From La Jolla’s coastal estates to the inland communities of Poway and Escondido, San Diego homeowners share one goal: maximizing indoor-outdoor living. Trim lights—low-profile LED fixtures mounted along soffits, fascia boards or interior crown molding—deliver the perfect finishing touch. They create warm ambience, showcase architectural lines and boost property value without bulky fixtures cluttering a modern aesthetic. CountBricks has spent years integrating trim lights into kitchen remodels, ADU builds and whole-house renovations, making us the local go-to for seamless illumination paired with accurate budgeting.
AI-Driven Estimates in Real Time
Our proprietary voice-to-estimate engine listens as you describe your vision—“accent the tongue-and-groove porch ceiling” or “outline every dormer with soft white LEDs”—and instantly produces a line-item cost breakdown. You see fixture counts, labor hours and material allowances adjust in real time as the conversation evolves, eliminating guesswork.
Localized Material Pricing
San Diego’s supply market fluctuates with port deliveries and seasonal demand. CountBricks pulls live pricing from regional distributors so your estimate reflects today’s LED strip costs, aluminum channel prices and even the latest Title 24 compliance items.
Integrated Blueprint Takeoffs
Upload a PDF plan or snap a photo of an existing façade. Our AI outlines roof edges, soffit lengths and window casings, then calculates exact linear footage for trim-light channel runs—no manual measuring, no bid padding.
Seamless Field-to-Invoice Workflow
When installation day arrives, our foreman accesses the same cloud file used for estimating. Completed tasks sync to the invoice dashboard so homeowners receive a transparent, itemized bill the moment work is signed off.
San Diego’s microclimates create unique design considerations. Coastal air accelerates corrosion, while inland summers push fixture temperatures. CountBricks specifies marine-grade aluminum channels and IP65-rated LED strips for oceanfront properties, and heat-resistant drivers for East County builds. Our design team also models color temperature—2700 K for Spanish Revival warmth, 4000 K for modern minimalism—so your lighting feels intentional, not afterthought.
• Pre-wire during framing to avoid surface-mount conduit later
• Select drivers with 20% headroom to extend LED lifespan
• Use silicone-filled end caps at miters to prevent salt intrusion
• Integrate smart-home dimmers for sunset-to-sunrise scheduling
• Request a mock-up section before approving final channel finish
CountBricks projects average $18–$28 per linear foot for exterior trim lights in San Diego. The range depends on access height, control systems and finish grade. A typical 2,400 sq ft single-story with 180 linear feet of fascia might run:
1. Materials – $2,250 (IP65 warm-white strip, black powder-coat channels, 96 W drivers)
2. Labor – $1,950 (two technicians, two days including setup and cleanup)
3. Smart controls – $420 (Wi-Fi dimmer hub and programming)
4. Permit & Title 24 documentation – $180
Total estimated investment: $4,800. The CountBricks AI engine updates each line instantly if you tweak lengths or upgrade to RGB color-changing strips.
1. Voice Consultation
Speak with our estimator through the CountBricks app. In ten minutes you’ll have a shareable proposal.
2. Site Verification
A technician verifies measurements with LiDAR scans and confirms mounting surfaces.
3. Procurement
Materials are ordered same-day through our supplier API to lock pricing.
4. Installation
Crew arrives, mounts channels, tests circuits and programs scenes.
5. Final Walk-through & Instant Invoice
Approve lighting effects, receive the invoice on your phone and sign digitally. Warranty documents populate automatically on your CountBricks dashboard.
California’s Title 24 requires high-efficacy lighting in new construction and major remodels. All CountBricks-recommended trim light kits exceed efficacy thresholds and qualify for San Diego Gas & Electric rebates when integrated with certified dimming controls. Our AI proposal engine factors rebates into the payback timeline, helping homeowners see ROI faster.
A recent CountBricks client wanted to highlight the long, low roofline of a 1957 ranch. Using blueprint takeoff, we determined 142 linear feet of fascia. The homeowner chose 3000 K LEDs to complement cedar soffits. Installation took one day. Energy modeling showed only a 12 kWh monthly increase—fully offset by an SDG&E lighting rebate. The result: a subtle glow that turned a dark façade into a neighborhood showcase.
Ready to illuminate your project? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or open the CountBricks mobile app, say “trim lights San Diego,” and watch your estimate build itself. From first conversation to final dimmer swipe, CountBricks keeps your remodel on budget, on schedule and brilliantly lit.
Many homeowners think of trim lights purely as nighttime eye-candy. CountBricks projects prove they deliver tangible returns well beyond aesthetics.
• Security Enhancement – Even, glare-free illumination discourages trespassers and allows security cameras to capture clearer footage. Appraisers often note upgraded exterior lighting as a safety improvement, adding measurable value.
• Maintenance Savings – Our powder-coated channels shield eaves from spray and UV, reducing paint cycles on fascia boards. Clients report repaint intervals stretching from five to eight years.
• Holiday Versatility – RGB packages let owners switch from warm white to festive colors without ladder time or disposable string lights—an amenity future buyers recognize instantly.
Because our AI estimates already know fixture wattage and circuit layout, integrating controls is frictionless. We pre-program dimming curves, sunset triggers and motion-activated scenes that tie into existing smart-home hubs. Upfront commissioning ensures homeowners unlock every feature instead of ignoring a complicated app.
1. Spring – Avoid holiday backlog and score off-season labor rates.
2. Late Summer – Beat fall coastal fog by installing before the wet season complicates ladder work.
3. Winter Renovations – Pair interior trim light runs with drywall open to save on electrician hours.
• 0% six-month pay-in-four plans for projects under $10k
• Energy-efficient upgrade loans with SDG&E partner banks
• Bundle trim lights with a larger remodel to leverage volume discounts in our AI pricing model
Every CountBricks contract includes a five-year workmanship warranty and lifetime access to your digital project file. Need to add a pergola and extend the run? Re-open the file, dictate changes, and generate a revised estimate within minutes. That’s the CountBricks difference—technology that keeps pace with your evolving home.
