Plumbing in New York’s residential market is unlike any other. Historic brownstones meet sleek new condos, local codes evolve rapidly, and homeowners expect everything yesterday. For contractors, that means designing, pricing, and documenting plumbing scopes with zero wiggle room. CountBricks gives you the data firepower to hit that mark every time.
• Limited shut-down windows and strict DOB inspection schedules
• Material price swings driven by global supply chains
• Confined mechanical chases in pre-war buildings
• Sustainability mandates that require low-flow fixtures and water-reuse solutions
Missing a single fitting spec or misreading a line on a blueprint can derail a schedule and inflate costs. CountBricks solves that with AI-driven voice estimating, blueprint takeoffs, and live cost databases tailored to New York suppliers.
Speak your walk-through. CountBricks transcribes and tags every fixture, pipe size, and labor task in real time. Your site observations instantly become a structured estimate.
Our platform syncs daily with regional wholesalers. When copper or PEX prices move, your estimate reflects it immediately—no manual updates, no hidden surprises.
Upload a PDF set and mark the plumbing layer. CountBricks reads fixture symbols, pipe runs, and riser heights, then converts them into quantifiable tasks. You can
• Validate the architect’s fixture count
• Identify coordination clashes before they hit the field
• Export a complete material list to procurement in one click
Local union or open-shop rates? Weekend premiums? CountBricks factors them in. Our algorithm incorporates crew productivity rates proven on thousands of New York projects cataloged in our CountBricks.com/portfolio.
New York City’s Plumbing Code references the International Plumbing Code but adds layers of amendments. CountBricks keeps a live code library so your estimate automatically flags:
• Minimum trap arm distances
• Backflow prevention on potable make-up lines
• Water service sizing for multi-family dwellings
When the rules change, your scope changes with them—no costly rework.
1. Start a voice session during your site visit—capture every observation.
2. Upload the architect’s plumbing sheets for AI takeoff.
3. Review auto-generated tasks and live material pricing.
4. Adjust mark-ups, bonding, or warranty allowances.
5. Export a branded proposal from CountBricks.com/services ready for client signature.
A developer approached CountBricks with a five-story brownstone gut renovation. Plumbing needed replacement from curb to roof leader.
• 72 fixtures across five bathrooms and two kitchens
• Lead service line replacement to 2-inch copper
• New booster pump and rooftop water tank refurb
Using CountBricks, the contractor produced a code-compliant estimate in three hours, 41 % faster than their old method. Real-time pricing saved $5,600 by swapping in-stock brass valves for delayed bronze options. The developer signed the same day, crediting the clarity of the CountBricks proposal.
Accurate plumbing takeoffs are just the start. CountBricks also delivers:
• Schedule projections tied to labor quantities
• Change-order tracking that references original line items
• Integration with common accounting platforms for seamless invoicing
• Record voice notes room-by-room to keep your estimate organized
• Use our camera feature to tag photos to specific tasks—great for client transparency
• Set up material cost alerts so you’re notified when copper spikes
• Enable crew productivity analytics to predict overtime before it happens
• Store common fixture packages as templates to cut estimate time in half
Whether you’re retrofitting a SoHo loft or roughing a Staten Island two-family, CountBricks equips you with data-driven confidence. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a live demo and see how quickly your next plumbing scope can move from phone call to signed contract.
Winning the job is only half the battle. Margin protection starts the moment your estimate becomes a live schedule. CountBricks follows through with tools that keep your New York plumbing scope on track from day one.
• Sync purchase orders from the field to the original estimate in real time
• Get instant variance alerts when material invoices exceed allowances
1. Export crew-level task breakdowns directly to mobile devices
2. Assign durations that reflect true Manhattan logistics—think elevator wait times and street congestion
3. Capture daily progress photos that link back to the CountBricks schedule
With CountBricks, every change order references the original estimate line, so you can prove scope creep in minutes. Clients see clear cost impacts, and approvals happen faster.
Once the final fixture is flushed, CountBricks compiles labor productivity, material usage, and schedule deviations into a close-out report. Use these insights to tighten your next New York plumbing bid and strengthen your negotiating position with suppliers.
Contractors using CountBricks report an average 9 % gross margin improvement across plumbing scopes under $1 million. The data tells the story: accurate estimating, disciplined tracking, and transparent client communication eliminate the hidden costs that erode profit.
Ready to elevate your next residential plumbing project? Explore more features at CountBricks.com/services or schedule a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation.
