Home Improvement Costs in Denver, CO
Denver's cost index is 5% above the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Denver Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
5B
Cool-Dry
Building Permits
17,600
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$25.30/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
8.77%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
Colorado does not require a state-level general contractor license. Denver and most jurisdictions require local contractor licensing. Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades require state licenses.
Look up a license at Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies →All Services in Denver
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$8,925
$5,775 – $12,600
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$29,400
$15,750 – $52,500
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$13,125
$6,300 – $26,250
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$7,875
$4,200 – $12,600
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$840
$158 – $5,250
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,260
$158 – $5,250
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,675
$1,575 – $6,300
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$5,775
$2,100 – $12,600
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$4,410
$1,575 – $8,400
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$5,250
$1,050 – $15,750
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$5,775
$2,100 – $10,500
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$788
$315 – $1,575
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$11,550
$5,250 – $18,900
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$2,100
$840 – $4,200
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,625
$1,050 – $5,250
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$21,000
$12,600 – $31,500
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$42,000
$26,250 – $68,250
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$8,925
$4,200 – $15,750
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$2,310
$840 – $4,200
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,890
$840 – $3,675
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$5,775
$2,100 – $15,750
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$945
$210 – $3,150
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$368
$105 – $1,050
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$368
$158 – $840
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$630
$210 – $2,100
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$2,100
$525 – $5,250
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,625
$1,050 – $5,250
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$7,875
$4,200 – $12,600
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$47,250
$21,000 – $84,000
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$5,250
$1,050 – $15,750