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Doors in Golden
Door Hardware & Lockset Replacement, $165
See all 12 jobsLicensed doors services for Golden and Jefferson County. Every entrance, perfected.
What Golden requires
Code reference: Building Permit Fees table (effective 05/01/11, as modified by resolutions). per cityofgolden.gov
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Fixed-price jobs
Barn Door Kit Installation
Install one customer-supplied barn door kit (door up to 42 in x 84 in, up to 100 lb): mount header board or blocking into studs, hang rail level, install door, guides, stops, and soft-close if included in kit.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Install one customer-supplied barn door kit (door up to 42 in x 84 in, up to 100 lb): mount header board or blocking into studs, hang rail level, install door, guides, stops, and soft-close if included in kit. Excludes the door/kit material, doors over 100 lb, electrical relocation (switches/outlets behind rail), and header framing inside the wall.
Bifold Door Adjust or Replace
One bifold opening: re-track, replace pivots/guides/snuggers, and align existing doors — or install one customer-supplied replacement bifold set (up to 60 in opening) including track and hardware kit.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
One bifold opening: re-track, replace pivots/guides/snuggers, and align existing doors — or install one customer-supplied replacement bifold set (up to 60 in opening) including track and hardware kit. Excludes the door and kit material, opening resizing, and painting.
Door Hardware & Lockset Replacement
Replace up to three customer-supplied knobs, deadbolts, or smart locks on standard-bore doors, including latch alignment and strike adjustment.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace up to three customer-supplied knobs, deadbolts, or smart locks on standard-bore doors, including latch alignment and strike adjustment. Fresh mortising or bore resizing is quoted separately.
Exterior Door Weatherstrip and Sweep
Weather-seal one exterior door: replace kerf-in or nail-on weatherstripping on all three sides, install new door sweep or replace sill gasket, and verify smooth latch and full seal (daylight check).
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Weather-seal one exterior door: replace kerf-in or nail-on weatherstripping on all three sides, install new door sweep or replace sill gasket, and verify smooth latch and full seal (daylight check). Standard materials included. Excludes threshold replacement, door planing (see plane/adjust SKU), storm doors, and rot repair at jamb or sill.
Front Door Refinish
Refinish one wood or fiberglass entry door in place: sand/strip failed finish, condition, apply stain (or exterior enamel) plus exterior-rated topcoats.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Refinish one wood or fiberglass entry door in place: sand/strip failed finish, condition, apply stain (or exterior enamel) plus exterior-rated topcoats. TWO-VISIT job — coats require overnight dry between visits; duration shown is total on-site minutes across visits. Stain/paint and topcoat included. Excludes sidelites and transoms (add-on quoted on site), door removal to a shop, severe UV-rot or veneer failure (replacement recommended instead), and hardware replacement.
Garage Door Opener Install (Customer-Supplied)
Replace an existing opener with a customer-supplied smart unit on a standard sectional door, including rail assembly, safety-eye alignment, and app pairing.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace an existing opener with a customer-supplied smart unit on a standard sectional door, including rail assembly, safety-eye alignment, and app pairing. New wiring or spring work is quoted separately.
Interior Door Install (Prehung, Per Opening)
Remove an existing interior door and install a customer-supplied prehung unit in the same rough opening, including shimming, hardware, and casing reinstall.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Remove an existing interior door and install a customer-supplied prehung unit in the same rough opening, including shimming, hardware, and casing reinstall. Out-of-square openings needing reframing are quoted on site.
Interior Door Slab Swap
Replace one interior door slab in an existing square jamb: mortise hinges, bore lockset (if slab is unbored), hang, and adjust for even reveal.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace one interior door slab in an existing square jamb: mortise hinges, bore lockset (if slab is unbored), hang, and adjust for even reveal. Customer supplies the slab and hardware. Excludes the slab and lockset material, jamb replacement, out-of-square openings requiring rework (converted to plane/adjust pricing on site), and painting/staining.
Pocket Door Roller Repair
Repair one dragging or derailed pocket door: remove door (including split-jamb/trim removal and reinstall where required), replace rollers, adjust track alignment and guides, and rehang.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Repair one dragging or derailed pocket door: remove door (including split-jamb/trim removal and reinstall where required), replace rollers, adjust track alignment and guides, and rehang. Standard replacement rollers included. Excludes full track replacement requiring wall opening (quoted on site as drywall work), new door slab, and hardware upgrades.
Storm Door Installation
Installation of one customer-supplied storm door (standard 32 in or 36 in) on an existing square entry frame: hinge-rail fitting, closer and wind chain, handle/latch set, sweep adjustment, and removal of an old storm…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Installation of one customer-supplied storm door (standard 32 in or 36 in) on an existing square entry frame: hinge-rail fitting, closer and wind chain, handle/latch set, sweep adjustment, and removal of an old storm door with haul-away of the door only. Excludes door purchase, entry doors, out-of-square or rotted frames requiring trim/jamb repair (quoted separately), and custom-size openings.
