Birmingham has long been known for charming neighborhoods and historic architecture. Over the past five years the city has also become a hub for tech-savvy homeowners searching for “smart Birmingham” solutions—energy-efficient HVAC, automated lighting, security, and integrated voice control. CountBricks brings these upgrades to life with AI-driven estimating, real-time supplier pricing, and blueprint takeoffs that turn inspiration into accurate numbers in minutes.
CountBricks listens to your conversation, translates goals into tasks, pulls current material pricing, and delivers a line-item estimate—often before the first site visit is finished.
• Zero guesswork on labor hours or SKU counts
• Instant change-order recalculations during design reviews
• Digital audit trail that lenders and inspectors love
Our computer-vision engine converts your PDFs or scans into an interactive material list. Every thermostat wire length, switch plate, and low-voltage run is quantified. The result: fewer surprises, tighter schedules, and easier purchasing.
• Smart thermostats that cut HVAC costs up to 15 %
• Whole-home LED lighting scenes controlled by phone or voice
• Video doorbells and perimeter cameras with local storage
• Motorized blinds that follow the sun’s path
• Water-leak sensors tied to automatic shut-off valves
• Smart thermostat supply & install: $325 – $575 per unit
• Whole-home lighting retrofit (2,000 sq ft): $4,800 – $7,200
• Four-camera security system with DVR: $1,650 – $2,900
• Motorized blinds per large window: $450 – $900
• Whole-house leak protection: $950 – $1,500
Because CountBricks fetches pricing from local suppliers every hour, these numbers stay current—essential in a fluctuating market.
1. Book a free voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Describe your wish list while our software builds the estimate in real time
3. Receive a shareable proposal and 3-D visual of device locations
4. Approve digitally; permits and procurement launch instantly
5. Track progress inside the CountBricks homeowner dashboard
• Combine energy upgrades—pair a smart thermostat with duct sealing to maximize ROI
• Use Alabama Power rebates and integrate those savings directly into the CountBricks estimate
• Plan low-voltage runs before drywall to avoid costly retrofits
• Schedule installs during slower fall months for contractor availability
• Reserve 10 % contingency in the CountBricks dashboard; unused funds stay in your pocket
When the Jefferson Heights bungalow district began modernizing, CountBricks converted a 1928 craftsman into a voice-activated residence without disturbing original trim. AI takeoffs mapped stud locations, letting our crew snake cabling with minimal plaster cuts. The project finished two days early and 4 % under the initial allowance—data you can verify at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
Whether you’re replacing a thermostat or orchestrating a full-scale automation overhaul, CountBricks merges cutting-edge tech with proven residential craftsmanship. Explore packages, sample estimates, and financing tools at CountBricks.com/services. Discover why “smart Birmingham” begins and ends with CountBricks.
The Bascom family wanted to modernize their 2,400 sq ft Tudor while preserving its 1930s character. They spoke with CountBricks via our voice consultation tool on Monday morning. By lunch, the AI engine had produced a 17-line estimate totaling $11,420—complete with SKU numbers for every dimmer, sensor, and Cat6 cable run.
• Integrated smart thermostat zoned for upstairs and downstairs HVAC
• 36 retro-fit LED cans tied to circadian lighting schedules
• Doorbell cam and two discreet soffit cameras feeding to local NAS
• Flood-stop valve on the ¾-inch main with wireless leak sensors
1. Day 1-2: Permitting handled through CountBricks city portal integration
2. Day 3-5: Rough-in and device mounting; AI change-order recalculations saved $420 in labor overruns
3. Day 6: System commissioning and homeowner training
CountBricks’ real-time material pricing trimmed $310 compared with the original allowance, while optimized scheduling shaved a full day off the Gantt chart. The Bascoms now monitor energy usage in the CountBricks dashboard and report a 21 % drop in the first utility bill.
• Engage CountBricks early; pre-design conversations uncover code requirements that affect device selection
• Lean on AI takeoffs to reconcile historic framing quirks with modern wiring
• Bundle multiple smart systems—lighting, HVAC, and security—to leverage volume pricing
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule your session and bring big-city smart tech to your Birmingham home without blowing the budget.
