Framing contractor cost/sqft

[Smiling JOe]

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]

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 ..........

 

[nathanthebanker]

M. Thomas Construction is also a great framer. He does a lot of stuff in draper lake and also seaside and water color. All quality homes.

 

[momof2kids]

I recommend Emerald Bay Plumbing for you plumbing needs. They can be reached at - 837-1979.