San Diego’s mild climate already keeps utility bills predictable, but local homeowners are pushing efficiency further with on-demand hot water. A tankless water heater heats water only when a tap opens, eliminating the standby energy losses of traditional storage tanks. When you partner with CountBricks, you also streamline design, estimating, and permitting thanks to our AI-powered construction platform.
• Endless hot water on demand, perfect for multi-bathroom homes and accessory dwelling units
• Up to 40 % energy savings compared with storage tanks, translating to lower SDG&E bills
• Space-saving wall mounts free up valuable garage or utility closet square footage
• Longer equipment life—often 20+ years—with simplified maintenance schedules
• Higher resale value and sustainability credits that appeal to eco-minded buyers
Unlike traditional contractors who rely on manual takeoffs and paper quotes, CountBricks uses voice-to-estimate technology to capture your goals in real time. During a short on-site walkthrough, our project lead records measurements verbally. The CountBricks engine instantly converts that conversation into:
1. Material lists matched to San Diego supplier pricing
2. Labor tasks aligned with the latest Southern California wage tables
3. Permit fee projections based on your ZIP code and utility provider
The result is a detailed proposal—complete with multiple fixture brands and efficiency tiers—delivered before we leave your driveway.
1. Voice-Driven Consultation: We discuss flow rates, fixture counts, and venting constraints while our app records every detail.
2. Instant AI Estimate: Your personalized quote appears in your inbox, including optional upsells like water softeners or recirculation pumps.
3. Digital Blueprint Takeoff: If you are remodeling or building an ADU, upload your plans to CountBricks.com/blueprint-takeoff for automated gas-line routing and flue sizing.
4. Permit & Utility Coordination: Our team submits digital packets to the City of San Diego Development Services and schedules any SDG&E gas meter upgrades.
5. Professional Installation: Certified CountBricks technicians mount the unit, upgrade gas and water lines, install seismic straps, and program temperature settings.
6. Post-Install Verification: We run flow tests at multiple fixtures, register warranties, and upload completion photos to your secure CountBricks.com/client-portal.
San Diego’s water chemistry, altitude, and family size all influence equipment sizing. CountBricks software crunches home data to recommend:
• 160,000–180,000 BTU gas units for three-bathroom homes
• 199,000 BTU high-capacity models for luxury builds with soaking tubs
• Condensing units with stainless heat exchangers to maximize efficiency and qualify for local rebates
• Electric tankless heaters for small studios where gas line upgrades are cost-prohibitive
• Schedule annual descaling—hard water minerals in San Diego can reduce efficiency by 10 % each year if ignored.
• Add a demand-controlled recirculation loop to keep distant fixtures warm without running the tap.
• Pair with rooftop solar for ultra-low operating costs; our estimator models solar offsets automatically.
Gas Line Upsizing
Older homes often have ½-inch supply lines that cannot feed a high-BTU tankless heater. CountBricks generates a pipe sizing schematic in seconds, showing inspectors clear compliance with ANSI Z223.1.
Venting Through Stucco
Most San Diego houses have exterior stucco walls. Our team uses diamond core bits and ECB-approved sealing collars to maintain the building envelope and Title 24 requirements.
Power Supply
Tankless controls and fans need a dedicated 120-volt circuit. CountBricks electricians add GFCI-protected outlets and include the work inside a single permit package—no juggling trades.
• Up to $250 from the Gas Company for ENERGY STAR-certified tankless units
• $1000-plus in federal tax credits when combined with other high-efficiency upgrades
• Property-assessed financing (PACE) programs that allow payment through property taxes
CountBricks tracks every program inside our estimate dashboard, ensuring you capture every dollar.
A 1940s La Jolla bungalow lacked attic space for a storage tank and suffered from rusty hot water lines. CountBricks ran a voice-guided assessment, upsized the gas meter, installed a 180,000 BTU condensing unit on an exterior wall, and delivered hot water to three baths with zero lag. Energy modeling shows a 32 % reduction in annual gas use, and the homeowner recouped 40 % of project cost through rebates—all documented in the client portal for potential buyers.
CountBricks combines cutting-edge AI with licensed local technicians for a seamless tankless water heater San Diego experience. Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule your voice consultation today.
Traditional bids for mechanical upgrades can bounce between plumbers, suppliers, and city offices for weeks. CountBricks compresses that timeline into hours by merging construction expertise with proprietary algorithms.
• Natural-language capture: As our project manager walks your home, every spoken measurement instantly syncs to the cloud.
• Real-time pricing: APIs pull current copper, PEX, and vent component costs from San Diego distributors, shielding you from surprise spikes.
• Predictive scheduling: The platform cross-references local permit calendars to recommend install dates with the shortest inspector wait times.
1. Transparent Budgets: Side-by-side comparisons of three efficiency tiers make it easy to pick the right solution for your household and wallet.
2. Single Source Accountability: Because estimating, permitting, and installation live under one roof, you never chase multiple contractors.
3. Digital Documentation: From signed proposals to warranty certificates, every file is archived in the CountBricks cloud, ready for resale disclosures.
The same process that streamlines tankless water heater projects scales to full-home electrification and smart plumbing controls. Once your profile exists in the CountBricks system, adding greywater recycling or whole-house leak detection is as simple as a voice note.
Join the growing community of San Diego homeowners who trust CountBricks for tech-forward residential construction. Schedule a consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation and experience the industry’s fastest path from idea to hot shower.
