In residential construction, every quote is a race against the clock. Homeowners expect lightning-fast answers, material prices swing daily, and subcontractor schedules fill up weeks in advance. Relying on paper takeoffs or spreadsheets is no longer an option. CountBricks general contractor estimating software is engineered to remove the guesswork and help builders win more profitable jobs without adding office staff.
CountBricks turns any walk-through into a live command center. Simply speak measurements, scope notes, or change-order requests and our platform converts your words into line-item quantities in real time. The result is a complete estimate before you leave the driveway.
• Hands-free data entry keeps your attention on build quality
• Natural language recognition understands trade jargon such as “2x10 LVL header” or “3-tab asphalt shingle”
• Instant sync to CountBricks.com/services for later revisions
Upload PDFs to CountBricks and our computer-vision engine identifies walls, windows, MEP runs, and structural members. Quantities flow straight into labor and material cost libraries calibrated to regional residential pricing.
• No manual tracing means fewer missed items
• Auto-detected alternates let you compare vinyl vs. fiber-cement siding in one click
• Revision clouds update your estimate automatically when architects issue a new sheet
Lumber spikes and electrical component shortages can wipe out profit overnight. CountBricks connects to supplier feeds so your numbers reflect today’s cost, not last quarter’s average.
1. Select preferred vendor catalogues in your dashboard
2. Apply custom markups or negotiated discounts
3. Generate a procurement schedule that mirrors your build sequence
Under-scoping framing nails or forgetting dumpster pickups is the fastest route to budget overruns. CountBricks blocks those gaps with templated task assemblies based on thousands of completed homes in our CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Framing assembly auto-adds sheathing clips, joist hangers, and sill seal
• Mechanical assemblies include code-required test inspections
• Final cleanup and punch-list allowances are baked in, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks
Residential crews juggle travel time, small-batch deliveries, and weather delays. Our software factors those realities into production rates, delivering a realistic schedule and cost without hours of spreadsheet gymnastics.
Once the homeowner signs, CountBricks converts the winning quote into a phased invoice schedule. Progress billing pulls directly from completed tasks, eliminating double entry and reducing disputes.
• Mobile photo tags prove percent-complete on draw requests
• Homeowner portal shows real-time budget status
• Quick export to popular accounting suites via CountBricks API
Invite trades to review only their line items. They can adjust hours or flag clarifications without exposing your markup or the rest of the bid.
• Create project templates for common home styles—colonial, ranch, ADU—to accelerate repeat work
• Use voice notes on final walkthroughs to capture warranty punch items instantly
• Leverage the “What-If” margin tool to see how changing flooring finishes affects profit before sending the quote
• Schedule automatic supplier updates so volatile categories—lumber, copper, roofing asphalt—refresh nightly
• Store client preferences (paint brand, hardware style) in the CRM tab to personalize every future proposal
A regional builder uploaded a 28-page plan set to CountBricks at 4 PM Friday. Voice notes captured site slope and septic requirements during the initial visit. By 10 AM Saturday, the homeowner had a branded PDF with alternate pricing for board-and-batten siding. The speed and transparency closed the deal by Monday morning—beating two competitors who were still counting studs. Explore more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Ready to leave spreadsheets behind? Book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how our general contractor estimating software can transform your residential workflows.
Change orders are inevitable in residential work—clients add a window, inspectors demand extra blocking, or the interior designer chooses new tile three weeks before install. Traditional workflows stall while the office recalculates quantities and prints revised paperwork. CountBricks eliminates that friction.
1. Speak or type the requested change on your mobile device.
2. Attach a site photo or mark up the plan sheet within the app.
3. Select “Proposed,” “Approved,” or “Denied” status so everyone sees current risk exposure.
The moment a change is logged, CountBricks retrieves updated material pricing, adjusts crew hours, and recalculates overhead. You see margin impact immediately, empowering informed conversations with the homeowner before work proceeds.
• Homeowners receive a branded PDF showing original scope, added scope, and net price difference.
• Digital signatures route back to your dashboard in seconds—no paperwork chase.
• The approved change feeds straight into the invoice schedule, ensuring cash flow keeps pace with field progress.
Every voice note, attachment, and price revision is time-stamped and stored in the project record. When warranty questions arise a year later, you can retrieve the full history in minutes.
Builders report an average 35 % reduction in unpaid change orders after moving to CountBricks. Fewer disputes, faster approvals, and accurate cost recovery add up to healthier residential profits.
See it in action by scheduling a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation.
