Rehab Cost in Colorado (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in Colorado runs about $25,328 to $80,143 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $11,806. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Colorado using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in Colorado.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,614 | $11,806 | $22,965 |
| 2 | Exterior | $6,960 | $11,342 | $19,669 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,561 | $6,704 | $12,942 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,444 | $6,183 | $11,755 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $1,993 | $3,445 | $5,959 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,750 | $2,672 | $4,264 |
| 7 | Basement | $838 | $1,304 | $2,141 |
| 8 | Electrical | $168 | $261 | $447 |
What drives the Colorado range
Construction labor in Colorado runs about 7% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Colorado?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Colorado runs about $25,328–$80,143 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $43,716. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Colorado rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,614–$22,965.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Colorado than average?
No — construction labor in Colorado runs about 7% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these Colorado renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to Colorado using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers