With long dry summers and increasingly expensive municipal water, Sacramento homeowners are turning to rain harvesting to keep landscapes alive and utility bills low. A single inch of rain on a 1,000 sq ft roof can yield 600 gallons of free water—enough to refill a 55-gallon barrel ten times over. That stored water can irrigate vegetable beds, wash vehicles, or top up pools without touching your potable supply. For households focused on sustainability, a professionally installed rain-barrel system is the simplest, most cost-effective upgrade available.
When homeowners type this phrase, they want three things: expert guidance, transparent pricing, and proof the installer understands local codes. CountBricks meets all three by pairing real-time voice conversations with our estimating engine. You describe your roofline, gutter type, and storage goals; CountBricks instantly converts that information into a material list, labor tasks, and a line-item quote—no on-site paper forms, no guesswork.
• Water-smart design tailored to Sacramento’s microclimates
• AI-driven estimates delivered in minutes, not days
• Voice-to-quote technology—talk, measure, decide
• Code-compliant backflow and overflow solutions
• Access to CountBricks.com/portfolio for local project photos
• Seamless integration with future upgrades like gray-water or drip irrigation
During a short voice call, our system records roof square footage, downspout locations, and storage goals. The AI then recommends barrel capacities and materials that fit your yard and budget.
If you have digital house plans, upload them to CountBricks.com/services. Our blueprint module traces roof edges and rain-catch zones, producing exact gutter-to-barrel distances so fittings arrive cut to length.
Within the same conversation, you receive an itemized proposal: barrels, diverters, first-flush filters, concrete pads, and labor. Because the data pulls from live supplier feeds, pricing is accurate to the day.
CountBricks stays current with Sacramento City Utilities guidelines. We handle permit paperwork when required and prepare HOA submittal packets, reducing approval times.
1. Crew arrival and safety briefing
2. Downspout disconnection and diverter installation
3. Barrel platform leveling and anchoring
4. First-flush filter setup for cleaner storage
5. Overflow routing a safe distance from the foundation
6. Final inspection and homeowner training
Your project remains in the CountBricks dashboard. Need an extra barrel? Open the job, add components by voice, and receive an updated invoice instantly.
• Barrel size: 55-gallon repurposed drums keep budgets low, while 200-gallon slimline tanks fit tight side yards but cost more.
• Foundation type: Raised concrete pads prevent settlement in Sacramento’s clay soils; expect additional material for slopes.
• Water safety add-ons: Mosquito-proof screens are a must in hot valleys; inexpensive upfront, invaluable long-term.
• Overflow management: Directing runoff to a swale or rain garden avoids fines for storm-water discharge. CountBricks designs these features during estimation, so no surprises later.
• Single 55-gallon barrel, diverter, pads, labor: From $410
• Dual-barrel daisy chain with first-flush filter: From $720
• 200-gallon slimline with decorative cladding: From $1,250
All quotes include materials, labor, and disposal of downspout waste. Exact totals adjust to real-time supplier costs and are locked when you approve the proposal in your CountBricks client portal.
The average Sacramento household uses 50% of its water outdoors. Replacing just 10% of that demand with harvested rain can save 5,000 gallons annually. At today’s tier-two water rates, a basic CountBricks system often pays for itself within two summers—not counting drought-season surcharges or landscaping rebates.
• Quarterly debris flush: Twist open the bottom spigot and drain sediment
• Screen inspection after major storms to block mosquito entry
• Annual diverter gasket replacement—CountBricks stocks kits and can auto-ship
• Winter prep: In rare freeze warnings, open the valve to leave two inches of space for expansion
Whether you want a single barrel or a complete irrigation backbone, CountBricks is the rain barrel installer Sacramento homeowners rely on for precision, speed, and future-proof design. Start a voice consultation now, or review sample projects at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
The Martinez family called CountBricks after a spike in summer water bills. Their 1920s bungalow had two downspouts feeding a side yard prone to puddling—a perfect harvest point. In a five-minute voice session, our estimator mapped roof area, noted clay soil conditions, and suggested twin 65-gallon barrels on a raised timber rack.
• Materials arrived pre-cut thanks to blueprint takeoff, trimming install time to three hours
• Decorative cedar screen matched existing siding, engineered in CountBricks CAD and cut off-site
• Overflow was routed to a new rain garden designed by our landscape module, eliminating the puddle issue
• Total cost: $785, locked in real-time and approved via mobile signature
1. 6,800 gallons captured, verified through smart-meter data
2. 14% reduction in Sacramento utility charges compared to previous year
3. Healthier citrus trees fed exclusively from the barrels between storms
• “Talk-through” estimating—no waiting days for a quote
• Clean crew workflow; no debris left behind
• Ongoing support: CountBricks auto-shipped mosquito tablets every 90 days
• Place barrels on the south side when possible; warmer water discourages algae growth in Sacramento’s mild winters
• Paint light-colored barrels a darker shade to prevent UV degradation
• Add a drip-irrigation timer to the spigot—CountBricks can include this in the initial scope for less than $60
• Consider chaining barrels before upsizing; series setups distribute weight and fit small yards
Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a free voice consultation or upload your site plan directly to our blueprint takeoff tool. In under ten minutes, you will know the exact cost, timeline, and water savings potential of your new system—another reason CountBricks remains the top rain barrel installer Sacramento homeowners trust.
