For today’s homeowners, security must be instant, convenient, and connected. A construction keypad entry system delivers exactly that by replacing traditional keys with a code-based, tamper-resistant lock. From new builds to remodels, CountBricks integrates keypad hardware into residential doors while providing the industry’s most accurate cost data and install timelines. In this guide we explain what construction keypad entry is, why demand is growing, and how CountBricks turns a complex upgrade into a predictable, profitable project.
• Contact-free access is now expected after years of smart-home adoption
• Rental investors use access codes to reduce key management and late-night lockouts
• Insurance incentives reward homes with audit-ready access logs
• Building codes in many municipalities now recognize smart locks as compliant egress hardware
• Resale listings highlight keypad entry as a premium convenience feature
Keypads range from simple 4-digit deadbolts to Wi-Fi enabled locks with app connectivity. CountBricks catalogs brands, finishes, and duty ratings so you always specify the right SKU.
Retrofits may require enlarging the bore hole, reinforcing the strike plate, or routing power into the jamb. CountBricks task libraries factor labor hours for each modification.
After physical install, the lock must be paired to a hub or mobile device. CountBricks includes commissioning tasks so final walkthroughs are fully billable.
Speak the project details—“two exterior doors, Boston, satin nickel finish”—and CountBricks Voice AI builds a line-item estimate in seconds. Real-time material pricing and localized labor rates eliminate guesswork.
Upload a PDF or CAD drawing. Our AI highlights every scheduled door, flags security zones, and suggests compatible keypad models. Quantities, dimensions, and cut sheets populate automatically.
Click “Generate Quote” and CountBricks formats a branded proposal with scope, exclusions, and payment schedule. Homeowners sign digitally, accelerating approvals.
During installation, contractors log progress hands-free. Say “Front entry lock complete” and CountBricks updates the schedule, pushes change orders, and notifies the client portal in real time.
1. Capture scope via voice call or on-site scan
2. Receive AI estimate with materials, labor, and markups within minutes
3. Present auto-generated quote to homeowner and secure signature
4. Order hardware directly through CountBricks.com/services procurement module
5. Perform door prep and lock install following CountBricks task checklist
6. Program access codes and hand off digital guide to homeowner
7. Generate final invoice instantly—no manual data entry, no delayed cash flow
• Hardware grade and finish: Builders-grade keypad deadbolts start around $120, while high-end mortise sets exceed $450
• Door material: Solid-core wood is straightforward. Metal doors may need specialized bits and gaskets
• Power source: Battery-only models cut wiring time but increase future maintenance
• Smart-home ecosystem: Integrating with a whole-house hub requires extra programming hours
• Quantity: Bulk installs in multi-family builds reduce per-door labor costs
• Eliminates re-key expenses after tenant turnover
• Provides audit trail for insurance claims and rental disputes
• Adds curb appeal and app-controlled convenience that boosts resale value
• Supports aging-in-place by removing small-motor dexterity barriers
• Voice-first estimating slashes office time by up to 70 percent
• National materials database auto-updates pricing, protecting margins
• Task libraries reference the latest residential code cycles
• Integrated invoicing accelerates cash flow once the lock clicks shut
• Dedicated CountBricks support keeps crews focused on building, not paperwork
Ready to add keypad entry to your next home build or remodel? Schedule a demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and experience the fastest path from scope to secure front door.
A boutique builder partnered with CountBricks to outfit four single-family townhomes with construction keypad entry. The original plan called for traditional deadbolts, but market research showed buyers preferred code-based security.
• The project manager used CountBricks Voice AI to describe each exterior door. An itemized estimate with hardware SKUs and labor hit his inbox in under five minutes.
• Blueprint takeoffs flagged an overlooked basement entry, preventing a costly change order later.
• CountBricks procurement sourced matching satin nickel keypads at 4 percent below local supplier pricing.
1. Installation time dropped by 18 labor hours thanks to our door-prep task checklist.
2. Automated quote documents sped buyer upgrades; all four owners added Wi-Fi modules against the original allowance, increasing builder profit.
3. Final invoices were sent from the job site the same afternoon locks were programmed, improving cash flow by nearly two weeks.
• Verify door thickness before ordering; most residential slabs are 1-3/4", but older stock may vary.
• Offer at least two finish options—brushed nickel and matte black lead current demand.
• Include first-year battery replacement in the warranty section to boost client confidence.
• Use CountBricks.com/services to bundle locks with matching strike plates and weather gaskets, reducing delivery delays.
Whether you’re retrofitting a single entry or specifying 200 units in a multi-family complex, CountBricks provides the data, documents, and digital tools to keep your project moving. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to see how our construction keypad entry workflow can protect margins, impress clients, and open doors—literally.
