The classic triple-decker in Dorchester, the brownstone in Back Bay, the Cape overlooking the Harbor—every Boston home tells a story. A fresh coat of paint adds the next chapter, protecting against salt air, freeze-thaw cycles, and summer sun. CountBricks delivers that protection with data-driven precision. By pairing AI-powered estimating with hands-on craftsmanship, we make residential painting Boston’s most predictable renovation task.
• Voice-activated estimating captures every wall, trim profile, and ceiling height while you walk the space.
• Our real-time materials engine pulls current pricing on zero-VOC and historic-grade paints—no surprise mark-ups.
• Digital blueprint takeoffs calculate square footage to the inch, eliminating “paint overbuy” waste.
• Instant crew scheduling aligns the right Boston-based painters with your timeline.
• Branded quote documents are generated automatically and sent for e-signature the same day.
1. You speak. CountBricks mobile captures the conversation and converts it into a scoped estimate.
2. The platform references our Boston labor database, adjusting for neighborhood permit requirements and prevailing wage.
3. Paint and sundry pricing updates in real time, reflecting seasonal supplier incentives across New England.
4. A line-item budget appears, complete with task durations and crew sizes—no manual spreadsheets, no guesswork.
Every home is unique, yet common factors drive pricing:
• Historical architecture: Ornate millwork demands more prep and fine-detail brushing.
• Climate exposure: Coastal homes near Winthrop need heavier primers to block salt.
• Access and staging: Tight Beacon Hill streets call for compact scaffolding and parking permits.
• Lead paint mitigation: Pre-1978 houses often require EPA-certified containment, adding labor hours.
Based on thousands of completed takeoffs, full-interior residential painting Boston projects typically fall between $4.50 and $7.25 per square foot of painted surface. Exterior work ranges from $5,800 for a modest Southie rowhouse to $24,000 for a three-story Queen Anne in Jamaica Plain. Because these numbers update daily inside the CountBricks dashboard, homeowners never chase outdated averages.
Professional paint jobs last because of meticulous preparation. CountBricks painters allocate almost 60 % of project time to these steps:
• Surface washing and mold remediation
• Scraping loose paint and feather sanding edges
• Two-part epoxy repairs on rotted sills
• Full-home HEPA vacuuming prior to primer
Our AI estimating module automatically applies Boston-specific prep factors, so budgets stay realistic.
• Zero-VOC latex: Ideal for tight-ventilation condos; dries fast in New England humidity.
• Elastomeric coatings: Stretch with siding to handle freeze-thaw expansion.
• Historic limewash: Breathable option recommended by the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
All product SKUs can be swapped inside the CountBricks client portal, displaying instant price changes.
1. Voice Estimate (Day 0)
2. Digital Color Consultation (Day 1)
3. Materials Arrival & On-Site Prep (Day 3-4)
4. Painting & QC Inspections (Day 5-10)
5. Client Punch-List & Cleanup (Final Day)
• Book exterior work between April and October when temperatures stay above 50 °F.
• Confirm your condo association’s “quiet hours” before scheduling crew start times.
• Opt for satin on trim to resist scuffs from winter boot traffic.
• Schedule lead testing early—results take up to 10 business days.
• Use the CountBricks live chat to track daily progress photographs from the field.
Subcontractor partners gain instant access to digital scopes, eliminating whiteboard confusion. Payments release automatically when milestone photos upload, keeping Boston’s tight labor market loyal to your job.
Whether you’re refreshing a Somerville duplex or restoring a Federal-style townhouse, CountBricks turns complex variables into a clear, fixed-price path. Explore more at CountBricks.com/services or request your voice-driven estimate today.
A 3,800 sq ft 1890s brownstone needed interior repainting before going on the market. Traditional bids ranged from $42k to $55k, with one-week turnaround promises no one could verify.
CountBricks Process:
1. A five-minute voice walkthrough captured 146 data points—crown profiles, window counts, ceiling medallions.
2. The AI engine compared current Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-match pricing, recommending an eco-friendly zero-VOC line that shaved $1.15 per gallon.
3. Digital takeoff calculated 9,240 sq ft of paintable surface, flagging 620 sq ft of lead-suspect areas for containment.
4. An e-signature quote for $38,760 arrived in the client’s inbox within 30 minutes—27 % below the lowest manual bid.
5. Work began three days later; the listing photographer shot pristine, well-lit interiors on day nine.
• Speed sells: The townhouse hit MLS two weeks earlier than planned, closing above asking.
• Transparency wins trust: Real-time cost updates eliminated back-and-forth calls, letting the realtor focus on staging.
• Data beats guesswork: By predicting exact paint volumes, the project saved eight unused gallons—good for the planet and the wallet.
• Book a voice estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation and lock in seasonal paint discounts.
• Browse our color success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio for Boston-specific inspiration.
• Download the free CountBricks prep checklist to ensure furniture, pets, and daily routines stay undisturbed during the transformation.
From Beacon Hill bay windows to Quincy Colonials, CountBricks treats every surface with the respect Boston architecture deserves. Let’s add the next layer of history—together.
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