A well-built wood fence is more than a property line in Houston—it’s a statement of privacy, security, and curb appeal. At CountBricks, we pair decades of residential construction know-how with real-time AI estimating to deliver a fence that stands up to Gulf Coast humidity and homeowner expectations alike.
• High humidity and driving rain demand rot-resistant lumber and precise drainage gaps
• Intense UV exposure calls for UV-blocking stains applied at the correct moisture content
• Shifting Gulf Coast soils require deeper, properly mixed concrete footings
CountBricks technicians analyze your site conditions during our on-site voice-guided walkthrough. Our AI engine converts those spoken details into live material lists—no guesswork, no over-ordering.
1. Speak your project: Homeowners or builders describe project scope into the CountBricks mobile app.
2. Live database pull: Current lumber, hardware, and finish prices populate instantly.
3. Task layering: Labor hours auto-calculate based on Houston wage standards stored in CountBricks.com/services.
4. PDF & e-sign: A polished proposal is generated, ready for electronic approval before we leave your driveway.
• Overlapping pickets eliminate sightlines—ideal for tight subdivisions
• CountBricks double-laps boards to reduce cupping over time
• Clean, contemporary lines gain value in emerging neighborhoods like East Downtown
• Stainless fasteners come standard in CountBricks specs to prevent streaking
• Alternating pickets look finished on both sides—perfect for shared property lines
• CountBricks AI adjusts materials for the extra picket count so budgets stay transparent
Lumber Species
• Cedar is the local favorite for natural rot resistance but costs roughly 15-20 % more than treated pine
Linear Footage
• Obvious but critical—CountBricks blueprint takeoffs create laser-accurate measurements straight from your survey PDF
Height & Wind Load
• Anything over 6' requires heavier posts to satisfy Houston wind codes; our AI cost engine auto-updates post dimensions
Gates & Hardware
• Decorative iron accents or smart locks boost security and material spend; CountBricks catalogs every option so homeowners can mix and match live in the quote
1. Digital Approval: E-sign the proposal emailed through CountBricks.com/portfolio.
2. Permit Pulling: Our permitting team files with the City of Houston while material orders auto-dispatch.
3. Mobilization: Crews arrive with pre-cut stringers packaged by our supplier to speed on-site assembly.
4. Post Setting: Concrete mixed to 3,000 psi, troweled with a crown to divert water.
5. Panel Installation: Screwed, not nailed, for future board replacement without tear-out.
6. Final Walkthrough: A CountBricks superintendent reviews height, plumb, and gate swing with the client in real time, logging notes back into the project file.
• Request kiln-dried lumber to reduce post-installation shrinkage
• Schedule builds outside peak rainfall months for optimal concrete cure
• Apply oil-based stain within 30 days to lock out moisture
• Install kickboards at grade level to replace easily if weed-eater damage occurs
• Plan irrigation spray locations to prevent constant fence wetting
Blueprint Takeoffs in Minutes
CountBricks AI reads PDFs, DWGs, or even a smartphone photo of a hand sketch, then produces color-coded takeoff layers. Builders spend less time at the desk and more on-site.
Live Change Orders
Need to upgrade to cedar caps mid-build? Approvals flow through the same voice interface, updating invoices instantly—no paper chasing.
End-to-End Documentation
Everything from material receipts to warranty certificates remains stored inside the project dashboard, ready for resale disclosures or HOA audits.
• Wash annually with a bleach-free cleaner to deter mildew
• Re-coat stain every 3 years—CountBricks crews can schedule this as part of our FenceCare subscription
• Check gate hinges each spring; our stainless models allow easy tension adjustment with a hex key
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or call our dedicated residential line to book a five-minute voice estimate. Whether you’re enclosing a suburban backyard or adding privacy to an infill lot, CountBricks brings AI precision and human craftsmanship to every linear foot.
When the Nguyen family purchased a 1940s bungalow in West U, they needed privacy from a busy side street without sacrificing the home’s historic charm. CountBricks was enlisted to design and install a 7' cedar board-on-board fence with custom trellis accents.
• AI takeoff from the original plat map highlighted an existing oak tree that dictated post spacing adjustments
• Real-time pricing revealed cedar had dropped 8 % week-over-week, enabling an immediate material upgrade within the client’s original budget
• A voice-authorized change order added a 4' pedestrian gate with a smart latch, automatically updating both schedule and invoice
The fence remains dead-level despite heavy spring rains. Moisture readings taken during a CountBricks FenceCare visit averaged 10 %—well below the 18 % threshold for fungal growth. The smart gate integrates with the family’s home-automation hub, and the client portal stores warranty data for future real estate disclosures.
1. Centralized Communication: Field crews, suppliers, and homeowners collaborate inside a single dashboard, eliminating text-message chaos.
2. Automated Compliance: Houston wind-load tables and setback rules live inside the AI engine, so every estimate outputs permit-ready specs.
3. Predictive Scheduling: Weather APIs feed into the platform, rescheduling concrete pours ahead of major storms to protect your timeline.
• Record quick site notes verbally—photos automatically tag by location and attach to the task list
• Leverage the blueprint overlay to spot material optimization opportunities before ordering
• Turn on client view mode to share progress photos without exposing internal margin data
From single-family backyards to multifamily perimeter barriers, CountBricks gives Houston construction professionals the tools to bid faster, build smarter, and maintain fences that last. Explore the full feature set at CountBricks.com/services.
