In Houston's rapidly expanding housing market, integrating smart technology is essential. From energy-efficient lighting to AI-driven security systems, homeowners expect these features in new constructions and major remodels. CountBricks leads this transformation by merging advanced home automation design with AI-powered estimating, enabling builders and remodelers to deliver smarter homes without exceeding budgets or timelines.
CountBricks' voice-powered estimating captures every device, cable run, and programming task during project discussions. Within minutes, you receive a detailed cost breakdown synced with live material pricing in the Houston market.
Upload your construction drawings to CountBricks.com and our vision engine identifies wall types, electrical chases, and low-voltage pathways. It suggests optimal sensor placement and conduit routing, feeding quantities directly into the estimate.
• Structured cabling plans are released to electrical subcontractors
• Trim-out schedules integrate with drywall and painting timelines
• Final commissioning dates auto-populate on the master Gantt chart
CountBricks-trained technicians install and program every component—touch panels, smart thermostats, motorized shades, and integrated security—ensuring homeowners receive a turnkey system on move-in day.
• Whole-home Wi-Fi mesh for larger Texas floorplans
• Voice-controlled lighting scenes to beat the summer heat
• Flood sensors tied to automatic water shut-off valves (essential after recent freeze events)
• Smart irrigation that reads real-time weather data
• Integrated battery storage to complement rooftop solar
CountBricks aggregates current distributor pricing across the Houston metro, providing typical ranges before construction begins:
These figures include hardware, wiring, labor, programming, and homeowner training. Your final price adjusts automatically with material market fluctuations, ensuring transparency for you and your clients.
• High humidity requires sealed enclosures for rack equipment
• Brick exteriors can attenuate wireless signals—mesh node placement is key
• Frequent power surges make surge protection and UPS backup non-negotiable
• HVAC loads swing drastically; zoning plus smart thermostats cut energy bills by 20-30%
A 6,000-sq-ft 1980s home required a full automation overhaul. CountBricks used its AI takeoff tool to create a wiring plan that avoided invasive demolition. Results:
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Smart features are no longer add-ons—they’re valuation drivers. Houston MLS data shows listings with integrated automation sell 9 days faster and command 5–7% higher prices. By partnering with CountBricks, builders capture that premium while outsourcing the complexity.
1. Schedule a voice-based design session at CountBricks.com
2. Upload blueprints or sketches for instant AI takeoff
3. Receive a detailed estimate, schedule, and homeowner demo plan within 24 hours
• Plan low-voltage pathways before framing to avoid costly rework
• Use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to minimize outlet requirements behind touch panels
• Label every cable run—future service calls become 50% faster
• Include remote monitoring; CountBricks can fix 80% of issues without a truck roll
• Offer tiered packages so buyers can upgrade post-closing
In the race to deliver connected living, Houston builders need a partner who merges construction know-how with next-gen tech. CountBricks is that partner—bringing AI accuracy, local pricing, and certified installers under one roof so you can hand over homes that think for themselves.
True automation is more than sprinkling gadgets around a house. CountBricks starts by asking how each space should feel, then designs technology that disappears into daily life.
• Kitchen: Voice-activated task lighting and occupancy-based range hood reduce energy while boosting safety
• Primary Suite: Circadian rhythm lighting pairs with motorized blackout shades for restorative sleep
• Outdoor Living: Weatherproof speakers and pool controls link to a single scene called “Backyard Bash”
Our systems feed usage metrics back to CountBricks.com. Homeowners see filter change alerts and energy spikes, while builders gain insights for future specs.
1. Pre-handover walkthrough shows every scene and voice command
2. Homeowner receives a custom video tutorial stored in the cloud
3. 90-day virtual tune-up ensures the system evolves with family habits
• 3-year parts and labor on all core components
• Priority service within 24 hours anywhere inside Harris County
• Optional remote monitoring plan reduces onsite visits by 60%
By looking beyond the installation date, CountBricks protects both the homeowner’s investment and the builder’s reputation. Ready to future-proof your next project? Book a discovery call at CountBricks.com and experience the most comprehensive home automation Houston has to offer.
