Los Angeles homes are famous for mid-century design, Spanish bungalows, and contemporary new builds—each with its own hardwood story to tell. When sun-faded planks, pet scratches, or style upgrades call for a refreshed look, homeowners turn to CountBricks. Our AI-driven estimating platform pairs real-time pricing with experienced field crews, giving every residential client a crystal-clear roadmap from sanding to stain.
Traditional bids often rely on outdated material costs or time-consuming site walks. With CountBricks voice-activated software, your estimator builds a detailed scope while talking to you on site: square footage, plank width, current finish type, and desired sheen are logged instantly. The result is an on-the-spot number you can trust.
• Real-time lumber market feeds ensure your quote reflects today’s pricing, not last quarter’s
• Built-in LA labor rates factor in local union guidelines and travel times
• Automatic allowances for containment, dust control, and eco-friendly finishes keep surprises off the invoice
1. Surface Evaluation – Our techs inspect for cupping, water damage, and subfloor movement.
2. Dust-less Sanding – HEPA-filtered systems protect air quality, crucial for tight LA neighborhoods.
3. Custom Stain Blends – From Malibu white-wash to Hollywood ebony, samples are applied and cured for approval.
4. Low-VOC Sealing – CountBricks promotes water-borne polyurethanes that meet California AQMD regulations.
5. Final Walkthrough – AI-generated punch lists guide the crew and assure every board meets specification.
Unlike humid East-Coast markets, Los Angeles swings between dry Santa Ana winds and coastal moisture. CountBricks field data indicates expansion gaps and acclimation time must be adjusted by up to 25 % compared with national averages. Our software flags these conditions during the estimate, scheduling additional site days if needed, so finish coats cure properly and avoid future cracking.
• Sanding & Prep: 40 % of total ticket, driven by square footage and existing finish hardness
• Stain & Seal: 35 %, with premium pigments adding roughly $0.80 per sqft
• Protective Topcoats: 15 %, usually two to three passes of water-borne poly
• Site Logistics & Cleanup: 10 %, inclusive of haul-away, HEPA filters, and traffic routing
Because every line item is auto-calculated inside our platform, clients can toggle options—say, upgrade to commercial-grade topcoat—and watch totals update in real time. Explore a demo at CountBricks.com/services.
• Silver Lake lofts favor matte natural oil finishes that show grain depth without gloss
• Pasadena Craftsman homes lean toward medium walnut tones to highlight original millwork
• Venice beach houses request UV-resistant sealers to combat coastal glare
Our in-house color library is cataloged within the CountBricks app, letting you swipe through live visuals before approving the job.
California leads in air-quality standards, and CountBricks leads in compliance. All recommended sealers register below 150 g/L VOC. For clients aiming for LEED points, our estimators can specify reclaimed planks sourced through CountBricks.com/portfolio projects, integrating them seamlessly with existing flooring.
Standard three-bedroom homes average three to five working days:
1. Day 1 – Rough sand and gap filling
2. Day 2 – Finish sand and water pop
3. Day 3 – Stain application and cure
4. Day 4 – First and second poly coats
5. Day 5 – Final coat, cure, and furniture reset
Our cloud schedule adjusts for humidity and temperature changes, sending auto-alerts if cure times shift.
General contractors and remodelers across Los Angeles rely on CountBricks to handle flooring scopes while they tackle framing or MEP trades.
• Instant subcontractor quotes eliminate back-and-forth emails
• Digital blueprints allow AI takeoffs for exact flooring areas in seconds
• Shared dashboards track progress so GC and homeowner stay aligned
Ready to see how AI can modernize your hardwood refinish? Book a no-obligation walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation. Our estimator will create a live bid on-site, and you’ll receive a polished PDF proposal—complete with finish samples—before we leave your driveway.
A recent client purchased a 1957 post-and-beam with 1,400 sqft of rift-sawn white oak hidden under carpet. Our estimator used voice notes and laser measurers linked to the CountBricks platform, generating an on-site proposal in under fifteen minutes. The homeowner selected a Swedish-inspired matte finish from our digital stain library.
• Day 1 revealed minor pet stains; AI flagged 6 % board replacement, auto-adding material and labor to the budget.
• Day 2 utilized our HEPA dust containment pods, allowing the family to remain in the home during work.
• Day 3 applied a water-borne sealer with 90 minute re-coat time, shaving a full day off traditional timelines.
The project closed 2 % under the original estimate due to real-time material savings that were instantly passed to the client. Post-project surveys logged a 9.8/10 satisfaction score, now showcased on CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Schedule refinishing during LA’s milder spring or fall to shorten cure windows.
• Opt for satin or matte sheens in high-light homes to minimize glare and footprints.
• Integrate floor refinishing before paint touch-ups; our crews provide felt-pad protection to baseboards but fresh paint always benefits from a final pass.
Whether you’re a homeowner breathing new life into a Craftsman or a GC coordinating a multi-trade remodel, CountBricks delivers clarity, speed, and craftsmanship. Begin with an AI estimate today at CountBricks.com/services and experience hardwood refinishing the smart way.
