When a Nor’easter pushes seawater into basements or a burst supply line soaks hardwood floors, Boston homeowners need more than shop-vacs and fans. They need a contractor who can mobilize crews, source materials at current market pricing, and document every repair for insurers. CountBricks’ AI-driven estimating platform and in-house residential construction team deliver exactly that.
Boston’s 19th-century brownstones, triple-deckers, and modern condos each react differently to water. Hardwood joists, brick foundations, and even new spray-foam insulation can trap moisture and fuel mold growth. Local building codes now require tighter vapor barriers, additional fire blocking, and energy-efficient replacements, all of which impact both cost and timeline. CountBricks’ real-time pricing engine factors these nuances into every line item, ensuring no surprise change orders down the road.
1. Voice-First Site Walkthrough – Our project manager captures dimensions and damage descriptions by speaking directly into the CountBricks mobile app. The AI converts speech to a full scope of work in seconds.
2. Instant Material & Labor Match – CountBricks pulls live pricing from Boston-area suppliers and pairs tasks with pre-vetted crews.
3. Insurance-Ready Estimate – Within 30 minutes, homeowners receive a formatted PDF compliant with major carriers. View a sample at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
4. Rapid Mobilization – Because CountBricks already scheduled trades during estimate generation, work often starts within 24 hours of approval.
5. Transparent Progress Tracking – Homeowners can log in to CountBricks.com/services to see daily photos, moisture readings, and budget updates.
• Structural drying and dehumidification
• Subfloor replacement and hardwood refinish
• Electrical panel inspection and rewiring
• Insulation removal and closed-cell spray-foam install
• Mold remediation compliant with Massachusetts 410 CMR
• Finish carpentry, cabinet rebuilds, and trim replication for historic homes
Historic Preservation: Many Back Bay townhouses fall under Boston Landmarks Commission review. CountBricks sources period-correct millwork and documents provenance, expediting approvals.
Basement Living Spaces: Garden-level apartments require additional egress checks. Our AI automatically adds code-mandated escape windows to the estimate when subgrade living areas are detected.
High Labor Demand: Post-storm spikes can double subcontractor rates. CountBricks’ volume agreements lock pricing before the rush.
How fast can CountBricks be on-site?
We have emergency teams stationed within I-95. In most neighborhoods we arrive within three hours.
Do you work with my insurance adjuster?
Yes. Our estimate exports to Xactimate® format, but with CountBricks’ own pricing accuracy. Adjusters appreciate the clarity.
What if hidden damage appears?
Our moisture mapping predicts cavity saturation. If additional work is required, the AI generates a change order and sends it to all parties instantly for transparent approval.
• Shut off the main water valve and call CountBricks first—every minute counts.
• Photograph each room before mitigation begins; our crews will add AI-tagged images to the job file.
• Ask your project manager about antimicrobial coatings; they cost pennies per square foot compared to future mold abatement.
• Upgrade to moisture-resistant drywall in lower levels; CountBricks’ buying power keeps the premium low.
• Consider installing smart leak detectors; we integrate them during rebuilds so you avoid repeat incidents.
Unlike traditional contractors who juggle spreadsheets and voicemail, CountBricks unites estimating, scheduling, and invoicing on one cloud platform. Our AI predicts material shortages, books crews, and even drafts the final invoice while work is still in progress. Boston homeowners gain:
• Accurate budgets locked on day one
• Shorter project timelines—an average of 18% faster than regional benchmarks
• Single-source accountability from demolition to final paint
If flood damage has disrupted your Boston residence, schedule a no-obligation virtual walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation. See why more homeowners trust CountBricks to bring their spaces—and peace of mind—back to pre-loss condition.
When a February freeze burst a 2-inch sprinkler main, 1,200 gallons of water flooded a garden-level apartment on Appleton Street. The owner called CountBricks at 7:15 a.m. Here’s how we had tenants back inside in just 12 days.
1. Our project manager narrated room conditions—“standing water, hardwood buckling, visible efflorescence”—into the CountBricks app. Within five minutes the AI produced a 37-line estimate with live lumber and labor pricing.
• The platform matched dehumidification crews and finish carpenters based on availability and proximity.
• A conflict with the building’s fire alarm upgrade was flagged automatically, allowing us to resequence tasks instead of stopping work later.
• Using moisture-resistant MDF for replacement baseboards cost just 6% more than pine but came with a 10-year warranty against swelling—an upgrade made obvious by the side-by-side cost comparison inside CountBricks.
• We filed our electrical permit through Boston’s ISD portal the same day, attaching AI-generated load calculations to speed approval.
• 1,100 sq ft dried to 10% moisture within 48 hours
• Final invoice landed 2% below the original estimate—rare in emergency work
• Tenants returned four days ahead of the insurance carrier’s “reasonable restoration” window, saving the owner $1,600 in temporary housing costs
Whether you’re facing ankle-deep water in Dorchester or a slow ceiling leak in Beacon Hill, CountBricks turns chaos into a tightly managed schedule. Book your free virtual assessment now at CountBricks.com/consultation and let our residential construction experts protect your investment.
