Hey, I am a designer and builder in Montana and need to know more about estimating timberframing labor. I am doing bigger and better projects here in Montana and am curious about standard prices for joinery around the country. We are doing both structural and accent work. I get the impression labor around here in under charging for such beautiful work. Any pricing guidlines out there??
I don't think there's anything out there that would even come close to "standardized pricing", especially when working on historical projects.
Our experience in north central Ohio indicates a new home with a new frame will finish in the $125 to $150 per square foot range. In general the frame/panel package will cost 35-40% of the overall cost and the timber frame is 70-80% of that amount. Conversions of historic buildings such as barns into a home can run significantly more.
Good luck with your projects and make sure the artists who effect them are well paid. Congatulations for understanding how important that is!
Originally posted by Rudy R Christian: I don't think there's anything out there that would even come close to "standardized pricing", especially when working on historical projects.
Our experience in north central Ohio indicates a new home with a new frame will finish in the $125 to $150 per square foot range. In general the frame/panel package will cost 35-40% of the overall cost and the timber frame is 70-80% of that amount. Conversions of historic buildings such as barns into a home can run significantly more.
Good luck with your projects and make sure the artists who effect them are well paid. Congatulations for understanding how important that is!
Rudy, given the percentages you stated above, can you further estimate the costs percetanges for: 1) the timbers themselves 2) labor to cut and raise the frame?
