Every modern kitchen deserves fresh air, comfortable temperatures, and code-compliant ventilation. A properly installed vent hood does more than whisk away smoke and odors—it protects cabinetry from grease, prolongs appliance life, and raises the long-term value of the home. At CountBricks, we combine seasoned field crews with AI-powered estimating to deliver flawless vent hood installation on time and on budget.
1. Smart Planning
Our cloud platform generates real-time material lists and labor hours the moment you describe your project—no spreadsheets, no guesswork.
2. Precision Takeoffs
Blueprints are uploaded or captured by phone. CountBricks AI detects wall types, cabinet heights, and duct paths, then sizes the hood and duct for optimal performance.
3. Skilled Execution
Certified installers follow clear digital work orders produced by CountBricks.com/services, ensuring every screw, damper, and termination cap meets local code.
• Location: Island hoods demand larger capture areas than wall-mount models
• CFM Requirements: Open-concept kitchens often need higher airflow; CountBricks calculates this automatically
• Duct Routing: Short, straight runs reduce noise and energy loss
• Make-Up Air: Many jurisdictions require balanced return air for hoods over 400 CFM
• Electrical: Dedicated circuits and proper disconnects prevent nuisance tripping
1. Virtual Walk-Through: Using our voice interface, homeowners discuss style, cooking habits, and finish preferences.
2. AI Estimate Generation: Within minutes, CountBricks issues a transparent line-item proposal complete with materials, tasks, and costs.
3. Permit Prep: If required, CountBricks assembles code data sheets and submits drawings.
4. Site Preparation: Crews protect countertops and cabinets, then locate studs and mark duct centerlines.
5. Cut & Brace: Drywall or cabinet backs are cut; blocking is installed to support the hood’s weight.
6. Duct & Electrical Rough-In: Rigid metal duct is run to the exterior; wiring is pulled to a junction box.
7. Hood Mounting: The unit is leveled, secured, and connected to duct and power.
8. Commissioning: Airflow is tested, filters inserted, and homeowner orientation completed.
• Undersized Ducts: Our software flags any run that exceeds 0.1 in. w.c. static pressure, guaranteeing quiet operation.
• Structural Conflicts: AI clash detection highlights joists or beams before cut-out, so field crews avoid surprises.
• Inadequate Clearances: CountBricks checks manufacturer specs against cooktop BTU output to meet safety standards.
• Measure twice, cut once—cabinet templates rarely account for tile thickness.
• Always use smooth-walled, galvanized steel duct—not flex—for maximum airflow.
• Seal joints with foil tape, never duct tape, which degrades under heat.
• Install a backdraft damper at the exterior termination to block pests and drafts.
• Replace charcoal filters every three months for recirculating hoods.
• Rapid Voice Estimates: Talk through specs on site and receive pricing before leaving the driveway.
• Integrated Scheduling: Our platform syncs with project calendars, reducing downtime.
• Documented Quality: Photo checkpoints upload automatically to CountBricks.com/portfolio for client transparency.
• Scalable Teams: From one custom home to a 50-lot subdivision, CountBricks assigns the right crew size every time.
Ready to eliminate guesswork from vent hood installation? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or say, “CountBricks, start my vent hood project,” on your mobile device. Our AI will handle the rest—leaving you free to focus on design, not decimals.
A recent CountBricks client owned a 1920s brownstone whose renovated kitchen struggled with lingering cooking odors. The challenge: install a high-CFM island hood without compromising the building’s historic masonry.
1. Laser-Accurate Takeoff: Our AI mapped joist direction and brick thickness from uploaded plans, allowing a duct path that avoided structural beams.
2. Cost Certainty in 8 Minutes: The homeowner received a line-item estimate—hood, liner, duct, masonry coring, electrical—before our estimator left the site.
3. Minimal Disruption: Crews used low-vibration coring equipment and installed an insulated chase, preserving the original plaster ceiling.
4. Verified Performance: Post-install airflow measured 640 CFM at the hood collar, beating the design target by 8% and reducing odor complaints to zero.
• Early digital modeling prevents costly surprises, especially in older homes
• Real-time pricing builds homeowner trust and speeds decisions
• Balanced make-up air is essential when adding powerful hoods to tight envelopes
CountBricks crews are standing by to upgrade ventilation in new builds and remodels alike. Upload your plans to CountBricks.com/services or start a voice session to receive your personalized vent hood installation roadmap today.
