Portland’s coastal climate, varied terrain, and historic neighborhoods create unique challenges when it comes to residential fencing. CountBricks combines local construction expertise with industry-leading AI estimating to give homeowners exactly what they need: an accurate project scope, transparent costs, and a smooth build experience. By leveraging our real-time voice capture, blueprint takeoffs, and material database, we reduce guesswork and deliver a fence that stands up to salty air, icy winters, and everyday family life.
• Saltwater exposure demands corrosion-resistant hardware and durable coatings
• Frost heave can shift posts—proper depth and concrete mixes are critical
• Zoning in historic districts limits height, style, and setback
• Bedrock pockets around Munjoy Hill require specialized augers
CountBricks embeds all of these factors into our AI engine, so when you speak your project details, the system automatically adjusts labor, materials, and timeline.
1. Voice Consult: Describe length, style, and purpose—privacy, pet safety, or curb appeal.
2. Instant Takeoff: Upload a PDF plot plan or snap a photo of your existing yard; CountBricks auto-generates linear footage and corner counts.
3. Real-Time Pricing: Our Maine-specific material library and labor rates update nightly, ensuring you see today’s true cost.
4. Editable Quote: Review, tweak gate locations, or swap cedar for composite in seconds.
5. Signed & Scheduled: Approve digitally and lock in a build date without back-and-forth phone tag.
Cedar—Naturally rot-resistant and classic New England aesthetics.
Pressure-treated Pine—Budget-friendly with modern preservatives safe for kids and pets.
Vinyl—Low maintenance; color-fast in coastal sun and wind.
Powder-Coated Aluminum—Looks like wrought iron without rust worries.
Composite—Recycled core, zero splinters, perfect for eco-conscious homeowners.
CountBricks rates each material for lifespan, upkeep, and cost so you can see the trade-offs in one clean dashboard.
• Materials 55-60 % – boards, rails, fasteners, concrete, post caps
• Labor 30-35 % – excavation, setting, assembly, cleanup
• Permits & Inspections 5-7 % – city filings, corner pins, final walkthrough
• Waste & Contingency 3-5 % – rock removal, additional braces, unforeseen utilities
Because CountBricks updates costs daily, your estimate reflects lumber fluctuations and fuel surcharges in real time, not last quarter’s averages.
When the Sanderson family purchased their summer cottage, privacy from neighboring rentals was a priority. They contacted CountBricks through our CountBricks.com/consultation page.
• 210 linear feet of 6-ft cedar panels
• Stainless steel hardware for salt exposure
• Auger-drilled 48-inch footings to prevent frost lift
The AI estimate arrived in under seven minutes and matched the final invoice within 1.8 %. Construction wrapped in four days, one day ahead of schedule, thanks to pre-fabrication alerts generated by CountBricks.
CountBricks auto-populates city forms with parcel data and submits digital drawings for approval. You receive push notifications the moment permits are cleared, so installation can start as soon as possible.
• Apply a UV-blocking sealant within 30 days of installation
• Hose soil off pickets after winter de-icing to prevent salt stains
• Install drip gravel at the base to improve drainage
• Tighten gate hardware each spring to reduce sag
• Schedule a CountBricks annual inspection—our drone imagery spots early damage fast
• Instant change orders keep crews moving
• Centralized purchase orders reduce material over-runs
• Digital site logs satisfy insurance audits automatically
Residential contractors can join our Pro Network at CountBricks.com/services to access bulk-pricing APIs and co-branded proposals.
Whether you’re fencing in a new puppy or blocking chilly Atlantic winds, CountBricks stands out as the trusted portland maine fence company. Request a voice-first quote today and experience construction clarity.
Many Portland homeowners start with a fence but quickly realize their outdoor space needs more—decks, patios, even accessory dwelling units. Because CountBricks runs on a single AI estimating core, you can layer additional scopes without rebooting the process.
1. Start with your fence estimate.
2. Add a cedar deck module—our system automatically ties footings and lumber drops to the existing delivery schedule.
3. Introduce hardscape pathways—CountBricks recalculates equipment time and consolidates excavation so you pay for machines once, not three times.
• Shared labor pools mean the same crew that finishes your gate can frame your deck the next morning.
• Consolidated inspections save permit fees and city trips.
• Unified change orders prevent conflicting material selections.
A three-phase project began as a simple 120-foot aluminum perimeter installation. Mid-way, the homeowner requested a paver patio and garden pergola. Traditional workflows would have triggered new bids and delays. Instead, CountBricks merged the new elements into the active estimate in under fifteen minutes. Materials arrived in one coordinated drop, and the entire backyard overhaul finished two weeks earlier than the homeowner’s graduation-party deadline.
Whether you are adding string-lights, an outdoor kitchen, or smart irrigation, you’ll see every cost line in real time inside your secure CountBricks portal. The result is a transparent, cohesive backyard vision—without the surprise invoices.
Ready to think beyond property lines? Explore modular add-ons and schedule a voice consult at CountBricks.com/portfolio. Your fence is just the beginning.
