Framing contractor cost/sqft

**SeaGrooving** · 05-28-2007, 05:04 PM

I am going to build a house in Watercolor beginning in July or August. This will be a permanent residence for our family. Trying to get some preliminary estimates on costs. We will be the general contractor on this project, and will need sub contractors for every phase. Does anyone have any recent data on what the framing labor costs are per square foot? Appreciate any data or recommendations on good subs. I am especially interested in framing subs who have constructed homes in the Watercolor or Watersound area. Thanks!

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**Smiling JOe** · 05-29-2007, 08:18 AM

Are you a General Contractor elsewhere?

**SeaGrooving** · 05-29-2007, 09:54 AM

We are licensed GCs in California, Arizona, and Florida.

**Smiling JOe** · 05-29-2007, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by SeaGrooving

We are licensed GCs in California, Arizona, and Florida.

Just checking for the obvious problems that an unlicensed person acting as a GC for himself/herself would encounter, especially working in WaterColor.

framer -- Tim Ohara -- 770-530-8033
does a great job, and doesn't keep sending you to the lumber yard for additional supplies. Has experience in WaterSound and WaterColor.

**SeaGrooving** · 05-29-2007, 11:04 AM

Thanks!!

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**Busta Hustle** · 06-06-2007, 12:06 PM

seagrooving...let us know where your framing cost/ft. comes in...thanks

**Rambunkscious** · 06-06-2007, 09:01 PM

Well as for as framing cost psf....that is like asking how much a car costs.
Houses vary in degree of framing complexity, if your house is a perfect rectangle and can be framed in a week then the $ would be low.

Problem is, with the lot costs being so expensive, its stupid to build a generic house on an expensive lot. So the architect designs a complex house and the framing contractors are few and far between that can frame a very complex house, has a good work ethic, can be trusted to buy your material, and has workers comp and gen liability insurance. If you found such a framing contractor, a price of 10 to 15 dollars psf would be a good value for you. If the framings wrong, the house is wrong. Poor material purchases by the framer could cost you a fortune and I dont think most homeowners really know what the required materials are. So its a lot about proficiency, dependability, trust, trust, trust, and insurance.

There are so many challenges to building your own house, I dont think you realize what you are getting yourself into; if its in WaterColor and has any complexities at all, I think you're asking for trouble by doing it yourself. If you hold down a full time job and expect to do this on the side, you are in for some sleepless nights.

**Smiling JOe** · 06-07-2007, 12:31 AM

Rambunkscious,

I agree with your thoughts. In an earlier post, the poster who asked, stated that he holds a FL Gen Contractor's License and is licensed in three states.

**scooterbug44** · 06-07-2007, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rambunkscious

Problem is, with the lot costs being so expensive, its stupid to build a generic house on an expensive lot. So the architect designs a complex house and the framing contractors are few and far between that can frame a very complex house, has a good work ethic, can be trusted to buy your material, and has workers comp and gen liability insurance. If you found such a framing contractor, a price of 10 to 15 dollars psf would be a good value for you. If the framings wrong, the house is wrong. Poor material purchases by the framer could cost you a fortune and I dont think most homeowners really know what the required materials are. So its a lot about proficiency, dependability, trust, trust, trust, and insurance.

I wouldn't say the majority of Watercolor houses are "complex" most are rather boxy and repetitive to maximize the use of the lot's buildable area. There are some obvious exceptions, but if you drive around Watercolor long enough you'll start to see the same houses.

I definitely agree that you get what you pay for and if the house gets screwed up in the framing ..........