The vibrant architecture of Old San Juan and the sleek new builds rising across Miramar share one thing: tile flooring is the finish of choice for Puerto Rico’s climate. Ceramic and porcelain stay cool underfoot, resist humidity, and stand up to sandy foot traffic from the beach. Yet homeowners quickly discover that estimating and scheduling a san juan tile installation is more complex than on the mainland. Shipping surcharges, limited on-island stock, and strict condo rules can derail a budget in minutes. That’s why CountBricks created an end-to-end, AI-driven workflow built around the realities of residential construction in San Juan.
CountBricks captures every detail in real time—from the moment you describe your kitchen renovation over the phone to the second your contractor uploads the condo’s floor plan.
• Real-time Puerto Rico pricing: Our materials database tracks island freight, duty, and local retailer markups so your estimate reflects today’s dockside costs, not yesterday’s catalog.
• Voice-to-estimate AI: Speak your scope—“replace 600 sq ft with 12×24 ceramic, matte finish, stacked layout”—and watch a full line-item breakout generate in seconds.
• Automated blueprint takeoffs: Upload the architect’s PDF; CountBricks AI identifies wet vs. dry zones, calculates waste factors for diagonal layouts, and flags transitions to existing flooring.
• Integrated scheduling & invoicing: Confirm your quote, assign a vetted local crew, and receive milestone invoices—all inside the same dashboard.
• Transparent change orders: Any mid-project adjustment triggers instant material and labor recalculations so surprises never reach the final bill.
1. Call or open the CountBricks app and describe your project in natural language.
2. Upload or snap photos of the floor plan; our AI auto-scales dimensions.
3. Review the interactive estimate showing tile, thinset, grout, trims, demolition, and hauling.
4. Approve and schedule; CountBricks matches you with crews experienced in local HOA and permit requirements.
5. Track progress from your phone as tasks move from demo to layout, setting, grouting, and punch-list.
Material selection – Imported Spanish porcelain may run 15-25 % higher once freight and port fees are added, while locally stocked ceramic keeps budgets down.
Substrate preparation – Many concrete slabs in coastal homes trap moisture. CountBricks automatically includes vapor-barrier membranes when humidity readings exceed 75 %.
Labor rates – Skilled tile setters average $4.50–$6.25 per square foot on the island, but high-rise work above the 6th floor adds hoist surcharges. Our database updates these premiums monthly.
Demolition & debris – Disposal fees vary by municipality. CountBricks estimates landfill permits and arranges haul-away before work begins.
Timeline factors – Hurricane season? We buffer schedules with weather contingency days so labor overruns don’t eat your contingency budget.
• Order 10 % extra tile for pattern matching; shipments can take four weeks to replace broken cartons.
• Opt for epoxy grout in beachside properties—salt air degrades cementitious joints twice as fast.
• Verify HOA quiet hours; CountBricks crews program noisy demolition outside restricted times.
• Schedule material deliveries early morning before the afternoon heat index slows elevator service.
A homeowner wanted to swap dated 1990s tile for large-format porcelain in a 1,200 sq ft condo. Using CountBricks:
• Voice scope captured in 4 minutes.
• Blueprint takeoff auto-calculated 1,260 sq ft including 5 % waste and balcony transition.
• AI cost engine produced a $12,480 line-item quote—within 2 % of final invoice.
• Total project time: 8 days, beating the HOA’s 10-day limit.
See more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• One platform from lead capture to final payment eliminates double data entry.
• Built-in Puerto Rico code libraries flag ADA transition thresholds and step-downs.
• Instant material substitutions let designers swap finishes without restarting the estimate.
Whether you’re refreshing a colonial walk-up in Santurce or installing radiant-ready porcelain in Dorado, CountBricks streamlines every step. Speak your project into our app and receive a contractor-ready estimate in minutes. Learn more at CountBricks.com/services and schedule your free consultation today.
• Underestimating freight lead times: Tile that ships “in two weeks” to Miami may sit in port for another ten. CountBricks’ supply-chain alerts flag extended lead items and suggest in-stock alternatives within the estimate.
• Skipping moisture testing: High ambient humidity and unconditioned slabs cause tile tenting. Our workflow requires digital hygrometer readings; the AI auto-adds membrane or leveling compound where needed.
• Ignoring condo elevator limits: Most buildings restrict material loads to 1,500 lbs. CountBricks sequences deliveries into smaller drops, preventing HOA fines.
1. Faster bids mean more won projects. Contractors using our voice-to-estimate flow report quoting three extra jobs per week.
2. Accurate waste factors reduce over-ordering. AI pattern recognition trims average waste from 12 % to 7 % on diagonal layouts.
3. Real-time change orders eliminate unpaid extras. The platform locks new pricing before work resumes, protecting margins.
Once your san juan tile project wraps, simply copy the CountBricks estimate into new scopes—backsplashes, shower enclosures, even rooftop terraces. The same AI engine recalibrates labor factors for vertical or exterior assemblies, giving you a head start on future renovations.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to see a live demo, or explore our residential service tiers at CountBricks.com/services. With CountBricks, island living meets mainland efficiency—one tile at a time.
