Basic
$702 – $1,951 per project
Direct-drive single-speed whole-house fan with louvered ceiling shutter, framed ceiling cut-in, attic vent area checked, wired to an existing switch

Supply and install one whole-house (attic) fan, including ceiling cut-in, attic venting check and wiring to an existing or new switch circuit.
Whole House Fan in Birmingham, Alabama typically costs $826 to $2,295 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Birmingham are 10.0% lower than the national average for whole house fan.
National average: $900 – $2,500 per project
$702 – $1,951 per project
Direct-drive single-speed whole-house fan with louvered ceiling shutter, framed ceiling cut-in, attic vent area checked, wired to an existing switch
$826 – $2,295 per project
Direct-drive two-speed fan with louvered ceiling shutter and insulated attic cover, attic vent area checked, wired to a timer switch
$1,033 – $2,869 per project
Direct-drive variable-speed fan with insulated, gasketed ceiling shutter and attic cover, attic vent area checked, wall control with timer
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $389 – $1,080 | job |
| Labor | labor | $265 – $735 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $104 – $288 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $69 – $192 | job |
Ceiling-mounted whole-house fan louvered shutter grille in the open position
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Birmingham run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Whole House Fan, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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