What home projects cost in Colorado
Construction workers in Colorado earn $1,565 a week on average, +0.4% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about +0.2% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $300 more here than the national figure.
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Colorado pays more than 32 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Colorado | $65,700 – $98,500 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Colorado | $13,700 – $21,400 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Colorado | $28,900 – $43,300 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Colorado | $4,300 – $6,500 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Colorado | $25,900 – $42,300 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Colorado | $5,150 – $8,350 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Colorado | $5,600 – $8,800 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Colorado | $133,400 – $227,200 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Colorado | $5,250 – $8,250 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Colorado | $32,000 – $52,200 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Colorado | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Colorado | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Colorado | $5,700 – $9,300 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Colorado | $6,350 – $10,400 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Colorado | $5,000 – $8,200 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Colorado | $4,350 – $7,150 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Colorado | $4,000 – $6,800 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Colorado | $33,400 – $56,800 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Colorado | $4,500 – $7,000 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Colorado | $7,300 – $11,400 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Colorado | $3,550 – $6,050 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Colorado | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Colorado | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Colorado | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Colorado | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Colorado | $5,300 – $8,700 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Colorado | $9,350 – $14,600 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Colorado | $4,550 – $7,450 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Colorado | $5,350 – $9,450 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Colorado | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Colorado | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Colorado | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Colorado | $3,950 – $7,050 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Colorado | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Colorado | $5,650 – $10,500 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Colorado | $3,700 – $6,900 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Colorado figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Colorado.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Colorado averages $1,565 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.004. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.002.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Colorado is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Colorado costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Colorado?
- Construction wages in Colorado run +0.4% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly +0.2% on the price of a job. Colorado pays more than 32 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Colorado adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +0.2%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $300 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Colorado, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Colorado?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,050 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $133,400 to $227,200. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Colorado?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.