Louisville’s historic neighborhoods are filled with limestone foundations, cobblestone walks, and veneered fireplaces that give each home a timeless Kentucky character. Today’s homeowners want that same warmth and durability, but they also expect modern speed, budget control, and transparent pricing. CountBricks combines on-site voice capture, AI cost databases, and automated blueprint takeoffs to deliver stone projects faster and more accurately than any traditional estimating method.
• Limestone: Locally quarried, matches historic façades, excellent freeze-thaw durability
• Fieldstone: Rustic appeal for garden walls and water features
• Cut Bluestone: Smooth surface ideal for patios and pool decks
• Manufactured Veneer: Lightweight panels that lower structural load and install quickly
CountBricks tracks real-time pricing on each product category, updating labor coefficients to reflect Louisville’s seasonal labor availability and delivery costs.
Frost depth, clay-heavy soils, and humid summers all influence how a stone assembly performs. CountBricks’ estimating engine includes region-specific data like frost line (26-32 inches) and masonry mortar cure times. That means every AI-generated quote already factors in drainage gravel, geotextile fabric, and hot-weather admixtures—no surprises for the homeowner or subcontractor.
1. Voice-Driven Site Walkthrough
Speak measurements and material preferences into the CountBricks mobile app. Our AI converts the conversation into a full line-item estimate in seconds.
2. Instant Material Matching
The software cross-references local distributors to suggest in-stock stone within the desired color range and price point.
3. Automated Blueprint Takeoffs
Upload a PDF plan or snap a phone photo of a sketch. CountBricks detects wall lengths, veneer areas, and footing depths, eliminating manual counting.
4. Live Cost Adjustments
Want to swap limestone for bluestone? The pricing engine recalculates haul distance surcharges, pallet deposits, and cutting labor instantly.
5. One-Click Proposal Generation
CountBricks outputs a branded quote—complete with scope narrative, exclusions, payment schedule, and warranty language—that’s ready to e-mail or e-sign.
• Material Grade: Premium select stone increases curb appeal but can raise costs by 20-30% per square foot
• Pattern Complexity: Running bond veneer lays fast, while random ashlar patterns add labor hours
• Site Access: Tight Highlands alleys may require hand-carting stone, raising labor coefficients
• Drainage Upgrades: French drains or weep holes are essential for Louisville’s clay soil, but smart layout can reduce trenching length
CountBricks.com/services details value-engineering options that keep these items within budget without sacrificing aesthetics.
1. Excavation to frost depth with laser-verified elevation
2. Compacted gravel base and geotextile placement
3. Concrete footing pour with rebar per KY Residential Code
4. Stone lay-up using Type N mortar for above-grade courses
5. Tooling joints and acid-free washdown for clean finish
6. Final inspection and digital close-out package stored in the CountBricks client portal
• Order 5-10% extra stone to account for breakage and future repairs
• Stagger vertical joints to improve shear strength
• Use breathable sealers—Louisville’s humidity demands vapor permeability
• Flash veneer at every opening to prevent moisture intrusion
• Schedule installs before the Kentucky Derby rush when masonry crews book out months ahead
Accuracy Within 1%
Our AI compares supplier invoices against the estimate in real time, flagging discrepancies before they hit your bottom line.
Speed That Wins Bids
A complete stone wall proposal in under 15 minutes means you’re first in the homeowner’s inbox.
Collaboration Built-In
Share project dashboards with masons, landscapers, and designers—all stakeholders see live revisions.
Local Expertise
CountBricks engineers live and work in Louisville, so every estimate reflects regional code amendments and supplier lead times.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a free 15-minute strategy call. We’ll walk your property virtually, generate an AI-backed estimate, and email a polished proposal before the conversation ends.
When a Crescent Hill homeowner noticed bowing soil behind her 1920s bungalow, she feared a full excavation would break the bank. CountBricks stepped in with a rapid voice-to-estimate walkthrough. Within 12 minutes the AI engine produced a 42-line item proposal that combined locally quarried limestone, geogrid reinforcement, and a concealed French drain.
• Tight alley access limited equipment size
• Historic district guidelines required stone type matching adjacent properties
• Rainy spring forecast threatened schedule slippage
• Generated two haul routes and priced wheel-barrow labor separately, allowing the client to choose speed versus savings
• Pulled image data from our portfolio to show exact limestone match, expediting historic commission approval
• Loaded NOAA rainfall probabilities into the schedule engine, shifting critical path tasks under a temporary canopy system
The 48-foot retaining wall was completed four days early and 1.3% under the AI estimate. Post-project, the homeowner received a digital maintenance guide through the CountBricks portal, outlining annual tuck-point checks and drainage inspections.
• Early material visualization accelerates permit approvals
• Scenario pricing lets clients balance convenience and cost without surprises
• Weather-adaptive scheduling preserves masonry integrity during Louisville’s wet months
If you have a similar slope stabilization or decorative stone project, explore the count-perfect difference at CountBricks.com/portfolio and request your own instant estimate.
