FRAMING FOR ADU'S AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
The plans will call for a 12" or 24" Footing for a garage conversion to ADU. If you want to find out if the garage has footings watch this video. If the garage does not have a footing this is the process to take in order to pass the rough inspection

INLAND EMPIRE, SAN BERNARDINO
LICENSED AND BONDED
Carlos
Carlos's specialty is working with owner-builders. Carlos has over 15 years of construction experience and specializes in framing ADUs, new construction, additions, and decks.

SERVICES / PRICING
HOME ADDITION & ADU
Book an appointment for a custom estimate
Room additions and garage to ADU additions

Footing and Framing
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Footings and Framing go hand and hand. The best way to frame the ADU is for the same contractor to install the footing and rough framing at the same time.
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Save time and ask the framer to provide an estimate for the installation of any required footings and all the rough framing.
FOOTINGS
The plans will call for a 12" or 24" Footing for a garage conversion to ADU. If you want to find out if the garage has footings watch this video. If the garage does not have a footing this is the process to take in order to pass the rough inspection

ADU ROUGH FRAMING
Below are the steps required to pass the rough framing inspection. An experienced ADU framer will know what to do.

ROUGH FRAMING
1
FOOTINGS
3
HOLDOWNS &
EPOXY
INSPECTION
2
ROUGH FRAMING
4
INSTALLATION OF THE SHEAR WALLS
Items required to pass the Framing inspection
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Footings, if not available
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Rough framing, including rough framing around new windows and front door door
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Anchor bolts & hold-downs. Must pass a special epoxy inspection.
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Installation of new construction windows and front door
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Roof airflow vents

A different approach, to building an ADU
Our unconventional construction strategy is miles away from the practices of ADU companies. If you only need framing our contractors will be happy to help with only the services you inquire. Unlike other companies that want to build the entire project. We will do our best to provide homeowners with an honest and fair estimate.
How it works for an ADU Rough Framing estimate
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1: Book an appointment
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2: Initial conversation with Gilbert
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3: Email approved ADU plans
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4: Rough estimate via email
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5: Final estimate at site walkthrough
LOCAL SUBCONTRACTOR
Carlos Is a local Framer in Riverside, San Bernardino, and the cities on the map.
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Rough framing cost is between 10-15k for a 20x20 ADU. Lumber cost is not included in this estimate.
Framing services are for homeowners with approved plans available. The Contractor will NOT be able to provide an estimate if the plans are not ready.