Ask ten homeowners what a “simple” screen door project costs and you will hear ten wildly different numbers. The national conversation usually circles around the average home depot screen door installation cost, but averages do not pay invoices—accurate numbers do. That is exactly where CountBricks re-writes the playbook for residential construction budgeting.
• A $200 surprise on a small project can derail a weekend renovation budget
• Under-quoting labor erodes contractor profit margins
• Over-quoting materials scares off otherwise-ready homeowners
CountBricks eliminates the guesswork through real-time voice-powered estimating. Speak your scope, and our platform instantly applies up-to-date labor tables, local material pricing and waste factors, then outputs a line-item estimate in seconds.
A quick store quote usually bundles materials and basic labor. Based on national retail data collected by CountBricks projects, a common 36" aluminum frame door lands in the $120-$160 range, while in-house installation services add another $100-$150. Sales associates often exclude crucial residential variables that raise the true investment:
• Removal of an existing storm door
• Reframing an out-of-square jamb
• Upgrading fasteners for high-wind zones
• Painting or staining raw trim to match the façade
1. Delivery fees for large items
2. Specialty hardware needed for French or double doors
3. Trip charges when installers travel beyond set service radiuses
4. Project management time if other trades are scheduled the same day
Small line items, big headaches—unless you run the numbers through CountBricks first.
Voice-First Data Capture
Speak measurements, door style and site conditions. CountBricks AI converts speech to structured data and feeds it straight into our cost engine.
Live Material Pricing
Unlike static big-box price sheets, CountBricks syncs nightly with verified supplier feeds, keeping lumber, hardware and finish costs current to the cent.
Local Labor Calibration
Zip-code multipliers adjust base crew rates to reflect real residential labor markets—so a San Jose homeowner sees different numbers than a Dallas remodeler.
Instant Document Generation
One click produces branded PDF quotes, invoices and change orders ready to email or e-sign.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and tap “New Estimate.”
2. Say, “Install 36-inch bronze aluminum screen door, replace existing trim, single-story home.”
3. Confirm auto-captured dimensions or edit manually.
4. Review the AI cost breakdown for materials, labor, taxes and markup.
5. Hit “Generate Quote” to receive a polished PDF with your company logo.
The Rodriguez family in San Jose requested a traditional screen door plus pet-resistant mesh. Big-box pricing totaled $475. Using CountBricks, their contractor captured the entire scope—including mesh upgrade and doorbell relocation—in 90 seconds. The approved estimate: $388, a 22% savings that still preserved a 30% profit margin. See more examples at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Order pre-hung units to reduce jobsite carpentry time
• Pre-paint trim boards off-site to shorten return trips
• Bundle screen door installs with weather-stripping upsells
• Use CountBricks bulk pricing alerts to time material purchases
• Convert accepted quotes directly into invoices inside CountBricks to avoid double entry
Does CountBricks work for multi-door projects?
Yes. Batch mode lets you voice-capture ten doors and generates a consolidated materials list for volume discounts.
Can homeowners access CountBricks?
We currently serve licensed contractors and design-build firms. Homeowners can request a CountBricks-powered contractor at CountBricks.com/consultation.
What about warranty considerations?
CountBricks includes automatic labor-hour allowances for door adjustments during the first year, ensuring accurate warranty budgeting.
Join the contractors who quote faster, win more bids and keep clients thrilled with transparent pricing. Create your free account at CountBricks.com/services and put real-time cost intelligence to work on your next screen door project.
Smart contractors know that a screen door rarely travels alone. It sits inside a larger envelope of curb-appeal upgrades—fresh trim, smart locks, weather sealing and exterior paint. CountBricks makes cross-selling effortless.
• Weather-strip the threshold while hinges are already exposed—5 extra minutes, $45 average upsell
• Swap the handle set for a keypad lock—no additional trips, $160 average upsell
• Install matching insect-screen vents on attic gables—minimal ladder movement, $85 average upsell
Element Homes, a CountBricks contractor, voiced a basic screen door scope valued at $312. The AI recommendation engine suggested a storm-door conversion due to the property’s coastal zip-code wind ratings. With one tap, the estimator added stainless hardware, upgraded closer arms and vinyl sweep seals. Final contract: $642, accepted on the spot. Gross profit rose from $93 to $214 without prolonging the crew’s scheduled time on site.
1. During the estimate review screen, toggle “Show Smart Suggestions.”
2. Browse AI-curated add-ons ranked by labor impact and homeowner ROI.
3. Select desired items; CountBricks automatically recalculates totals and exports an updated PDF.
The result is a tightly integrated workflow that drives more value from every doorway you touch. Whether you install one door a week or manage full exterior remodels, CountBricks equips you to outpace the typical home depot screen door installation cost while amplifying your bottom line. Explore the full capability suite at CountBricks.com/services and start redefining what a “small” project can earn.
