Silicon Valley homeowners expect their houses to be just as smart as their phones. Whether you are remodeling a Willow Glen bungalow or building a new Almaden Valley custom home, CountBricks delivers streamlined design-build services for San Jose home automation systems. Our AI-driven estimating platform captures your wish list by voice, matches it with real-time material costs, and produces a build-ready proposal in minutes. No more waiting days for a quote—your connected living space starts the moment you start talking.
• Convenience that eliminates repetitive tasks
• Energy efficiency that lowers PG&E bills
• Robust security for peace of mind
• Future-proof wiring that adapts to new tech
CountBricks engineers design every automation package around these four pillars, then layer in local code compliance and neighborhood style preferences.
1. Intelligent Lighting
LED fixtures paired with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting reduce energy consumption up to 60 %. CountBricks programmers create custom scenes—“Morning Boost,” “Movie Night,” or “Vacation Mode”—that can be triggered by voice or geofencing.
2. Climate Control
San Jose’s Mediterranean climate means scorcher afternoons and cool evenings. Smart thermostats integrated with motorized skylights and whole-house fans help balance comfort and cost. Our AI estimating engine instantly adjusts HVAC line items based on square footage and existing ductwork.
3. Security & Access
Video doorbells, biometric locks, and perimeter cameras protect everything from downtown lofts to foothill estates. CountBricks syncs devices into a single dashboard—less app hopping, more situational awareness.
4. Entertainment & Networking
From 8K media rooms to backyard audio, we route CAT6A and fiber backbones that handle Gigabit fiber speeds. Structured wiring is modeled inside CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoffs so every conduit run is accounted for before drywall goes up.
• Labor rates are among the highest in the nation, driven by demand from tech campuses. CountBricks negotiates bundled labor packages to hold pricing steady.
• Title 24 energy codes push for high-efficiency equipment—our real-time pricing database automatically substitutes compliant fixtures and controllers.
• Seismic requirements may demand reinforced enclosures; CountBricks includes these upgrades in our first draft so there are no mid-project surprises.
1. Starter Package (1,500 sq ft retrofit): $12 k–$18 k
2. Family Upgrade (2,500 sq ft remodel): $25 k–$40 k
3. Luxury New Build (4,000 sq ft +): $60 k–$120 k
Budgets above include devices, wiring, commissioning, and CountBricks’ project management. Exact totals are generated instantly through our voice-to-estimate tool—just say “Add motorized shades” and our software recalculates on the fly.
1. Voice Discovery Call: Speak your vision; AI transcribes and tags every device, finish, and room.
2. Instant Estimate: CountBricks.com/services produces a line-item proposal with live Bay Area pricing.
3. Virtual Walkthrough & Blueprint Takeoff: We overlay devices on your plans, revealing cable paths and power loads.
4. Permit-Ready Package: Our team prepares Title 24 reports and electrical single-lines for city submission.
5. Installation & Commissioning: Certified technicians program scenes, user profiles, and remote access.
6. Post-Occupancy Support: 24/7 monitoring plus annual firmware updates keep your system secure and current.
• AI that trims weeks off pre-construction
• Transparent pricing pulled from local supplier APIs
• In-house electricians, low-voltage specialists, and carpenters for truly turnkey delivery
• Cloud dashboards that let you track schedule, budget, and punch-list items in real time
• Run extra conduit: Technology changes faster than drywall schedules.
• Centrally locate the rack: Reduces cable lengths and cooling loads.
• Standardize switch brands: A unified aesthetic simplifies future upgrades.
• Label every wire twice: One at the rack, one at the device.
• Budget 10 % contingency: Allows last-minute additions like EV charger integration.
How long does a typical retrofit take?
Most 2,000 sq ft projects are completed in 5–7 working days, including plaster repair.
Can I start small and expand?
Absolutely. CountBricks designs modular systems that grow room by room without replacing core hardware.
Do you work with my builder or act as GC?
Both. We can subcontract under your contractor or deliver a complete design-build package.
Schedule a free 15-minute voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation. In the time it takes to brew coffee, you’ll receive a detailed, itemized estimate and a clear roadmap to living smarter.
When the Ramirez family purchased their 1990s Evergreen Hills property, dated wiring and standalone gadgets created daily frustration. CountBricks implemented a three-phase automation plan that transformed the 3,200 sq ft residence in just eight weeks.
• 62 smart light zones replaced toggle switches, cutting annual lighting costs by 48 %.
• Zoned climate control tied to exterior temperature sensors balanced south-facing heat gain, eliminating hot-and-cold rooms.
• A unified security suite—doorbell cam, gate entry, and pool alarm—feeds a single mobile dashboard.
• Rack-mounted UPS and structured wiring panel prepared the home for future solar and battery upgrades.
1. Early Coordination: By uploading the original blueprints to CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoffs, our estimators identified chase spaces behind the fireplace, avoiding costly drywall demo.
2. Scalable Infrastructure: Running CAT6A and fiber together added only 3 % to cable cost but guarantees 10 Gbps headroom.
3. User Training: A one-hour family onboarding prevented post-handover support calls and maximized system adoption.
• Local Expertise: Our field crews hold San Jose electrical, low-voltage, and general B licenses, ensuring one-stop accountability.
• AI Precision: Real-time supplier integrations lock your material costs the moment you approve the quote—no surprises from supply-chain swings.
• Continuous Improvement: We push quarterly firmware and security updates remotely, keeping your smart home resilient against evolving threats.
1. Visit CountBricks.com/services to explore package options.
2. Upload your floor plan for a complimentary takeoff.
3. Start a voice session and receive your personalized automation estimate today.
CountBricks turns the promise of intelligent living into a construction reality—on schedule, on budget, and entirely on your terms.
