Home addition cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $36,400 – $73,700
- Per sq ft
- $120 – $239
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #144
- 1 = most expensive
Colorado Springs homeowners pay roughly $36,400 to $73,700 to build a home addition at 300 sq ft, or $120 to $239 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Colorado Springs is 4% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, 5% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$47,600 to $62,500
About $155 to $203 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $31,600 | $41,400 |
| Permits and fees | $960 | $1,550 |
| Total | $47,600 | $62,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,500 | $17,300 | $23,100 | 31% |
| Labor | $24,300 | $36,500 | $48,700 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,250 | $2,000 | 2% |
| Total | $36,400 | $55,100 | $73,700 | 100% |
Why Colorado Springs prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 50%, cement masons and concrete finishers at 10%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, roofers at 10%. Weighted together, Colorado Springs wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (67% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Colorado Springs metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $17,300, compared with $18,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $500 to $2,000.
Pick a size, pick a tier: home addition pricing in Colorado Springs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Colorado Springs 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
$36,400 to $51,300
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$47,600 to $62,500
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$58,800 to $73,700
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $12,500 – $17,800 | $16,500 – $21,900 | $20,500 – $25,900 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $48,300 – $68,100 | $63,100 – $82,900 | $77,900 – $97,600 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $72,200 – $101,500 | $94,200 – $123,500 | $116,000 – $145,500 |
When to schedule home addition in Colorado Springs
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Colorado Springs Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Colorado Springs (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 160 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Colorado Springs gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 1.4 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 23 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 | 19 | 0.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 37 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Colorado Springs is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.61 an hour, which is 5% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 38.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.78 an hour, which is 5% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.30 and $31.03 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 20.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.47 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $35.56 an hour. About 1,290 work in the metro. That is 40.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.09 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.09 and $37.24 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 33.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.44 an hour, 3% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $29.28 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 3.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.96 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 9.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,450. At the 25th percentile ($23.86) it shrinks by about $2,450. The total moves by 4.5% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 316,060 jobs in the Colorado Springs area. That makes it the 81st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $23.30 | $28.78 | $31.03 | $27.41 | 1.05 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.99 | $28.47 | $35.56 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.09 | $29.09 | $37.24 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.05 | $27.44 | $29.28 | $28.33 | 0.97 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $22.81 | $23.96 | $28.31 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Colorado Springs
Because every project leans on different trades, Colorado Springs's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, detached garage runs −4% and roof replacement −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $55,900 | −4% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
Colorado Springs against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Colorado Springs. Pueblo is the lowest at about $54,600 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $36,400 – $73,700 | $55,100 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $39,500 – $80,100 | $59,800 | +9% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $36,100 – $73,200 | $54,600 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $37,800 – $76,600 | $57,200 | +4% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $36,700 – $74,300 | $55,500 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $36,700 – $74,500 | $55,600 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $38,400 – $77,800 | $58,100 | +6% |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #144 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $79,600; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $44,300 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $39,500 – $80,100 | $59,800 | +9% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $37,800 – $76,600 | $57,200 | +4% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $36,700 – $74,500 | $55,600 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $36,700 – $74,300 | $55,500 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $36,500 – $74,000 | $55,300 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $36,100 – $73,200 | $54,600 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Colorado Springs's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $38,500 – $77,900 | $58,200 | +6% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $33,900 – $68,700 | $51,300 | −7% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $42,400 – $85,900 | $64,100 | +16% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $33,200 – $67,400 | $50,300 | −9% |
Home addition: what moves the price in Colorado Springs
Type of addition
A new room is $125-$250 per sq ft; a bump-out $85-$200; an attic conversion $50-$150; a garage conversion $50-$200 (HomeGuide).
Plumbing and fixtures
Adding a bathroom or kitchen drives the price up the most.
Permits
Construction permits run $500-$2,000, or $5-$21 per $1,000 of project cost (HomeGuide).
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Home addition in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Colorado Springs?
For 300 sq ft, expect $36,400 to $73,700 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $47,600 to $62,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Colorado Springs?
About $120 to $239 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $2,000 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $125 to $250.
+Is home addition cheaper in Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $59,800, which is 9% more than Colorado Springs ($55,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $36,500 out of $55,100. Materials are 31% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Colorado Springs?
$48,300 to $97,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Colorado Springs?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $2,000 for fees in the Colorado Springs area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for home addition compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($58,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.86 to $31.36.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $36,400 to $51,300 and premium work $58,800 to $73,700. Basic means: bump-out or simple room without plumbing. Premium means: large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation.
+When is the best time to build a home addition in Colorado Springs?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Home addition near Colorado Springs
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 a Home Addition Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (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
Note on derived figures: Materials = 32% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Structural' category split (56% labor, 32% materials, 11% permits and design). It is a category average rather than an addition-specific figure.