HVAC static cost scenario
Heat Pump Cost in Denver, CO
The modeled typical cost is $11,672, with a planning range of $8,754 to $15,758 for Denver, CO.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 1 system × indexed material rate | $7,261 |
| Labor | 1 system × indexed labor rate × 1.06 | $3,811 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $350 |
| Disposal | 1 system × disposal rate | $250 |
| Typical total | $11,672 | |
Low $8,754 · Typical $11,672 · High $15,758
Difference from the parent scenario
Denver, CO uses a 1.06× labor factor, 6.5% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 2.0% above the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.
Open the interactive heat pump cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.
Denver, CO metro calculation record
Denver, CO is Census CBSA 19740, ranked 19 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 3,092,037. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $3,580 nationally to $3,811 here, a difference of $231. The complete project moves from $11,441 to $11,672 per system after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.
Primary cost controls
- Equipment capacity and efficiency
- Ductwork or electrical changes
- Number of zones
- Climate and design load
This model isolates a heat-pump system as the project unit. The written proposal should identify system type, capacity, efficiency ratings, indoor and outdoor equipment, refrigerant-line work, controls, electrical changes, commissioning, and any backup heat. Duct replacement and envelope improvements are outside the default record unless a contractor lists them as separate scope.
Questions about this scenario
What is the modeled typical cost for Denver, CO?
The static default is $11,672, with a planning range of $8,754 to $15,758 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 1.06× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.
Is this a local contractor quote?
No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.