Gable Dormer Roof Framing Cost

Construction Item Description

Construction estimating cost for framing a small gabled dormer roof.

Unit Size

One dormer.

Labor Costs

We figure about 7 hours of additional carpenter time to frame the dormer, with a little help from an unskilled worker.

Material Costs

The cost includes 120 lineal feet of 2x4 lumber for side and end walls, plus 32 lineal feet of 2x6 lumber to frame overhangs. Note that materials for the main dormer roof are included in the basic roof framing.

Suggested Quantity

Goldenseal suggests the dormer count from the Roof Dimensions screen.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on crew timing and estimated job costs from a few dormers built by Turtle Creek Construction.

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Framing Starter File.

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