Replacing interior trim seems simple, but homeowners quickly learn that small boards can trigger big questions. What profile should you choose? How many linear feet do you really have? And of course: how much to replace trim in house without blowing the renovation budget? CountBricks is here to demystify the numbers for residential construction projects and show you how our AI-powered estimating platform delivers real-time clarity.
• Material grade and profile style
• Linear footage and room count
• Removal, disposal, and surface prep
• Paint, stain, or specialty finishing
• Labor rates in your local market
1. MDF colonial casing: $0.90 – $1.60 per linear foot
2. Finger-jointed pine: $1.25 – $2.50 per linear foot
3. Poplar or alder for paint-grade: $2.00 – $3.75 per linear foot
4. Premium hardwoods (oak, maple): $3.00 – $6.50 per linear foot
5. Custom milled profiles: $7.00+ per linear foot
• Removal & disposal of old trim: $0.50 – $1.00 per linear foot
• Installation labor (carpentry): $1.75 – $4.50 per linear foot
• Caulking, sanding & nail hole fill: $0.30 – $0.60 per linear foot
• Painting or staining: $0.75 – $1.85 per linear foot
Total typical range: $4 – $10 per linear foot all-in for standard paint-grade material.
Let’s price a 2,000 sq ft Los Angeles home with 650 linear feet of baseboard, casing, and shoe molding:
• Materials (paint-grade poplar at $3.00 /ft): $1,950
• Removal & prep (650 ft × $0.75): $487
• Installation labor (650 ft × $3.25): $2,113
• Painting two coats (650 ft × $1.25): $812
Projected total: $5,362 or roughly $8.25 per linear foot.
Every house is unique. With CountBricks voice capture, a site walk-through can be converted into an itemized estimate in minutes—no spreadsheets, no missed footage.
1. Speak your scope: on-site or over video, describe each room and trim profile.
2. AI takeoff: CountBricks maps footage to current lumber prices and local labor data.
3. Instant revision: Change material or finish verbally; the numbers update in real time.
4. Receive branded quote: Download a polished proposal ready for client signature.
5. Sync to invoice: Approvals automatically flow into progress billing.
• Reuse door jambs when possible to cut material waste
• Pre-prime trim lengths before install to reduce paint labor
• Group rooms with identical profiles for supplier bulk pricing
• Schedule carpentry and painting back-to-back to avoid extra mobilizations
• Use CountBricks live pricing alerts to buy materials the week they dip
Many weekend warriors tackle baseboards, but crown molding with complicated miters and tall ceilings favors a pro crew. Factor in tool rentals, learning curve, and finish quality. CountBricks’ detailed cost comparisons show when hiring a carpenter saves money in the long run.
Updated trim frames every renovation, increasing perceived square footage and tying finishes together. Real estate pros working with CountBricks reports have seen up to 3× ROI on well-executed trim upgrades in the residential market.
Log in to CountBricks.com/services or request a demo at CountBricks.com/consultation. In less time than a coffee break, you’ll know exactly how much to replace trim in house—and have a professional quote in hand.
When the Hernandez family bought their 1920s bungalow on Redwood Avenue, charming picture rails hid decades of paint buildup and termite damage. The scope expanded from simple repainting to full trim replacement—exactly when most projects go off the rails. Here’s how CountBricks kept the budget predictable.
• Home size: 1,450 sq ft single-story
• Trim style selected: 1×5 flat stock baseboard, 3-inch craftsman casing
• Linear footage captured by CountBricks AI takeoff: 510 ft
• Timeline: 4 days demolition & carpentry, 2 days finishing
Day one, our field tech used voice capture: “Living room—42 feet base, four door casings.” The CountBricks engine calculated footage and matched it to live poplar pricing. Mid-demo, hidden termite tunnels required new sill plates. The superintendent updated the scope verbally; CountBricks recosted labor and lumber in under 30 seconds, keeping homeowner approvals transparent.
• Original trim budget: $3,960
• Added sill plate repair: +$620
• Final approved total: $4,580
The real success metric? Zero change-order surprises. Because every change flowed through CountBricks, the Hernandez family signed off digitally before extra work began, and the crew stayed focused on craftsmanship.
• Capture accurate footage up front—AI excels where tape measures slip
• Keep contingency lines visible in your CountBricks dashboard
• Leverage real-time lumber pricing to lock in orders the moment costs dip
• Document hidden conditions with site photos; attach them to the line item for instant client trust
Whether you manage dozens of residential remodels or one personal upgrade, CountBricks delivers clarity on how much to replace trim in house. Book a live demo through CountBricks.com/consultation and watch your next estimate build itself.
