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Cost to Install an Exhaust Duct
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Exhaust Vent Labor Direct labor expenses to install exhaust duct. | 2.9 hours | $149.68 | $156.68 |
| Exhaust Vent Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install exhaust duct including: fittings, mounting hardware and connectors. | 1 vent | $61.28 | $66.36 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Exhaust Duct | 1 vent | $210.96 | $223.04 |
| | Average cost per vent | $210.96 | $223.04 |
Cost to Install an Exhaust Duct - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install an Exhaust Duct averages $210.96 - $223.04 per vent in 2013. This Exhaust Duct Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Exhaust Duct Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
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Exhaust Duct Installation - Average Cost Per Vent
Expect to pay in the high end of the $210.96 - $223.04 per vent range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Exhaust Duct Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install an Exhaust Duct - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Exhaust Duct Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Exhaust Duct Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Exhaust Duct Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install an Exhaust Duct - References
- PHCC Labor Estimator Plumbing, Heating Cooling Contractors Foundation, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Plumber's Handbook Craftsman Book Company; Revised edition, Jun 2006, Howard Massey, ISBN 1572181710
- Water Heating United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
