Central Iowa’s housing market is booming, and with it comes a surge in demand for durable, stylish flooring and wall finishes. Search trends around “tile des moines” show homeowners want immediate pricing, realistic timelines, and local labor rates—all tasks that CountBricks handles in seconds. Our AI-powered estimate generator captures on-site voice notes, converts them into material lists, tasks, and real-time costs, then delivers a polished quote your client can approve the same day.
CountBricks is not just a software platform. We are a residential construction solutions provider that:
• Performs blueprint takeoffs for floor, backsplash, and shower tile areas in minutes
• Pulls live pricing for porcelain, ceramic, mosaic, and luxury wood-look tile from regional suppliers
• Calculates thin-set, grout, backer board, Schluter trim, labor hours, and waste factors automatically
• Generates branded proposals, schedules, and invoices from one seamless workspace
Visit CountBricks.com/services to see the complete feature set.
Tile pricing varies more than most finishes because it blends commodity materials with artisan labor. In Des Moines, three factors dominate cost:
1. Material grade and style—hand-painted Spanish tile can be ten times the price of builder-grade ceramic
2. Subfloor or substrate condition—leveling compounds and backer boards add hours and bags of material
3. Pattern complexity—straight lay installs roughly 40 SF per hour, while herringbone drops below 20 SF
Our AI references these metrics when you speak the scope on site, so your quote mirrors true field conditions.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start the voice recorder
2. Walk the kitchen, living room, or bathroom and describe dimensions, tile type, and pattern
3. AI converts your narration into a digital takeoff, spotting windows, doorways, and fixtures
4. Material SKUs are populated with live supplier pricing for the Des Moines market
5. Labor rates draw from our regional craftsman database or your custom crew pricing
6. A professional PDF quote is generated, complete with allowances, options, and terms
7. Client e-signs the proposal; the system instantly schedules tasks and orders materials
CountBricks.com/portfolio showcases recent projects finished using this workflow.
• Opt for large-format porcelain when the space allows—fewer grout lines mean less labor
• Keep pattern layout consistent across adjoining rooms to minimize waste
• Schedule tile delivery 48 hours before install so it can acclimate, preventing hairline cracks
• Use epoxy grout in wet areas to reduce long-term maintenance callbacks
• Lean on CountBricks’ consolidation ordering—bulk purchasing reduces per-box pricing by up to 12 %
Our platform triangulates data from supplier APIs, historical project analytics, and local wage averages. Accuracy on Des Moines tile projects averages within 2 % of final costs.
Yes. Upload their price sheets to CountBricks.com/services, and our AI will sync SKUs, carton sizes, and updated rates.
Absolutely. Speak the change on site, and the system revises quantities, labor, and pricing while logging client approval for airtight documentation.
A homeowner wanted a vintage hex mosaic floor and subway-tile wainscot. Using CountBricks, the contractor:
• Completed a voice takeoff in 6 minutes
• Received live pricing for 86 SF of mosaic and 120 SF of subway tile
• Generated a quote showing demolition, cement board, waterproofing, and install labor totaling $4,830
• Won the project the same afternoon thanks to instant delivery and detailed line items
The final invoice matched the estimate within $97, proving the reliability of our data.
If “tile des moines” is on your project list, let CountBricks handle the math while you focus on craftsmanship. Create your free account, or schedule a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
CountBricks continuously analyzes closed projects to fine-tune regional productivity rates. In Polk County we see:
• Standard 12”×24” porcelain on concrete slab: 38-42 SF installed per crew hour
• 3”×6” subway on cement board walls: 27-30 SF per crew hour including spacers and leveling clips
• Intricate herringbone backsplash with 1/16” joints: 9-12 SF per crew hour
These figures feed directly into your estimates, giving you confidence that profit margins are protected even when patterns get ambitious.
Our algorithm applies default waste of 8 % for straight lays and 12 % for staggered or diagonal patterns. You can override these numbers on the fly with voice commands like “Set waste to 15 percent for this chevron wall.” The system recalculates carton counts and updates the purchase order instantly.
A contractor bidding a 1,400 SF basement floor manually assumed ten full pallets of 6”×36” plank tile. CountBricks’ takeoff identified 8.6 pallets after precise room measurements and optimized cutting layouts. The adjustment saved the homeowner $1,140 in materials and reduced the installer’s off-cut disposal fees.
1. Export the estimate to your accounting software through our built-in API bridge
2. Auto-generate crew schedules that appear on each installer’s mobile dashboard
3. Track daily progress; any variance triggers an alert and suggested timeline adjustments
By closing the loop between estimating, field execution, and billing, CountBricks delivers data-driven clarity on every tile project you tackle in Des Moines.
Join the growing network of Iowa builders who trust CountBricks for repeatable, profitable tile installations. Book a personalized walkthrough at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how our AI can sharpen your competitive edge.
