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Cost to Frame a Window Opening
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Framed Opening Labor Direct labor expenses to frame window opening. | 2.0 hours | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Framed Opening Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to frame window opening including: fasteners and connectors. | 1 opening | $38.37 | $41.55 |
| Framed Opening Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic framing nailer, 12" miter saw and 3 1/4" electric planer. | $28.50 | $48.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Frame Window Opening | 1 opening | $127.87 | $150.55 |
| | Average cost per opening | $127.87 | $150.55 |
Cost to Frame a Window Opening - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Frame a Window Opening averages $127.87 - $150.55 per opening in 2013. This Window Opening Framing cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Window Opening Framing project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "openings" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Window Opening Framing - Average Cost Per Opening
Expect to pay in the high end of the $127.87 - $150.55 per opening range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Window Opening Framing: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Frame a Window Opening - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Window Opening Framing, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Window Opening Framing jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Window Opening Framing. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Frame a Window Opening - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Value Engineered Framing United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- How to Estimate the Cost of Rough Carpentry Framing American Society of Professional Estimators, May 2004, James F. Freund, P.E.
