When your attic is packed with seasonal décor, family keepsakes, or HVAC equipment, a safe and sturdy ladder is the gateway to all that valuable space. Replacing or installing an attic ladder looks simple, but a mis-aligned frame or weak joist cut can create pricey structural problems. CountBricks brings a streamlined, technology-driven approach to every louisville ladder install, giving homeowners peace of mind from the first measurement to the final trim-out.
• AI-powered voice capture records project details in real time, eliminating missed measurements
• Instant material pricing through CountBricks.com/services ensures you pay current local rates, not yesterday’s estimates
• Our field crews receive digital blueprints with exact cut lines and fastener schedules, delivered through the CountBricks mobile app
• Seamless scheduling and e-sign invoicing lets you confirm the install from any device
1. Scope & Estimate: During a short voice call, a CountBricks estimator gathers ceiling height, joist spacing, landing clearance, and insulation R-value requirements.
2. AI Takeoff: Our platform converts voice notes into a dimensional drawing and material list in under three minutes.
3. Structural Review: A licensed tech checks load calculations to confirm your ceiling joists can accept the ladder’s weight rating.
4. Dust-Safe Cutting: Crews arrive with HEPA-filtered saws and portable containment to protect finished interiors.
5. Precision Mounting: We shim the frame to 1/16" tolerance, anchor with structural screws, and seal any air gaps with foam rated for attic temperatures.
6. Finish Carpentry: Trim boards are mitered and painted on site for a seamless look.
• Over-cuts that weaken joists and require costly sistering
• Gaps around the ladder frame that cause energy loss and ice dams
• Ladders that bind because the rough opening is out of square
• Hardware failures from using drywall screws instead of structural fasteners
• Surprise change orders due to outdated material pricing
Because CountBricks updates pricing nightly, your quote reflects today’s lumber, hardware, and labor rates in Louisville. Typical cost drivers include:
• Ceiling height above 10 feet, requiring an extended ladder kit
• Structural reframing when joists run perpendicular to the desired opening
• Upgraded fire-rated or insulated ladder assemblies
• Trim packages to match existing millwork profiles
• Standard 8-10' ceiling, wood ladder, basic trim: $850 – $1,050
• 10-12' ceiling, aluminum ladder, energy-seal kit: $1,100 – $1,450
• Premium 350-lb load fire-rated unit with custom paint: $1,600 – $2,000
*Estimates auto-generated on CountBricks.com and validated by a project manager.
Material volatility has made yesterday’s quote unreliable. CountBricks connects directly to regional suppliers, producing dynamic pricing that locks in the moment you approve the proposal. No guessing, no sticker shock.
Most residential projects finish in four to six hours. Complex reframing may extend to a full day.
Our AI takeoff flags mechanical runs in the work zone. Crews use inspection cameras to avoid hidden utilities.
Yes. We catalog your existing profiles during the initial call and mill identical trim through local partners.
Schedule a five-minute voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation. You’ll receive a code-compliant, itemized quote for your louisville ladder install before the call ends. Experience the simplest way to add safe storage access without lifting a hammer.
When a 1920s bungalow in Louisville’s Highlands district needed better attic access, the homeowner feared cutting original framing. CountBricks provided a zero-stress path forward.
• Voice walk-through captured 27 data points in under four minutes
• AI takeoff revealed knob-and-tube wiring near the proposed opening; electricians rerouted lines before demo
• Custom 12' aluminum ladder with 375-lb rating accommodated the client’s antique-moving hobby
• White oak trim milled to match century-old baseboards for a seamless aesthetic
1. Estimate approved Monday at 9 a.m.
2. Materials staged by Tuesday afternoon
3. Installation finished Wednesday before dinner, saving two trips compared with traditional bidding
Because CountBricks locked material pricing during approval, the client saved 8 % compared with a competitor’s revised quote issued later that week.
• Measure landing clearance twice—space limitations, not ceiling height, dictate ladder style
• Specify an insulated hatch if the attic is conditioned or houses HVAC equipment
• Paint or stain ladder treads before installation to avoid drips on finished floors
• Add an LED strip light inside the attic opening for hands-free illumination
Whether you own a historic shotgun or a modern infill, CountBricks delivers a turnkey louisville ladder install tuned to your home’s structure and style. Explore more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio or start your personalized estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation.
