Portland’s coastal climate brings icy winters, damp springs, and salty sea air—conditions that punish under-insulated homes. Spray foam insulation seals every nook, halting drafts and moisture in a single application. When installed by CountBricks field crews and estimated in real time with our voice-powered AI platform, homeowners gain airtight comfort without budget surprises.
• Closed-cell foam: Dense, structural, and highly water-resistant—perfect for basements, crawl spaces, and rim joists.
• Open-cell foam: Lighter, sound-dampening, and ideal for attic slopes and interior walls where flexibility matters.
CountBricks estimators model both options inside our software, showing R-value, material volume, and cost line by line before the sprayer ever fires up.
1. Voice Capture Walk-Through: On-site or remote, our pros speak measurements into CountBricks on a mobile device. Walls, rafters, and studs populate instantly.
2. AI Blueprint Takeoff: Upload existing plans and let CountBricks trace cavities, subtract openings, and assign foam thickness automatically.
3. Real-Time Pricing Engine: Live material feeds calculate board feet, chemical sets, disposal fees, and labor hours localized to Portland, Maine zip codes.
4. Homeowner Dashboard Review: See energy-savings charts, payment schedules, and optional upgrades like vapor barriers—all within a shareable CountBricks.com link.
5. Install & Verification: Certified sprayers arrive with calibrated rigs, document yields through the CountBricks field app, and generate final invoices on-site.
• Historic framing that requires hand-cut access panels
• Moist coastal air demanding additional vapor control layers
• Local permitting fees for multi-unit residences on Munjoy Hill
• Winter application premiums when heaters and cure tents are needed
Because CountBricks updates labor and material indices daily, our estimates reflect these variables with hour-by-hour accuracy—no guesswork, no overages.
A typical 2,000-sq-ft Portland cape heated by oil spends roughly $2,800 each winter. Upgrading attic and rim joist cavities to closed-cell spray foam cuts heat loss by up to 35 %. CountBricks models show payback timelines between four and six heating seasons, even faster when combined with heat pump incentives.
Homeowners Sarah and Miguel asked CountBricks to tame their drafty 1920s bungalow. In one afternoon, our estimator voice-mapped 1,450 board feet of rim joists and kneewalls. The software produced a finalized quote—including blower-door target ACH—before we left the driveway.
Installation took two days. Post-project testing recorded a 47 % reduction in air leakage and a 6-degree increase in average floor temperature. Their first winter utility bill dropped by $168. Explore more wins like this at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Schedule electrical upgrades prior to insulation so wires remain accessible.
• Clear storage items at least three feet from walls to give sprayers room.
• Plan temporary pet relocation—ventilation fans run continuously during cure.
• Ask CountBricks about fire-retardant coatings for exposed basement foam.
• Keep copies of your CountBricks digital warranty; it speeds resale disclosures.
Old-school bids rely on tape measures, handwritten notes, and static material prices. CountBricks replaces them with:
• Voice-to-estimate speed—finish a 2,500-sq-ft takeoff in under 15 minutes
• Line-item transparency—every stud bay, sill plate, and yield factor displayed
• Instant change orders—modify foam thickness and watch totals recalc live
• On-site invoicing—approve, sign, and pay before the crew rolls out
Whether you own a historic West End triple-decker or a modern waterfront condo, CountBricks delivers airtight, moisture-resistant spray foam insulation Portland Maine residents can trust. Schedule a voice consultation now at CountBricks.com/services and see your savings in real time.
CountBricks believes clarity is king. Every quote arrives with a supplemental Cost Insight Sheet that decodes the numbers.
• Material Volume: Expressed in board feet, calculated from voice or blueprint data.
• Labor Hours: Pulled from our regional productivity database for Portland’s typical framing styles.
• Equipment & Setup: Rig mobilization, generator fuel, and safety ventilation.
• Surface Prep & Disposal: Debris removal, fire caulk, and bag fees at local transfer stations.
1. Intumescent Coatings for exposed ceilings
2. Hybrid systems combining fiberglass batts over open-cell foam
3. Smart vapor retarders tuned to Maine humidity swings
• Maine Efficiency rebates up to $5,000 for qualifying R-value improvements
• Low-interest heat loan partnerships available through CountBricks.com/consultation
Our technicians perform thermal imaging, share before-and-after heat maps in your CountBricks dashboard, and archive results for future buyers—boosting property value and peace of mind.
When every decimal and datum is visible, homeowners feel empowered to invest. That’s the CountBricks difference: technology-driven transparency backed by on-site craftsmanship.
