Basic
$11 – $31 per linear ft
Sheet metal trunk with R-8 insulated flex branches and sheet metal collars, wide-strap supports, joints sealed with mastic
How Much Does Install Duct Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Install new residential HVAC supply/return ductwork (sheet metal or insulated flex) with fittings, per linear foot of run.
Install Duct in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $13 to $37 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Duct in Washington, District of Columbia
$13 – $37
per linear ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install duct.
National average: $12 – $35 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$13 – $37 per linear ft
Sheet metal trunk with R-8 insulated flex branches, mastic-sealed joints, proper hangers and supports, short direct runs
Premium
$16 – $46 per linear ft
Sheet metal trunk with rigid elbows and R-8 insulated flex branches, mastic-sealed, balancing damper at each branch
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.67 – $17 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.37 – $13 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.51 – $4.40 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.01 – $2.95 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($5.40-$15.75 per linear foot)
- Labor ($4.20-$12.25 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.44-$4.19 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.96-$2.81 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Duct, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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