Installing bifold doors in residential spaces can range from $650 to $1,200 per opening, depending on materials and labor. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the installation process, cost breakdown, and how to avoid common pitfalls, tailored for construction professionals.
• Space saver: Panels fold onto themselves, clearing up to 90% of the opening and freeing valuable floor area.
• Design flexibility: Wood, MDF, mirror, glass, or composite panels match any interior style.
• Smooth operation: Modern hardware glides effortlessly when properly aligned and balanced.
Traditional quotes often rely on manual takeoffs and static price books. CountBricks offers a different approach. Our mobile app listens while you discuss the scope on-site. In seconds it:
1. Converts voice notes into a digital takeoff.
2. Pulls real-time material costs from regional suppliers.
3. Calculates labor based on historic production rates from completed projects.
The result is an itemized proposal you can approve before leaving the room. Visit CountBricks.com to experience a live demo.
Measure width and height in three locations each. CountBricks field techs upload readings directly into our cloud platform, allowing instant verification against manufacturer tolerances.
• Shim studs so both side jambs are plumb.
• Correct any out-of-square conditions before proceeding—AI alerts flag deviations greater than 1/8-inch.
1. Fasten the overhead track dead-center in the opening.
2. Install pivot plates at the jamb and track ends.
3. Pre-set adjustable top and bottom pivots to manufacturer specifications.
• Lift the lead panel into both top and bottom pivots.
• Connect the second panel with hinges and roller guide.
• Test fold to verify smooth travel along the track.
1. Use pivot screws to adjust reveal gaps evenly.
2. Tighten all fasteners once perfect alignment is achieved.
3. Install pull handles and magnetic or ball-catch latches.
• Door slab(s) and hardware kit: 40-55% of total
• Trim, paint, and finishing: 15-20%
• Labor: 25-35%
• Contingency (shimming, drywall repairs): 5-10%
CountBricks AI slices each category so you can approve or revise line items in real time.
• Misaligned jambs lead to doors that won’t stay closed—CountBricks laser levels catch this early.
• Skipping pilot holes splits the track—our crews use manufacturer-required bit sizes.
• Over-tightened pivot screws cause binding—field tablets display torque guidelines.
• Ignoring finish clearances results in paint rub—CountBricks pre-paints panel edges.
• Failing to seal exterior bifolds invites moisture—waterproof membranes are standard in our scopes.
Upload plans to CountBricks.com and our AI outlines every opening. You’ll know exactly how many bifold sets, headers, and trimmers are required before the first stud is cut.
During construction, you can modify finish choices over a voice call. The estimate updates instantly, avoiding surprises on invoice day.
Approved tasks flow straight into invoicing. Sign electronically and store warranty documents in your client dashboard for quick future reference.
A young family in Brooklyn Heights wanted to reclaim floor space in their nursery. The existing 30-inch swing door clashed with the crib and blocked dresser drawers. They turned to CountBricks for a smarter solution.
• On-site voice call produced an itemized install bifold door estimate in 4 minutes.
• AI pricing compared primed-MDF panels with solid poplar, revealing a 12% premium for hardwood.
• Homeowners approved the MDF option via the CountBricks dashboard within the hour.
1. Day 1: Removal of old casing and jamb, shim adjustment.
2. Day 2: Track install, panel hanging, hardware tuning.
3. Day 3: Paint touch-up and magnetic latch adjustment.
Total labor time: 5.5 hours spread over two visits to allow drying.
• Gained 8 square feet of usable floor area.
• Nursery traffic flow improved, and dresser drawers now open fully.
• Final invoice matched the original AI quote within 0.8% variance.
• Measure the rough opening after removing existing trim—surface dimensions can deceive.
• Opt for factory-primed panels to reduce on-site odor and mess.
• Consider integrated mirror panels for small bedrooms to bounce natural light.
• Always budget a paint touch-up allowance; even careful installs require caulk and color matching.
