Smart door hardware has raced from futuristic curiosity to residential must-have. Homeowners now expect to unlock, monitor, and re-key doors from their phones. Yet the question every contractor still hears first is, “How much will a remote lock cost me?”
At CountBricks we crunch that number in seconds. Our voice-driven estimating engine pulls real-time material costs, local labor rates, and project-specific variables to deliver a transparent figure your clients can trust. This article unpacks the drivers behind remote lock pricing and shows how CountBricks keeps every quote accurate and profitable.
A remote, or smart, lock pairs a motorized deadbolt or latch with wireless control—Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Z-Wave. Homeowners can:
• Lock and unlock from anywhere
• Generate one-time or timed access codes
• Track entry logs in real time
• Integrate with wider smart-home platforms
Because each feature tier carries different hardware and setup demands, understanding scope is the first step to accurate pricing.
1. Lock Class: Stand-alone Bluetooth deadbolts start low, while Wi-Fi multi-point locks sit at the top of the range.
2. Door Material & Prep: A retrofit on a hollow-core interior door prices differently than a fresh cutout on a solid mahogany entry.
3. Connectivity Hub: Some locks need an external bridge to reach the homeowner’s network.
4. Power Source: Hard-wiring adds electrician time; battery-only models require future maintenance allowances.
5. Security Certification: ANSI Grade 1 hardware commands a premium but may lower insurance for the homeowner.
Most online cost guides lump the United States into a single average of $185–$450 per lock installed. Boston, Atlanta, and Phoenix each tell a different story once shipping, regional labor, and permit fees surface. CountBricks pulls live data by ZIP code, so you never pad or underbid to compensate for outdated national figures.
• Hardware: The app references more than 120 remote lock SKUs, updating price files nightly.
• Labor: Voice-capture the scope—“retrofit two existing exterior doors”—and CountBricks applies the correct task bundle (mortise, strike plate alignment, network pairing, homeowner tutorial).
• Ancillary Materials: Long-shank screws, foam weather seal, low-voltage wire—automatically itemized.
• Markup & Margin: Set your company percentage once; the platform inserts it consistently.
1. Speak: “Add three ANSI Grade 1 Wi-Fi smart deadbolts to project.”
2. Review: CountBricks displays hardware, labor hours, and subtotal in real time.
3. Adjust: Say “upgrade finish to satin bronze” or “remove basement door.”
4. Approve: One tap exports a branded PDF quote ready to email or e-sign.
Entry-Level Bluetooth Deadbolt
• Hardware: $110 – $170
• Labor & Setup: $90 – $125
• Typical CountBricks Quote (Boston): $225
Mid-Tier Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Hub
• Hardware: $185 – $260
• Labor & Setup: $130 – $165
• Typical CountBricks Quote (Boston): $355
High-Security Multipoint Smart Lock
• Hardware: $450 – $720
• Labor & Setup: $240 – $310
• Typical CountBricks Quote (Boston): $885
• Door Alignment Fixes: Smart bolts fail when strike plates are off by even 2 mm.
• Network Weak Spots: Adding a mesh extender may cost less than callbacks.
• Old Latch Bore Sizes: 1-inch vs. 7/8-inch bores can require adapter kits.
Communicating these early builds trust and defends profit. CountBricks lets you tag each as an optional line item.
The upfront difference averages $120–$300, but homeowners save on key cutting, re-key calls, and insurance premiums. Contractors who present that lifecycle value close more deals—and CountBricks auto-generates a side-by-side cost comparison you can attach to every proposal.
• Specify locks with replaceable cylinders so future re-keys are billable, not warranty callbacks.
• Offer battery subscription plans bundled into the quote.
• Upsell door reinforcement plates during the same visit.
• Use CountBricks blueprint takeoffs to pre-count every door from the architect’s PDF and avoid site surprises.
• Leverage CountBricks automatic purchase orders to lock hardware prices before seasonal spikes.
Remote locks often trigger additional smart-home work—video doorbells, garage-door controllers, even full security panels. When clients ask for “just the lock,” show them the expanded estimate live on your tablet. CountBricks cross-references compatible devices so you can upsell without manual research.
Remote lock pricing is fluid, but it doesn’t have to be uncertain. CountBricks delivers minute-by-minute material costs, localized labor rates, and automated markups so your residential bids stay sharp and your margin stays intact. Ready to win your next smart-home project? Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a demo or start your first voice-driven estimate today.
A Beacon Hill remodel needed 12 remote locks—three per floor—tied into a single property-wide Wi-Fi network. Traditional spreadsheets produced wildly different bids, so the GC turned to CountBricks.
1. The site superintendent opened the CountBricks mobile app and spoke, “Add twelve Grade 2 Wi-Fi deadbolts, retrofit, satin nickel.”
2. In under eight seconds the platform displayed $3,960 in hardware, $2,040 in labor, plus a recommended $285 network extender allowance.
3. The superintendent toggled a 15 % company markup, and CountBricks produced a client-ready PDF for $7,211—no math, no manual entry.
• Approval Time: Landlord signed within three hours, citing the line-item clarity.
• Variance: Final invoice landed within 1.8 % of the original quote, thanks to locked-in PO pricing.
• Upsell Win: CountBricks suggested door-frame reinforcements, adding $780 in profitable work.
• Voice commands slash office hours—use that saved time to pursue more leads.
• CountBricks cost locks in real time, so present quotes before the homeowner starts Googling cheaper hardware.
• Pair the pricing tool with blueprint takeoffs to eliminate site-visit delays, especially on multi-unit properties.
Whether you’re installing one Bluetooth deadbolt or outfitting a full smart-home ecosystem, CountBricks keeps your numbers accurate and your proposals professional. Explore templates, material catalogs, and live demos at CountBricks.com/consultation and start winning remote lock projects today.
