Homeowners across the country are upgrading outdated heating systems to energy-efficient gas or electric furnaces. Search interest for “install a furnace” spikes every fall and winter, but contractors who plan ahead win the work early. CountBricks gives you the edge by turning a quick voice conversation into a line-item estimate, complete with real-time labor and material pricing.
• Speak your scope into your phone and watch CountBricks build an itemized proposal in seconds
• Real-time supplier feeds keep copper, duct, and furnace unit costs current—no manual updates
• Integration with blueprint takeoffs means square footage automatically converts into BTU load calculations
1. Retrieve heated square footage from CountBricks blueprint takeoff
2. Factor local climate zone automatically pulled from your project ZIP code
3. Let CountBricks suggest optimal BTU capacity and model options
Equipment
• 60–90% of the budget, depending on efficiency rating
Labor
• 7–10 professional hours for removal and replacement in a standard home
Ancillary Materials
• Sheet-metal transitions, gas flex lines, condensate pumps, vent pipe, and smart thermostat upgrades
CountBricks.com/services keeps these categories distinct so you can adjust markups instantly during client negotiations.
1. Shut off existing gas and electrical supplies, verified with CountBricks safety checklist
2. Remove the old furnace and recycle through local disposal partners archived in your CountBricks vendor list
3. Set and level the new unit on vibration-isolating pads
4. Connect ductwork using factory-approved adapters identified in the CountBricks parts library
5. Run gas and electrical lines, capturing footage and footage-based costs inside the platform
6. Install condensate drain and vent system per local code references embedded in the CountBricks code-lookup feature
7. Commission the furnace, record combustion readings, and auto-attach them to the final invoice generated by CountBricks
Residential furnace work triggers mechanical permits in most jurisdictions. CountBricks provides downloadable permit checklists matched to each city so you never miss an inspection window. The platform also flags:
• Minimum clearances around combustible materials
• Proper flue termination height
• Carbon monoxide detector placement requirements
• Voice-to-quote: On-site walkthroughs become signed proposals before you leave the driveway
• Auto-generated scope alternatives help clients compare 80%, 90%, and 96% AFUE options instantly
• Digital signature collection lets you lock in material pricing before supplier increases hit
• Pre-fabricate return air drop transitions to cut one hour off install time
• Stock double-wall vent elbows in 15° increments for tight attic runs
• Offer smart thermostat bundles; CountBricks will auto-add programming labor
• Photograph model/serial plates and store them in CountBricks for future service calls
• Use vibration isolators on metal supply plenum to reduce homeowner noise complaints
Homeowners value transparency. CountBricks proposals break down:
• Equipment cost versus labor
• Warranty details for heat exchangers, blower motors, and electronics
• Estimated energy savings year-over-year
When questions arise, you can convert any line item into plain-language explanations with one click. No more scrambling for manufacturer spec sheets.
After the final inspection passes, open the CountBricks job file, mark tasks complete, and trigger automated invoicing. The customer receives:
• Time-stamped labor log
• Photos of critical install stages
• Digital warranties and maintenance reminders
Payment links inside the invoice speed up cashflow, and your accounting software syncs automatically through CountBricks integrations.
Residential construction is shifting toward smart, data-driven workflows. Contractors who master AI-powered estimating today will dominate tomorrow’s “install a furnace” searches. Join the leaders already growing with CountBricks by visiting CountBricks.com/consultation.
When the Ramirez family’s 20-year-old furnace failed on the first cold front of the season, our contractor partner relied on CountBricks to accelerate the rescue. Here’s how:
• The technician dictated the problem description into the CountBricks mobile app while still on the phone with the homeowner.
• CountBricks AI generated three replacement options—80%, 92%, and 96% AFUE—each with live equipment costs from local suppliers.
• A branded proposal hit the client’s inbox within five minutes, earning instant digital approval for the mid-tier 92% unit.
1. The crew scanned the blueprint takeoff, and CountBricks displayed duct sizes and register counts for quick compatibility checks.
2. Photographic steps were prompted by the app, ensuring vent slope and gas pressure readings were documented in real time.
3. Because materials were pre-pulled based on the estimate, the physical swap—disconnect, lift out, set new unit, reconnect utilities—took just under three hours.
• The final inspection checklist auto-populated, reminding the crew to test for carbon monoxide at each return grille.
• On completion, CountBricks issued the invoice, attached warranty registration forms, and scheduled a 12-month tune-up reminder.
• 25% faster completion than the contractor’s historical average
• Zero pricing disputes thanks to transparent, line-item quoting
• Immediate payment captured through the CountBricks invoice link
• Preload common furnace SKUs in your CountBricks parts library for one-tap proposals
• Use the platform’s voice dictation to capture every site nuance without stopping to type
• Offer tiered efficiency packages; CountBricks will duplicate and adjust labor factors automatically
Whether you’re replacing one furnace a week or managing full-scale subdivision builds, CountBricks delivers the speed and accuracy modern residential clients demand. Explore more at CountBricks.com/services and watch your “install a furnace” projects heat up your bottom line.
