New to Real Estate · San Jose, CA · Member since 2017 · 91 posts · 23 votes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Already working with engineer/architect. GCs add a markup as you get into a full package. Want to avoid that, which is why I am asking for framer. I have licensed electrician and plumber who I have used in the past for other home remodels.
If that’s the case, I would just get some general contractors to bid the framing only. Finding an individual framer who can do it will be challenging. You might be able to get a decent price on framing only from a contractor if it helps him keep his guys busy between bigger jobs.
You could also call up carpenters who do decks, gazebos, etc. and ask them if they can do framing as well... might end up paying a pretty penny that way though. From my experience,on small framing jobs (not that what you’re saying is a small job), like Dustin said, the GC just does the framing since it doesn’t take an enormous amount of skill.
If that’s the case, I would just get some general contractors to bid the framing only. Finding an individual framer who can do it will be challenging. You might be able to get a decent price on framing only from a contractor if it helps him keep his guys busy between bigger jobs.