Walk-in layouts, frameless glass, integrated benches, and dual rain heads have transformed the humble shower into the focal point of the contemporary bath. Homeowners now ask their builders for a “grand shower” more often than a whirlpool tub, and the trend shows no signs of slowing. At CountBricks, we help residential contractors capture this opportunity with AI-powered estimating, blueprint takeoffs, and real-time cost control—so every grand shower is profitable as well as beautiful.
• Spa-like experience without leaving home
• Accessibility advantages for aging-in-place designs
• Higher perceived resale value compared to standard tub-showers
• Custom tile, niches, and lighting turn a utilitarian space into a design statement
Uncertainty around labor hours, waterproofing systems, and custom glass has stalled many bathroom remodels. CountBricks eliminates guesswork by capturing your scope during a live voice conversation, matching it against our residential construction task library, and producing an instant line-item estimate. Materials—from Schluter shower pans to matte-black fixtures—pull pricing in real time, so you can lock a grand shower budget before demolition begins.
1. Demolition and rough-in plumbing
2. Framing adjustments for benches or wall niches
3. Setting the pre-sloped pan or mud bed
4. Waterproofing membrane installation
5. Tile layout and setting
6. Custom glass measurement and fabrication
7. Final plumbing trim, lighting, and sealants
• Use factory-sloped foam pans to shave a day off your schedule and eliminate screed uncertainties.
• Specify recessed LED lighting rated for wet zones to avoid bulky ceiling cans.
• Order custom glass after tile is complete; CountBricks auto-reminds you to schedule the site measure when grout dates are entered.
Traditional spreadsheets treat “shower install” as a single number. CountBricks breaks it into granular tasks—pan setting, linear drain install, bench framing, and more—so your crew hours are transparent and trackable. If you choose a different drain style mid-conversation, the platform automatically updates both material cost and labor productivity factors. This precision protects your margin even when the homeowner upgrades to that oversized quartz bench at the last second.
A Grand Rapids remodeler recently used CountBricks on a 5 × 8 bath conversion. The AI estimate highlighted a $450 overage in specialty waterproofing tapes the contractor had missed. By catching it before ordering, the team substituted stock rolls and maintained the client’s budget. The project closed on schedule, earning a five-star review and an 18 % gross margin—proof that smart data can be as valuable as skilled labor on grand shower builds.
Many residential builders still spend evenings clicking shower wall square footage in CAD. CountBricks AI takeoffs read your PDF plans, detect wet-area boundaries, and output tile coverage, linear drain lengths, and niche counts in minutes. Adjust tile size or orientation and the quantities refresh instantly—giving you the confidence to order exactly what the installer needs, no more and no less.
• Book-matched large-format porcelain panels that reduce grout lines
• Barrier-free entries that merge shower and bathroom floors
• Matte-black and brushed gold finishes replacing polished chrome
• Digital thermostatic valves for precise temperature control
CountBricks exports every grand shower task to your preferred scheduling app or you can manage it directly in the dashboard. Color-coded timelines show when tile setters, glass fabricators, and electricians overlap, preventing the common one-day gaps that stretch a project into weeks. Homeowners receive automated status emails, reducing the daily “when will my shower be done?” phone calls.
• Pre-float pan flood test logged with photo evidence
• Membrane laps verified for 2-inch coverage
• Tile plane checked with 6-foot level before grout
• Glass hardware torque readings recorded at final walkthrough
When the homeowner steps into their new grand shower for the first time, you’re ready to send the final invoice immediately. CountBricks converts approved change orders, actual material receipts, and tracked labor hours into a polished document branded with your logo. Payment links and financing options can be embedded, accelerating cash flow so you can move on to the next project sooner.
Residential construction pros choose CountBricks to combine craftsmanship with data-driven control. Explore sample projects at CountBricks.com/portfolio or start your own estimate in minutes at CountBricks.com/services. The future of the grand shower—and your bottom line—are only a conversation away.
While the grand shower often headlines a remodel, savvy contractors use the same CountBricks workflow to optimize every residential space. Kitchens, basements, and outdoor living areas benefit from identical AI-powered precision—saving hours of admin so crews can focus on craft.
• Kitchen island installations: live conversations capture appliance specs, routing electrical and gas tasks instantly.
• Basement media rooms: acoustic panel coverage and recessed lighting are auto-calculated from plan scans.
• Deck additions: structural lumber, hardware counts, and composite board layouts populate in seconds.
1. Speak your scope. Whether it’s a grand shower or a pergola, CountBricks listens and maps tasks in real time.
2. Review the auto-built estimate. Line items include live material pricing and crew hour projections tailored to residential production rates.
3. Approve and schedule. One click pushes tasks to the calendar and notifies specialty subs.
4. Track progress. Mobile checklists ensure every stage meets CountBricks quality benchmarks.
5. Invoice instantly. Actuals flow into branded documents the moment the homeowner signs off.
• Consistency: Every project follows the same proven framework, eliminating costly omissions.
• Transparency: Homeowners appreciate clear budgets and live status updates, leading to faster approvals.
• Profitability: Detailed cost breakdowns protect margins, even when finishes upgrade mid-build.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo and see how our platform can elevate your next grand shower and every build that follows.
