Storm door cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $340 – $920
- Per door
- $341 – $921
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in Fort Collins, plan on $340 to $920 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $341 to $921 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. 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 Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$510 to $750
About $515 to $747 per door before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $450 |
| Labor | $220 | $290 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $510 | $750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 59% |
| Labor | $170 | $260 | $340 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $340 | $630 | $920 | 100% |
Why Fort Collins prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Fort Collins the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Collins 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 (101.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Fort Collins?
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Collins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs −2% and front door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
Is Fort Collins cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $610 to $670 across Fort Collins and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $340 – $920 | $630 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $350 – $930 | $640 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $330 – $900 | $610 | −3% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $360 – $980 | $670 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $340 – $910 | $620 | −1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $350 – $960 | $650 | +4% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Collins comes in at #117 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Fort Collins is 4% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $360 – $980 | $670 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $340 – $910 | $620 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Collins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −6% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | +3% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $370 – $1,000 | $680 | +8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $290 – $820 | $560 | −11% |
Fort Collins labor market for storm door
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 Fort Collins is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $28.04 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $30.74 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 30.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $25.62 an hour, 7% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $30.69 an hour. About 1,410 work in the metro. That is 83.2 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 ($30.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $20. At the 25th percentile ($23.36) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 3.1% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 169,430 jobs in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. That makes it the 138th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.36 | $28.04 | $30.74 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.02 | $25.62 | $30.69 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Fort Collins bid
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
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).
Fort Collins: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Collins 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 $750
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$690 to $920
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $340 – $570 | $510 – $750 | $690 – $920 |
| front and back doors | $680 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 | $1,400 – $1,850 |
Climate in Fort Collins: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Collins (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
January through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fort Collins (11 of 12 months). December has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Fort Collins gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 18 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 35 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 57 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 36 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
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Storm door in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Fort Collins?
For 1 door, expect $340 to $920 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $510 to $750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Fort Collins?
About $341 to $921 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 Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $640, which is 1% more than Fort Collins ($630). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $260 out of $630. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Fort Collins?
$680 to $1,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 4% 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 Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $28.04 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $30.74.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Fort Collins?
For 1 door, basic work runs $340 to $570 and premium work $690 to $920. 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 Fort Collins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are January through November. January and February 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 Fort Collins
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.