Replacing a tired or squeaky hinge sounds simple, yet it impacts the look, feel, and security of a home more than many owners expect. For residential contractors and remodelers, nailing the labor cost to replace door hinges is essential if you want profitable jobs and happy homeowners. CountBricks brings clarity by combining voice-driven data capture, live material pricing, and automated estimate generation—all in one platform designed for residential construction pros.
Most single-family projects land between $65 and $120 per interior door when only hinges are being replaced. Exterior or oversized doors often range from $120 to $185 because of heavier hardware, weather sealing, and additional alignment steps. Those numbers cover direct labor only; hinge sets, screws, and disposal are additional line items that CountBricks itemizes for you automatically.
• Door weight and size — solid core and metal doors demand extra hands or lifting equipment
• Hinge type — concealed or heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges take longer to seat than standard 3.5-inch mortise hinges
• Access and prep time — painted-over hinge leaves, swollen jambs, or security sensors add minutes that compound across a houseful of doors
• Finish carpentry tolerance — luxury builds often specify 1/16-inch reveals requiring precision shimming
• Location in the home — basement or attic doors frequently need subfloor or header adjustments due to settling
Underestimate by 15 minutes per door on a 20-door renovation and you have lost five billable hours before lunch. CountBricks detects these small gaps during your onsite walk-through. Speak naturally and the AI converts your observations—door material, hinge profile, jamb condition—into a labor code library aligned with current local wage rates.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a live voice session.
2. Call out each door as you move through the home: “Bedroom 1, hollow-core, replace all three hinges, bronze finish.”
3. The AI matches your words to task templates, applies labor minutes from our residential database, and attaches real-time hinge pricing from approved suppliers.
4. Review the auto-generated estimate on your dashboard or export a branded quote PDF.
5. After approval, convert the estimate into a progress invoice without re-entering data.
• Remove existing hinge leaf: 2–3 minutes
• Clean mortise and pilot holes: 2 minutes
• Position new hinge and mark: 1 minute
• Pre-drill if hardwood jamb: 1–2 minutes
• Screw and check reveal: 2–3 minutes
CountBricks bundles those micro-tasks into a default of 8–10 minutes per hinge. Multiply by three hinges on a standard door and you reach a 30-minute baseline. The software then adjusts for complexity factors you note on site.
Homeowners armed with a screwdriver may think hinge replacement is weekend work, but hidden risks can cost more later:
• Door sag from mis-aligned leaves leads to latch failure and drywall gouges
• Incorrect screw length can pierce glass sidelights or split jambs
• Painted hardware voids manufacturer warranties
Contractors using CountBricks avoid those callbacks by following code-compliant hinge schedules and documenting every step. The result: higher perceived value and stronger homeowner trust.
Residential wage rates vary up to 22 % between urban and rural counties. CountBricks keeps your labor cost current by syncing with verified payroll benchmarks each month. When you quote a hinge package today and order next quarter, your margin is still intact.
• Add a contingency of 10 % for doors in homes older than 40 years
• Upsell ball-bearing hinges on entry doors to reduce future warranty claims
• Bundle hinge replacement with knob/lever swaps to save set-up time
• Photograph each door before removal; CountBricks stores images with the task for dispute protection
• Use longer 3-inch screws on the top hinge to fight frame sag—documented in CountBricks’ task notes
If rot, delamination, or frame twist is present, hinge replacement alone will not deliver lasting performance. CountBricks flags “high-risk” doors based on your voice notes, prompting a replacement recommendation. Show your client a side-by-side cost comparison generated instantly through CountBricks.com/services and build credibility through transparent data.
Ready to tighten up your hinge estimates and stop eating labor overruns? Create a free CountBricks account or book a one-on-one demo at CountBricks.com/consultation. Precision labor costing is only a voice command away.
A Birmingham homeowner hired Walker Renovations, a CountBricks subscriber, to upgrade every interior hinge to matte-black concealed units. Traditional bidding methods would have meant counting doors by hand, pricing hinges from multiple suppliers, and gambling on labor hours. Instead, the crew chief opened a CountBricks voice session.
1. A single walk-through captured all 42 doors in under 18 minutes.
2. CountBricks recognized five different door sizes and applied the correct labor template to each.
3. The system flagged six doors with frame damage; replacement cost suggestions populated automatically.
• Estimate approved within 4 hours of the visit
• Labor variance at project closeout: 1.7 %—well below the 10 % contingency
• Profit margin improved by 9 % compared to the contractor’s previous manual method
• Homeowner received a detailed task log, reinforcing confidence and generating a five-star review
• Real-time data capture slashes administrative time, freeing crews to focus on craftsmanship
• Automated material pricing prevents margin erosion when suppliers adjust costs
• Detailed hinge-level documentation limits disputes and accelerates final payment
Your projects deserve the same precision. Explore CountBricks.com/portfolio for more residential success stories, or schedule a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation. From a single squeak to an entire subdivision, CountBricks keeps every hinge—and your bottom line—perfectly aligned.
