Front door cost in Grand Junction, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,400
- Per door
- $489 – $2,416
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Grand Junction area: $490 to $2,400 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% lower than the US figure. 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 Grand Junction, CO, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,067 to $1,838 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $360 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Grand Junction, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Grand Junction prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Grand Junction wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Junction is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.5: $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Grand Junction
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Junction. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
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 | $980 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $4,850 |
What nearby projects cost in Grand Junction
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Junction wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−1%) and garage door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,950 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
Why two Grand Junction quotes can differ
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Grand Junction against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $1,550. Provo is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, COthis page | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Boulder, CO180 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Denver, CO195 miles | $520 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +6% |
| Fort Collins, CO195 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Colorado Springs, CO205 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Provo, UT215 miles | $460 – $2,400 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Junction ranks #112 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Junction is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| 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% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Junction against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
Who does the work: Grand Junction trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Grand Junction the blend is 0.99.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.96 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.51 and $32.86 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 50.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.93 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $27.33 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 68.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Junction has 67,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 269th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.51 | $28.96 | $32.86 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.19 | $22.93 | $27.33 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
The best months for front door in Grand Junction
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Grand Junction Walker Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Grand Junction are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and 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.
Grand Junction gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, September and October (1.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 68 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 17 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 32 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 38 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 57 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 62 | 0.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 82 | 53 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 40 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 28 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
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Front door in Grand Junction: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Grand Junction?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,400 in the Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?
About $489 to $2,416 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 Grand Junction or Boulder?
Boulder is 180 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Grand Junction ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Junction?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,450. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Grand Junction?
$980 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Grand Junction?
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 Grand Junction area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Junction expensive for front door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction?
The BLS median is $28.96 an hour in the Grand Junction area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.51 to $32.86.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Grand Junction?
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 Grand Junction?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. February and June 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 Grand Junction
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.