Paper spreadsheets and generic office templates were never designed for the hectic rhythm of residential construction. Every mis-typed material code or missed allowance chips away at margin and trust. CountBricks developed its quote writing software to end the guesswork. By combining real-time voice capture, AI blueprint take-offs and live supplier pricing, our platform replaces disjointed tasks with a single, conversation-driven workflow.
When builders search for “quote writing software,” they usually want three things:
• Faster turnaround so clients get numbers while enthusiasm is high
• Confidence that quantity take-offs and labour totals are right the first time
• A professional document that justifies the price and wins the project
CountBricks delivers on all three by automating repetitive calculations, tying every line item to current supplier data, and producing branded PDFs in seconds.
1. Open a new project inside your CountBricks dashboard.
2. Speak naturally: “Create a labour line for framing 220m² at today’s market rate.”
3. The AI parses your voice, finds the framing task template and inserts costings based on your preferred crew rates.
4. Upload or email a PDF plan. CountBricks AI detects walls, windows and MEP symbols, then suggests quantities you can confirm in one click.
5. The software queries partnered suppliers for up-to-the-minute timber, fixings and plasterboard pricing, locking them against expiry dates so you never under-quote.
6. Press “Generate Quote” and a branded document, complete with scope notes, exclusions and payment schedule, is ready to send or sync to CountBricks.com/invoices.
• Live material catalogue covering framing, roofing, cladding and finishes
• Embedded task library aligned to state and national building codes
• Margin sliders that instantly recalculate every line to protect profits
• Automated variation tracking so extras are billed instead of absorbed
• One-click conversion from quote to client-ready contract inside CountBricks.com/contracts
Many applications promise digital quotes. Few are built by veteran chippies, sparkies and site managers who understand slab delays and council inspections. CountBricks is. We draw on thousands of residential builds in the CountBricks.com/portfolio to refine default assemblies, wastage factors and productivity rates. Instead of rigid templates, you get adaptive intelligence that learns how your crew really works.
• Record site measurements on your phone and push them straight into the estimate—no double data entry
• Set up supplier watchlists; when steel prices fall, CountBricks flags projects that can be re-quoted for extra competitiveness
• Use the cost comparison view to show clients the financial impact of design changes in real time, reducing back-and-forth emails
• Enable auto-reminders so clients sign digitally before your material pricing expires
Residential work is littered with allowances—rock excavation, weather delays, PC items. CountBricks tags each provisional sum with clear definitions and default contingencies. If you prefer zero-risk quoting, simply toggle fixed price and our engine inflates line items by your preferred buffer. The adjustment is fully transparent on the client-facing quote, avoiding disputes later.
A bespoke builder approached CountBricks to rescue a complex rear-lane addition. Using voice capture, the supervisor created a 98-line item estimate in 35 minutes—one sixth of his previous turnaround. Live pricing exposed a $4,600 steel hike that would have wiped out profit. The flagged increase let him renegotiate cabinetry finishes, keeping the job on budget and securing the signature the same day.
1. Book a 30-minute onboarding at CountBricks.com/consultation.
2. Import your existing rate sheets and preferred supplier lists.
3. Conduct a two-hour staff workshop—on site or via video—to teach voice commands and blueprint tools.
4. Produce your first CountBricks quote within 24 hours and send the PDF directly from our platform.
• 50% faster quoting cycle on average builds
• 93% reduction in manual data entry errors across pilot users
• Average margin uplift of 2.7% through live material monitoring
• Happier clients thanks to visually rich, itemised proposals
Ready to replace late-night spreadsheet sessions with AI precision? Explore pricing, feature demos and client stories at CountBricks.com/services. Construction may be messy, but your numbers never should be.
Most platforms stop at estimate output. CountBricks follows your project all the way to handover. Here’s how residential builders keep every financial touchpoint under one roof.
Clients view allowances for tiles, tapware and lighting inside a secure link. As they make selections, the software auto-adjusts the running total and alerts you to any budget blow-outs—no more tracking emails or PDF attachments.
Site surprises happen. With CountBricks, a supervisor can speak: “Add variation, relocate stormwater line, four hours excavator, twenty metres pipe.” The platform pulls current hire and material rates, generates the dollar value and sends the variation for digital approval before work continues.
Because every cost item originates in the quote writing software, generating progress claims is as simple as ticking completed stages. The system references the signed schedule and pushes the invoice to CountBricks.com/invoices with GST and retention already calculated.
Once the job is closed, CountBricks compares actuals to estimates, highlighting any labour overruns or supplier increases. Use these insights to refine your assembly templates and negotiate sharper rates for the next build.
• Integrated workflow means fewer forgotten variations and tighter cash flow
• Transparent selections portal elevates client experience and reduces disputes
• Historical data drives smarter purchasing and scheduling decisions
The days of juggling five disconnected apps are over. CountBricks keeps the numbers, documents and approvals talking to each other, so you can focus on building quality homes—not chasing paperwork.
If you’re ready to see the platform in action, schedule a live walk-through at CountBricks.com/consultation. Bring a current plan set, and we’ll turn it into a ready-to-send quote during the call.
