CountBricks’ AI estimator, instant invoice generator and blueprint takeoff viewer all open in secure pop-up windows. If those windows are blocked, the platform can’t deliver live material pricing, task schedules or labour totals. For field crews and office teams that rely on real-time numbers to win bids and keep builds on budget, blocked pop-ups translate into costly delays.
Search data shows that contractors type this phrase when their workflow stops cold. The intent is problem-solving, not research. They need a quick, tool-specific fix. This guide speaks directly to that urgency and tailors every step to CountBricks’ residential construction environment.
1. Click the padlock icon left of the CountBricks.com URL.
2. Choose “Site settings.”
3. Find “Pop-ups and redirects.” Change the dropdown to “Allow.”
4. Return to the CountBricks tab and refresh. Your AI estimate window should launch automatically.
Pro Tip: Pin CountBricks to your bookmarks bar so the browser retains the pop-up permission for future sessions.
1. Select the three-dot menu, then “Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Cookies and site permissions.”
3. Under “All permissions,” click “Pop-ups and redirects.”
4. Add “https://countbricks.com” to the “Allow” list.
5. Reload your project dashboard and open a test invoice to confirm.
1. In macOS Safari, open “Preferences” and go to “Websites.”
2. Select “Pop-up Windows” in the left sidebar.
3. Find CountBricks.com in the list and set the dropdown to “Allow.”
4. On iOS, go to Settings > Safari and toggle off “Block Pop-ups,” then sign back in.
1. Click the three-line menu and choose “Settings.”
2. Select “Privacy & Security.”
3. Scroll to “Permissions” and uncheck “Block pop-up windows,” or click “Exceptions.”
4. Add CountBricks.com as an exception and save.
Sometimes the issue sits with a site-wide firewall rather than the local browser. CountBricks pop-ups use port 443 over HTTPS, so any blanket rule that restricts secondary windows can block functionality.
• Ask your IT provider to whitelist CountBricks.com on the router or mobile hotspot.
• Verify that no content-filtering appliance rewrites URLs, which can break our secure tokens.
• If you share a community Wi-Fi near the build, switch to a dedicated LTE hotspot for uninterrupted access.
• Cleared cache but pop-ups still fail? Make sure you’re logged into the same browser profile that holds the permission.
• Using an ad blocker? Pause it on CountBricks.com; some filter rules flag any pop-out window.
• Still stuck? Open the browser console (F12) and look for “BlockedWindowError” messages, then send a screenshot to support at CountBricks.com/services.
When pop-ups work, CountBricks immediately unlocks advanced workflows:
• Live supplier pricing feeds update inside the estimate window, reflecting regional lumber, concrete and fixture costs.
• AI task grouping auto-sorts labour lines by trade, letting supervisors assign carpentry, electrical and plumbing hours in seconds.
• One-click quote documents open in a pop-up ready for your logo, payment terms and e-signature.
Oakstone Builders were losing two hours per bid because their office firewall blocked CountBricks pop-ups. After following the above Edge instructions, their estimator created seven quotes in one afternoon, landed two contracts, and reported a 14 % increase in win rate. View more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Pop-ups sometimes carry a stigma. CountBricks uses them only for authenticated sessions, encrypts every payload and signs all API calls with rotating keys. Allowing our domain does not open the door to third-party ads; it simply authorises essential functionality for your projects.
• Bookmark this guide for future crew members.
• Share it during your CountBricks onboarding meeting.
• Schedule a free workflow tune-up at CountBricks.com/consultation to automate even more of your residential builds.
Knowing how to allow pop ups on a website is a small task with massive impact. Unlock CountBricks’ full AI toolset today and turn faster estimates into profitable, on-time residential projects.
Enabling pop-ups is only the first domino. Once CountBricks windows open freely, you can streamline every phase of a residential build. Here are three quick wins our project coaches recommend:
• Activate the “Live Material Pricing” toggle inside your Estimate pop-up. Lumber, drywall and finish fixtures will refresh every 15 minutes, ensuring your quote margins stay healthy even in volatile markets.
• Tie each line item to a preferred vendor. CountBricks automatically sends RFQs and stores negotiated discounts inside the same window.
• Inside the Takeoff pop-up, click “Generate Task Groups.” Our AI analyses the blueprint layers and builds bundles for framing, MEP rough-ins and finish carpentry.
• Export each bundle to your subcontractor portal with one button. No more manual scope sheets.
• The Quote Document pop-up supports e-signatures. Toggle “Require Digital Approval,” send the link to your homeowner client and receive a legally binding signature in minutes.
• Approved quotes convert to live project schedules, pushing tasks to field crews via the CountBricks mobile app.
After activating pop-ups, Willow Creek’s site superintendent used the above upgrades to cut pre-construction time from ten days to three. Material overruns dropped 8 %, and the client signed off on change orders digitally, eliminating paper delays. Explore more at CountBricks.com/services.
Pop-ups may look small, but they are the gateway to transformative residential construction workflows. Enable them once, and CountBricks does the heavy lifting from estimate to final inspection.
