Open-concept kitchens, accessory dwelling units, and luxury outdoor cooking spaces are pushing homeowners to demand commercial-level ventilation in residential settings. A commercial vent hood removes heavy grease, smoke, and moisture far more efficiently than standard ranges can manage. Yet many owners hesitate because they have no clear picture of the commercial vent hood installation cost. CountBricks is here to demystify the numbers and speed up your estimating workflow.
Typical residential projects installing a commercial vent hood fall between $4,500 and $12,000. The broad span reflects equipment size, duct routing difficulty, code upgrades, and local labor rates. By running a voice-guided session in CountBricks Estimate, you’ll receive a location-specific figure in under two minutes, complete with up-to-date material pricing and crew productivity factors.
• Hood size and CFM rating
• Duct length, diameter, and material (rigid vs. flex)
• Make-up air system requirements
• Electrical upgrades and dedicated circuits
• Structural reinforcement above cook line
• Finish work to restore cabinets, soffits, or exterior cladding
• Permit, inspection, and commissioning fees
Commercial-grade stainless vent hoods sized 36-60 inches generally cost $1,200-$3,500. High-CFM blowers or integrated fire suppression jump the ticket closer to $5,000. CountBricks Material Cloud pulls the latest distributor pricing, letting you compare brands instantly.
Expect $20-$35 per linear foot for 6-in. double-wall rigid duct on a single-story run. Roof penetrations, chase framing, and premium weather caps add $600-$1,200. CountBricks Takeoff can trace the duct path right on your PDF plans and push quantities straight into the estimate.
Codes in many jurisdictions require replacement air when exhaust exceeds 400 CFM. A powered make-up air unit with tempered air commonly ranges $1,800-$4,000 installed. Smaller passive dampers start near $400. CountBricks models the requirement automatically based on CFM inputs during your voice session.
Dedicated 20-amp circuits, control wiring, and sub-panel work average $750-$1,500. Smart home integrations or variable speed controllers raise the figure. CountBricks Labor Benchmarks adjust electrical crew hours to your zip code in real time.
Cabinet modifications, drywall repairs, and painting add the last 10-15 % of the total. Set aside $400-$900 for kitchens with custom millwork. CountBricks Assemblies bundle these finishing tasks, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Residential builders often underestimate the labor portion. On an average install:
• Materials: 55 % of total cost
• Labor: 35 % of total cost
• Permits & Overhead: 10 %
Because labor productivity swings widely by crew experience, CountBricks analytics track your historical performance and suggest realistic hour allowances.
1. Open a voice session in CountBricks Estimate.
2. Dictate hood size, CFM, and location details.
3. AI recommends code-compliant duct sizes and make-up air options.
4. Confirm selections; the system auto-prices materials and labor.
5. Instantly generate a polished proposal branded with your logo.
Builders who switch from spreadsheets to CountBricks report saving over an hour per kitchen, freeing staff to focus on winning more bids.
Commercial vent hood installation cost in dense urban markets can be 18-25 % higher than national medians. CountBricks Location Factor updates every month, so your Nevada estimate won’t rely on outdated national averages.
Most residential codes don’t mandate fire suppression under 60 in. hoods, but luxury custom homes sometimes add it for safety. CountBricks includes optional pricing so you can present a good-better-best package.
CountBricks catalogs blower models by sone rating. We recommend inline fans mounted remotely to keep kitchen noise below 4 sones.
Short horizontal runs are possible, but every 90-degree elbow reduces efficiency. CountBricks automatically factors extra elbows into the cost for larger blowers.
Commercial-grade vent hoods are no longer just for restaurants. With clear cost data and AI-powered estimating, residential builders can offer premium ventilation with confidence. Create your free CountBricks account today at CountBricks.com/services and turn complex mechanical scopes into profitable opportunities.
When Hillcrest Builders approached CountBricks to price a 48-inch commercial hood for their modern farmhouse remodel, they faced three challenges: hidden roof trusses, strict California energy codes, and a client deadline of under six weeks. Here’s how our platform delivered.
• The estimator spent 90 seconds describing appliance specs and roof framing.
• CountBricks auto-generated a material list, including double-wall duct, backdraft damper, and insulated make-up air plenum.
• Our engine flagged Title 24 make-up air requirements that the builder had missed.
• Suggested a 600 CFM tempered unit, adding $2,850 to the proposal but preventing a costly re-inspection.
• CountBricks referenced past Hillcrest installs to set labor at 28 hours.
• Compared to the original 40-hour spreadsheet estimate, the adjustment saved $720 in padded costs, making the bid more competitive without eroding margin.
1. Proposal approved in 24 hours.
2. Final cost landed at $9,650—within 2 % of the CountBricks forecast.
3. Project completed on schedule, earning the builder a five-star homeowner review.
• Measure CFM needs using cooktop BTUs × 0.01 to avoid under-sizing.
• Pre-frame a straight-up chase during rough-in; each elbow adds roughly $150 in labor and fittings.
• Offer clients a noise comparison chart—quiet performance sells premium upgrades.
• Bundle finish painting with existing trim scopes to keep subcontractor minimums low.
Ready to replicate Hillcrest’s success? Log in at CountBricks.com/portfolio to explore similar case studies, or book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation. Let CountBricks turn your next commercial vent hood installation into a showcase of precision budgeting and on-time delivery.
