If you are planning a kitchen upgrade, understanding the true range hood vent installation cost is crucial. Homeowners often underestimate the complexity of routing ductwork through finished walls, meeting local ventilation codes, and coordinating multiple trades in a tight space. CountBricks simplifies every step. Our AI-driven platform listens to your job-site conversation, creates material and labor line items in real time, and emails you a ready-to-sign estimate before you leave the driveway.
CountBricks project data shows that most single-family projects land between $1,200 and $3,500. The wide spread reflects kitchen layout, vent path length, and appliance selection.
• Tight retrofit with less than 6 feet of duct: $1,200–$1,600
• Standard installation with new cabinet modification: $1,600–$2,400
• Premium custom hood with exterior wall coring: $2,400–$3,500+
1. Vent Path Length
Longer duct runs demand more galvanized pipe, elbows, and labor hours. Every 90-degree turn adds static pressure and time.
2. Exhaust Termination
Roof penetrations require flashing and sometimes scaffolding, while a rear wall cap can be installed from a ladder in minutes.
3. Cabinet Modification
Existing cabinetry may need to be trimmed or rebuilt to accept a larger insert hood. Finish carpentry raises both labor and finish-material cost.
4. Electrical Upgrades
A new circuit for high-CFM units or on-board lighting adds permit fees and electrician time.
5. Local Code Requirements
In San Francisco, ducts must vent outdoors—no recirculating units in new construction. Energy code also limits length and bends, forcing strategic layout decisions.
CountBricks continuously syncs with regional suppliers. As of this week:
• 6-inch galvanized duct per linear foot: $9.40
• Roof cap with backdraft damper: $78–$115
• Exterior wall cap, powder coated: $42–$65
• 30-inch stainless range hood, 600 CFM: $480–$780
• Stainless steel custom liner: $220–$350
1. Demo and layout – 1 hour
2. Duct run and sealing – 3 hours
3. Electrical rough-in – 2 hours
4. Cabinet modification – 2 hours
5. Hood mounting and final connections – 2 hours
6. Inspection and airflow test – 1 hour
Total skilled labor: 11 hours
• Real-time pricing feeds pull current SKU costs from local suppliers, preventing quote drift
• Voice-to-estimate captures scope while you walk the kitchen, cutting change-orders
• AI blueprint takeoffs detect joists, studs, and obstructions, recommending the shortest duct path
• Instant permit check flags code conflicts before you swing a hammer
Bay Area jurisdictions typically charge $150–$280 for a standalone mechanical permit. CountBricks auto-populates permit line items so owners see the true out-the-door price.
A properly vented range hood protects cabinetry finishes, removes moisture, and raises indoor-air quality—an often overlooked resale booster in open-plan homes. CountBricks clients report appraisal bumps of 1–2% on high-end projects featuring designer hoods and hidden ductwork.
While a handy homeowner may be tempted to self-install, hidden risks lurk:
• Fire rating of the duct chase
• Electrical load balancing
• Roof warrantied penetrations
Hiring a licensed CountBricks partner ensures compliance and warranty alignment with appliance manufacturers.
1. Voice Scope: Discuss CFM rating, hood style, and vent location with our AI assistant.
2. Instant Estimate: Receive a detailed labor and material proposal in your inbox.
3. Blueprint Sync: Upload plans; CountBricks maps optimal duct routes and cross-checks code.
4. Schedule & Order: Accept the quote, and materials auto-order through integrated suppliers.
5. Install & Verify: Field crews follow the AI-generated task list; inspection photos upload to your client portal.
• Keep the hood on an exterior wall to avoid expensive roof penetrations
• Upgrade duct size rather than fan speed to reduce noise and energy use
• Schedule electrical and HVAC trades on the same day to lower mobilization fees
CountBricks offers staged payment schedules linked to percentage completion milestones. Homeowners can also bundle the hood install with larger remodel phases to secure bulk-buy pricing.
Ready to nail down your exact range hood vent installation cost? Start a voice chat inside the CountBricks mobile app or visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a free virtual walk-through. In under ten minutes, you’ll have an itemized, permit-ready bid—no spreadsheets, no surprises.
A recent CountBricks project involved installing a 36-inch 900 CFM hood in a brick-and-timber loft. Exposed beams prohibited direct vertical ducting, so the team routed a 12-foot horizontal run to the alley wall.
• Materials: $1,540 (hood, duct, wall cap, low-profile LED lights)
• Labor: $1,980 (HVAC 8 hrs, electrician 3 hrs, finish carpenter 2 hrs)
• Permits & inspection: $210
Total invoiced through CountBricks: $3,730
Our blueprint module identified a dormant chimney chase directly behind the cooktop. By repurposing the chase, the crew avoided coring a new hole through historic masonry, cutting three labor hours and eliminating specialty scaffolding costs. The client approved the revised scope via the CountBricks portal, and materials auto-shipped same day.
“The live pricing and side-by-side options made decisions easy. We expected four days of disruption; CountBricks wrapped in two.” — Sarah L., Homeowner
• Early digital mapping often reveals hidden chases or soffits that slash duct length
• Syncing electrical and HVAC work orders in CountBricks reduces crew overlap and noise for occupants
• Capturing inspection photos inside the platform speeds up final payment release and boosts homeowner confidence
Whether you’re retrofitting a century-old Victorian or building a modern ADU, CountBricks delivers precise, code-compliant range hood solutions without budget creep. Begin your estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation and turn your kitchen upgrade into a streamlined, data-driven win.
