Choosing to install a prehung entry door is one of the quickest upgrades a homeowner can make, but speed should never come at the expense of precision. CountBricks combines field-tested craftsmanship with real-time AI estimates to deliver flawless results for every residential project. In this guide, our experts break down the benefits, the process, and the cost factors so you know exactly what to expect when you partner with CountBricks.
• Factory-aligned hinges and weatherstripping provide consistent energy performance
• Door slab, frame, and sill arrive as a single unit, reducing install time by up to 60 percent
• Better air seals translate into lower utility bills and improved comfort for homeowners
• Prehung assemblies minimize site waste—perfect for projects targeting green-build credits
1. Voice Measurement Capture: Using the CountBricks mobile app, our field team speaks measurements directly into the system, instantly creating a digital blueprint.
2. AI Material Match: The software cross-references local supplier databases to suggest door sizes, jamb materials, and hardware that fit your budget and design.
3. Real-Time Estimate: Within seconds, CountBricks generates a line-item cost breakdown—labor, materials, taxes—ready for approval.
• Door Material: Steel units average 15 percent less than fiberglass, but fiberglass delivers superior R-value and dent resistance.
• Rough Opening Adjustments: If framing is out of plumb by more than 1/4-inch, CountBricks adds blocking and shimming allowances to keep the install square.
• Hardware Upgrades: Smart locks, multi-point latches, and designer handlesets can add $120–$450 to the total, all itemized in your AI estimate.
• Finish Requirements: Stain-grade doors require additional sanding and sealing; our platform automatically schedules these tasks so drywall and paint crews stay on track.
1. Remove Old Unit: CountBricks technicians score existing caulk, release hinge screws, and extract the door and jamb in one piece to limit drywall damage.
2. Prep Opening: We verify rough opening dimensions, apply flashing tape on the sill, and set waterproof shims for a level base.
3. Set the Prehung Assembly: The door is dry-fit, checked for reveal gaps, then fastened through jamb shims using 3-1/2-inch construction screws.
4. Air & Water Seal: Expanding low-pressure foam is applied around the frame, followed by exterior silicone caulk and an interior backer rod.
5. Trim & Finish: Interior casing is reinstalled or upgraded, nail holes are filled, and surfaces are prepped for paint or stain as selected in the estimate.
Instant Change Orders: If you decide mid-project to swap from a half-lite to a full-lite door, CountBricks recalculates cost and lead time in real time—no handwritten revisions.
Integrated Scheduling: The moment you approve the estimate, our platform books certified installers and syncs with your overall project calendar, preventing trade overlap.
Supply Chain Visibility: Because CountBricks is tied into regional lumberyards and millwork shops, we can show live inventory and delivery windows—crucial during peak building season.
• Over-Foaming: Excess foam bows jambs. CountBricks uses low-expansion products and measures reveal tolerance after curing.
• Ignoring Sill Flashing: A missing sill pan is the fastest way to invite rot. Our installers include self-adhesive pans on every door, even if code doesn’t require it.
• Misaligned Strike Plates: Improper screw placement leads to latch failure. We drill pilot holes and secure plates to framing lumber, not just jamb material.
Log in to CountBricks.com/services or start a voice session with our AI assistant from any jobsite. In under five minutes you’ll receive a digital proposal to install your prehung entry door—complete with material options, timeline, and payment milestones. Experience residential construction that moves at the speed of conversation.
When the owners of a 1950s bungalow in the Riverbend district wanted to replace a drafty wood door, their contractor turned to CountBricks for a streamlined solution.
• Reduce air infiltration to improve HVAC efficiency
• Preserve mid-century charm with a period-correct half-lite fiberglass prehung unit
• Complete installation between cabinet delivery and flooring install to keep the renovation on schedule
1. The site supervisor opened the CountBricks app and spoke the rough opening dimensions—our AI engine produced a three-option material list in 18 seconds.
2. The clients selected a mahogany-grain fiberglass door. CountBricks locked supplier pricing and generated an e-signature quote that afternoon.
3. Installation was scheduled for the gap between trades, with SMS reminders sent to the flooring crew so they could stage materials elsewhere.
4. On install day, technicians completed removal, flash, set, and foam in three hours. An infrared scan showed a 38 percent reduction in envelope leakage.
• Zero delays—cabinet installers started exactly on time the following morning
• Energy model updated in CountBricks dashboard, projecting $112 annual savings
• Homeowner satisfaction survey scored 9.8/10, citing “smooth coordination” and “no surprises on cost”
• Channel inventory data early to avoid last-minute style compromises
• Use AI change orders to lock in client decisions before demolition begins
• Leverage CountBricks scheduling to create buffer windows between high-impact trades
Whether you’re renovating a single bungalow or building a 40-lot subdivision, CountBricks delivers the same clarity and speed. Explore more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio or start your own project at CountBricks.com/consultation.
