Patio door cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $620 – $6,300
- Per door
- $621 – $6,286
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
Denver homeowners pay roughly $620 to $6,300 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $621 to $6,286 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Denver is 5% higher. 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
$2,300 to $4,600
About $2,320 to $4,586 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,300 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,700 | $3,050 | 50% |
| Labor | $220 | $1,750 | $3,250 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $620 | $3,450 | $6,300 | 100% |
Why Denver prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% 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 Denver the blended ratio comes out at 1.09.
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 $1,700, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule patio door in Denver
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 |
Denver against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Denver. Pueblo is the lowest at about $3,200 (midpoint, 1 door), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −8% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | −3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #57 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Denver is 3% above the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $590 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −8% |
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 | $630 – $6,450 | $3,550 | +2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $670 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +8% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | −3% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Denver
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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$620 to $2,900
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,300 to $4,600
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,000 to $6,300
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $620 – $2,900 | $2,300 – $4,600 | $4,000 – $6,300 |
| two doors | $1,250 – $5,750 | $4,650 – $9,150 | $8,050 – $12,600 |
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 Denver is 1.09 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.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $30.81 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $27.91 and $37.29 an hour. BLS counts 1,230 of them working in the area, 7.6 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 $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 $160. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 4.7% or 3.4%, 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 |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $27.91 | $30.81 | $37.29 | $27.44 | 1.12 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.64 | $25.21 | $30.83 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Why two Denver 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 Denver
Because every project leans on different trades, Denver's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs +3% and garage door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $980 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,800 – $15,700 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
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Patio door in Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Denver?
For 1 door, expect $620 to $6,300 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Denver?
About $621 to $6,286 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 Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,200, which is 7% less than Denver ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $3,450. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Denver?
$1,250 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio 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 $0 for fees in the Denver area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Denver expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 3% above 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 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 patio door work cost in Denver?
For 1 door, basic work runs $620 to $2,900 and premium work $4,000 to $6,300. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+When is the best time to install a patio 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.
Patio 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 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.