Framing subcontractor jobs near you
Builders post framing packages with the plans, truss layouts and lumber package, and remodelers post additions and structural work. Your bid shows your price, start date and how long you'll need.
The framing work contractors post
- New home framing for builders
- Additions and second stories
- Basement and garage framing
- Decks and porches
- Structural repairs and beam work on remodels
Every project is posted by a builder or general contractor we've reviewed, with the town and ZIP code, bid due date and files. You see how far each job is from your shop.
How it works
- Set up your profile. Pick framing and any other trades you do, your home ZIP code and how far you'll travel.
- Find and watch projects. Open the plans and photos, ask the contractor questions, and watch the ones you're pricing.
- Send your bid. Your price, earliest start date and notes, from your phone or computer. Only that contractor sees it.
No lead fees and no cut of the job. You agree on the contract and payment directly with the contractor.
Pricing framing work from a listing
What contractors compare, and where framing bids usually differ.
Check the listing for
- Plans, square footage and number of stories
- Who supplies the lumber package and trusses
- Sheathing, wrap, windows and doors in or out of your scope
- Crane or lift needs
- Start date and the builder's schedule after framing
How it's usually priced
Usually per square foot of living area for new homes, with extras for complex rooflines, high walls, setting windows, and decks.
Contractors compare bids side by side, so naming your units and what's included makes yours easy to pick.
Say what's in or out
- Setting windows and exterior doors
- Blocking for cabinets, grab bars and fixtures
- Crane time for trusses
- Fixes after the framing inspection
Licenses and insurance for framing subcontractors
Framing is often covered by a general or residential contractor license where required, and frame inspections are standard. Contractors usually ask for liability insurance and workers' comp.
On Contracting Bridge you can add your certificate of insurance and license to earn the Insured and Licensed badges, which show on every bid. Some projects require them. You can still see those projects and get your badges in place before you bid.
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change by state and city, so check with your state's licensing board and your insurance agent. What insurance subcontractors need
Questions from framing subcontractors
Do I need to see the truss layout to bid?
It helps, especially for complex roofs. Contractors can attach truss layouts and plans to the project, and you can ask for them in a message if they're missing.
Can I say how long the job will take?
Yes. Put your start date in the bid and the duration in your notes. Builders weigh the schedule as much as the price.
Is it really free?
Yes. Posting, bidding, messaging and reviews are free while we launch, with no limits. General contractors will stay free. When a Pro plan for trades arrives, Founding Members get a lower price, and the free plan stays.
Where does Contracting Bridge work?
Anywhere in the United States. Projects are matched by distance from each trade's home ZIP code, so you'll see more activity as more companies join near you.
Do I pay to bid on an invitation?
No, and you never will. When a contractor invites you to bid, seeing the project and bidding on it is free on every plan.
Find framing work near you
Create a free trade account with your trades, ZIP code and travel distance. We review every company before it can bid.