Here’s an up‑to‑date look at custom metal exterior door costs in Colorado (2025), particularly for steel or iron doors, including materials, installation, and key factors impacting pricing:
🏷️ DIY Door & Installation Cost Overview — Colorado (2025)
Conservative Estimates for Standard Steel Entry Doors
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Materials: $100–$1,000 for steel doors, depending on finish and glass options
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Installation (local Colorado average): ~$360–$490 per door (mid‑grade steel prehung with basic hardware and locks)
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Typical Total Cost:
** ~$300 to $2,000 per door** depending on customization level
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🔧 Custom Metal (Steel or Iron) Exterior Doors
📌 Price Range by Tier
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Basic custom steel or iron doors:
Starting around $2,500–$4,000 -
Mid-range designs:
$4,000–$7,000 — typically includes decorative features: glass panels, sidelights, arched tops -
High-end or oversize/custom doors:
$7,000–$12,000+, especially double doors with elaborate ironwork or artisan finishes -
Premium artisan-crafted or fully bespoke doors:
May exceed $12,000
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These reflect Phoenix-area pricing, but Colorado markets (especially Denver or Boulder) show similar trends when materials and labor costs are comparable.
⚙️ Cost Factors Affecting Price
| Factor | Impact on Cost |
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| Material | Iron is more expensive than steel |
| Design complexity | Scrollwork, glass, size significantly increase price |
| Door size/configuration | Double doors cost more than single |
| Finish & hardware | Powder coating, custom paint, multi-point locks add cost |
| Structural modifications | Frame changes, reframing, or rough opening adaptation |
| Installation/permits | Labor hourly rates, permit costs in Colorado |
ProMatcher data for Aurora, Arvada, Westminster: installation alone for mid‑grade steel doors runs $355‑$490 per door, not including custom features or sizing
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🧾 Local vs. National Cost Snapshot
| Source | Cost Estimate |
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| Angi (Colorado average) | ~$490 per entry steel door installation |
| HomeGuide 2025 national data | Steel + sidelights: $700–$3,000; custom iron: $1,500–$20,000+ |
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💬 Real-World Notes from Users
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Quotes exceeding $10K–$12K are often for custom, oversized, or designer brands (e.g. Truitt & White, Andersen)
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Reasonable quotes for high-end standard steel doors with glass are often $2K–$4K including install
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✅ Summary: Colorado 2025 Pricing Guide
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Basic steel entry door + install: ~$300–$2,000
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Custom door (steel/iron): ~$2,500–$4,000
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Mid-to-high-range decorative custom: ~$4,000–$7,000
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Highly customized or artisan iron doors: $7,000–$12,000+ (rarely exceeding $20K)
🧭 Tips for Getting Accurate Quotes
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Define door specs: door size, single vs. double, material, sidelights/glass, finish, hardware
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Get 3+ local installer bids to compare pricing and avoid overpaying
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Clarify what’s included – does the quote cover demolition of old frame, reframing, finish trim?
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Ask about customization add‑ons – glass inserts, smart locks, security upgrades
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Consider local labor rates and permits – Denver-Boulder metropolitan areas may run higher labor costs
🏁 Final Takeaway
For custom metal exterior doors in Colorado in 2025:
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Entry-level steel installations are $300–$2K total.
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Custom decorative steel/iron doors typically run $2.5K–$7K, depending on complexity.
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Artisan or oversized bespoke doors may exceed $7K, extended up to $12K+.
CUSTOM COMMERCIAL DOORS IN SCOTTSDALE BY ARTISTIC ALLOYS
Artistic Alloys & Design of Scottsdale, Arizona can design, fabricate, and install custom metal work including custom commercial doors all over the Phoenix area. With services for both residential and commercial properties, your business can be equally secure. If you have a property that needs to be more secure and upgraded visually, we are excited about your project and can offer help with all stages of the process. Contact Artistic Alloys & Design today at 480-941-2611 or by filling out our convenient contact form.







