Patio door cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,850
- Per door
- $581 – $5,831
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #127
- 1 = most expensive
Colorado Springs homeowners pay roughly $580 to $5,850 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $581 to $5,831 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Colorado Springs is almost level. 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 Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$2,150 to $4,250
About $2,156 to $4,256 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 51% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,550 | $2,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,200 | $5,850 | 100% |
Why Colorado Springs prices look the way they do
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), glaziers (30%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Colorado Springs the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Colorado Springs metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,650, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Colorado Springs quotes can differ
Door type
Sliding glass doors run $1,200-$4,000 installed; exterior French doors $1,300-$5,500; telescoping doors $1,500-$5,000 (HomeGuide).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
What nearby projects cost in Colorado Springs
Because every project leans on different trades, Colorado Springs's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −3% and storm door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Colorado Springs is 0.98 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) 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 glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.91 an hour, which is 5% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $34.22 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 5.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.41 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.99 and $29.26 an hour. About 2,410 work in the metro. That is 76.3 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 ($31.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($23.86) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 3.9% or 3.9%, 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) | 60% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $27.19 | $28.91 | $34.22 | $27.44 | 1.05 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.99 | $23.41 | $29.26 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
How Colorado Springs compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $3,200 to $3,450 across Colorado Springs and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +8% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +5% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #127 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +8% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $590 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +2% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −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 | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −8% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +14% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −7% |
When to schedule patio door 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.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Colorado Springs: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
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). 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 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| 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 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door 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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$580 to $2,700
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,250
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,750 to $5,850
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,700 | $2,150 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,850 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,350 | $4,300 – $8,500 | $7,450 – $11,700 |
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Patio door in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Colorado Springs?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,850 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,250. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Colorado Springs?
About $581 to $5,831 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $600 to $6,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,450, which is 8% more than Colorado Springs ($3,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $3,200. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Colorado Springs?
$1,150 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($3,350 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 patio door work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,700 and premium work $3,750 to $5,850. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Colorado Springs?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door 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 It Cost to Install or Replace Patio Doors? (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 $400-$3,000 for the sliding door itself, matched to the lower part of the $600-$6,000 installed range; labor is the remainder and sits above HomeGuide's $200-$1,000 labor-only figure because the installed range also covers trim, flashing and haul-away.