Framing
5 Signs You Need a Professional Framing Contractor

By Rogerio Alves, Founder & Master Framer
June 8, 2026 · 5 min read

You need a professional framing contractor when you’re building new, adding space, removing or moving a load-bearing wall, or seeing structural warning signs like sagging floors, sticking doors, or cracks above openings. Framing is structural work that must be done to code — call a licensed contractor like RS Development Group at (774) 512-3176.
When should I call a framing contractor?
- You’re building a new home, garage, or addition.
- You want to remove or relocate a load-bearing wall (open-concept remodels).
- You notice sagging or bouncy floors, which can signal joist issues.
- Doors and windows stick or crack at the corners — a sign of structural movement.
- You’re finishing a basement or attic and need new framed walls to code.
Why use a licensed contractor for framing?
Framing is the structural skeleton of your home. A licensed contractor pulls permits, builds to the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), and ensures every wall is square, plumb, and properly supported. RS Development Group has specialized in structural framing since 2008.
Ready to start your project?
Get a free, no-obligation estimate from a licensed Massachusetts contractor.
Call (774) 512-3176
About the author — Rogerio Alves
Rogerio Alves is the founder and lead contractor of RS Development Group, a licensed (MA HIC #216507) construction company he started in 2008. A master framer by trade, he and his team serve 109 Massachusetts communities with structural framing, additions, roofing, siding, and full general contracting.

