Few bathroom upgrades deliver as much long-term value as a properly installed shower pan. The pan is the waterproof foundation that keeps moisture away from joists, subflooring, and lower stories. When it fails, homeowners face warped flooring, mold growth, and expensive structural fixes. CountBricks empowers remodelers and builders to tackle shower pan replacement with confidence by generating instant, line-item estimates through our voice-driven AI platform.
• Persistent leaks or water stains on ceilings below the shower
• Cracked, spongy, or shifting shower floor tiles
• Musty odors indicating hidden mold
• Outdated fiberglass pans that flex underfoot
• Homeowners requesting upgraded tile, bench seats, or curbless entries
Real-Time Voice Estimating
Instead of juggling clipboards and spreadsheets, simply walk the site and talk. The CountBricks app listens, understands construction terminology, and builds a complete estimate while you inspect the existing shower.
Live Material Pricing
Our cost database refreshes daily. When you specify a 40 mil PVC liner, a clamping drain, or a foam shower base system, CountBricks instantly applies current local pricing—no manual lookups required.
Labor Calculations Tailored to Your Crew
You can set default production rates or speak adjustments on the fly. Whether you float a traditional mortar bed or drop in a factory-sloped pan, CountBricks calculates hours, crew size, and labor cost with precision.
Automatic Task Breakdowns
From demo and haul-off to waterproofing inspection, every task is itemized. Clients see exactly what they’re paying for, and you protect margins by not overlooking line items.
1. Initial Voice Walkthrough – Describe the current shower dimensions, substrate condition, and desired finish. CountBricks creates a draft estimate in seconds.
2. Blueprint Takeoff – Snap a photo of the floor plan or upload PDFs. CountBricks AI traces the wet area, converts square footage to material quantities, and aligns it with the voice data.
3. Select Pan System – Choose between site-built mortar bed, pre-sloped foam, or acrylic receptor. The platform adjusts materials, labor, and schedule automatically.
4. Present Branded Quote – CountBricks generates a polished PDF with your logo, payment terms, and optional upgrades like linear drains or heated floors.
5. Execute & Track – During installation, update tasks by voice. CountBricks syncs change orders and produces progress invoices in real time.
• Mortar Bed with PVC Liner – Material cost is modest, but skilled labor hours rise due to custom sloping and cure times.
• Pre-Sloped Foam Kit – Higher material price, yet labor drops 30-40 % thanks to plug-and-play components.
• Acrylic or Fiberglass Receptor – Lowest installed cost, ideal for rental properties; limited tile design flexibility.
Shower pan replacement may appear minor compared with full bathroom remodels, but hidden surprises can eat profits fast. CountBricks safeguards your bottom line through risk-based contingency settings. Specify a 10 % mold remediation buffer, and the platform applies it only if inspection notes meet your trigger criteria. No more generic “allowances” that confuse homeowners.
• Always include curb blocking and reinforcing in the estimate; it’s the first area to fail if skipped.
• Budget for setting materials beyond the pan—thinset, leveling compound, waterproof tape—so you’re not scrambling on day two.
• Offer a seamless upgrade path: linear drain, bench seat, niche. CountBricks makes upsells painless by inserting optional line items the client can approve digitally.
• Document substrate moisture readings during demo. Voice notes stored in CountBricks protect you from future liability.
• Leverage our change-order voice command. Say “Add frameless glass door” and the cost sheet updates instantly.
A homeowner in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village discovered a leak that had softened the kitchen ceiling below. The general contractor contacted CountBricks for rapid estimating support. Within fifteen minutes, a full scope—including demolition, mold treatment, foam-pan install, new tile, and glass door—was in the client’s inbox. Approval came the same day, and the project mobilized next morning. By day two the new shower base was waterproof-tested, saving the family from a longer displacement and helping the GC secure a five-star review.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a live demo. Experience how voice-powered estimates, live pricing, and AI takeoffs remove guesswork from shower pan replacement and every other residential project you tackle.
In shower pan replacement work, margins often evaporate when labor overruns cancel out material savings. CountBricks lets you model multiple scenarios before committing to a method.
• Traditional Mortar Pan – Materials: $250. Labor: 18 crew-hours. Best when skilled tile setters are already on site for a full bathroom remodel.
• Foam Pan Kit – Materials: $650. Labor: 8 crew-hours. Ideal for tight project timelines or when the crew mix includes apprentices who can handle straightforward assemblies.
Run both options side by side in the CountBricks dashboard. Our AI highlights total cost, gross margin, and schedule impact so you can present clear choices to homeowners.
1. Open the Residential Bathroom template and activate the “Shower Pan Replacement” module.
2. Speak or type room dimensions; the template auto-populates drain assembly, waterproof membrane, and inspection fees.
3. Toggle upgrade switches—linear drain, curbless entry, heated floor—to instantly reflect new totals.
• National code checkpoints embedded in every task keep your crew compliant without thumbing through manuals.
• The platform timestamps photo uploads of flood tests, satisfying warranty providers.
• End-of-job export to CountBricks.com/portfolio helps you win the next bid with visual proof of craftsmanship.
Because CountBricks estimates, purchase orders, and invoices share a single data backbone, you never re-enter numbers. Approve the final scope, convert it to a PO for your supplier, and push the first draw invoice—all within minutes. That efficiency turns what was once a half-day administrative chore into a five-minute voice command, giving you more field time and faster cash flow.
Get started today by requesting a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how our technology can transform every shower pan replacement into a seamless, profitable experience.
