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Window Replacement Cost in Colorado (2026)

Window replacements in Colorado typically run $6,400–$17,400 for a 10-window 1,500 sq ft single-story full-house window replacement, with vinyl-frame double-hung the dominant residential choice and ENERGY STAR Northern climate-zone glazing requirements (U-factor ≤ 0.3, no SHGC limit). Colorado's combination of high-altitude UV exposure across the Front Range driving Sun-Belt-rated UV-stabilized vinyl frames and laminated-glazing recommended on every south-and-west-facing residential window installation, ENERGY STAR Northern climate zone driving low-U-factor (≤0.30) glazing requirement statewide, F2 freeze-thaw cycling driving sealant degradation on every window perimeter caulk at 4-6 year intervals, and high HOA architectural-control prevalence across 70%+ of Front Range subdivisions drives unique high-altitude-UV-and-HOA-driven glazing selection.

State Colorado
Cities Covered 21
Typical 10-window 1,500 sq ft single-story full-house window replacement $6,400 – $17,400
BLS carpenter wage $22.84/hr

Colorado climate, wind & energy-code drivers

  • ENERGY STAR climate zone: Northern — coldest climates, U-factor priority (U ≤ 0.27 in coldest tier)
  • IECC climate zone: 5B-7
  • Maximum U-factor: 0.3 (IECC 2021 + state amendments)
  • Maximum SHGC: No limit (cold climate)
  • ASCE 7-22 design wind speed: 105 mph (Risk Category II)
  • Hurricane impact-rated requirement: No statewide impact-rated requirement
  • Dominant residential frame material: Vinyl frame — dominant in most climates, lowest cost-per-window
  • Historic-preservation overlay prevalence: Moderate — selected metro historic districts with review
  • EPA RRP lead-safe trigger (pre-1978 housing share): Moderate — 20-40% pre-1978 housing share, EPA RRP required on selected replacements

Colorado licensing, lead-safe & permits

  • License status: No statewide license — municipal credentials only
  • License board: No statewide window license — Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and other home-rule municipalities issue local Building Contractor credentials (official site)
  • Permit: city or county building permit required for window opening modification; no state license; replacement-only same-size installs typically permit-exempt; Colorado state energy code amendments mandate U-0.30 or lower; HOA architectural committee approval mandatory in 70%+ of Front Range subdivisions

How window replacement costs vary in Colorado

State-specific code or insurance rule: Colorado Revised Statutes §38-33.3 (Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act) provides one of the most enforceable HOA architectural-control statutes in the country with mandatory pre-approval review on window frame color, grille pattern, and exterior finish across 70%+ of Front Range subdivisions in Aurora, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Centennial, and Lone Tree, plus Colorado state energy code amendments separately mandate U-0.30 or lower window U-factor on every Colorado residential installation.

Cities in Colorado

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Arvada, CO

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Aurora, CO

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Boulder, CO

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Broomfield, CO

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Castle Rock, CO

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Centennial, CO

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Commerce City, CO

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Denver, CO

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Fort Collins, CO

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Grand Junction, CO

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Greeley, CO

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Lakewood, CO

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Littleton, CO

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Longmont, CO

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Loveland, CO

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Northglenn, CO

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Parker, CO

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Pueblo, CO

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Thornton, CO

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Westminster, CO

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Pricing ranges reflect Colorado market labor (BLS OEWS carpenter (window installers) mean $22.84/hr) and Woogoro regional cost modeling. For the most localized estimate, see your nearest city page above.