Nothing updates a Pacific Northwest home faster than a new entry. A fresh Portland door boosts curb appeal, energy efficiency, and security—three priorities for homeowners in our climate. But how do you control costs, choose the right material, and schedule trades during Oregon’s rainy season? That’s where CountBricks comes in.
Portland’s weather swings from damp winters to dry, sun-drenched summers. An exterior door must resist moisture, block drafts, and still look great after years of use. Selecting the wrong product can lead to swelling, paint failure, or warped jambs. With CountBricks’ AI-driven database of regional materials, our estimates automatically recommend door slabs and frames rated for the Willamette Valley’s humidity.
• Fiberglass skins with insulated cores—low maintenance and high efficiency
• Solid wood species like Douglas-fir for historic Craftsman homes
• Steel doors with integrated flush glazing for modern builds
• Multi-panel patio units that blend indoor and outdoor living
1. Open a voice session from your phone or desktop.
2. Describe the existing opening: width, height, wall thickness, threshold condition.
3. Our AI matches your measurements to live lumberyard pricing, hardware allowances, and local labor rates.
4. Receive a detailed line-item estimate, complete with markup and taxes, ready to share with the homeowner.
• Material grade: Clear vertical-grain cedar trim can add 25% over paint-grade pine.
• Glass options: Low-E argon panels boost efficiency and cost about $180 per lite.
• Hardware: Electronic smart locks are growing in popularity and raise hardware allowance by $250-$400.
• Site conditions: Older homes in Alberta Arts often need jamb shimming and rot repair, adding labor hours.
• Permit requirements: Historic districts may require additional review fees.
The homeowner wanted to replace a drafty original door with a period-appropriate Douglas-fir slab and leaded glass. Using CountBricks.com/services, the contractor:
• Captured measurements on-site via voice input.
• Uploaded a photo of the existing trim for AI recognition.
• Received a $3,920 all-inclusive estimate in under five minutes.
• Won the job by emailing a branded quote PDF straight from our platform.
1. Verify rough opening and order custom slab if required.
2. Remove existing casing and demo the old frame.
3. Flash sill with self-adhesive membrane—Portland rain insurance!
4. Set new frame plumb and square, using composite shims.
5. Spray-foam insulation around jamb and install backer rod.
6. Hang slab, fit hardware, and test weatherstrip compression.
7. Prime, paint or stain within 48 hours to lock out moisture.
• Order a split jamb kit when wall thickness is unknown—it saves on job-site modifications.
• Schedule painting in a heated garage during winter months to avoid moisture blisters.
• Always include a line item for disposal; landfill fees rise yearly in Multnomah County.
• Suggest an energy-efficiency tax credit to offset the homeowner’s investment.
• Real-time pricing ensures your proposal is never under-bid.
• Voice-to-estimate workflow slashes office hours and double entry.
• Automatic markups keep profit margins consistent across projects.
• Quote documents are branded to your company but powered by CountBricks accuracy.
Ready to simplify your next Portland door project? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo or explore our feature list at CountBricks.com/services. Your crew focuses on craftsmanship; we’ll handle the math.
The name CountBricks began with masonry, but our platform now quantifies every trade touchpoint, right down to the last hinge screw. Here’s how we refine residential door estimates after the first pass.
• Regional supplier API feeds update twice daily, capturing flash sales on slab inventory.
• Labor benchmarks are cross-checked with three Portland subcontractor tiers—handyperson, licensed carpenter, and finish specialist—so you can choose the crew that matches your project scope and client budget.
Upload a PDF of your remodel plans to CountBricks.com/blueprints. Our computer-vision engine highlights every scheduled door, tags fire-rating requirements, and calculates rough opening dimensions automatically. Even if your architect uses varied symbols, AI learns on the fly, eliminating manual highlighter work.
1. Open the original estimate on your dashboard.
2. Speak or type the change: “Swap to a half-lite fiberglass door.”
3. CountBricks recalculates material and labor in real time and generates an updated invoice.
Field supervisors log actual install hours in the mobile app. That information feeds our machine-learning model, tightening future Oregon labor allowances. The more you build with CountBricks, the sharper your competitive edge.
A Mount Tabor builder needed twenty energy-efficient Portland doors for a row of ADUs. Using CountBricks, they locked pricing before framing began, ordered pre-hung units on schedule, and shaved three days off install. The result: on-time occupancy permits and a glowing client review featured on CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Join contractors across the Rose City who trust CountBricks for everything from single-door replacements to whole-house packages. Visit CountBricks.com/demo and see how our AI estimates turn Portland door dreams into profitable realities.
