If you live in Duval, Clay or St. Johns County, you have probably noticed the tell-tale signs of hard water: limescale on fixtures, cloudy dishes, brittle hair and premature failure of water-using appliances. The average hardness reading in Jacksonville is between 8–10 grains per gallon—well above the point where a residential water softener becomes a smart investment. CountBricks helps homeowners, remodelers and custom home builders plan, price and install the right Jacksonville water softener without guesswork.
CountBricks combines AI voice capture, real-time pricing feeds and blueprint takeoffs into a single workflow. Whether you are retrofitting an existing house or spec-ing out a new build, our estimating engine pinpoints every material, task and labor hour in seconds, then produces a polished proposal ready for client signature.
• Voice-to-estimate in under five minutes
• Automatic selection of resin tank size based on fixture count and household occupancy
• Live supply house pricing for softener units, bypass valves, fittings and PEX runs
• County-specific permit and inspection fees
• Export straight to branded proposal, contract and invoice documents
Every home is different, but our database of recent CountBricks projects provides a reliable cost range.
• 30,000-grain cabinet softener retrofit: $1,450 – $1,900 installed
• 48,000-grain twin-tank system for 2,800 sq ft new build: $2,200 – $3,100 installed
• Whole-home softener + carbon filter combo: $3,000 – $4,400 installed
• Monthly operating costs (salt + electricity): $6 – $9
1. Water hardness and daily usage
2. Existing plumbing accessibility
3. Required flow rate to support simultaneous fixtures
4. Choice of valve technology (time-clock, demand-initiated, or smart Wi-Fi)
5. Integration with irrigation bypass to save salt
1. Voice Consultation – Speak with our AI estimator or a live rep to outline fixture count, family size and available install location.
2. On-Site Verification – A CountBricks technician checks drain proximity, electrical outlets and loop configuration.
3. Instant Proposal – You receive a line-item quote generated by CountBricks.com/services within minutes.
4. Permit Filing – We submit all city paperwork and schedule inspection windows.
5. Installation Day – Typical retrofits finish in 3–5 labor hours; new construction rough-ins are completed during plumbing top-out.
6. Commissioning & Client Walk-Through – Hardness levels are tested, regeneration settings are optimized and maintenance routines are explained.
• One-click blueprint takeoffs slash manual counting errors
• Real-time material price tracking eliminates surprise change orders
• Integrated scheduling keeps electricians, plumbers and inspectors aligned
• Clients sign digitally, releasing deposit funds sooner
• Post-installation service reminders generate repeat business
A 1940s Riverside home with galvanized supply lines was experiencing rust staining and poor water pressure. The remodel contractor uploaded plans to CountBricks.com/portfolio and dictated scope via smartphone. In 4 minutes, our AI placed a 32,000-grain demand-initiated softener with an up-flow carbon prefilter into the materials list, added a 120 V GFCI outlet, and calculated 26 feet of ¾-inch PEX. The estimate hit the homeowner’s inbox at the jobsite, was approved that afternoon, and the unit was installed two days later—saving the GC an estimated six hours of paperwork.
• Check salt level every 30 days; keep above the water line
• Break up salt bridges with a broom handle if pellets form a solid mass
• Use a 5-in-1 test strip quarterly to confirm hardness remains under 1 gpg
• Schedule a resin bed cleaning every two years via CountBricks.com/consultation
• Replace sediment prefilter cartridges every six months in high-sand areas
CountBricks simplifies residential construction from first call to final invoice. Speak your scope, get an instant price, and let our licensed installers handle the rest. Visit CountBricks.com/services or book a free consultation today.
Choosing a system that is too small will trigger constant regeneration cycles, wasting salt and water. Oversizing inflates upfront cost without tangible benefits. CountBricks solves the sizing puzzle in seconds by combining municipal hardness data with actual fixture counts from your plans.
• A three-bathroom home with four occupants typically lands at a 30,000-grain unit running 1.5 ft³ of resin.
• For five or more bathrooms, our estimator often recommends a twin-tank 48,000-grain system to avoid pressure drops during peak showers.
• Vacation rentals benefit from smart metered valves that pause regeneration when the property is vacant, cutting salt use by up to 40 %.
Installing a Jacksonville water softener rarely happens in isolation. On new builds, CountBricks bundles the softener rough-in with:
1. Tankless water heater loops to prevent scale
2. Whole-home filtration manifolds for chlorine and sediment
3. Outdoor hose bib bypass lines for lawn watering
4. Smart leak-detection valves tied into home automation hubs
This holistic approach lets builders offer a premium “healthy water package” without juggling multiple vendors.
• Capture a 30-second voice memo after inspection; CountBricks auto-generates the completion certificate and invoice.
• Photograph hardness test results with the CountBricks mobile app to store proof of performance in the project cloud folder.
• Use the client portal to schedule the first annual service call before leaving the driveway—repeat work booked on-site converts 60 % higher.
From fast estimates to flawless installs, CountBricks is built for Florida’s residential construction professionals who refuse delays and paperwork headaches. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to see how our AI can tighten your workflows and boost profitability on every Jacksonville water softener project.
