Framing Labor
Utah Framing Labor prices. This is the structural skeleton of your home. Skilled crews frame walls, roofs, floors, and decks using your lumber package.
What’s Included
Framing labor includes layout, cutting, and assembly of all structural framing components: floor systems, walls, trusses, roof decks, and shear panels.
It assumes a standard stick-frame home using a lumber package supplied by others.
Pricing is typically per sq ft of framed area.
Notes
Does not include lumber, structural steel, or material delivery.
Builder Tips:
Use separate bids for labor and materials — combined bids often carry hidden markup. Ensure bid covers blocking, hardware install, temporary stairs, and wrap/sheathing if needed. Some framers exclude garage or deck framing unless specified. Request bid adjustments if roof complexity or wall height is above standard.
Real World Example:
A 4,200 sq ft 2-story home with trusses and moderate complexity roof:
Main + upper floor area: 4,200 sq ft
Mid-tier framing rate: $12.25/sq ft
Total framing labor: 4,200 × $12.25 = $51,450
FAQ
Q: Does this include hardware installation?
A: Most framers include standard hardware, but not specialty hangers or beams — ask for an allowance.
Q: Who supplies the lumber?
A: Typically, the builder or lumberyard supplies the full package, including delivery. Farmers provide labor only.
Q: Can I include the garage and deck in the same rate?
A: Sometimes. Confirm whether those areas are included in the per-foot bid or billed separately.
Q: Do framers provide wrap or sheathing?
A: Some do — clarify the scope before signing. ZIP systems may require special installation fees.
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