Basic
$392 – $1,175 each
28-gauge galvanized sheet metal plenum sized to the return opening, screwed to the unit, joints sealed with foil tape

Supply and install one return-air plenum box (sheet metal, sealed to the furnace/air handler); return-duct changes, filter racks and access repairs extra.
Return Air Plenum in Jacksonville, Florida typically costs $461 to $1,382 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Jacksonville are 9.0% lower than the national average for return air plenum.
National average: $500 – $1,500 each
$392 – $1,175 each
28-gauge galvanized sheet metal plenum sized to the return opening, screwed to the unit, joints sealed with foil tape
$461 – $1,382 each
26-gauge galvanized plenum, seams and unit connection sealed with duct mastic, fastened and supported
$576 – $1,728 each
24-gauge galvanized plenum with acoustic liner, mastic-sealed seams, flexible canvas connector to cut vibration
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $216 – $648 | each |
| Labor | labor | $149 – $446 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $58 – $173 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $38 – $115 | each |
Material costs in Jacksonville run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Return Air Plenum, 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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