Rough framing, basements, roofing and decks in Mid-Michigan

Rough framing.
Mid-Michigan.

Rough framing for builders and GCs across Mid-Michigan. Two crews for new homes, additions and basements. Roofing and decks, too.

  • Fully insured
  • SAM.gov registered
  • Lead framer, 20+ years
  • Response under 1 hour
Two story custom home framed with roof trusses set and a telehandler on site, Novi MI
Novi, MI
Framer on the top plate of a lakefront home with walls framed, White Lake MI
White Lake, MI
Finished composite deck with furniture set, ready for the homeowner, Bloomfield Hills MI
Bloomfield Hills, MI
How we frame

Every frame starts as a plan. We build it to the mark.

Scroll down and watch a house go up the way our crews build it, from the sill plate to dried in. Labor-only framing for builders and general contractors, with two crews ready to schedule.

Walls
16" O.C.
Trusses
24" O.C.
Subfloor
3/4" T&G
Sheathing
7/16" OSB
01 Sill and layout

It starts square, or nothing else is.

  • Sill plateTreated plate on sill seal, anchored to the foundation per plan
  • RimRim board set and nailed to the sill
  • LayoutSnapped from your plans, not from memory

Crew check: both diagonals measured for square before the deck goes down.

02 Floor system

A flat, stiff deck to build on.

  • JoistsDimensional, I-joists or floor trusses at the spacing on the plans
  • Subfloor3/4 in. tongue and groove, glued and nailed
  • HardwareHangers and blocking where the layout calls for them

Crew check: crowns up, every hanger fully nailed.

03 Walls

Studs on layout. Every opening on the mark.

  • Studs2x4 or 2x6 at 16 in. on center, per plan
  • OpeningsKing, jack and cripple studs at every window and door
  • HeadersSized by your engineer, built and set by us
  • Top plateDoubled, with laps offset at joints and corners

Crew check: walls plumbed, lined and braced before trusses.

04 Beams and trusses

LVL, steel and trusses, set safe and true.

  • BeamsLVL and steel beams on posts and columns per the engineer
  • TrussesSet to the truss layout, usually 24 in. on center
  • TiesTruss ties at every bearing point
  • BracingTemporary and permanent bracing per the truss drawings

Crew check: bearing points matched to the layout before the next truss goes up. We install steel, we never fabricate or weld it.

05 Sheathing and dry-in

Sheathed, wrapped and ready for the next trade.

  • Walls7/16 in. OSB, nailed to the nailing schedule
  • Roof deckOSB decking with clips between framing members
  • WeatherHouse wrap, underlayment and ice and water at the eaves

Crew check: ready for windows, roofing and mechanicals. A second crew keeps your schedule moving.

We frame to your stamped plans, engineering and truss drawings. Code and structural design stay with your architect, engineer and truss designer.

On the job in Troy

See the work behind the walls.

A Mavericks job, from framing through the exterior. Watch the site footage, then explore the full project.

See the Troy project

For builders and GCs

A sub that protects your schedule.

You do not need another framer. You need one that shows up, hits the dry in date, and does not generate punch lists.

  • Labor only is the normal arrangement. You order the package through your own supplier, it lands on site, we frame it. We send the list of what to order.
  • Committed start dates, in writing. We tell you about problems before you find them.
  • Paperwork ready. Certificate of insurance on request the same day, W-9 and SAM.gov registration on file.
  • We work under your permit. The owner or the contractor of record pulls it, the way a framing sub should.

Send plans. Get a real number in 24 hours.

  1. Upload your PDF plans, full sets or single sheets.
  2. We take off and price the labor and send the quote with schedule availability. You buy material through your yard, we send the list.
  3. Hard quote in your inbox within 24 hours.
Drop plans here or tap to upload PDF up to 50 MB
Recent work

Our own jobs, our own photos.

Real jobs on real streets. Every photo on this site is a Mavericks job. Tap one for the full write up.

How it works

Three steps to a real number.

  1. Send plans

    Upload a PDF, or text photos and a sketch. Enough to see the structure is enough to start.

  2. See a ballpark

    The 60 second estimator gives you a range straight away, with no email required.

  3. Get a firm quote

    After plan review or a site visit, usually within 24 hours, with what is included written down.

Do we build where you build?

Straight answers

Questions builders and homeowners ask.

What does a framing subcontractor do?

A framing subcontractor builds the wood structure of a building for the builder or general contractor: floors, walls, roof systems and trusses, plus beams and columns. Mavericks Construction does this as a labor subcontractor in Genesee, Oakland, Lapeer and Livingston County, Michigan. The builder runs the project and holds the permit, and Mavericks frames it straight and inspection ready.

What does rough framing cost in Michigan?

Mavericks Construction prices rough framing labor for a new home at about $13 to $14 per square foot in Mid-Michigan. Garages run $8 to $13 and additions $14 to $22 per square foot. These are preliminary, labor only ranges. Lumber and trusses are bought by the builder and are not included. A firm quote follows plan review.

Do you supply the lumber, or does the builder?

Usually not. Labor only is the normal arrangement. The builder orders the framing package through their own supplier, it is delivered to the site, and Mavericks frames it. Mavericks sends the list of what to order. Labor plus material is available on request and usually fits homeowners better.

What counties do you serve?

Mavericks Construction serves Genesee, Oakland, Lapeer and Livingston County, Michigan, from its office in Grand Blanc. Recent jobs include Troy, Novi, Berkley, Clawson, Bloomfield Hills and Grand Blanc. Metro Detroit jobs outside those four counties are taken by request. Call or text (810) 280-9008 to check a specific city.

Do you work directly with homeowners?

Yes, for some work. Homeowners hire Mavericks Construction directly for roof replacement and decks, and can get a ballpark price from the online estimator before talking to anyone. Framing for new homes, additions and basements is normally done for the builder or general contractor running the job, so those homeowners usually come through their builder.

Who pulls the permit?

The builder or general contractor of record pulls the permit. Mavericks works as a labor subcontractor under their license. For homeowner projects that need a permit, a partner general contractor pulls it and is the contractor of record while Mavericks does the framing labor.

How fast can I get a framing quote?

A firm framing quote usually comes within 24 hours of Mavericks Construction receiving the plans. Upload a PDF on the website, or text photos and a sketch to (810) 280-9008. The online estimator gives a preliminary range in about 60 seconds with no email required. The firm quote states in writing what is included.

Are you insured, and do you hold a builder's license?

Mavericks Construction is fully insured and SAM.gov registered, and a certificate of insurance is available the same day. Mavericks does not hold a Michigan Residential Builder license. It works as a framing labor subcontractor under the builder's or general contractor's license, and on permitted homeowner work a partner general contractor is the contractor of record.

How long does it take to frame a house?

A typical 2,000 to 3,500 square foot two story home goes from first plate to dry-in in roughly 1 to 3 weeks, depending on complexity and weather. Mavericks Construction puts a committed schedule in the quote and sends daily progress photos while framing. A second crew is available when a schedule needs it.

Do you frame basements?

Yes. Mavericks Construction frames basements: perimeter and partition walls, soffits, bulkheads, and rough framing for bathrooms and egress windows. It is labor only, done under the contractor of record's permit. Labor runs about $22 to $30 per linear foot of wall, with a $1,500 minimum, as a preliminary range before plan review.

Ready when you are.

Call, text, or upload plans. You will hear back within the hour.