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UPDATE 2/2023

Hello everyone, Elias is overwhelmed with projects and cannot take on any new appointments. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please book an appointment with Fernando  

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FRAMING FOR ADU'S AND NEW CONSTRUCTION

The framer contacting you is licensed and bonded with experience framing ADUs, additions, and new construction. Best of all, you will skip the middleman (General Contractor) and get direct pricing directly from the person performing the work.

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FRAMER

SERVING SAN FERNANDO VALLEY & PASADENA
LICENSED AND BONDED

Elias

Elias has been framing buildings, houses, and apartments since 1990. Elias will bring over 30 years of framing experience to your project. Rest assured any project he takes on will pass the rough inspection.

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SERVICES / PRICING

Pricing

ADU 

Rough framing cost is between $15,000 - $19,000 for a 20x20 ADU

This is an estimate for framing of a 20X20 ADU. All framing to be done per plans with the installation of one footing below the garage door. This estimate is only for labor. Owner to pay for the cost of lumber.

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Home Additions

Additions for single family homes and ADUs

Book an appointment for a custom estimate

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ADU New construction

Framing services for new construction 

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Two level ADU'S

Two storey Garage conversion to ADU 

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FAST
SERVICE

Once an appointment is booked, the homeowner will receive a call from Elias

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Footing and Framing

  • 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. 

  • 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

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ROUGH FRAMING

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

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ROUGH FRAMING 

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FOOTINGS

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HOLDOWNS &

EPOXY 

INSPECTION

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ROUGH FRAMING

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INSTALLATION OF THE SHEAR WALLS

Items required to pass Framing inspection

  • Footings, if not available
     

  • Rough framing, including rough framing around new windows and front door door
     

  • 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

  • Range hood metal duct vent

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  • Shear walls
     

  • Resilient Channel ( if you have an attached garage ) 

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  • Installation of Redgard

Construction Site

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

  • 1: Book an appointment
     

  • 2: Initial conversation with Elias 
     

  • 3: Email approved ADU plans

  • 4: Rough estimate via email 
     

  • 5: Final estimate at site walkthrough 

LOCAL SUBCONTRACTOR

Elias Is a local Framer in San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Pasadena and Palmdale

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LICENSED AND BONDED 

  • Rough framing cost is between 10-15k for a 20x20 ADU. Lumber cost is not included in this estimate. 

BEFORE YOU BOOK

  • Elias will only take appointments in San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and Glendale.  Appointments booked outside of his local area will be canceled 

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.

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THIS IS HOW TO PASS THE FRAMING INSPECTION