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Top 4 Framing Contractors near Westfield, MA

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  • 18 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Westfield, MA
Rebeca A. says, "The way that Jaimie has gone above and beyond to help us out has been incredible. We moved to New England last year right before thanksgiving and bought an older house that needed plenty of work. The first job Jaimie did for us was to resize a door frame and put a new door on for us for a doorway that was too small for us to put our washer dryer in the room. Right after that we were looking for someone to lay cement in our basement. Jaimie said he would be able to do it and he would always talk us through everything he was going to do and explain to us why certain things needed to be done. We could just tell he was being extremely honest and had our best interests at heart. During that time we had a couple of snow storms which coincided with Jaimie and his partner Jeff working on the basement. We moved from Florida so we had no idea how to deal with snow and Jaimie took time out of his day to show us how to properly shovel a driveway and how to lay salt down to melt the snow. Actions like that are a true testament to someone’s character and that solidified the confidence and trust we had in him and anyone he would bring to help him complete jobs. After our basement (which turned out incredible) we spoke with Jaimie about us needing a new roof. He quoted us a very fair price and gave us a lot of advice from what roof tiles to get and what would be best in terms of functionality and aestheically. We also had some rotted wood under the old roof tiles that Jaimie said he and his crew would take care of that as well. We still have more projects to do in the house and we feel totally confident continuing to use Jaimie for all of our long term projects!"See more

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

How much does it cost to frame a house?

It costs between $3,500 and $35,000 to frame a house. Because of the wide cost range, you should always talk to a professional to get a more accurate, personalized cost estimate. Contact framing contractors near you, and start requesting free price quotes today.

What is a framing contractor?

A framing contractor is an expert at creating a building’s frame, which is a vital component. It gives your building shape and structure. And a strong frame can help ensure the building’s structural integrity. In order for a major construction project to move forward, the framing must be completed.

How do I hire a framer?

First, search for top-rated framers near you on Thumbtack. Then, do the following:

  • Read their profiles and customer reviews.
  • Look at photos of past construction projects they’ve worked on.
  • Check to see if they are properly licensed and certified in your state.
  • Reach out to your top three framers and ask for cost estimates. 

After you’ve completed this research, hire a framer you believe offers fair pricing for high-quality work. Feel free to ask them a few questions before you make your decision. For example, you can ask about their process, their references, the time it takes to complete your project and more.

What type of wood is used in framing a house?

You have a few options when it comes to wood for your frame, including dimensional and engineered lumber. When it comes to wood species, you could opt for:

  • Douglas fir
  • Oak
  • Pine
  • Red cedar
  • Spruce

Ask framing contractors near you what type of lumber they recommend for your house and budget.

Who is a carpenter and what do they do?

Carpenters are skilled craftsmen who build things out of wood. Depending on what the carpenter builds, they may be referred to by various names. A framer is a carpenter who puts up the framing on a house. A trim or finish carpenter installs the finishing touches of prefabricated or custom trim and detail work once a house has been built and the walls are up. A furniture maker or woodworker builds furniture — such as tables, beds and dressers — out of wood. A cabinetmaker is a carpenter who builds custom and semi-custom wood cabinets. If you’re having a home built or remodeled, your general contractor will either provide or subcontract the carpentry work for the framing, cabinets and trim. You can hire a carpenter directly to update the trim in your home, build you a piece of custom furniture, or repair or replace your wood cabinets.

Do carpenters build houses?

Carpenters are trained to work with wood. That means that any part of your home that is built of wood is very likely to involve a carpenter. Framing carpenters will put up the wood that makes up the bones of your home. If you’re having a wood floor installed, it may be done by a carpenter — although being a carpenter is not a requirement to install flooring. Trim, baseboards, wainscoting and any other detail work is typically installed by a finish carpenter. The wood boxes of custom cabinets will be built and installed by a carpenter.

Although all of these components in your new or remodeled home are built by carpenters who specialize in building things with wood, a general contractor typically oversees construction of the entire house. If the general contractor is also a carpenter skilled in all these areas, they may well construct your entire home. More often, the general contractor subcontracts out the various building stages to different individuals, including carpenters.

How do you find a good carpenter?

To find a good carpenter near you, do the following:

  • Use Thumbtack to find a list of carpenters in your area.
  • Filter the list by selecting a specific carpentry service, such as general carpentry or cabinetry. 
  • Identify carpenters who have high ratings.
  • View the carpenters’ profiles and learn more about their specialties. 
  • Read their customer reviews and look at photos of their past work.

After you get a good sense of their quality of work, make sure the carpenter has the necessary credentials in your state. Then, request several cost estimates for your project(s).

What does a finish carpenter charge per hour?

On average, finish carpenters charge $60 per hour. However, this hourly rate will vary depending on where you live, the scope of the project and other factors. For a more accurate estimate, ask for price quotes from at least three finish carpenters in your area.

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