More Than Framing.
Built to Last.
Since 1992, S. R. Freeman has brought craftsmanship, experience, and a builder’s perspective to demanding custom residential construction.
Where the
SRF Story Began
S. R. Freeman, Inc. was founded in 1992, but the experience that shaped the company began years earlier.
At 21, founder Shone Freeman was left nearly $100,000 in debt after an early framing partnership failed. Rather than walk away from those obligations, he paid them. He moved back in with his parents, worked seven days a week, earned his contractor’s license, and rebuilt from the ground up.
That experience established principles that would later become central to S. R. Freeman: integrity compounds, relationships matter, and short-term decisions eventually show up somewhere else on the project.
Over the decades that followed, SRF grew from a local framing contractor through craftsmanship, preparation, long-term relationships, and a commitment to continually improving the way it builds.
A Builder’s Perspective Behind Every Frame
High-end custom residential structural framing is at the heart of S. R. Freeman, but our perspective extends beyond the framing scope.
We consider how our work connects with the larger project, where challenges may emerge, and how decisions made during framing can affect the work that follows.
That perspective begins before crews arrive. Our team studies plans, identifies potential scope gaps, prepares layouts, coordinates details, and anticipates challenges that could affect field execution.
By combining early preparation with experienced judgment in the field, we approach framing as an integral part of the overall construction process rather than an isolated scope of work.
The Principles Behind Our Work
Seven core values guide how S. R. Freeman operates, develops its people, and approaches each project.
Integrity
We believe in doing what is right and standing behind the decisions we make.
Preparation
We take the time to understand the work ahead and address important details before they become larger field issues.
Accountability
We take ownership of our responsibilities and respond constructively when challenges arise.
Leadership
We develop people who can make sound decisions, support their teams, and take responsibility for outcomes.
Continual Learning
Every project is an opportunity to strengthen our knowledge, systems, and approach to execution.
Professionalism
We approach construction with the discipline, communication, respect, and pride the profession deserves.
Relationships
We value partnerships built on trust and mutual respect with clients, employees, vendors, and project teams.
Built by People Who Take Pride in the Craft
The strength of S. R. Freeman comes from the people who carry its standards into the field.
Our history includes employees who have built long careers with SRF, leaders who have grown within the organization, and multiple generations of families who have worked with the company.
That continuity creates valuable institutional knowledge while helping preserve the work ethic, resilience, and pride in craftsmanship that have shaped SRF from the beginning.
We continue investing in people who are ready to learn, lead, take responsibility, and contribute to the future of the company.
Specialized Expertise for Custom Homes
Our services are focused on the technical and craftsmanship demands of high-end custom residential construction.
Custom Residential Structural Framing
Structural wood framing for sophisticated custom homes, supported by experienced field execution and an understanding of complex residential construction.
Exterior Siding & Trim
Exterior siding and trim completed with careful attention to architectural details, craftsmanship, and the character of the home.
Structural Steel Integration
Structural steel integration coordinated with surrounding framing and the requirements of complex residential structures.
Finish Carpentry
Finish carpentry for selected custom residential scopes where precision and craftsmanship are essential to the completed work.
Preconstruction Planning
Early project involvement focused on studying plans, identifying potential scope gaps, preparing layouts, coordinating details, and anticipating field challenges.
Building a Company for the Next Generation
S. R. Freeman’s long-term vision extends beyond growth.
The goal is to build an organization capable of succeeding without depending on any one individual. That requires developing leaders who can make strong decisions based on enduring principles and giving employees opportunities to grow with the company.
SRF also intends to continue strengthening relationships with clients and vendors while creating lasting value for the people and future generations connected to the organization.
Growth matters when it strengthens the company, develops its people, and creates opportunities that endure.
Decades of Experience. Proven Continuity.
S. R. Freeman has been building since 1992 and is licensed in California and Nevada.
- California Contractor License: #644939
- Nevada Contractor License: #0081940
Beyond longevity and licensing, SRF considers its long-term relationships an important measure of credibility. Employees have built careers with the company, builders continue to invite SRF onto new projects, multiple generations of families have worked within the organization, and clients have asked SRF to follow them into new markets.
Bring Experience Into the Project Early
Challenging custom homes benefit from experienced people who understand how individual decisions affect the larger build.
If you are planning a custom residential project and looking for a framing partner that values preparation, craftsmanship, and experienced judgment, connect with S. R. Freeman.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was S. R. Freeman founded?
S. R. Freeman, Inc. was founded in 1992 and has since developed decades of experience in custom residential construction and structural framing.
2. Who founded S. R. Freeman?
Shone Freeman founded S. R. Freeman, Inc. His early experiences in the framing industry helped establish the principles of integrity, accountability, preparation, and strong relationships that continue to guide the company.
3. What does S. R. Freeman specialize in?
S. R. Freeman specializes in high-end custom residential structural framing. The company’s primary services also include Exterior Siding & Trim, Structural Steel Integration, Finish Carpentry, and Preconstruction Planning.
4. Who does S. R. Freeman primarily work with?
S. R. Freeman primarily works with general contractors and builders while collaborating with architects, engineers, owners, and other professionals involved in custom residential construction.
5. What does SRF mean by thinking like builders?
It means considering how framing decisions affect the larger construction process rather than focusing only on an individual scope. SRF uses its experience to identify potential challenges, coordinate important details, and prepare for field execution.
6. Why does SRF emphasize preconstruction planning?
Preconstruction provides an opportunity to understand the project before crews arrive. This can include studying plans, identifying potential scope gaps, preparing layouts, coordinating details, and anticipating field challenges.
7. What are S. R. Freeman’s core values?
SRF’s core values are integrity, preparation, accountability, leadership, continual learning, professionalism, and relationships.
8. What types of projects are a good fit for SRF?
SRF is drawn to challenging, custom, thoughtful, and well-led residential projects. The company values the quality of the project team, complexity of the work, and opportunity to create something exceptional.
9. Where is S. R. Freeman licensed?
S. R. Freeman is licensed in California and Nevada under California Contractor License #644939 and Nevada Contractor License #0081940.
10. What is S. R. Freeman’s long-term vision?
SRF aims to build an organization that can thrive beyond its founder by developing strong leaders, creating opportunities for employees, strengthening relationships, and building lasting value for future generations.
