Ottawa Residential Framing
Price List
Effective Fall 2026
Labour and fasteners, priced per square foot. Use these rates for early budgeting, then send your drawings for a firm quote.
Standard Framing PER SQ FT
Includes roof, wall and floor framing, sheathing, bracing, and frost walls in unfinished basement areas. Ready for inspection and drywall. Standard grab bar backing included.
- Two-storey home, 1,800 sq ft and overSingle detached$14.25
- Smaller homes, under 1,800 sq ftSame scope as standard$15.25
- BungalowSingle storey, single detached$17.50
- Multi-unitTownhomes and attached units. End units add $750 each$14.75
- Finished basement framingPartition walls, bulkheads and layout$7.00
Upgrades ADDED TO STANDARD RATE
Structure
- Open to belowNon-stair areas. Crane required. Over 300 sq ft quotedfrom $1,250
- 9′ second floor wallsSecond floor area only$0.75 / sq ft
- 10′ main floor wallsMain floor area only$1.15 / sq ft
- Load bearing steel stud wallSpecialty fasteners supplied by GC$22 / lin ft
- Walkout basementVaries with knee wall height and accessQuoted
- Fire and sound separationMulti-unit dwellingsQuoted
Roofs and Ceilings
- Roof slope 6/12 to 10/12Per sq ft of above-ground finished living space$0.60 / sq ft
- Roof slope over 10/12Per sq ft of above-ground finished living space$1.15 / sq ft
- Vaulted ceilingDepends on pitch, height and areafrom $550
- Coffered ceilingPer room. Complex layouts quotedfrom $275
- Kitchen bulkheadsLayout and framing, flat rate$275
Openings and Installation
- Window installationEach. Excludes prep and insulation. Units over 250 lbs to the 2nd floor need glass removed$85
- Additional garage door openingEach. Framing and lintel$550
- Garage pedestrian entryAdditional door, rough framing$275
- Niche or medicine cabinetEach. Framed with the walls$85
Feature Framing
- Curved staircaseRadius layout and framing. Stairs by others$1,150
- Fireplace cantileverOpening framed to manufacturer specs$275
- Full-height fireplaceOpen to below. Extended walls and bracing$275
- Recessed shower floorFor a barrier-free shower base$350
- Additional backingEach, for TVs and similar$60
Worked Example
2,200 sq ft two-storey home with a 9′ second floor and an 8/12 roof
- Standard framing: 2,200 sq ft at $14.25$31,350
- 9′ second floor walls: 1,100 sq ft at $0.75$825
- Roof slope 6/12 to 10/12: 2,200 sq ft at $0.60$1,320
- Estimated total, before HST$33,495
Your number in writing
Firm quotes are issued after we review your construction drawings, site access and schedule. Work starts once a quote is accepted.
Building 20+ units?
Bulk pricing and project-specific terms are available for larger developments and ongoing builder partnerships.
The fine print
Labour and fasteners only unless noted. HST extra. Rates may vary with complexity, season and location.
Pricing is for illustrative purposes only. Drawings are required for full pricing.
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