Cost to Bump-Out Addition in Denver, CO

$11,200–$56,000 in Denver

12% above the national average · 1.12x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $11,200–$56,000 for a bump-out addition in Denver, about 12% above the national benchmark. The Mountain West region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at Denver prices.

Cost Breakdown in Denver

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per sq ft	$101	$179	$280
Materials	$4,480	$9,520	$20,160
Labor	$6,720	$12,320	$24,640
Permits	$1,344	$2,240	$3,360
Design	$896	$1,680	$3,360
Total	$13,440+12% vs. national avg	$25,760+12% vs. national avg	$51,520+12% vs. national avg

Budget

Small 60-80 sq ft bump-out, cantilevered over existing foundation, no foundation work needed, standard materials matching existing siding.

Mid-Range

100-150 sq ft bump-out with foundation piers or slab extension, mid-grade finishes, energy-efficient windows, basic electrical.

Premium

200+ sq ft bump-out with full concrete foundation, premium materials, custom windows, dedicated heating/cooling, high-end finishes.

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Denver may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Cantilevered (No New Foundation)	$90-$130 per sq ft	Lowest cost option, no excavation or foundation work, fastest construction	Limited to 2-foot extension maximum in most cases, some structural limitations	Small bathroom, closet, or bay window expansions of 2-3 feet depthLowest cost option, no excavation or foundation work, fastest construction
Concrete Pier Foundation	$110-$160 per sq ft	Good for medium-sized bump-outs, minimal excavation, stable support	Not suitable for very large bump-outs, some areas require frost depth piers	Bump-outs of 3-6 feet depth in moderate climatesGood for medium-sized bump-outs, minimal excavation, stable support
Poured Concrete Slab	$130-$190 per sq ft	Solid, stable, can support any size addition, good for kitchen/dining expansions	Requires excavation and grading, longer construction timeline	Kitchen or family room bump-outs where a durable floor is neededSolid, stable, can support any size addition, good for kitchen/dining expansions
Full Perimeter Foundation	$160-$250 per sq ft	Most stable, allows crawl space access, supports heavy loads and large bump-outs	Most expensive, requires extensive excavation, longest construction timeline	Large bump-outs over 150 sq ft or in areas with challenging soil conditionsMost stable, allows crawl space access, supports heavy loads and large bump-outs

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Denver Estimate

Typical Range

$11,200–$56,000

vs. National Average

12% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.12x

Cost Per sq ft

$101–$280

Estimates apply Denver's 1.12x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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