When you install window treatments you do far more than add a finishing touch. The right blinds, shades or curtains improve privacy, block glare, regulate indoor temperatures and boost a property’s resale value. For residential builders and remodelers, offering professional installation is an easy way to elevate project quality—and with CountBricks you can quote it in minutes.
Traditional measuring, material sourcing and bid drafting consume hours. CountBricks compresses that workflow into a single voice conversation on site:
• Speak measurements and specifications into the CountBricks mobile app
• AI converts speech to precise line items—labor, hardware, fabric, taxes
• Real-time supplier feeds update prices instantly
• A polished proposal is generated under your company letterhead and sent to the client before you leave the room
This speed wins residential jobs where homeowners collect multiple bids and choose the fastest responder.
• Treatment type: roller shades, faux-wood blinds, cellular shades, drapery
• Opening size and quantity: rough-opening data captured from blueprints or field measurements
• Mount style: inside mount for a built-in look or outside mount to cover trim
• Control method: cord, wand, continuous loop, or motorized smart home integration
• Finish options: stain, paint, blackout lining, thermal backing
Every variable lives in the CountBricks cost database, so changes recalculate instantly.
Upload PDFs to CountBricks.com/takeoffs. Our AI highlights each window opening, suggests optimal treatment width and drops quantities into your estimate draft.
1. Measure width at top, center and bottom of the opening
2. Measure height on both sides and in the middle
3. Speak figures into the app—CountBricks flags any out-of-tolerance variance so you catch framing issues early
• CountBricks populates purchase orders that match your preferred supplier SKUs
• Live inventory indicators help you choose products in stock to avoid schedule slips
Lead times sync automatically with your project calendar inside CountBricks.com/portfolio. Homeowners receive branded status updates without calls to your office.
1. Unpack and inspect treatments; report any defects through the CountBricks mobile checklist
2. Mark bracket locations; pre-drill into studs or use approved anchors for drywall installs
3. Level and secure headrail; verify smooth operation before trimming cords or inserting valances
4. Walk the client through operation and maintenance; capture sign-off digitally
The average crew of two can install six to eight standard blinds per hour in new construction. Specialty motorized shades typically double the labor minutes. CountBricks’ regional cost engine adjusts for wage rates, sales tax and travel time, ensuring your margin remains intact whether you build in Helena, MT or a high-rise suburb.
• Misaligned brackets: On-screen AR guides show exact drill positions
• Incorrect deductions: AI auto-calculates inside-mount allowances so treatments fit snugly
• Wrong color code: Digital PO system links client selections to supplier SKU, eliminating manual entry errors
Many builders save window treatments for “client to supply.” Position yourself as a turn-key provider instead:
• Offer a bundled package in your base proposal—CountBricks creates an optional line for easy upsell
• Highlight energy savings from cellular shades; reference DOE studies recovered in our knowledge base
• Showcase photos in CountBricks.com/portfolio to prove craftmanship
The result: higher project revenue and tighter control of final aesthetics.
Post-construction, blinds and shades require periodic tension adjustment and smart-home firmware updates. CountBricks schedules automated maintenance reminders, giving you recurring revenue long after the build is complete.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to set up your profile. Within one afternoon you can capture a living room remodel scope by voice, price materials in real time and send a professional quote that closes the deal before competitors even return to their truck.
• Always note window crank clearance on casement frames
• Use drywall anchors rated for at least 40 lbs on treatments wider than 60 in
• Offer cordless options to meet child-safety regulations
• For bay windows, break treatments into individual segments to avoid bowing
• Batch motorized shades on a single RF hub to reduce homeowner app fatigue
When you install window treatments with CountBricks as your estimating and execution partner, you gain accuracy, speed and a polished client experience that sets your residential construction firm apart. Turn a once tedious finish stage into a profit center and watch referrals roll in.
A Helena family wanted cordless cellular shades throughout their 2,100 sq ft bungalow to improve winter heat retention. The general contractor turned to CountBricks for rapid pricing.
1. Blueprint upload and AI takeoff: 12 minutes
2. Voice-recorded site measurement: 18 minutes
3. Client-ready proposal delivered: 2 minutes after measurement
4. Fabrication lead time confirmed and synced to schedule: Instant
• 24 custom cellular shades installed three weeks ahead of original timeline
• Energy audit recorded a 15 % improvement in heating efficiency
• Contractor added $4,600 in profit margin from the window treatment package alone
CountBricks’ real-time pricing revealed an in-stock shade line unavailable through the builder’s legacy supplier. That availability shaved ten days off procurement. Automated homeowner updates reduced check-in calls by 70 %, freeing the PM to oversee framing on the next build.
• Leverage blueprint takeoffs early to flag oversized windows requiring reinforcement
• Bundle window treatments with trim carpentry for fewer mobilizations
• Use CountBricks maintenance reminders to secure yearly service contracts and recurring revenue
Ready to replicate these results? Create your free CountBricks account, add your labor rates, and start generating AI-backed window treatment quotes within minutes. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a guided demo tailored to your residential workflow.
