Storm door cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $340 – $910
- Per door
- $335 – $911
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
Colorado Springs homeowners pay roughly $340 to $910 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $335 to $911 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Colorado Springs is 4% lower. 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
$510 to $740
About $508 to $738 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $450 |
| Labor | $220 | $280 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $510 | $740 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 60% |
| Labor | $170 | $250 | $330 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $340 | $620 | $910 | 100% |
Where the Colorado Springs price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Colorado Springs wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (40% 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 1 door comes to $370, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 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 80%) 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.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% 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 $25. At the 25th percentile ($23.86) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 4.3% or 4.3%, 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) | 80% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.99 | $23.41 | $29.26 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
When to schedule storm 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 |
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 front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
Colorado Springs against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
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 $620 to $670 across Colorado Springs and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $340 – $910 | $620 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $360 – $980 | $670 | +8% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $330 – $910 | $620 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $350 – $930 | $640 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $350 – $960 | $650 | +5% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #143 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (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 | $360 – $980 | $670 | +8% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −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 | $340 – $920 | $630 | +1% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | −5% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $390 – $1,050 | $720 | +16% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −5% |
Colorado Springs: what basic, standard and premium work costs
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
$340 to $570
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$510 to $740
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$680 to $910
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $340 – $570 | $510 – $740 | $680 – $910 |
| front and back doors | $670 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Colorado Springs bid
Door style
A mid-view door is $350-$700 installed, a full-view door $425-$950, and a low-E full-view door $475-$1,000 (HomeGuide).
Replacing versus new
Replacing an old storm door runs $400-$1,050 because the old door has to come off.
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
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Storm door in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Colorado Springs?
For 1 door, expect $340 to $910 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $510 to $740. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Colorado Springs?
About $335 to $911 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $350 to $950.
+Is storm door cheaper in Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $670, which is 8% more than Colorado Springs ($620). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $250 out of $620. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Colorado Springs?
$670 to $1,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm 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 storm door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($650 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 storm door work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 1 door, basic work runs $340 to $570 and premium work $680 to $910. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+Is there a bad season to install a storm 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.
Storm 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 Storm Door Installation Cost? (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 are HomeGuide's door-alone price ($175-$600). Labor is the remainder, which matches its $175-$350 installation figure.