Garage door cost in Colorado
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,700
- Per door
- $703 – $3,494
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to replace a garage door in Colorado? Plan on $700 to $3,700 for 1 door. Wages (1.03x the US blend), materials (price index 98.7) and permit costs (103.1) put the state above the national midpoint by 0%.
Inside Colorado, the metros we cover range from $2,100 (Pueblo) to $2,250 (Denver) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Colorado (statewide), standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,540 to $2,657 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $520 | $810 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Colorado
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 65% |
| Labor | $310 | $670 | $1,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $700 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
When Colorado weather lets you replace
Season matters for garage door. For each Colorado metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Colorado Springs has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Colorado at 12 months; Grand Junction has the shortest at 8 (February through June and September through November). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in Grand Junction to 21 inches in Boulder.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 18 | 90 | 15 | 11: August through June |
| Colorado Springs | 19 | 87 | 16 | 12: all year |
| Boulder | 22 | 88 | 21 | 12: all year |
| Fort Collins | 18 | 87 | 16 | 11: January through November |
| Greeley | 18 | 92 | 15 | 9: February through June and August through November |
| Grand Junction | 17 | 95 | 9 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Pueblo | 15 | 93 | 12 | 10: September through June |
Garage door: what moves the price in Colorado
Door size and style
A standard door with 4-5 rectangular panels is $400-$1,400 before installation; add windows and it's $600-$2,500 (HomeGuide).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Extras that change the Colorado total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Colorado by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.99), a factor of 1.01. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $910 |
How Colorado compares with nearby states
Colorado ranks 14 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Colorado sits at $2,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 120 miles away | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| New Mexico | 340 miles away | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Utah | 410 miles away | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −5% |
| South Dakota | 440 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Kansas | 450 miles away | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −6% |
If you are planning more than one job in Colorado
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Colorado wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+3%) and front door lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $58,400 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,500 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,100 | +2% |
Colorado labor market for garage door
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.03 for Colorado.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.21 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.97 and $35.78 an hour. BLS counts 12,740 of them working in the state, 44.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.92 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $37.73 an hour. About 17,010 work in the state. That is 59.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.65 an hour, 3% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.15 an hour. About 22,960 work in the state. That is 79.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($35.78 an hour) would add about $75 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.97) would take off about $70. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,873,900 jobs across Colorado (May 2025), which is 1.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.97 | $30.21 | $35.78 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.50 | $29.92 | $37.73 | $30.38 | 0.98 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.92 | $24.65 | $30.15 | $23.84 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Colorado metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Greeley, CO | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Grand Junction, CO | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Pueblo, CO | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −5% |
Quality levels and sizes in Colorado
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Colorado wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$700 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,700
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| double door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,200 |
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Garage door in Colorado: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Colorado?
$700 to $3,700 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Colorado can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Colorado is cheapest for garage door?
Pueblo at about $2,100 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Denver at $2,250.
+Is garage door cheaper in Colorado than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $2,200 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Colorado?
About 30% ($670). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado?
The BLS statewide median is $30.21 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.97 to $35.78.
+Where does Colorado rank for garage door costs?
14th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,200 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Colorado?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,700. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Does the season matter for garage door in Colorado?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Colorado metros we cover, Colorado Springs has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Colorado?
$300 to $910, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Colorado
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 Garage Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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