In the five boroughs, every square foot costs big money. A well-planned concrete pad—whether for a backyard patio, shed foundation, generator platform or EV-charger station—instantly upgrades usable space and property value. When New Yorkers search “pad NYC,” they want two things: accurate pricing and a team that can navigate strict codes without drama. CountBricks delivers both.
AI Voice Estimates in Minutes Tell our system what you need while you walk the site. CountBricks captures dimensions, use-case and access conditions, then builds an itemized estimate on the spot.
Live Material & Labor Rates Concrete, rebar, gravel, formwork lumber and pump-truck charges fluctuate daily. Our database pulls live costs across New York suppliers, so the number you see is today’s reality—not last month’s average.
Automatic Task Sequencing From DOB filing to final broom finish, each step is scheduled and costed. Homeowners know exactly when rebar arrives and when they can host the first rooftop barbecue.
Blueprint Takeoffs in Seconds Upload a PDF or snap a phone photo of your sketch. CountBricks AI reads scale, locates setbacks and produces a full material list—no manual measuring.
NYC Permit Guidance We embed the latest NYC Residential Code triggers. If your pad height, drainage or proximity to property lines demands a permit, the platform flags it and adds filing fees automatically.
• Soil bearing capacity varies by borough—expect tighter reinforcement schedules in Staten Island’s sandy pockets • Frost depth is 36 inches. Pads supporting habitable structures need footing-grade excavation • Impervious surface limits apply in certain zoning districts; CountBricks alerts you before you overbuild • Neighbors are close. Sound-dampened saw-cutting and after-hours deliveries keep complaints away • Access for concrete trucks is rare. Most inner-city pours require line-pumps or buggy runs, affecting cost per cubic yard
1. Voice Scope: Speak dimensions, intended load and finish style into the app 2. Instant Estimate: Receive a line-item budget plus optional upgrades—integral color, radiant heat, sealed finish 3. Site Verification: CountBricks inspector confirms measurements and soil conditions 4. Permit Filing: If required, our expediting team submits drawings to DOB and monitors approval 5. Scheduled Pour: Live calendar updates around weather, noise windows and pump availability 6. Final Invoice & Warranty: AI reconfirms actual material tickets and labor hours before auto-generating the invoice
Concrete (4,000 psi): 1.5 cuyd at live rate $258/yd = $387 Rebar #4 @ 12" oc: 120 ft = $96 Base Gravel 4": 2 tons = $88 Form Lumber & Stakes: $74 Line Pump 2 hours: $540 Labor & Finishing Crew: 12 hrs = $1,320 Cleanup & Cart-Off: $115 Subtotal: $2,620 DOB Filing (if triggered): $195 Total Estimate: $2,815
All pricing pulls straight from CountBricks live cost feed. Tap “Lock Price” and the numbers freeze for 14 days.
• Stamped slate pattern for brownstone courtyards • Pencil-edge reveal for sleek rooftop terraces • Embedded conduit for EV chargers • Slot drains connected to dry-well systems • Heated coils to keep snow off basement walkouts
• Order 10 % extra concrete—traffic delays can spoil a tight pour schedule
• Pre-slurry pump lines with grout to avoid segregation on high-rise runs
• Use fiber mesh when boom pumps can’t place rebar chairs evenly
• Request Saturday DOB inspections; weekdays fill up a month out
• Apply penetrating sealer within 48 hours to fight winter salt damage
A Carroll Gardens homeowner wanted a 15' × 18' rear-yard pad for an outdoor kitchen. Narrow 3' alley access ruled out truck delivery. CountBricks generated a voice estimate on-site, adding costs for buggy transport and a 150-ft hose pump. The initial budget was approved within 30 minutes. Permit flagged? Not required—pad sat below 18" height. The pour finished in one day; the owner grilled the following weekend.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to launch a voice estimate or schedule a free virtual walk-through. Let New York’s concrete downsides become your next backyard upgrade—without the guesswork.
New York’s freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts are brutal on unprotected concrete. CountBricks offers post-installation care packages that extend pad life well past the industry norm.
• Visual crack mapping with AI image recognition
• Moisture test to confirm sealer integrity
• Load assessment if usage has shifted—think new hot tub or pizza oven
1. Power-wash surface to open pores
2. Apply VOC-compliant penetrating sealer rated for NYC environmental zones
3. Record treatment date in your CountBricks digital logbook for resale value
• Eco-friendly calcium magnesium acetate supply delivered every October
• Rubber blade shovels to avoid surface gouging
• Optional radiant-heat sensors calibrated through the CountBricks app
A single-family in Astoria added an electric vehicle charger atop a year-old pad. CountBricks re-evaluated load, cored a conduit chase, resealed the surface and updated the digital record. Cost: $480. Downtime: four hours. The homeowner’s resale listing now flaunts “EV-ready driveway,” boosting market appeal.
• Centralized digital records streamline future renovations and inspections • Predictive maintenance alerts save thousands by addressing hairline cracks early • One-click re-quotes leverage your original project data, cutting lead time in half
Explore full service tiers at CountBricks.com/portfolio and keep your NYC concrete pad performing like new—season after season.