Priced per item
Door Planing and Adjustment (Per Door)
$65 each · $55 each for 4+ · $109 minimum visit
Fix rubbing/sticking interior doors: plane or belt-sand edges, shim or reset hinges, adjust strike plates, and seal raw planed edges.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Fix rubbing/sticking interior doors: plane or belt-sand edges, shim or reset hinges, adjust strike plates, and seal raw planed edges. The per-door rate applies to each door serviced. Duration shown is typical for 2-3 doors; add ~35 min per additional door. Excludes slab or jamb replacement, exterior doors with foundation-movement issues, and repainting planed edges.
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Door & Window Service Visit
$109 visit fee — credited toward the work
We diagnose sticking doors, failed seals, broken hardware, or drafty windows and quote repair or replacement.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
We diagnose sticking doors, failed seals, broken hardware, or drafty windows and quote repair or replacement. The $109 trip fee is credited toward the job.
FREE PLANNING TOOLS
Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Doors Services in Golden, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional doors services throughout Golden and the surrounding Jefferson County area. Interior and exterior door supply and installation including hardware, casing, and weather-sealing. Whether you're in Golden (gateway to the mountains) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
The build sequence for a Doors project
Every project starts with a feasibility study; this trade is priced from the same assemblies.
Permit Thresholds
Golden permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Building Permit Fees table (effective 05/01/11, as modified by resolutions).
- Exterior
- One-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (residential only); fences ≤7 ft tall (unless front yard, corner lot, or historic district); landscaping; minor roof or siding repairs/replacement (10% or less of total area); minor maintenance/repairs; painting; retaining/landscape walls ≤4 ft tall
- Code reference
- Retaining/landscape walls over 4 ft (or supporting surcharge) also trigger requirements, often needing engineering.
- For homeowners doing their own work
- materials cost × 2.
- Building permit fees are calculated from a tiered table based on total valuation
- $1–$500 = $25.85; higher tiers add per-$100 or per-$1,000 increments up to $1M+).
- Additional plan review fee (when applicable)
- 65% of the permit fee.
- Building use tax
- 3% use tax on building materials, stated as 1.5% of total valuation.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Golden (specifically its Building Division/Building Department) issues residential building permits for properties within Golden city limits.
Energy Code
Golden energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by the City of Golden with no energy-specific local amendments noted beyond the base code (and state electric-ready/solar-ready provisions where applicable).
- Code reference
- Golden (Jefferson County, climate zone 5B) lists the 2024 IECC among its adopted codes on the official Building Permit Process page.
- Code reference
- Adoption aligns with the city’s update to the 2024 I-Codes suite (effective after the July 22, 2025 council action referenced in related materials).
- Code reference
- The code applies to new construction, additions, and remodels/alterations as scoped in the IECC/IRC.
- Code reference
- Key prescriptive requirements (2024 IECC residential provisions, Table R402.1.2 / R402.1.3 and related sections, climate zone 5 / 5B; relevant to additions and remodels where the thermal envelope or systems are altered):
- Ceiling/attic insulation
- Minimum R-49 (or equivalent U-factor).
- Code reference
- (2024 IECC Table R402.1.3 / IRC N1102.1.3; note reduction from prior editions.)
- Wood-frame wall insulation
- R-20 + R-5 ci, or R-13 + R-10 ci, or R-0 + R-20 ci (or equivalent U-factor options).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Golden (specifically its Building Division/Building Department) issues residential building permits for properties within Golden city limits.
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What door projects cover
Door projects in the Denver metro include replacing interior or exterior doors, upgrading hardware, and sometimes creating or resizing openings. Exterior work adds weatherstripping, thresholds, and flashing details. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates door packages and related framing trades when openings change. Cost is project-specific and depends on door type, count, and whether rough openings change.
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Fit and performance
Swing clearance, stack height, and flooring transitions affect fit. Exterior doors should address weather and security needs for Front Range exposure.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
Like-for-like door replacements often do not need a City and County of Denver building permit. Changing opening size or adding new exterior openings typically does. Landmark Preservation may review exterior changes on designated properties when permits are required. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades when needed.
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What buyers should prepare
Door count, interior vs exterior, swing direction, and whether openings will change.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Barn Door Kit Installation cost in Golden?
$345.
How do I book?
Press Book next to the job, pick a date and a morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4) window, and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Do door replacements need a Denver permit?
Often no for same-size replacements. New or resized openings typically need CPD building permits.
Who handles door permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and related specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Can exterior doors be replaced on a historic home?
Possibly, but Landmark rules may apply on designated properties. Check before ordering.
What about fire-rated doors?
Certain locations require rated doors and hardware. Confirm use and wall type on site.
What information helps define scope?
Door locations, interior vs exterior, opening changes, photos, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Golden and Jefferson County
We serve Golden, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Golden project.
How It Runs
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DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
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New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
Learn more →A/V Systems
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
Learn more →Control Systems
Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
Learn more →Explore
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