Foundation and Structural
Framing and Structure: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every framing and structure job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Load Bearing Wall Removal InstallationTypical $8,500 · Structural contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,500 – $22,000 |
|---|---|
| Framing InstallationTypical $16,000 · Framing contractor · DIY 1/5 | $6,000 – $42,000 |
| Framing ReplacementTypical $16,000 · Framing contractor · DIY 1/5 | $6,000 – $42,000 |
| Framing RepairTypical $3,520 · Framing contractor · DIY 1/5 | $1,320 – $9,240 |
| Joist ReplacementTypical $3,800 · Carpenter · DIY 1/5 | $1,200 – $11,000 |
| Joist RepairTypical $836 · Carpenter · DIY 1/5 | $264 – $2,420 |
| Termite Damage RepairTypical $704 · Structural contractor · DIY 1/5 | $176 – $2,640 |
| Termite Damage InspectionTypical $192 · Structural contractor · DIY 1/5 | $48 – $720 |