Whether you are building a new home on the North Side or renovating a historic bungalow near the River Walk, the question always comes up: how much will it cost to install or relocate a dryer? CountBricks specializes in making that answer instant, accurate, and voice-driven. This guide explains every cost driver, local code nuance, and scheduling trick our estimators use when we quote San Antonio dryers projects through CountBricks.com.
• Unique humidity levels demand proper vent routing to stop mold growth
• City of San Antonio Mechanical Code enforces specific exhaust termination clearances
• CPS Energy gas line fees differ from many Texas municipalities
• Stucco-heavy exteriors require alternative vent penetration hardware
Ignoring these details can add days and hundreds of dollars to a project. CountBricks embeds them into every estimate template so you never get surprised change orders.
1. Labor for rough-in and final hookup: $220-$380
2. Material package (vent, gas flex, breakers, receptacles): $90-$160
3. Permit and inspection fees: $65-$145 depending on scope
4. Wall patching and paint touch-up: $80-$140 if relocation is required
5. Contingency for unforeseen framing or duct reroute: 10-15% of subtotal
When you speak these line items into the CountBricks mobile app, the AI converts your voice to an itemized cost table in seconds and pushes it straight into a customer-ready PDF.
• Gas dryers heat faster, ideal for larger families
• Electric models avoid gas line extensions in older houses
• Both must meet 2018 IRC ventilation rules adopted by San Antonio
Gas units require a ½-inch CSST or black iron stub-out plus a shut-off within 6 feet. Electric units need a dedicated 240-V, 30-amp circuit—rare in pre-1960 homes around Alamo Heights. CountBricks estimators factor these conditions by pulling historical permit data the moment you start dictating your job specs.
1. Speak the scope into your phone: “Relocate existing gas dryer to garage and patch interior wall.”
2. CountBricks AI suggests local code prompts: “Distance to exterior wall?” “Existing gas stub present?”
3. Approve autogenerated line items; material pricing updates in real time from San Antonio suppliers
4. One-tap create a branded quote or invoice; client e-signs on any device
5. Export final schedule directly to your CountBricks project dashboard
• Order vents and terminations in stainless steel to avoid premature corrosion from South Texas humidity
• Reduce permit fees by bundling dryer relocation with a larger mechanical permit when possible
• Use short, rigid vent runs; each 90-degree elbow adds roughly $8 in material and 15 minutes of labor
• Schedule inspections early; San Antonio Development Services books out 48 hours in peak season
• Generate multiple what-if scenarios in CountBricks.com/services to compare gas vs. electric ROI instantly
A recent CountBricks client in Stone Oak needed to convert a second-floor laundry closet into a mudroom and move the dryer to the garage. Using voice entry, the contractor built a 14-line estimate in under three minutes. CountBricks automatically added:
• 28 linear feet of gas piping
• Two wall penetrations with insulated sleeves
• Specialty roof jack for a high-pitch Spanish tile roof
Total approved budget: $1,740. Actual cost variance at closeout: 1.9%—well within the 3% goal our platform is known for.
Yes. The city requires a mechanical permit for new vents or gas lines. CountBricks auto-inserts permit fees based on the project ZIP code.
Absolutely. Upload the PDF and our AI highlights dryer connections, calculates material lengths, and adds them to your estimate in seconds.
Voice approve the final numbers, tap “Convert,” and CountBricks emails a branded invoice instantly—complete with accepted change orders.
Ready to quote your next San Antonio dryers install? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or launch the mobile app and start talking. Our AI will do the math while you focus on swinging hammers.
CountBricks was born on busy Central Texas job sites where dusty gloves made typing impossible. Our AI listens, interprets residential construction jargon, and maps it to curated cost libraries for San Antonio dryers and thousands of other tasks. Here is what happens under the hood:
• Every 24 hours, CountBricks fetches updated pricing from local plumbing and HVAC distributors, ensuring your dryer vent kits, gas valves, and flex connectors are never under- or over-priced.
• The platform tracks prevailing wage data across Bexar County. If Saturday overtime rates spike, your estimate reflects it automatically.
• Our rule set parses the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code amendments adopted by San Antonio. When you say “relocate dryer,” the AI instantly flags required exhaust clearances and roof jack specs.
In over 200 San Antonio dryers projects logged on CountBricks last year, the average difference between estimated and actual labor hours was 0.8. That level of precision keeps margins healthy and clients happy.
1. Create a free account at CountBricks.com
2. Select “Residential Mechanical” and choose the San Antonio cost region
3. Hit the microphone icon, describe your dryer scope, and watch a full BOM appear
4. Customize markups, attach photos, and send for e-signature without leaving the dashboard
Ready to experience estimates that talk back? Visit CountBricks.com/services today and let the platform handle the math while you master the build.
