Few residential upgrades deliver a bigger return on comfort than a quiet, code-compliant bathroom vent. Excess moisture breeds mold, peels paint, and shortens the life of finishes. A high-performance fan paired with an airtight duct quickly removes steam, eliminates odors, and protects your home’s structure. CountBricks specialists include ventilation on every remodel checklist because a healthy home starts with dry surfaces.
CountBricks tracks real-time labor rates and material pricing across hundreds of ZIP codes. For a typical single-family home, the total cost to install bathroom vent currently ranges from $465 to $1,050. Most projects fall near $720, including fan, duct, exterior hood, labor, and permit. Your exact number is calculated in seconds by our voice-to-quote engine, but the breakdown below shows where the money goes.
• Mid-range 80–120 CFM ENERGY STAR fan: $140–$240
• Insulated 4-inch rigid or flex duct (10–15 ft): $45–$80
• Exterior wall or roof cap with backdraft damper: $35–$60
• Electrical cable, connector, and switch upgrade: $25–$45
• Misc. fasteners, sealants, vapor barrier tape: $15–$30
• Electrician (1.5–3 hrs) at $85–$120/hr: $130–$360
• Carpenter/Roofer for duct run and cap (1–2 hrs): $90–$180
• Disposal, site protection, and clean-up: $25–$60
• Attic access vs. first-floor ceiling: harder access means more hours
• Distance to exterior wall or roof: longer duct runs add material and time
• Existing wiring capacity: an older circuit may need a new home run
• Fan features: humidity sensor and LED light increase unit cost
• Local permitting requirements: some jurisdictions require inspection fees
Traditional estimates rely on broad allowances. CountBricks eliminates guesswork with AI. During a real-time voice call, our software listens to your description—“9-ft ceiling, no attic, 12-foot duct to exterior wall”—and instantly pulls local labor rates and catalog pricing from our database. Within seconds you receive:
1. Line-item material list with current retail prices
2. Task-based labor hours tied to regional wage data
3. Auto-generated permit fees based on municipal tables
4. A polished PDF proposal branded to your company or our in-house crew
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A seasoned DIYer may swap a fan for $250 in parts, but new ductwork and wiring cross multiple trades. The risk of cutting a structural joist or venting moist air into an attic can dwarf any savings. CountBricks crews are licensed, insured, and follow International Residential Code guidelines on every installation.
• Precision-cut ceiling opening sealed to the vapor barrier
• Quiet fans rated at ≤1.5 sones for whisper operation
• Insulated ducts sloped to exterior to prevent condensation
• Smoke-tested airflow to verify 8 ACH or greater
• Digital completion report synced to your CountBricks project portal
• Site protection and layout: 30 minutes
• Ceiling cut and fan mounting: 45 minutes
• Duct routing and exterior cap: 1–2 hours
• Electrical tie-in and switch upgrade: 45 minutes
• Testing, trim, and cleanup: 30 minutes
Most installations wrap in half a day, and our crews keep dust contained with zip-wall barriers and HEPA vacuums.
Energy-efficient fans may qualify for regional utility incentives. CountBricks auto-flags available rebates during estimate creation and applies them to your bottom line. Ask about 0% same-as-cash financing through CountBricks Pay at CountBricks.com/consultation.
Ready to eliminate foggy mirrors? Say, “Hey CountBricks, price my bathroom fan,” and our AI will generate your personalized cost to install bathroom vent before you hang up the phone. Protect your home—and your wallet—with data-driven accuracy only CountBricks provides.
A recent project highlights how our platform refines the cost to install bathroom vent in real time. The homeowner lived in a 120-year-old brownstone with no attic and thick masonry walls. Traditional contractors quoted “somewhere between $1,200 and $1,800” because of the unknowns. During a five-minute CountBricks call, we gathered dimensions, ceiling height, and available electrical circuits.
• Materials: $268 for a 90 CFM low-profile fan, 4-inch rigid duct, and stainless wall cap
• Labor: $582 based on 4.8 technician hours at current Boston wage tables
• Permit & inspection: $75 auto-pulled from municipal database
Total: $925, emailed instantly with a detailed scope and timeline.
1. Core-drilled a 4-inch hole through brick in 28 minutes—AI had allocated 30, confirming accuracy
2. Installed a humidity-sensing fan that now runs only when moisture spikes, cutting energy use by 42%
3. Provided a digital airflow report for the condo association via CountBricks.com/portfolio
“The price was dead-on and the job wrapped before lunch. My mirrors stay clear, and I didn’t have to chase down three different trades.”
• Choose fans rated for continuous operation to prevent mildew in tight urban bathrooms
• Upgrade to an occupancy/humidity combo switch—average add-on cost is only $45
• Seal every duct joint with foil-back tape, not cloth duct tape, for leak-free performance
Whether you own a modern townhouse or a century-old walk-up, CountBricks delivers transparent pricing and flawless execution. Start your estimate at CountBricks.com/services and experience the future of residential construction.
