Win More Customers with CountBricks Residential Construction

Understanding the Importance of Winning More Customers in Residential Construction

In the competitive world of residential construction, securing projects hinges on speed, precision, and trust. CountBricks enhances your bidding process, enabling you to win more customers without increasing overhead.

Challenges Faced by Builders in Securing Projects

• Slow, spreadsheet-based estimating delaying bid submissions
• Inaccurate material counts affecting margins with price fluctuations
• Generic quotes lacking professionalism
• Time-consuming revisions for owner-requested changes
• Limited visibility on project profitability until construction begins

Transforming Challenges into Competitive Advantages with CountBricks

Real-time Voice Estimating

Utilize voice input on-site to generate line-item estimates instantly, ensuring timely bid submissions.

Live Material Pricing

Sync with supplier feeds for real-time updates on materials like lumber and fixtures, preventing unexpected cost changes.

AI-powered Blueprint Takeoffs

Upload PDFs or CAD files for instant material counts, reducing manual takeoff time and increasing bid submissions.

Branded Quote Documents

Create professional proposals with your branding to instill confidence in homeowners.

Integrated Invoice Generation

Convert accepted estimates into progress-claim schedules with a single click, maintaining cash flow transparency.

5-Step Framework to Win More Customers with CountBricks

1. Capture project details using voice input and photo notes
2. Run AI takeoffs and auto-populate material prices from preferred suppliers
3. Apply labor assemblies to ensure realistic timelines
4. Generate and email branded, line-item quotes directly from the platform
5. Track client engagement, send revisions, and convert to contracts upon signing

Pro Tips for Maximizing Close Rates

• Enable “Good–Better–Best” pricing tiers for client selection
• Include 3D model snapshots or site photos in quotes
• Offer optional upgrades like smart-home wiring
• Use reminders to follow up 48 hours after sending quotes
• Analyze win/loss data to refine pricing strategies

Case Study: Sunnyside Custom Homes

Sunnyside, a regional builder, improved their win rate from 22% to 39% by adopting CountBricks, adding $1.2M in revenue within nine months.

Integrating CountBricks with Your Workflow

CountBricks exports to accounting packages and syncs calendars, ensuring seamless data flow without double entry.

Ready to Win More Customers?

Stand out in residential construction by quoting faster and pricing accurately. Visit CountBricks.com to learn more.

Deep Dive: Leveraging Data for a Competitive Edge

Winning projects isn't just about speed; it's about presenting reliable numbers. CountBricks builds a historical cost database unique to your business, helping you refine bids and improve margins.

Three Ways to Utilize Your Data

• Benchmark similar projects to refine future allowances
• Identify seasonal pricing trends to adjust contingency rates
• Forecast cash flow by mapping projected income against supplier terms

Real-World Outcome: Coastal Builders Group

By analyzing past data, Coastal Builders protected $74,000 in profit by updating labor assemblies and adding clauses to quotes.

Next Steps

• Import recent projects to create a cost library
• Schedule a walkthrough at CountBricks.com
• Test “what-if” pricing scenarios to understand supply-chain impacts

CountBricks transforms past projects into a roadmap for future success, helping you win more customers consistently.