Hard water is more than a nuisance—over time it damages plumbing, shortens appliance life, and leaves Minneapolis homeowners battling spots on fixtures. The city’s municipal supply averages 15–25 grains per gallon, well above the “hard” threshold. Installing a quality water softener protects your investment and improves daily comfort.
CountBricks is the Twin Cities’ residential construction partner that blends licensed tradespeople with AI-driven estimating. Our cloud platform turns real-time voice notes into precise labor and material takeoffs, so you know costs before the first wrench turns.
1. Speak your project details into the CountBricks mobile app
2. Our engine references live regional pricing for valves, resin tanks, and bypass assemblies
3. A detailed line-item quote appears in minutes, ready for client approval or instant scheduling
• Ion-exchange resin tank sized to household usage
• 1” brass bypass valve for easy maintenance
• Demand-initiated regeneration control head to conserve salt
• 18” x 40” brine tank with safety float
• Drain line routed to code-approved standpipe or sump crock
Minneapolis requires plumbing permits for any connection to the potable line. CountBricks pulls and posts all permits in the homeowner’s name, coordinates city inspection, and provides as-built documentation in your CountBricks.com dashboard.
1. Day 0 – Voice consult and AI quote via CountBricks.com/services
2. Day 1 – Permit submission
3. Day 3 – On-site installation (4–6 hours)
4. Day 4 – City inspection and system commissioning
• Equipment: 40,000-grain softener with metered valve
• Materials: PEX, shutoffs, electrical whip, drain line
• Labor: Licensed master plumber, apprentice, inspection coordination
• Optional add-ons: Reverse-osmosis tap, Wi-Fi leak detector, yearly maintenance plan
• 30% longer water-heater lifespan due to scale reduction
• Up to 50% savings on soap and detergent use
• Lower energy bills by preventing lime scale on heating elements
• Increased resale appeal—softened households rank higher on buyer surveys
• Use solar-salt pellets with minimum 99.5% purity
• Set hardness level plus 3 grains to prevent breakthrough
• Clean brine tank every 24 months
• Schedule an annual valve calibration through CountBricks.com/maintenance
General contractors love our voice-to-estimate workflow. Instead of handwritten notes that get lost on busy sites, simply dictate “3-bath rambler, basement water softener tied to 1” main, need 40k grain unit.” CountBricks auto-populates quantities, margin, and permits—then exports the data straight to your preferred accounting software.
A 1920s bungalow presented limited space and outdated galvanized piping. CountBricks scanned the blueprint, modeled new PEX routing, and generated a $2,350 fixed-price contract in under ten minutes. Installation finished in one afternoon, saving the homeowner a full day’s labor and eliminating future pipe corrosion.
Ready to protect your plumbing investment? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation, start a voice session, and receive your Minneapolis water softener quote today. Our licensed team handles everything—from permitting to post-install orientation—so you can enjoy softer, cleaner water without surprises.
Choosing the correct grain capacity prevents premature resin exhaustion and salt waste. CountBricks AI calculates ideal sizing using household occupancy, fixture count, and Minneapolis water hardness.
1. Four-person family uses 300 gallons per day
2. Hardness measured at 20 grains
3. Daily grains to remove: 300 x 20 = 6,000
4. A 40,000-grain unit regenerating every six to seven days is optimal
• Demand-initiated meters cut salt use by up to 40% compared to clock timers
• Bluetooth modules allow homeowners to track regeneration cycles through the CountBricks mobile dashboard
• Integrated sediment pre-filters protect resin beds from Minneapolis’ occasional iron spikes
Every install registers automatically for our two-visit QA plan:
1. 30-Day Check: Verify hardness levels, adjust valve programming, and inspect for leaks
2. 12-Month Tune-Up: Clean brine tank, sanitize resin, and update firmware on smart heads
Homeowners receive digital reports stored in their CountBricks.com account—perfect documentation for resale disclosures.
Whether you are a design-build firm or a DIY-minded homeowner looking for professional backup, CountBricks streamlines the entire Minneapolis water softener process. Explore partnering opportunities at CountBricks.com/partners and keep every project on time, on budget, and hassle-free.
