Whether you are replacing a kitchen sink trap, installing a basement sump, or laying out a full plumbing rough-in, a well-planned drain is the silent workhorse of every Des Moines home. Local clay soils, extreme freeze-thaw cycles, and evolving code requirements make “drain Des Moines” projects uniquely challenging. Homeowners want watertight reliability; builders need bids they can trust; and remodelers can’t afford cost overruns. That’s where CountBricks steps in.
Des Moines’ expansive clays push foundations and can shift poorly bedded drain lines. CountBricks factors local soil data into every estimate, automatically suggesting schedule-40 PVC with deeper bedding or upgraded clean-outs where movement risk is high.
City inspectors now require 2-inch vents for island sinks and backwater valves on basement floor drains. Our AI pulls the latest Des Moines amendments, so your CountBricks estimate already includes code-compliant fittings and permits—no surprises.
Skilled plumbers book up fast during spring thaw. CountBricks’ live labor pricing engine checks real-time wage data from vetted subcontractors within Polk County, giving you an honest rate instead of a placeholder allowance.
Simply walk the jobsite, describe the layout—“laundry standpipe, 15 feet to main stack, 2 clean-outs, floor drain in the mechanical room”—and CountBricks converts your words into a complete task list in seconds.
Upload a PDF plan set and let our computer-vision engine measure pipe runs, vent stacks, and fixture units. You’ll see linear footage, fitting counts, and fall calculations auto-populated into the estimate.
• Schedule-40 PVC, Fernco couplings, solvent cement
• ABS or cast iron options with current Des Moines supplier pricing
• Copper stub-outs or PEX extensions updated daily
Because CountBricks syncs directly with local wholesalers, you’ll never underbid material costs or suffer stock delays.
1. Demo existing ABS trap and tailpiece – $85 labor, $15 disposal fees
2. Install new basket strainer, tailpiece, and trap – $125 labor, $48 materials
3. Tie into 2-inch branch with wye and clean-out – $190 labor, $60 materials
4. Pressure test and inspection – $65 labor, $30 permit fee
Total CountBricks Estimate: $618
Because every line item is generated by our AI and checked against local price data, homeowners can approve with confidence and contractors can protect margins.
Most single-fixture replacements finish in 3–4 labor hours plus inspection scheduling. CountBricks timelines account for permit lead-times automatically.
Des Moines requires a plumbing permit for any alteration downstream of the trap. CountBricks flags this and includes permit costs in your estimate, reducing red tape.
Absolutely. During voice capture just say “cast iron branch piping,” and CountBricks will recalculate weight, hangers, and labor multipliers instantly.
• Instant proposal PDF branded with your logo
• One-click client approval and e-signature
• Auto-generated schedule and task list for the field
• Progress billing that converts approved line items into invoices
Every step remains connected, so the number you bid is the number you bill.
CountBricks turns draining questions into draining solutions. Start a free project at CountBricks.com/services, explore real projects in our portfolio, or book a live demo. Your Des Moines drains—and your bottom line—will thank you.
When a South Des Moines homeowner reported persistent sewer gas odors, the contractor used CountBricks to scope a basement drain retrofit without a single site visit.
1. The contractor dictated the problem through a smartphone: “Replace failed floor drain, add trap primer, reconnect to 3-inch main.” Our AI produced a 14-line estimate in under two minutes.
2. Blueprint takeoff recognized a 28-foot run across finished slab. CountBricks automatically applied demolition, concrete cutting, and patching tasks with local labor multipliers.
3. Live pricing revealed cast-iron fittings had a three-day back-order, so the system suggested an equivalent no-hub PVC solution, reducing material lead-time by four days and saving $172.
4. After client approval, CountBricks scheduled inspections and exported a task list to the plumber’s mobile app, shaving a full week off the traditional workflow.
• Mention soil type during voice capture to trigger bedding recommendations.
• Say “include CCTV allowance” to add diagnostic camera line items.
• Upload municipal redlines so CountBricks locks in revision dates and version control.
• Use the “alternate materials” toggle to compare ABS, PVC, and cast iron instantly.
• Switch the “markup profile” between remodel and new-build to adjust overhead automatically.
While the “drain Des Moines” niche highlights our plumbing accuracy, the same AI backbone powers framing, roofing, and finish carpentry estimates. Whether you need a quick figure for a deck ledger or a full bill of quantities for a custom home, CountBricks delivers speed, precision, and integrated invoicing in one cloud platform. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to see how our technology can simplify every trade on your next residential build.
