Across Denver and the Front Range

Professional House Framing from the Handyman

Expert residential and light commercial framing for new walls, additions, basements, and structural modifications. Certified welding for steel beams. Licensed and insured across the Colorado Front Range.

Your home's structure depends on quality framing. We do load-bearing walls, new room framing, basement finishing, garage conversions, and structural modifications for homes and light commercial buildings across Denver and the Front Range.

Our team is certified in welding, so we handle steel beams and engineered connections that many framers won't touch. We know Colorado building codes cold—snow loads, engineered lumber specs, frost depths, and Denver permit requirements are built into every job. We don't cut corners on structural work. Every wall we frame is squared, plumb, and engineered to code. Whether it's a simple wall or a complex room addition, we deliver framing that contractors down the line rely on.

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New Wall Framing and Partition Walls

Interior partitions, exterior walls, load-bearing modifications. We frame using code-compliant methods and materials rated for Denver's altitude and snow loads. If you're changing how your home is laid out, we handle it end-to-end—from layout and planning through final inspection. We use grade-stamped lumber, proper spacing, and engineered connectors. Non-load-bearing walls get single top plates and standard stud spacing. Load-bearing walls get doubled top plates, proper headers, and engineered calculations when needed. If you're modifying an existing load-bearing wall, we get engineered drawings done beforehand so the city inspection process is seamless.

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Load-Bearing Wall Modifications and Structural Support

Removing or relocating a load-bearing wall? That's where certified welding and structural engineering matter. We've done hundreds of load-bearing modifications in Denver metro homes. We coordinate with a structural engineer, install proper beams (steel or engineered wood), and make sure the foundation can handle the new loads. Our welding certifications mean we can bolt, weld, and brace steel beams ourselves instead of subcontracting that work out. Colorado Front Range homes often deal with clay soils and challenging foundation conditions. We account for that in every structural plan. Once the beam is in and properly supported, we frame the walls above it and make sure everything is plumb and square.

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Room Addition Framing

Framing new rooms, bump-outs, and extensions requires coordinating with existing structures. We match existing wall heights, roof lines, and architectural details so your addition looks intentional, not added-on. We frame for whatever systems the rest of the house uses—whether that's trusses, rafters, or engineered roof assemblies. Foundation coordination is critical in Colorado. We verify frost depth (36 inches in Denver), soil conditions, and frost-protected shallow foundation requirements before we frame anything above grade. Our team has done enough additions to know where problems hide

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Basement and Garage Framing

Finished basements require different framing approaches than above-grade rooms. We frame for egress windows (required by code), insulation, moisture barriers, and mechanical systems. Colorado basements sit below the water table in many areas, so we plan framing around sump systems and drainage matting. Garage framing includes proper headers for garage doors, structural support for lifts if needed, and walls that'll hold up drywall, paint, or storage systems. We also frame for garage conversions—converting garages to living space, home offices, or studios. That means moving headers, adding insulation, and dealing with egress windows where code requires them.

WHY US

Colorado Code Knowledge

We work here. We know Colorado’s permit requirements, Douglas County’s requirements, Boulder’s addendums, and the altitude/snow load calculations the whole Front Range demands. Engineered lumber is common here for good reason. We spec materials and methods that pass inspection the first time.

Hardwood acclimation and nailing, LVP floating or glued, tile layout and grouting, concrete polishing and sealing. We’ve done hundreds of floors. We know the right way for each material.

Most framing contractors subcontract steel work to welders. We’re certified and do it in-house. Steel beams, braced connections, bolted plates—we handle the structural steel work ourselves, which means no delays, no coordination problems, and no markup from another contractor. We test and certify every weld.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Most People Ask Us

Solid hardwood is 100% wood, moves more with humidity, and can be refinished multiple times. Engineered has a veneer of real wood over plywood—more stable, less movement, fewer refinishing options. Solid is beautiful but demands moisture control. Engineered is more forgiving in Colorado's dry climate.

Yes. Any structural framing, load-bearing modifications, or room additions require Denver/county permits and inspections. Non-structural walls (interior partitions) may not, depending on your jurisdiction, but we verify before starting. We handle all permit coordination.

Standard lumber has knots and variable strength; engineered lumber is manufactured to consistent specs and rated for specific loads and spans. Colorado's altitude and snow loads make engineered lumber the smart choice for most structural work. It costs more upfront but passes inspection easier and actually fails less often.

A simple partition wall takes a day or two. A room addition might take one to three weeks depending on size, complexity, and whether we're coordinating with concrete, mechanical, or electrical trades. We give realistic schedules during the estimate.

Sometimes. If the existing wall is out of plumb or you need to change its position slightly, we can build a new one next to or over it. If it's load-bearing, we have to deal with the existing loads first. Structural engineers handle the planning; we execute.

Yes. Steel beams for load-bearing modifications, long-span ceilings, and structural repairs are part of our scope. Because we're welding-certified, we can brace, bolt, and finish steel beams ourselves. No subcontracting needed.

Denver and most Front Range jurisdictions require framing inspections after walls are up but before drywall goes on. Load-bearing work gets a separate inspection. We prepare framing for inspection and coordinate with the inspector—we know what code wants to see.

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