Installing a central vacuum system in Los Angeles can range from $3,800 to $11,500, depending on the size and complexity of the project. For a 2,000 sq ft retrofit, expect costs between $3,800 and $4,600. A mid-tier 3,500 sq ft remodel with additional features may cost $6,200 to $7,800, while a luxury 6,000 sq ft new build could reach $9,000 to $11,500. Labor costs can constitute 45% to 60% of the total, especially in retrofits requiring drywall repair.
From Malibu beach houses to Glendale bungalows, Los Angeles homeowners are embracing built-in vacuum systems as a smart upgrade during remodels and new builds. A central vacuum adds daily convenience, raises resale value, and improves indoor air quality. The challenge is predicting labor hours, pipe runs, and material costs in real time. That’s where CountBricks steps in.
Traditional estimating relies on spreadsheets and gut feel. CountBricks replaces guesswork with AI-driven accuracy:
The result? A line-item estimate you can hand to clients or subs before you leave the jobsite.
1. Design & Layout – CountBricks AI reads your plans or listens to your verbal specs to suggest inlet locations and power-unit placement.
2. Rough-In – PVC trunk lines and branch runs are installed behind open walls. CountBricks auto-generates footage totals and per-length labor.
3. Trim-Out – Inlet valves are mounted, low-voltage wires landed, and the power unit hung. Our software adjusts labor time based on ceiling height and garage access.
4. Commissioning – CountBricks includes leak testing, airflow verification, and homeowner orientation as separate tasks so nothing is missed in the quote.
A 4,200 sq ft mid-century home needed discreet dust control during a whole-house renovation. Using CountBricks voice capture, the GC produced a full central vac estimate in 14 minutes. AI blueprint takeoffs mapped 145 ft of pipe, five inlets, and one utility valve. Material savings hit 11% because CountBricks recommended shorter trunk routing. The client approved on the spot, shaving two weeks off pre-construction.
Our machine-learning engine refines labor productivity rates based on completed job data across Southern California. The more you build, the smarter your next estimate becomes—whether it’s another Los Angeles vacuum cleaner install or a full residential addition.
Even seasoned builders overlook small details that balloon budgets. CountBricks ensures every “minor” line item is visible before you sign the contract.
A local contractor accepted a central vacuum scope on a 1910 Craftsman. Using paper estimates, he missed plaster repair costs and city permit surcharges—an $1,150 hit to his margin. The next project he ran through CountBricks captured those items, pricing them at $1,280. Instead of losing money, he presented the figure to the homeowner upfront and secured approval with zero pushback.
Central vacuum systems may look like a niche line item, but in the competitive Los Angeles remodel scene, they can separate you from the pack. Let CountBricks handle the math while you handle the build. Visit CountBricks.com to start your first AI-powered estimate today.
