Best Framing Contractors in Hamilton, ON
54 framing contractors found in Hamilton
Riven Root Studio Renovations
Hamilton, ON
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LEVELCON
Hamilton, ON
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Herrera D&S
Hamilton, ON
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HANDYMAN WATERDOWN
Hamilton, ON
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46Contracting
Hamilton, ON
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Herrera’s D&S renovations
Hamilton, ON
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CHAPS CONTRACTING
Hamilton, ON
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Miranda Custom Carpentry & Contracting
Hamilton, ON
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Sunninghill Construction
Hamilton, ON
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DMD Renovations inc
Hamilton, ON
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Riven Root Studio
Hamilton, ON
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HR Smart Renovations
Hamilton, ON
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One Ten Construction Services
Hamilton, ON
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wolf development
Hamilton, ON
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A Catedral Construction Inc
Hamilton, ON
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DW GENERAL CONTRACTING
Hamilton, ON
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J and M Construction
Hamilton, ON
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Andrade Painting
Hamilton, ON
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Cleana Renovations
Hamilton, ON
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Camden Construction
Hamilton, ON
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How much does framing cost in Hamilton?
Most homeowners spend $900-$2,500 on a typical carpentry and trim job - a room or two of new baseboards and casing, or a set of interior doors (installed doors run about $500-$700 each, and trim roughly $8-$13 per linear foot). A single-door swap or small trim touch-up starts around $300, while custom built-ins, closets, or whole-home millwork packages run $4,000-$12,000 or more.
In Hamilton, ON, typical quotes tend to track the Canadian average, so the table below shows these national figures unchanged.
What moves the price: The low end is a single door swap or a small trim touch-up; the top end is custom built-ins, closet systems and whole-home millwork packages.
| Project | Typical cost in Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Baseboard & trim installation (supply + install) | $8-$10 $6 to $13 per linear foot |
| Whole-room trim package (baseboard + door/window casing, one room) | $900-$1,200 $600 to $1,600 per room |
| Crown molding installation | $14 $8 to $25 per linear foot |
| Custom built-in bookcase / shelving unit | $4,500 $1,500 to $12,000 per project |
| Wainscoting / trimmed feature wall | $20 $12 to $40 per square foot |
| Interior door installation (door + install labour) | $500-$700 $250 to $1,000 per door |
| Custom closet / mudroom storage built-in | $4,000 $1,500 to $10,000 per project |
| Finish carpenter labour rate | $70 $50 to $95 per hour |
What changes the price of framing in Hamilton
- Site access and removal - tearing out old trim, protecting finished floors, high ceilings needing scaffolding, and hauling away debris all push the price up.
- Material grade - pre-primed MDF, pine and PVC are the cheapest; stain-grade hardwoods like oak, maple and walnut cost several times more per foot and are less forgiving to install.
- Profile complexity and height - tall baseboards, multi-piece 'built-up' crown, and intricate or layered profiles take far more cuts, coping and fitting time than simple flat stock.
- Wall and corner condition - out-of-square corners, wavy old plaster, and lots of inside/outside corners mean more scribing and fussing, which adds labour hours (the biggest cost in finish work).
- Finishing scope - whether the quote includes caulking, filling nail holes, sanding and painting/staining, or just raw installation. Paint or stain finishing adds roughly $1-$4 per linear foot.
- Custom vs. off-the-shelf built-ins - a fully site-built cabinet with doors, drawers, lighting and glass costs several times more than trimming out a premade or IKEA-based unit to look built-in.
How framing prices vary across Canada
Toronto and Vancouver run the highest, followed by Calgary, Ottawa and Victoria, and the premium is almost entirely on labour rather than materials. Interior door labour, for example, runs $50-$150 more per door in Toronto and Vancouver than in smaller markets. Because finish carpentry is labour-heavy, the big-city premium shows up strongly in this trade.
These are typical Hamilton-area price ranges based on 2026 Canadian market data, not quotes. Your actual cost depends on the size and details of your project. Post your project on Bidmii to get free quotes from the 54 framing contractors listed in Hamilton above.
Frequently Asked Questions about Framing in Hamilton
How much does framing cost in Hamilton?
The cost of framing services in Hamilton, ON varies depending on the scope of work. Post your project on Bidmii to receive free, competitive quotes from local professionals.
How do I find a licensed framing contractor in Hamilton?
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How many framing contractors are in Hamilton?
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What's the difference between finish carpentry and framing carpentry?
Framing (or rough) carpentry is the hidden structure - walls, subfloors, roofs. Finish carpentry is the visible detail work: baseboards, casing, crown, wainscoting, built-ins and doors. Finish work is billed higher per hour because it has to be precise, clean and paint-ready.
How much does it cost to replace baseboards and trim in one room?
Budget roughly $600 to $1,600 for an average room, or about $6 to $13 per linear foot including materials and labour. Simple pre-primed MDF sits at the low end; tall stain-grade hardwood with painting included lands at the high end.
Is a custom built-in worth it compared with buying a bookshelf?
A site-built custom unit ($1,500-$12,000+) costs more than freestanding furniture, but it fits wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, adds real storage and resale appeal, and won't tip or leave gaps. If budget is tight, many carpenters can trim out a cheaper prefab or IKEA cabinet so it looks built-in for less.