General Cost of Framing and how to find a decent framer
Hi,
I am looking to add a unit on top of my garage (in San Jose). What is the average cost of framing on top of a current garage. Also, what is the best way to find framers to get an estimate of cost. See very few of them on Craigslist.
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You are going to want to look for a general contractor to do the job, not just a framer. You still have plumbing/electrical/roofing/drywall/paint to be done beyond the framing.
The cost will depend greatly on what is already existing. An engineer/architect will need to decide if the foundation and first floor framing are sufficient to hold the weight from an additional floor above.
A good general contractor will be able to take care of all of this for you from initial planning to full execution.