When Greater Birmingham homeowners search for “the range Birmingham,” they usually have two things in mind: the physical cooking range that anchors a kitchen renovation, and the local cost of installing, venting, and wiring that appliance correctly. CountBricks combines real-time material pricing with voice-activated field data to turn that search intent into a finished estimate in minutes, not days.
Birmingham’s housing stock is an eclectic mix of century-old bungalows, mid-century ranches, and modern infills. Each style presents different framing clearances, cabinet heights, and electrical service limits. Because those variables shift by ZIP code and even by neighborhood, generic cost calculators leave wide margins of error.
CountBricks solves this accuracy gap by letting contractors speak measurements on site. Our AI converts those voice notes into structured line items—labor, 12/2 Romex, 240-V breakers, ductwork elbows—each linked to live pricing from trusted local suppliers. That means your “install the range Birmingham” quote reflects Crestwood lumber costs, not national averages.
• Appliance cost if homeowner hasn’t purchased yet
• Delivery and haul-away of the existing unit
• Electrical circuit upgrades or gas line extensions
• Cabinet modification or trim carpentry for a seamless fit
• Venting: recirculating kit, wall vent, or roof penetration
• Permits and code inspections specific to Jefferson County
• Cleanup and disposal according to city guidelines
Local data inside CountBricks shows most turnkey residential installations landing between $725 and $1,950. Historic homes downtown trend higher because of plaster demo and knob-and-tube remediation, while newer Hoover builds often fall toward the lower end.
1. Capture: The field superintendent opens the CountBricks mobile app, taps the microphone, and narrates site conditions—“36-inch opening, need new 120-V receptacle, vent straight out back wall.”
2. Translate: Our AI converts every measurement and note into cost codes mapped to current price books.
3. Optimize: Labor productivity factors adjust automatically for two-story ladder work or slab runs.
4. Deliver: Within 60 seconds, the homeowner receives a branded PDF that outlines scope, timeline, and payment milestones.
• Jefferson County requires a permit for any new dedicated circuit
• Makeup air is mandatory for ranges exceeding 400 CFM
• Gas shut-off valves must remain accessible within 6 feet of the appliance
• AFCI protection is enforced on all new kitchen outlets
CountBricks embeds these code notes into every proposal so homeowners understand why specific tasks appear on the estimate.
Instant materials pricing keeps your margin intact even when copper jumps overnight.
Speech-to-estimate workflow slashes office admin time by up to 70 percent.
Auto-generated Gantt schedules show homeowners exactly when the drywall patcher and electrician will arrive.
In-app change orders protect you when a client upgrades to a pro-grade dual-fuel range at the last minute.
Explore the full feature set at CountBricks.com/services.
A CountBricks partner contractor was hired to swap a 30-year-old electric coil range for a slide-in induction model with matching vent hood. Voice capture on site flagged:
• 30-inch cabinet cut wider to 30 ⅛ inches
• 240-V breaker panel full—subpanel required
• Brick veneer exterior necessitating core drill for vent
The AI produced a $1,612 estimate that included masonry coring, new subpanel, range connection kit, and finish carpentry. The homeowner approved in two hours via e-signature, and the job closed profitable within four days.
• Check attic insulation depth before committing to roof vent routing
• Budget extra patching time on pre-1940 plaster walls
• Stock low-profile duct elbows—post-war homes have tight soffits
• Offer induction upgrade options; many local utilities provide rebates
• Use CountBricks auto-reminders to schedule final walk-throughs
Ready to turn a Google search into a finished kitchen? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a 15-minute call. Tell us what model you’re eyeing, and we’ll voice-capture the rest.
Materials account for roughly 45 percent of an average Birmingham range installation. CountBricks tracks:
• Appliance purchase or client-supplied credit
• Copper wire by the foot, adjusted daily
• Duct fittings specific to 3¼ × 10-inch transitions common in 1960s homes
• Fasteners, gas flex lines, and code-approved shut-offs
Labor makes up the remaining 55 percent and is auto-calculated from historical production rates stored in the CountBricks database. The system factors Birmingham’s prevailing wage data and adds coefficients for basement crawlspace runs or second-story vent terminations.
1. Contractor opens the original project in the app and taps “Add Scope.”
2. States the new work: “Upgrade to 36-inch dual-fuel; relocate receptacle two feet left.”
3. AI updates material counts, flags panel load issues, and spits out a delta price.
4. Homeowner approves via digital signature, locking in margin before work resumes.
• 23 percent average increase in accepted upsells after transparent material breakdowns
• 48 percent reduction in unpaid callbacks thanks to auto-attached warranty terms
• 31 percent faster closeout times because invoices auto-populate from the same dataset
Whether you’re a GC chasing efficiency or a homeowner wanting a crystal-clear quote, CountBricks brings certainty to the phrase “install the range Birmingham.” Explore more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
