Excavation is the first physical step toward a successful residential construction project. In the fast-paced San Diego market, homeowners, builders, and architects need speed, accuracy, and cost predictability. CountBricks combines AI-powered blueprint takeoffs with real-time voice estimation to deliver iron-clad numbers before the first shovel hits the soil.
• Diverse soil compositions from coastal sand to inland hardpan
• Steep canyon lots that demand extensive grading
• Stringent municipal storm-water regulations
• Seasonal fluctuation in equipment and labor availability
CountBricks continuously updates local material and labor databases, ensuring every estimate reflects today’s market—not last quarter’s average.
1. Upload your plans to CountBricks.com/services or start a live voice call directly from the jobsite.
2. Our AI extracts cut-and-fill volumes, utility trench lengths, and export requirements within minutes.
3. Real-time cost engines pull San Diego equipment rates, dump fees, and fuel surcharges.
4. A branded, client-ready proposal lands in your inbox—complete with scope, timeline, and allowances.
• Mass grading for pads, basements, and ADUs
• Trenching for water, sewer, and electrical service
• Retaining wall footing digs and backfill
• Pool excavation with export optimization
• On-site soil recompaction and compaction testing coordination
Instant Quantity Takeoffs
Traditional manual takeoffs miss small but costly details such as driveway over-excavation or hillside keyways. CountBricks’ computer-vision algorithms flag these elements automatically, saving an average of 6-8% on contingency.
Live Pricing Feeds
Southern California dump fees can jump overnight. Our platform syncs with local disposal sites and haulers so your estimate mirrors current tipping-fee schedules, not outdated tables.
Voice-First Field Adjustments
Forgot to mention sandstone bedrock discovered during the test pit? Simply speak to CountBricks through your mobile device. The system recalculates time, breaker attachment costs, and disposal tonnage instantly.
• San Diego County requires a grading permit for any cut or fill exceeding 50 cubic yards. CountBricks auto-flags projects that cross this threshold and inserts permit fees into your estimate.
• Coastal zone lots must comply with storm-water BMPs. CountBricks includes silt fencing, track-out pads, and SWPPP plan costs where applicable.
• Protected tree zones trigger hand-digging allowances. Our database adds crew hours for careful root zone excavation—a detail frequently overlooked in manual bids.
A homeowner needed a 1,200 sq ft ADU on a 20% slope. Using CountBricks, the builder generated a complete san diego excavation estimate in under 17 minutes:
• 460 cubic yards of cut calculated automatically from the PDF topo
• 37 truckloads exported, matched to the nearest legal dumpsite
• $4,800 in retaining wall subdrain trenching captured—previously missed in a manual bid
The final cost variance at project close-out was less than 1.2%.
1. Rough cut mass grade before utility trenching to reduce re-handling.
2. Schedule inspections during midday equipment downtime to avoid standby charges.
3. Use excavated soil for on-site berms or landscaping to lower export fees.
CountBricks’ sequencing module suggests optimal task order and highlights potential double-handling costs on your dashboard.
• Perform pre-rip tests for hardpan to budget rock breaker hours accurately
• Confirm utility mark-outs 48 hours prior to digging—damage fees are steep
• Factor coastal corrosion protection for underground metallic piping
• Reserve water trucks during Santa Ana winds for dust control compliance
• Review municipal noise ordinances—some neighborhoods limit early-morning start times
From Pacific Beach to Poway, CountBricks empowers residential construction professionals to bid, win, and deliver excavation work with confidence. Explore our portfolio at CountBricks.com/portfolio or schedule a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
Securing an accurate bid is only half the battle. CountBricks stays with you from the first stake to final backfill, translating digital estimates into real-world efficiency.
• Foremen log completed yardage by voice, and CountBricks compares progress to the baseline schedule. Instant variance alerts keep the owner, GC, and crew aligned.
Unexpected septic tank to demo? Speak the change into your mobile device, and CountBricks produces a detailed cost impact—labor, machine hours, disposal—ready for client approval.
1. The platform stores JHA templates for trenching and confined space entries.
2. Select the task and CountBricks populates site-specific hazards within seconds.
3. Supervisors capture digital signatures, ensuring compliance without clipboards.
A pool contractor slashed idle time by 22% when CountBricks notified them that export trucks were arriving late. The crew pivoted to over-excavate steps until haulers returned, finishing the job a day early and pocketing an extra margin.
CountBricks merges estimators, project managers, and operators into one data stream, eliminating the guesswork that plagues traditional excavation. Visit CountBricks.com/services to see how our AI can move more than just dirt—it can move your bottom line.
