San Francisco’s housing stock is a blend of historic Victorians, mid-century walk-ups, and modern infill projects. Each era brings its own electrical quirks, from knob-and-tube remnants to smart-home upgrades. CountBricks specializes in untangling these complexities with data-driven precision and field-tested craftsmanship. Whether you are remodeling a Pacific Heights flat or building an ADU in the Sunset, our AI-powered estimating platform delivers the clarity you need before the first conduit is run.
• Seismic codes demand flexible conduit and secure fastening techniques
• Tight urban lots make service upgrades and trenching for new feeders challenging
• Historic preservation rules often restrict wall demolition, requiring creative routing
• Micro-climates near the bay accelerate corrosion, impacting material selection
Traditional takeoffs involve days of redlining prints and chasing supplier pricing. CountBricks compresses the entire process into a real-time voice conversation. Speak with our platform, upload your PDFs, and receive a fully costed breakdown while you finish your coffee.
• Voice-driven scope capture automatically tags rooms, circuits, and device counts
• AI blueprint recognition produces minute-level quantities for cable, conduit, breakers, and fixtures
• Live supplier integrations reflect today’s copper prices—crucial in a volatile market
• Labor is auto-matched to San Francisco union or open-shop rates, with city-specific payroll burdens
1. Schedule a quick call at CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Upload architectural and electrical PDFs or snap jobsite photos
3. Dictate scope changes—panel relocation, EV charger rough-in, solar-ready conduit
4. Receive a dynamic estimate, value-engineer options, and lock material pricing
5. Generate a white-label quote packet from CountBricks.com/services, ready for client signature
• Copper volatility: Bay Area demand plus global supply swings can shift wire pricing weekly
• PG&E service fees: Upgrading from 100A to 200A now requires additional transformer study fees
• Title 24 changes: New lighting control mandates add low-voltage cabling and commissioning labor
Modern buyers expect more than outlets and switches. CountBricks estimates include optional line items for:
• Category-6 data drops in every habitable room
• PoE camera rough-ins at entry points
• Dedicated 40A circuits for future EV chargers
• Solar combiner conduit to the roof deck, meeting San Francisco’s renewable ordinances
Navigating the Department of Building Inspection can slow even seasoned contractors. CountBricks provides permit-ready documentation, including load calculations, single-line diagrams, and panel schedules that adhere to the latest NEC and local amendments. Our AI engine cross-checks feeder sizes against voltage drop limits to prevent red-tag delays.
Our platform doesn’t stop once the estimate is signed. Field crews access live task lists through the CountBricks mobile app. Barcode-scanned materials sync to the original estimate, giving you real-time cost tracking and eliminating end-of-project surprises.
• Plan routing along existing chases to preserve ornamental plaster
• Use stainless or hot-dipped hardware in fog-prone districts to avoid corrosion
• Offset EMT in seismic zones to allow wall flex without cracking finish surfaces
• Pre-label homeruns and neutral bars—tight closets make panel work cramped
• Schedule PG&E disconnects at least 30 days out; slots fill fast during summer builds
Accurate numbers, code-compliant designs, and smoother inspections—CountBricks delivers all three so you can focus on craftsmanship, not paperwork. Explore recent wiring projects at CountBricks.com/portfolio or book your consultation now.
A homeowner purchased a 1904 Victorian in the Mission District, charmed by the period millwork but unaware of the knob-and-tube wiring hidden behind lathe-and-plaster walls. They contacted CountBricks for an all-inclusive electrical overhaul.
• 2,300 sq ft, three stories, basement workshop
• Upgrade from 60A fuse box to 200A main breaker panel
• Add dedicated circuits for heat-pump dryer, induction range, and rooftop solar inverter
1. During a 15-minute voice session, the homeowner described desired appliances and future EV charging needs. The AI engine created a draft scope in seconds.
2. Blueprint takeoff identified 46 existing receptacles, 22 light fixtures, and 180 linear feet of new EMT runs, all auto-priced with current San Francisco labor rates.
3. Our estimator proposed AFCI/GFCI protection upgrades and corrosion-resistant fittings because the property is four blocks from the bay.
4. The homeowner received a branded PDF quote, accepted digitally, and scheduled start dates directly through CountBricks.com.
• Project finished two days ahead of schedule thanks to just-in-time material drops managed through the CountBricks app
• Final cost variance: +1.2%, well below the 5% contingency typical for Victorian rewires
• Passed DBI inspection on the first visit—our load calcs matched field conditions exactly
• Early scope clarity reduces destructive exploration in historic homes
• AI-assisted load calculations prevent costly service oversizing
• Real-time cost tracking keeps clients informed and eliminates payment disputes
Whether you are tackling a single-family remodel in Noe Valley or a multi-unit rebuild in SoMa, CountBricks brings unmatched accuracy and speed to wiring San Francisco residences. Schedule your consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation and power up your project with confidence.
