Front door cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,400
- Per door
- $486 – $2,411
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
Fort Collins homeowners pay roughly $490 to $2,400 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $486 to $2,411 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fort Collins is 3% lower. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,063 to $1,833 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Fort Collins prices look the way they do
Labor is 27% 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 Fort Collins the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Collins metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule front door in Fort Collins
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Collins (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
January through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fort Collins (11 of 12 months). December has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Fort Collins gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 45 | 18 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 35 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 57 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 36 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
How Fort Collins compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $1,550. Cheyenne is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $520 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Collins comes in at #118 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Fort Collins is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $520 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Collins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +9% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −8% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Fort Collins is 0.98 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.04 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $30.74 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 30.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $25.62 an hour, 7% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $30.69 an hour. About 1,410 work in the metro. That is 83.2 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 ($30.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($23.36) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 2.2% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 169,430 jobs in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. That makes it the 138th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.36 | $28.04 | $30.74 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.02 | $25.62 | $30.69 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Fort Collins
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Collins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs −2% and storm door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fort Collins bid
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Fort Collins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Collins 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
$490 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $490 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $970 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,800 |
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Front door in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Fort Collins?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,400 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Fort Collins?
About $486 to $2,411 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 Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Fort Collins ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,450. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Fort Collins?
$970 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for front door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 3% below 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 Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $28.04 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $30.74.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Fort Collins?
For 1 door, basic work runs $490 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. 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 Fort Collins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are January through November. January and February 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 Fort Collins
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.