From landmark brownstones on the Upper West Side to sleek condos in SoHo, Manhattan homes share one thing in common: limited space and strict building codes. Running new low-voltage or power wiring in a pre-war co-op is a completely different experience than cabling a suburban new build. That’s why CountBricks has developed a dedicated manhattan wiring workflow designed exclusively for residential projects within the five boroughs.
• AI voice capture: Walk the job site, dictate outlet locations and device counts. Our engine converts your narration into structured takeoffs in seconds.
• Real-time pricing: CountBricks pulls borough-specific labor rates and material costs, giving you hyper-accurate budgets for conduit, Romex, Cat6, coax and smart-home runs.
• Instant compliance checks: The software flags NYCECC and DOB electrical code issues before they hit the field, saving rework and inspection delays.
1. Complete gut renovations in historic walk-ups
2. Smart-home retrofits adding PoE cameras and Wi-Fi access points
3. Luxury condo fit-outs requiring hidden speaker cabling
4. Brownstone basement conversions needing new sub-panels
5. Quick-turn apartment turnovers limited to fixture swaps
• Mandatory fire-rated cabling in shared walls
• Challenging sleeve penetrations through landmark brick facades
• After-hours elevator bookings for material transport
• NYSERDA rebate paperwork for energy-efficient lighting controls
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and select “Start Manhattan Wiring Estimate.”
2. Record a room-by-room walkthrough describing outlet heights, device types and panel locations.
3. Our AI parses your narration, auto-tags tasks like “Install 15A receptacle” or “Run Cat6 through existing conduit,” and sizes feeder wires based on distance.
4. Review the automatically generated material list—every foot of THHN, staple, mud ring and breaker is quantified.
5. Approve borough-specific labor productivity factors or override with your own crew rates.
6. Click “Generate Quote.” CountBricks produces a polished PDF branded with your logo, ready for e-signature.
• Pre-fabricate whip assemblies off-site to reduce time in tight hallways
• Use low-profile raceway when chipping plaster is prohibited by co-op rules
• Schedule DOB inspections early—open walls close quickly in occupied units
• Tie wiring runs to smart-home hubs now; upgrades later are costly and messy
• Lean on CountBricks code comments to justify change orders in writing
A developer renovating a 1,800-sq-ft condo needed full re-wire, PoE lighting, motorized shades and a 10-zone audio system. Using CountBricks:
• Voice capture completed on site in 25 minutes
• 152 line items auto-generated including low-voltage cabling, dedicated circuits and patch panels
• Budget variance narrowed to 2.1% between estimate and final invoice
• Project closed two weeks faster thanks to pre-approved DOB paperwork embedded in the quote package
How accurate are Manhattan labor rates?
CountBricks updates union and open-shop rates quarterly, tied to Local 3 IBEW agreements and prevailing-wage bulletins.
Can I import existing blueprints?
Yes. Upload PDFs to CountBricks.com/takeoffs and our AI auto-detects circuits, panels and cable trays for rapid mark-ups.
What about small service calls?
Create a “mini estimate” template for anything under four hours. Voice input still works, and invoices sync to QuickBooks.
Whether you’re rewiring a Tribeca loft or adding a sub-panel in Harlem, CountBricks delivers the fastest pathway from scope to signed contract. Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a live demo or start your first manhattan wiring estimate today.
Winning the job is only half the battle. Once your manhattan wiring quote is signed, CountBricks keeps adding value all the way to project close-out.
• Track on-hand inventory directly in the app and trigger purchase orders to your preferred supplier when conduit or cable drops below thresholds.
• Automatic price checks ensure you never overpay during market swings for copper or PVC.
1. Each line item from the estimate converts into a scheduled task.
2. Foremen update completion percentages in real time, generating progress invoices instantly.
3. Any deviation prompts a change-order suggestion complete with labor and material deltas.
• Upload inspection photos and signed permits directly to the project record.
• Generate as-built schematics; our AI overlays final circuit routes onto the original blueprint.
• Produce a homeowner handoff packet detailing breaker schedules, low-voltage labels and warranty info—branded under your company, powered by CountBricks.
• Sync the mobile app each morning to pull the latest NYC rule updates.
• Use the barcode scanner to reconcile delivered reels against the material list.
• Capture punch-list items with voice notes; CountBricks ties them to specific rooms on the plan.
From first walkthrough to final payment, CountBricks is the only platform engineered for the realities of Manhattan residential wiring. Explore deeper capabilities at CountBricks.com/portfolio and see how our clients shave days off schedules while protecting profit margins.
