From brownstone bathrooms in Brooklyn to penthouse kitchens on the Upper West Side, tile is the finish that defines New York residential style. Yet every subway-pattern backsplash or herringbone marble floor starts long before grout—success begins with an accurate estimate. CountBricks brings AI-powered speed and precision to New York tile projects, giving homeowners and contractors the data they need to build smarter, faster and on budget.
Tight footprints, strict codes and sky-high logistics costs make New York tile work uniquely challenging. CountBricks has modeled thousands of city-specific variables so your estimate reflects real-world conditions, not national averages.
• Freight surcharges for Manhattan deliveries
• Elevator scheduling fees in pre-war co-ops
• Local waste disposal regulations and permit timelines
• Labor rate premiums during union “peak weeks”
Because our platform references current borough-level material pricing and verified installer wages, every line item arrives pre-aligned with New York reality.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a real-time voice call.
2. Describe the space: “150 sq ft kitchen floor, 12×24 porcelain, chevron layout.”
3. Our AI converts speech to structured scope, pulling live prices for tile, thin-set, Schluter trims and labor.
4. In under 60 seconds, you receive a detailed estimate and export-ready proposal.
The result: fewer site visits, immediate homeowner approval and quicker project kickoff.
Uploading PDFs to CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoff lets the AI detect walls, alcoves and wet areas automatically. For complex New York renovations where mechanical chases steal square footage, the system adjusts waste factors so you never over-order expensive tile.
• Tile material (porcelain 24×24, Grade 1): $6.25 / sq ft
• Thin-set mortar, polymer-modified: $0.48 / sq ft
• Waterproof membrane: $2.10 / sq ft
• Demolition and surface prep: $9.80 / sq ft
• Installation labor, union crew: $11.75 / sq ft
• Miscellaneous consumables & disposal: $1.30 / sq ft
Total installed cost: $31.68 / sq ft (Q2 2025 pricing pulled live from CountBricks database).
Pro Tip: Shift deliveries to Tuesdays and Thursdays to bypass Midtown congestion charges and reduce freight by up to 8%.
• Large-format porcelain slabs replacing stone in loft conversions
• Matte terrazzo-look tiles dominating luxury condo corridors
• Sustainable recycled glass mosaics in eco-focused brownstone gut-renos
• Electric-heated bathroom floors paired with 12×24 marble-look porcelain
CountBricks tracks SKU popularity in real time, so your proposals feature in-stock finishes—avoiding the back-order purgatory that stalls so many city projects.
1. Stagger deliveries: keep lobby clear and avoid HOA fines.
2. Always set laser lines; vintage buildings rarely have square corners.
3. Back-butter large-format tiles to counter uneven subfloors.
4. Use rapid-set mortars for overnight turnarounds in occupied apartments.
5. Photograph every waterproofing step and attach to CountBricks.com/portfolio for warranty transparency.
Seamless export: push the approved estimate directly into CountBricks invoicing to auto-generate progress billings.
Schedule sync: link tasks to your calendar so installers, supers and homeowners receive automatic reminders.
Change orders: voice-activate scope tweaks on-site and send updated pricing before the first tile is cut.
• Estimate-Only: instant AI numbers for budget planning.
• Managed Installation: certified CountBricks tile crews, insured and code-compliant.
• Full Renovation: partner GC coordination, cabinet and plumbing integration.
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With rising material volatility and tighter DOB oversight, yesterday’s manual spreadsheets can’t keep pace. CountBricks delivers live data, voice-driven speed and city-specific insight so your tile scope stays profitable and stress-free.
Ready to start? Book a 10-minute demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how fast your next New York tile estimate appears on-screen.
A co-op owner wanted a statement backsplash—3×12 hand-glazed subway tile with a contrasting herringbone feature above the range. Traditional bids took weeks, but CountBricks delivered an AI voice estimate in 47 seconds, detailing:
• 88 sq ft field tile and 12 sq ft herringbone inset
• Live material price updates showing a 4% manufacturer increase overnight
• Labor cost adjusted for evening “quiet hours” restrictions
With clear numbers, the board approved the project in one meeting. The homeowner chose our Managed Installation package, and CountBricks crews completed the job in three appointments, leveraging rapid-set mortar to finish grout before 9 p.m. curfew.
• Factor building rules early: CountBricks estimates flag elevator reservations and after-hours surcharges automatically.
• Use live pricing alerts: locking PO’s when material costs dip can save 2-6% on premium tile.
• Document visually: photos uploaded to CountBricks.com/portfolio make co-op sign-offs faster and protect your warranty.
Your backsplash rarely lives alone. Cabinets, lighting and plumbing all affect schedule and budget. Because CountBricks aggregates every trade, change orders stay in one dashboard, and homeowners see a single source of truth from demo to punch-list.
Download the app or visit CountBricks.com/consultation, tap the mic and say, “120 sq ft, porcelain, shower walls.” We’ll handle the math, the markup and the momentum—all before the coffee cart closes.
