Where to find framing contractors who aren't general contractors

[Anthony M.]

I'm looking to act as my own general contractor for a couple rehab projects, both of which involve adding a 2nd level to a 1-level home. I'm having a hard time finding contractors who can handle the framing portion of the project (flooring joists, laying subfloor, walls, roofing system) who aren't also general contractors. It seems every company I talk to is a general contractor. 

Can anyone offer advice for how to find contractors who aren't general contractors? I don't want to pay the general contractor's premium.

[John Weidner]

To be honest should be one of the easiest to sub.   They are basically carpenters

my recommendation is drive around your area and stop at new construction going up and stop the framing crew ask for the boss and tell him what your looking for.  

Most framing contractors have GC license.  You can sub a GC for framing.  framing contractors sub for other GC's

Seen some bad framing jobs recently so make sure you vet them out especially if your doing a pop top