CountBricks.com/takeoffs, tag every door, and let AI calculate required shims, foam, and casing length.
• Export accepted quotes directly to CountBricks.com/scheduling so crews see door frame install tasks alongside other punch-list items.
• Push material orders to your preferred supplier; PO numbers are generated automatically.
• Track actual hours versus estimate in real time, giving you actionable data before the job is even complete.
If door frame installs represent a small but frequent line item in your residential projects, the gains from automation compound quickly. Book a personalized demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and let us show you how to bid faster, build smarter, and bank more profit on every swing of the door.
