Kitchen Cabinet Refacing in Colorado Springs, CO — Costs $4,271 to $19,221

Hiring a Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractor in Colorado Springs, CO

When comparing kitchen cabinet refacing contractors in Colorado Springs, ask each company to quote the same scope, material grade, permit responsibility, cleanup, warranty, and timeline. That keeps the $4,271 to $19,221 local range useful instead of comparing unrelated bids.

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator for Colorado Springs

Adjusted for Colorado Springs's labor rate ($32.57/hr) and material costs (index 105).

Local Cost Breakdown

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing vs. Home Value in Colorado Springs

Planning a Kitchen Cabinet Refacing in Colorado Springs

A kitchen cabinet refacing typically doesn't require a permit in Colorado Springs, which simplifies planning. However, always confirm with the local building department before starting, especially for structural changes. Expect the project to take 3-5 days to complete.

A kitchen cabinet refacing is a complex project best left to licensed professionals. In Colorado Springs, skilled contractors charge an average of $32.57/hr, and the specialized nature of this work means cutting corners on labor can lead to costly rework.

With a median household income of $84,968, many Colorado Springs residents can budget for this project through savings. The mid-range cost of $10,144 represents 12% of the typical household's annual income.

Financing the project? Compare current rates with Colorado Springs mortgage and HELOC rates to estimate monthly payments. For tax implications, mortgage interest deduction may apply — see SALT deduction guide.

Methodology & Local Data Sources

How we estimate kitchen cabinet refacing costs in Colorado Springs: Our local cost figure of $10,144 for Colorado Springs, CO is calculated by adjusting the national mid-range baseline of $9,500 using two location-specific factors:

1. Labor adjustment — 50%% of the project cost is labor. We multiply this by Colorado Springs's wage index, derived from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for construction workers (SOC 47-0000). Colorado Springs skilled-trade labor averages $32.57/hr, compared to the national construction worker median.
2. Materials adjustment — 50%% of cost is materials. Colorado Springs's material cost index is 105 (national baseline = 100), based on regional shipping, lumber, concrete, and metal prices tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for Construction Materials.
3. Permit fees add $1,491 on average in Colorado Springs. Permit costs vary by project scope, square footage (200 sqft typical), and inspection requirements set by the local building department.
4. Scope pricing for this project in Colorado Springs: quotes should be compared by equipment, design, access, permit, and finish assumptions rather than a square-foot shortcut.

Authoritative data sources (US gov):

• BLS — Construction and Extraction Occupations Wages — labor rate baseline for Colorado
• BLS Producer Price Index — Construction Materials — monthly materials cost tracking
• U.S. Census Bureau — Colorado Springs QuickFacts — household income, demographics, housing
• DOE Building Energy Codes Program — energy efficiency requirements affecting kitchen cabinet refacing permits
• International Code Council (ICC) — IBC, IRC, and IECC code references most Colorado jurisdictions adopt
• EPA RRP Rule — Renovation, Repair, and Painting compliance for pre-1978 homes

Disclaimer: Cost estimates are based on regional averages and modeling — actual quotes from licensed contractors in Colorado Springs may vary ±15% based on project complexity, contractor backlog, and material availability. Always obtain at least 3 written bids before committing.

Reviewed by Brazora Monk · Last updated 2026

Find a Licensed Contractor + Permits in Colorado Springs

For a kitchen cabinet refacing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, verify whether the contractor or specialty trade must be licensed, registered, insured, or permitted locally. Use official lookup tools and the local building department instead of trusting general directory sites:

Why this matters: Hiring an unqualified or uninsured contractor in Colorado can create insurance, inspection, warranty, and code-compliance problems. Always verify license or registration requirements, insurance, permit responsibility and inspection closeout before signing contracts.