Storm door cost in Denver, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $360 – $980
- Per door
- $364 – $980
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #54
- 1 = most expensive
Denver homeowners pay roughly $360 to $980 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $364 to $980 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Denver is 3% 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
$550 to $800
About $549 to $795 per door before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $310 | $480 |
| Labor | $240 | $320 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $550 | $800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Denver, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $180 | $390 | $610 | 58% |
| Labor | $190 | $280 | $370 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $360 | $670 | $980 | 100% |
What is behind the Denver number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Denver wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (40% 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 $390, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.8) and land at $0 to $0.
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, patio door runs +5% and garage door +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,550 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $620 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,800 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,500 | +3% |
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 Denver is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) 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.
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 $35. At the 25th percentile ($27.70) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 5.3% or 3.8%, 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) | 80% | $27.70 | $31.21 | $36.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.64 | $25.21 | $30.83 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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
$360 to $610
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$550 to $800
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$730 to $980
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $360 – $610 | $550 – $800 | $730 – $980 |
| front and back doors | $730 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $1,950 |
When to schedule storm 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 $620 (midpoint, 1 door), 90 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, COthis page | $360 – $980 | $670 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO45 miles | $340 – $910 | $620 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO55 miles | $350 – $930 | $640 | −5% |
| Greeley, CO80 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | −6% |
| Fort Collins, CO90 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO90 miles | $330 – $910 | $620 | −8% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $350 – $960 | $650 | −3% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Denver comes in at #54 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (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 | $340 – $910 | $620 | −7% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −6% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −6% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −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 | $380 – $1,000 | $700 | +4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +9% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $360 – $970 | $660 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | −11% |
Why two Denver quotes can differ
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 Denver: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Denver?
For 1 door, expect $360 to $980 in the Denver area. A standard-spec job lands at $550 to $800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Denver?
About $364 to $980 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 Denver or Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $620, which is 7% less than Denver ($670). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Denver?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $280 out of $670. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Denver?
$730 to $1,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm 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 storm door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Denver is 3% above 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 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 storm door work cost in Denver?
For 1 door, basic work runs $360 to $610 and premium work $730 to $980. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+When is the best time to install a storm 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.
Storm 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 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.