Homeowners in San Juan love tile floors for their cool touch, tropical aesthetics, and nearly endless design options. Yet behind every beautiful installation is a maze of measurements, material choices, labor schedules, and cost variables. CountBricks brings clarity to that maze by turning a quick voice conversation into an accurate, line-item estimate that reflects real-time pricing in Puerto Rico’s residential market.
• Coastal humidity and salt air demand porcelain ratings and grout blends that outlast moisture.
• Shipping logistics affect delivery timelines and pricing for large-format tiles imported from the mainland.
• Local building codes require specific substrate prep in hurricane zones.
CountBricks automatically applies these regional factors when generating your estimate, so there are no surprises on installation day.
1. Start a live voice conversation inside the CountBricks app.
2. Describe the rooms, square footage, tile size, and design accents you have in mind.
3. CountBricks AI converts your words into precise takeoffs, factoring waste percentages and pattern layouts.
4. Within seconds you receive a detailed cost breakdown—materials, tasks, labor hours, and taxes—ready for client approval.
Material Selection
Marble, porcelain, and terra-cotta each carry different shipping and handling fees. CountBricks pulls live supplier data, so your estimate reflects today’s landed cost rather than last quarter’s catalog price.
Subfloor Conditions
Older concrete slabs may require moisture barriers or self-leveling compounds. CountBricks flags these tasks automatically after analyzing your blueprint uploads at CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoff.
Layout Complexity
Herringbone in a narrow hallway involves more cutting than a straight lay in a great room. The AI factors additional labor minutes per tile, keeping budgets realistic.
Upload your PDF plans to CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoff and let our CV-enhanced engine detect floor areas, thresholds, and expansion joints. You’ll receive:
• Auto-highlighted tile zones
• Calculated quantities with 5%-15% waste range suggestions
• A revision panel to tweak room dimensions on the fly
When paired with our voice module, you have the fastest path from drawing to deliverable in the Caribbean.
1. Surface prep and demo: 1-2 days depending on existing flooring.
2. Waterproofing and crack isolation: 1 day.
3. Dry-fit and layout approval: Half-day with homeowner walkthrough.
4. Setting and grouting: 2-4 days.
5. Final clean and punch list: Half-day.
CountBricks bundles these tasks into your schedule, assigning labor crews based on availability in our contractor network at CountBricks.com/services.
Residential clients often ask, “What will 500 sq ft of 12×24 porcelain cost in Ocean Park?” Using historical data from recent CountBricks projects, we see:
• Material: $3.90–$5.50 per sq ft landed
• Thinset, grout, and underlayment: $0.95–$1.20 per sq ft
• Labor: $4.80–$6.25 per sq ft depending on demolition needs
Our estimates stay within ±3% of final invoices because unit prices are refreshed daily from preferred suppliers.
A 1,200 sq ft condo required replacing dated 8×8 ceramic with modern 24×24 porcelain. Using CountBricks:
• Voice-to-estimate time: 11 minutes
• Blueprint takeoff accuracy: 98.7% match to field measurements
• Change orders: 0—homeowner approved the first quote
• Project completed 2 days ahead of schedule, saving $1,300 in labor
• Order 10% extra tile to cover future hurricane repairs of chipped edges.
• Opt for rapid-set thinset to account for afternoon humidity spikes.
• Schedule deliveries before 10 a.m. to avoid Old San Juan traffic closures.
• Use light-colored grout additives with UV inhibitors to prevent fading.
• Seal natural stone within 24 hours of installation for maximum stain resistance.
CountBricks converts approved estimates into branded invoices with a single click. Progress payments, retainage, and local tax rates are auto-calculated, so your accountant—and your client—stay happy. Explore the workflow at CountBricks.com/portfolio to see completed residential tile projects across Greater San Juan.
Speak into your phone today and let CountBricks transform your San Juan tile vision into a precise plan, schedule, and budget. Your island retreat deserves accuracy as beautiful as the tile beneath your feet.
Unexpected expenses often surface long after a contractor submits a quote. CountBricks hunts down those costs before you break ground.
Condado’s sea breeze carries moisture that seeps into concrete slabs. If moisture readings exceed 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft, you’ll need a vapor barrier. CountBricks flags this line item automatically when you import hygrometer data, adding roughly $0.85 per sq ft to the estimate so you can discuss it with the homeowner upfront.
Many San Juan condos restrict work hours and require security deposits for common-area use. When you enter the project address, CountBricks cross-references municipal and HOA databases. The software inserts:
• Elevator reservation fees
• After-hours labor premiums
• Dumpster placement permits
By bundling these soft costs into the proposal, you avoid friction when the first invoice lands.
Shipping lanes into Port of San Juan fluctuate with hurricane season. CountBricks monitors freight indices daily. If an incoming storm tightens capacity, the platform recommends ordering tile early or increasing contingency, ensuring your project stays funded even when logistics tighten.
Residents value transparency as much as craftsmanship. Our client portal shows live progress photos, percentage complete, and upcoming tasks. Because all data originates from the same AI estimate, there’s no re-typing or mismatched numbers. The result is fewer disputes and faster final payments.
San Juan tile installations thrive on accuracy, timing, and local know-how. CountBricks embeds those essentials into every voice note, every takeoff, and every invoice. Ready to cut uncertainty out of your next project? Visit CountBricks.com/services and start speaking your estimate today.
