Few upgrades add as much privacy, security, and curb appeal to a Portland home as a well-designed fence. Yet finding accurate pricing and a dependable crew can feel like trying to nail cedar boards in the rain. CountBricks makes it simple. Our AI-powered voice platform captures your project scope in real time, auto-generates a detailed estimate, and connects you with seasoned installers—without the endless back-and-forth paperwork.
• Protect kids and pets from busy streets
• Keep deer away from vegetable gardens
• Add value to competitive real-estate listings
• Create usable outdoor “rooms” despite the drizzle
• Cedar privacy: Pacific Northwest classic, resists rot when properly sealed
• Horizontal slat: Modern aesthetic that complements mid-century remodels
• Hog-wire panels: Keeps the view of Forest Park while securing the yard
• Vinyl or composite: Low-maintenance option for owners who’d rather hike than stain
1. Open the CountBricks app and start a live voice session.
2. Walk the perimeter, mentioning length, elevation changes, and any gates.
3. Our NLP engine converts speech to structured line items—lumber, posts, hardware, labor hours.
4. Local Portland supplier APIs feed today’s cedar and metal prices directly into the quote.
5. You receive a shareable PDF and a link to CountBricks.com/services for next steps.
Every yard is unique, but homeowners ask for ballpark figures. Based on thousands of recent CountBricks residential takeoffs:
• 6' cedar privacy fence, flat lot, 120 linear feet: $4,850 – $5,600 installed
• Horizontal cedar with steel posts, 150 feet: $8,000 – $9,400 installed
• Vinyl picket, 100 feet plus two gates: $4,100 – $4,900 installed
Because CountBricks pulls live material costs from Portland suppliers, your quote automatically adjusts for lumber fluctuations.
Portland requires permits for fences over seven feet or those near public right-of-way. Instead of combing through municipal PDFs, CountBricks auto-flags code triggers during the voice session and embeds permit fees into the estimate. Our compliance library stays synced with city updates, so there are no surprise stop-work orders.
If your property has slopes, retaining walls, or an irregular boundary, upload the site plan to CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoff. Our computer-vision engine traces the fence line, accounts for grade breaks, and calculates exact post depths—saving both material waste and installer headaches.
Cedar vs. Pressure-Treated Fir
Cedar’s natural oils resist rot but still appreciate annual sealing. Pressure-treated fir is budget-friendly yet can warp if not properly dried. CountBricks provides a side-by-side lifecycle cost so you can decide whether the up-front savings are worth the maintenance.
Fasteners Matter
Oregon’s wet winters accelerate corrosion. Galvanized nails suffice inland, but stainless screws are smarter west of the 205 where rainfall totals spike. CountBricks specs the hardware in every estimate, eliminating ambiguous “miscellaneous fasteners” line items.
Portland averages 155 wet days a year. CountBricks project scheduling uses NOAA data to suggest optimal install windows. When storms pop up, the platform auto-notifies crews and homeowners, adjusting the timeline without frantic phone calls.
• Convert the approved quote into a legally binding contract with one tap
• Split payments into deposit, mid-project, and final walkthrough milestones
• Receive digital invoices branded with your contractor logo or CountBricks Managed Install
• Track change orders in real time when you decide to add that extra gate
CountBricks vets every installer for licensing, insurance, and portfolio strength. Review high-resolution photos at CountBricks.com/portfolio before committing. Once construction starts, daily photo logs keep you updated even if you’re commuting on MAX.
How deep are posts set? Standard is 30" below grade, but CountBricks recalculates for high-wind zones in the Columbia Gorge.
Can I mix materials? Absolutely. Many clients choose cedar street-side and hog-wire backyard panels. The AI handles hybrid pricing seamlessly.
What about staining? CountBricks can bundle a stain package at the end of the install or schedule a return visit when the wood seasonally dries.
• Plan for drainage—gravel footings prevent puddles around posts
• Add conduit sleeves under gates now for future lighting runs
• Keep picket gaps under 4" to satisfy local pool safety codes
• Request beveled post caps to shed rain and extend lifespan
• Use dark bronze screws for a polished look on modern slat fences
Open CountBricks, say “Estimate fence Portland Oregon,” and let our AI do the math. Within minutes, you’ll have a transparent, line-item quote, a suggested install window, and a trusted crew ready to transform your yard.
When the Nguyen family bought a 1920s bungalow near Hawthorne, the backyard had a leaning chain-link fence and zero privacy. Their contractor opened CountBricks during the initial walkthrough and spoke the scope aloud: “Replace with horizontal cedar, 160 feet, two 4-foot gates, existing posts removed.” The AI produced a complete estimate in 4 minutes, including disposal fees and gate hardware.
Dynamic Material Pricing
Lumber quotes pulled instantly from three local suppliers showed a $0.78 per-board variance. By choosing an in-stock 1”x6” cedar, the project avoided a two-week delay and shaved $580 off material costs.
Optimized Labor Hours
The blueprint takeoff flagged a 14-inch grade drop along the alley. CountBricks recommended stepped panels instead of custom racking, reducing on-site cutting time by 11 labor hours—another $620 saved.
Seamless Change Orders
Midway through, the family decided on solar-powered gate lights. The contractor added a line item with voice command, auto-updating the budget and timeline without messy spreadsheets.
• Total savings: $1,200 against initial manual quote
• Project duration: 3 days instead of 5
• Homeowner satisfaction score on CountBricks dashboard: 4.9/5
Whether you’re a DIY-minded homeowner or a busy general contractor, the CountBricks ecosystem scales to your workflow.
• Homeowners: Use the guided voice prompts to price options before meeting installers
• Contractors: Embed CountBricks estimates into your branded proposals for instant client approval
• Architects: Export our material takeoffs directly into BIM software
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo and see how fast, accurate, and profitable fence projects in Portland can be when AI handles the numbers and paperwork.
