Garage door cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $720 – $3,800
- Per door
- $720 – $3,578
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #54
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Denver, plan on $720 to $3,800 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $720 to $3,578 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
$1,650 to $2,850
About $1,578 to $2,721 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $540 | $830 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 65% |
| Labor | $320 | $690 | $1,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $720 | $2,250 | $3,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Denver number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Denver wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
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 $1,450, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $0 to $210.
Denver labor market for garage door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Denver is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) 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.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $38.28 an hour. About 10,450 work in the metro. That is 64.9 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 $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 $65. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 2.9% or 2.1%, 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) | 60% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.52 | $30.36 | $38.28 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.64 | $25.21 | $30.83 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Denver?
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +5% and front door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,900 – $59,900 | +3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,700 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
How Denver compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group. Pueblo is the cheapest at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −6% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −4% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −7% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #54 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Denver is 2% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −6% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −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 | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +9% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | level |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Denver bid
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.
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).
Denver: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$720 to $1,950
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,650 to $2,850
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,550 to $3,800
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $720 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,800 |
| double door | $720 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,800 |
| two single doors | $1,450 – $3,800 | $3,200 – $5,600 | $5,000 – $7,350 |
Climate in Denver: timing your garage 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 |
Optional extras in Denver
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Denver by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 1.03. 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) | $310 – $930 |
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Garage door in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Denver?
For 1 door, expect $720 to $3,800 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Denver?
About $720 to $3,578 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 6% less than Denver ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $690 out of $2,250. Materials are 65% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Denver?
$720 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage 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 $210 for fees in the Denver area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 2% above the Colorado statewide estimate ($2,200 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 garage door work cost in Denver?
For 1 door, basic work runs $720 to $1,950 and premium work $2,550 to $3,800. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+When is the best time to replace a garage 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.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Denver?
$310 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage 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 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