Grand Rapids municipal water consistently meets safety standards, yet many homeowners still battle hard minerals, chlorine taste, and emerging contaminants. A residential reverse osmosis (RO) system is the gold-standard solution, and CountBricks makes specifying, estimating, and installing that system faster than ever. Our AI-driven platform converts real-time voice conversations into a complete materials list, labor schedule, and cleanly formatted quote—while you’re still talking to the homeowner.
Reverse osmosis pushes water through a semipermeable membrane that blocks up to 99% of dissolved solids, heavy metals, PFAS, and nitrates. The result is bottled-quality water right from the tap, an immediate value-add for any residential project.
• Moderate hardness averaging 140–150 ppm
• Elevated calcium buildup inside fixtures
• Seasonal taste and odor swings from Lake Michigan sources
• Growing homeowner awareness of PFAS in regional groundwater
Installing an RO system solves these problems, but only if the specification aligns with local building codes, basement layouts, and family water-use patterns. That’s where CountBricks shines.
AI Estimate Generation
• Speak measurements on-site; watch our platform build a live bill of materials
• Automatic pricing updates from regional suppliers keep your margin intact
• Instant comparison between under-sink, basement, and whole-house RO options
Blueprint Takeoffs in Minutes
Upload PDFs, mark the water lines, and CountBricks auto-detects pipe lengths, shut-off valve counts, and drain locations. What used to take an hour of manual scaling now takes seconds.
One-Click Quote Documents
Your branded proposal—complete with scope, timeline, and maintenance schedule—exports directly to PDF or your favorite CRM.
1. Capture Site Data: Use our voice chatbot to log incoming water pressure, cabinet dimensions, and existing plumbing type.
2. Generate Estimate: CountBricks instantly lists membranes, filters, storage tank size, booster pump (if needed), shut-off valves, tubing, and labor hours.
3. Present Quote: The homeowner reviews a clear cost breakdown on a tablet; electronic approval feeds directly to your scheduler.
4. Schedule & Procure: Materials order transmits to preferred local suppliers; CountBricks auto-updates ETA inside your dashboard.
5. Installation Day: Technicians follow a checklist pre-loaded on their phones, ensuring code-compliant drain connections and air gaps.
6. Commissioning: TDS meter readings before and after verify performance; results auto-populate the final invoice.
• Number of taps served (kitchen only vs. multiple bathrooms)
• Required daily gallon output
• Need for remineralization cartridge
• Basement or crawlspace accessibility
• Pipe material transitions (copper, PEX, CPVC)
• Electrical availability for booster pump or UV stage
Because every variable is line-itemed, homeowners see exactly why a whole-house RO might be $3,200 while an under-sink system lands closer to $850 installed.
• Filter swaps every 6–12 months
• Membrane replacement every 24–36 months
• Annual TDS testing logged in the CountBricks customer portal
An automated reminder schedule keeps your service department busy and your clients’ water tasting perfect.
Grand Rapids residential construction is competitive. By integrating CountBricks, you eliminate guesswork, slash estimating time, and deliver a premium water solution that homeowners love. Ready to transform your next project? Visit CountBricks.com/services and start a free demo.
A recent CountBricks client was renovating a 1910 Dutch Colonial in Heritage Hill. The family wanted modern water quality without altering the home’s historic charm. By speaking measurements into the CountBricks mobile app, the contractor captured:
• 35 psi incoming pressure
• 3/4-inch copper supply line with limited cabinet depth
• Desire for filtered ice maker and pot-filler tap
AI-Generated Solution
• Under-sink RO with compact 3-gallon tank to fit the tight base cabinet
• Booster pump recommended to raise pressure to 65 psi for optimal membrane performance
• 1/4-inch branch line routed to the refrigerator, with isolate valves specified
The entire materials list—membrane, sediment and carbon cartridges, tubing, pump, fittings—appeared in under 30 seconds. Labor was calculated at 4.2 hours, factoring plaster wall drilling. The homeowner approved on the spot, impressed by the transparent breakdown.
Installation Highlights
1. Installer followed CountBricks’ PDF checklist, ensuring the antique cabinetry remained untouched.
2. A slimline air-gap faucet matched existing hardware, satisfying local code.
3. Data from TDS meter (325 ppm feed water reduced to 12 ppm permeate) auto-synced to the project record, attaching proof of performance to the final invoice.
Results
• 27% estimating time saved compared to previous projects
• Zero change orders—the AI scope was accurate from day one
• Homeowner signed a three-year filter-change subscription managed through CountBricks.com/maintenance
Whether you’re revitalizing a century-old classic or building new on the West Side, CountBricks delivers the data-driven edge you need for every reverse osmosis Grand Rapids project.
