Denver labor costs run a bit above the national average, and post-hail demand can push roofing prices up for a season. Use these ranges to budget and to spot outliers. They're estimates, not quotes.
Denver project cost estimator
Planning estimate
$12,500 – $20,400
Rough planning range only — not a quote. Real bids depend on site conditions, permits, materials and the contractor.
Typical ranges by project
| Project | Common scope | Typical range (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing & Hail Repair | Architectural shingle (24 squares) | $11,000 – $18,500 |
| Class 4 impact-resistant (24 squares) | $13,500 – $22,000 | |
| Standing-seam metal (24 squares) | $24,500 – $42,000 | |
| Basement Finishing | Basic finish (900 sq ft) | $32,500 – $51,000 |
| Mid-range + bathroom (900 sq ft) | $51,000 – $79,000 | |
| High-end (900 sq ft) | $83,500 – $130,000 | |
| Kitchen Remodeling | Refresh (150 sq ft) | $11,500 – $23,000 |
| Mid-range remodel (150 sq ft) | $31,000 – $54,000 | |
| High-end / layout change (150 sq ft) | $62,000 – $108,000 | |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Refresh (55 sq ft) | $7,000 – $12,500 |
| Full remodel (55 sq ft) | $14,000 – $25,500 | |
| Primary-bath upgrade (55 sq ft) | $28,500 – $48,000 | |
| Window Replacement | Vinyl (12 windows) | $7,500 – $13,500 |
| Fiberglass / composite (12 windows) | $12,500 – $21,000 | |
| Wood-clad / premium (12 windows) | $17,500 – $31,000 | |
| Siding | Vinyl (1,800 sq ft) | $11,000 – $20,500 |
| Fiber cement (1,800 sq ft) | $18,500 – $29,500 | |
| Engineered wood / premium (1,800 sq ft) | $20,500 – $37,000 | |
| Decks | Pressure-treated (320 sq ft) | $11,500 – $20,000 |
| Composite (320 sq ft) | $18,000 – $31,500 | |
| Premium / elevated (320 sq ft) | $29,500 – $46,000 | |
| HVAC & Heat Pumps | Standard split system | $9,500 – $14,500 |
| Heat pump | $11,500 – $18,500 | |
| High-efficiency variable speed | $16,500 – $27,000 | |
| Pop-Tops & Additions | Basic room (600 sq ft) | $154,500 – $247,000 |
| With bath or kitchenette (600 sq ft) | $216,500 – $309,000 | |
| Second story / high-end (600 sq ft) | $309,000 – $463,500 | |
| Exterior Painting | Repaint, minor prep (2,000 sq ft) | $4,000 – $7,000 |
| Full prep (2,000 sq ft) | $6,000 – $10,500 | |
| Elastomeric / heavy repair (2,000 sq ft) | $8,000 – $14,500 |
Denver-specific cost drivers
- Egress windows for basement bedrooms: digging, cutting the foundation and a window well add several thousand dollars per opening
- Radon mitigation systems are a modest add-on during a basement finish
- Pop-tops on older ranches may need new foundation footings and a structural engineer
- Landmark districts in Denver can require specific windows, siding and roofing materials
Frequently asked questions
Why do Denver basement quotes vary so much?
Scope varies more than people expect. A bathroom with a below-grade drain, egress windows, moving ducts or a water heater, and fixing moisture or soil-related cracks can each add a lot.