Front door cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $520 – $2,550
- Per door
- $523 – $2,554
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Denver, plan on $520 to $2,550 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $523 to $2,554 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Denver, CO, standard level
$1,150 to $1,950
About $1,132 to $1,945 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $390 | $470 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 72% |
| Labor | $320 | $430 | $530 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $520 | $1,550 | $2,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Denver number
Labor is 28% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Denver the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Denver metro is 101.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,100, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Denver quotes can differ
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Related projects, priced for Denver
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +5% and garage door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
Denver labor market for front door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Denver is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $31.21 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.70 and $36.14 an hour. BLS counts 7,250 of them working in the area, 45.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $25.21 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.64 and $30.83 an hour. About 11,510 work in the metro. That is 71.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 3.7% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,609,350 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. That makes it the 17th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.03% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.64 | $25.21 | $30.83 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Denver against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,450 to $1,550 across Denver and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $520 – $2,550 | $1,550 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −6% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #51 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Denver is 3% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −6% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Denver's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Denver against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +8% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −9% |
Climate in Denver: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Denver-Stapleton (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Denver (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Denver gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (2.3 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and December are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 42 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 19 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 27 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 34 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 43 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 53 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 48 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 36 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 18 | 0.5 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Denver
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Denver wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$520 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $1,950
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,750 to $2,550
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $520 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,550 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,650 | $2,250 – $3,900 | $3,500 – $5,100 |
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Front door in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Denver?
For 1 door, expect $520 to $2,550 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Denver?
About $523 to $2,554 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 7% less than Denver ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $430 out of $1,550. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Denver?
$1,050 to $5,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Denver?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Denver area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for front door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 3% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Denver?
The BLS median is $31.21 an hour in the Denver area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.70 to $36.14.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Denver?
For 1 door, basic work runs $520 to $1,350 and premium work $1,750 to $2,550. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Denver?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and December are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Front door near Denver
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Front Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.