Basic
$419 – $1,089 per project
26-gauge galvanized sheet-metal plenum fabricated to fit, screwed and taped to the unit and existing trunks
How Much Does Install Plenum Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Supply and install one sheet-metal supply or return plenum at the furnace/air handler, sealed and connected to existing trunks; major duct redesign extra.
Install Plenum in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $493 to $1,281 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Plenum in Columbus, Ohio
$493 – $1,281
per projectPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for install plenum.
National average: $500 – $1,300 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$493 – $1,281 per project
26-gauge galvanized plenum with mastic-sealed seams, flexible connector at the unit, branches reconnected and sealed
Premium
$616 – $1,601 per project
24-gauge galvanized plenum with mastic-sealed seams, vibration-isolating connector, external insulation wrap, static pressure checked
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $212 – $550 | job |
| Labor | labor | $187 – $487 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $56 – $147 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $38 – $98 | job |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($225.00-$584.99 per project)
- Labor ($175.00-$455.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($60.00-$156.01 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($40.00-$104.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- PickHVAC - Plenum Cost (2026), pickhvac.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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