Your entry set is the first handshake between your home and every visitor. In Dayton, OH, where classic Midwest architecture meets modern smart-home upgrades, the right front door hardware balances security, style, and budget. CountBricks brings all three together with AI-driven estimating, blueprint takeoffs, and an experienced field team that installs what our software specifies.
Security • Quality deadbolts deter forced entry and lower insurance premiums.
Energy Efficiency • Properly sized strikes and weather seals limit air infiltration.
Curb Appeal • Finishes like matte black or aged bronze set the design tone before a guest even rings the bell.
Resale Value • A coordinated entry package can return up to 75% of its cost at resale, according to recent CountBricks market analyses.
1. Craftsman Revival • Oil-rubbed bronze grip set, square-edge backplates, and oval knob interior.
2. Modern Minimal • Satin nickel tubular handle, low-profile escutcheon, smart deadbolt integration.
3. Heritage Upgrade • Polished brass mortise lockset paired with leaded glass sidelight hardware.
CountBricks uses live regional price feeds to build accurate estimates in seconds. For a typical single-family home in Dayton:
• Standard keyed entry set: $145–$210 materials • Labor: $120–$180 per door
• Smart deadbolt upgrade: add $190–$280 materials • Additional programming labor: $40–$60
• Decorative kick plate & matching hinges: $70–$110 materials • Labor negligible when bundled
Prices auto-update inside the CountBricks platform as commodity markets shift, keeping homeowners and contractors on budget.
1. Voice Capture • Walk the project with CountBricks on your phone; say “Front door hardware, satin nickel, smart deadbolt.”
2. Instant Takeoff • Our AI generates quantities and matches Dayton OH supplier pricing.
3. Scheduled Delivery • Hardware ships or is will-called at a local partner warehouse aligned with your build calendar.
4. Certified Install • CountBricks technicians or your selected subcontractor follow the on-screen checklist to ensure manufacturer warranty requirements are met.
5. Final Sign-off • Upload photos through the app; CountBricks archives documentation for warranty and resale records.
Matte Black Dominance • Requests for matte black finishes jumped 27% in the past year among Centerville and Kettering remodels logged in CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Smart Locks Go Mainstream • Nearly half of new construction clients now opt for keypad or Bluetooth entry, allowing remote trades access during rough-in and trim phases.
Mixed Metals • Designers are pairing black exterior grip sets with warm satin brass interior levers for depth and contrast.
• Misaligned latch bore causing drag • Our digital templates flag hinge-to-bore spacing errors before drilling.
• Reusing old strike plates on new jambs • CountBricks auto-adds matching security strikes to every bill of materials.
• Skewed smart lock calibration • Technicians follow in-app torque specs and calibration prompts step-by-step.
Front door hardware rarely stands alone. CountBricks users often bundle the following for cohesive curb appeal:
• New fiberglass or solid-wood slab pre-hung door units
• Energy-efficient sidelights and transoms
• Low-voltage doorbell cameras tied to the same mobile app as smart locks
Because our platform manages cross-trade scopes—carpentry, electrical, paint—homeowners see one unified schedule and invoice.
A 1928 Oakwood bungalow needed period-appropriate hardware that met modern security codes. CountBricks scanned the existing mortise pocket using AR measurement tools, matched a reproduction grip set, and delivered an estimate 35% faster than the traditional manual process. The homeowner approved on the spot, and our installer retrofitted the hardware without enlarging the historic door stile—saving irreplaceable original woodwork.
1. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Book a 15-minute voice walk-through slot
3. Receive an interactive quote within the hour
4. Approve with one click and lock in pricing for 30 days
Whether you are a DIY homeowner seeking guidance or a contractor juggling multiple trades, CountBricks delivers precise numbers, vetted hardware options, and reliable installation crews. Upgrade your entryway with confidence—CountBricks has your front door covered from first measurement to final inspection.
Front door hardware often sparks a larger conversation about cohesive finishes throughout a home. CountBricks simplifies that decision-making by synchronizing every knob, hinge, and cabinet pull in the same estimate.
Room-By-Room Coordination
• Kitchen • Match faucet and appliance pulls to the entry set for a unified palette.
• Baths • Use moisture-resistant finishes that echo the main handle set without tarnishing.
• Bedrooms • Opt for privacy locks with compatible rosette profiles to maintain design flow.
AI-Powered Finish Schedules
Our software generates a downloadable finish schedule that designers can hand to clients or export directly to procurement. Changes to the front door selection automatically update every downstream line item, eliminating mismatched deliveries.
Logistics You Can Trust
CountBricks consolidates orders from multiple suppliers into a single shipment or staged deliveries, depending on your project timeline. This reduces site clutter and cuts down on lost hardware components.
Warranty & Service Tracking
Every latch, strike, and hinge barcode is logged in the CountBricks cloud. Need a replacement part five years later? Pull up the original project record and reorder in minutes.
Results From a Recent Centerville Remodel
A homeowner swapped outdated polished brass for matte black across 37 openings. CountBricks coordinated six different SKUs, scheduled two installers, and completed the entire house in one day. Final punch-list showed a 0% rework rate, and the homeowner rated the communication flow a perfect 10 in the CountBricks post-project survey.
Ready to create a seamless hardware story from curb to closet? Start with a front door quote at CountBricks.com/services and expand as your vision grows.
