When you replace door lock hardware during a residential renovation, you do more than improve security—you protect your investment and boost property value. CountBricks’ AI-powered estimating engine makes it simple to plan the perfect lock swap, calculate real-time material costs, and turn voice notes into a line-item quote before you hang up the phone.
• Compromised security that can void insurance policies
• Increased call-backs for emergency locksmith visits
• Door warping and jamb damage caused by misaligned latches
• Lost time for crews forced to improvise on site
By integrating lock replacement into the master schedule, CountBricks eliminates surprise expenses and keeps your project timeline on track.
Homeowners today expect modern convenience alongside rock-solid security. CountBricks catalogues the latest smart deadbolts, keyless entry pads, and high-grade mechanical cylinders, mapping each option to current Dallas-area pricing in seconds.
• Security rating (ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 for exterior vs. Grade 2 for interior)
• Finish and style to match hinges and handlesets
• Door thickness and backset measurements
• Smart-home compatibility and power requirements
• Local code compliance and HOA guidelines
Need help matching specs? Visit CountBricks.com/services for a free material consultation.
1. Capture the existing door dimensions with your phone camera inside CountBricks Takeoff.
2. Dictate any special conditions—metal door, split jamb, or existing mortise prep—into our voice assistant.
3. Receive an auto-generated Bill of Materials including strike plates, screws, shims, and weatherstripping.
4. Schedule installation. CountBricks assigns labor hours based on current regional rates, factoring in travel and setup time.
5. Perform on-site swap: remove old hardware, fill worn screw holes with epoxy, align latch, and test for smooth closure.
6. Approve the final invoice digitally. All labor, material, and markup data feed straight into your project ledger.
• Always pre-drill pilot holes in hardwood doors to avoid splitting
• Test fit the deadbolt throw before installing interior trim escutcheons
• Use color-matched caulk to seal unused holes and block drafts
• Photograph the finished lock—CountBricks stores images with your estimate for warranty records
Traditional takeoffs rely on spreadsheets, outdated supplier lists, and best-guess labor factors. CountBricks pulls live pricing from partnered distributors and pairs it with historical crew productivity data. The result: a replace door lock estimate accurate to within 2% of final cost, delivered in under five minutes.
• Real-time material cost feeds from regional suppliers
• Voice-to-estimate workflow—talk through scope on site, see numbers instantly
• Automatic markup suggestions that preserve profit while staying competitive
• One-click export to branded PDF quotes, invoices, and change orders
Explore output samples at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Whether you are finishing a kitchen addition or flipping an entire property, door hardware often sits at the tail end of the schedule. CountBricks sequencing tools flag dependencies—paint cure time, trim installation, smart-home wiring—so your crew never waits on missing parts. Our scheduling dashboard pushes reminders to your phone the day before locks arrive, ensuring installer availability.
CountBricks recently managed a 3,000-sq-ft Dallas renovation where eleven exterior doors required Grade 1 smart deadbolts. By embedding the replace door lock task into the global Gantt chart, we eliminated a potential three-day delay and saved the homeowner $1,250 in rush-order fees.
• Incorrect backset: Our field app flags 2-3/8" vs. 2-3/4" while you measure.
• Deadbolt misalignment: Built-in shim counts ensure strikes line up on the first try.
• Finish mismatches: AI suggests complementary hardware based on door style images.
• Over-ordering: Live inventory sync truncates order quantities to exact site needs.
Ready to streamline your next lock upgrade? Book a free voice demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how quickly you can replace door lock components with confidence.
Lock replacement often opens the door—literally—to upsell opportunities. CountBricks analytics track which add-ons generate the highest margin in Dallas-area neighborhoods, helping you expand scope while staying customer-centric.
• Smart door viewers that sync to mobile apps
• Weather-sealed thresholds for energy savings
• Decorative kick plates that match new lock finishes
• Reinforced strike boxes for storm-prone zones
Our estimate generator groups these options into Good / Better / Best tiers, each with dynamic pricing. Homeowners see the value clearly, and your crew arrives with every component pre-counted.
A recent bungalow rehab requested a simple lock swap. Using CountBricks, the contractor offered a Best package that included a keyless deadbolt, smart viewer, and insulated threshold. The homeowner approved within minutes, adding $780 to the contract and only 1.5 labor hours to the schedule. Because CountBricks updated the materials list instantly, the supplier delivered everything in a single drop, preventing mid-day supply runs.
CountBricks stores manufacturer details alongside installation photos, making future service calls frictionless. If a latch fails, you can pull the exact SKU and installation date in seconds, proving workmanship and expediting replacements under warranty.
Ready to unlock new profit on every project? Speak your next scope into the CountBricks app, receive an AI-driven replace door lock estimate, and watch your workflow tighten overnight. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a personalized demo.
