2026 Ductwork Pricing
Ductwork Installation Cost in Tampa Bay
New or replacement ductwork for your Tampa home. Section prices from $599, full-system new ducts from $2,599. Tampa attic heat + humidity demand proper R6-R8 insulation + antimicrobial options. Licensed CAC1819196. FREE in-home estimate.
Quick Price Summary
Tampa ductwork installation: R6 Flex per section $599, R8 Flex $699, R8 Antimicrobial (recommended Tampa) $799, R6 Metal Spiral $1,999. New air plenum: $999. Full replacement with Honeywell zoning: $2,599. Premium Daikin Fit EWC zone system: $4,999. Simple repairs start at $79 per section. FREE estimate. Call (813) 343-2212.
2026 Ductwork Installation Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Duct Work Repair (per section) | $79 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R6 Flex | $599 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R8 Flex | $699 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R8 Antimicrobial Flex (recommended for Tampa) | $799 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R4.2 Mobile Home Flex | $999 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R6 Fiber Board | $749 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R6 Metal Rectangle Duct | $1,599 |
| Duct Work Replacement, R6 Metal Spiral Duct | $1,999 |
| New Air Plenum | $999 |
| New Coffin Box | $749 |
| Insulation Wrap Around Units/Ducts (per foot) | $99 |
| Manual Dampers Installation on Existing Ductwork | $399 |
| Zone Board Replacement | $699 |
| Zone Damper Motor Replacement | $699 |
| Honeywell Zone Damper Replacement | $899 |
| Honeywell Zone System Installation with New Ductwork | $2,599 |
| Additional Honeywell Zone Damper Installation | $999 |
| Automatic Fresh Air Damper to Return Plenum Installation | $1,199 |
| Daikin Fit EWC Zone System Installation with New Ductwork | $4,999 |
| Additional Daikin Fit Zone Damper Install | $2,499 |
| Dryer Duct Installation/Replacement | $749 |
| Range Hood Exhaust Duct Installation/Replacement | $749 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation | $949 |
| Bathroom Exhaust Duct Connection | $749 |
What’s Included & What Affects Price
Every ductwork installation includes:
- Load calculation (Manual D) to size ducts properly for your Tampa home
- All ductwork materials (insulation-wrapped R6 or R8 flex, metal, fiberboard per design)
- Professional sealing with UL-181 mastic + foil tape (not duct tape — industry joke, not the real thing)
- Hurricane-rated strapping to code
- Removal + disposal of old ductwork
- County permit and inspection coordination (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco)
- Post-install airflow balancing
- 1-year workmanship warranty
Why ductwork matters MORE in Tampa:
- Attic heat (130-160°F in summer) — Old R4 ducts lose 20-30% of your cooling before it reaches the room. R8 Antimicrobial Flex loses 10-15%.
- Humidity (80%+) — Non-antimicrobial ducts grow mold in Tampa. R8 Antimicrobial = dramatically less mold risk.
- Hurricane code — Ducts must be strapped per FL code to survive storms.
- Allergies — Tampa pollen + older fiberboard ducts = allergy factory. Modern metal or antimicrobial flex is much cleaner.
Factors that affect ductwork price:
- Home size + zone count (more sections = more material)
- Attic accessibility (tight crawl space = more labor)
- Zoning complexity (single-zone simple vs multi-zone Honeywell/Daikin Fit)
- Ductwork material — flex (cheaper) vs metal spiral (premium)
- Whether new plenum/coffin box is needed ($999-$749)
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need new ductwork?
Signs: weak airflow despite clean filter, rooms that never cool/heat evenly, energy bills rising, visible duct damage in attic, musty smell, 20+ year old fiberboard ducts. We inspect free.
R6 vs R8 flex — big difference in Tampa?
Yes — R8 loses about 40% less cooling through attic heat than R6. $100/section extra. Payback 2-4 years in energy savings.
Why antimicrobial flex?
Tampa humidity grows mold in duct insulation. Antimicrobial R8 flex is treated to resist mold/bacteria. Dramatically less mold + allergy risk. $100 premium per section, worth it.
Should I add zoning at the same time?
If you have hot/cold spots or multi-story home: absolutely. Honeywell zone $2,599 or Daikin Fit zone $4,999 with new ducts is cheaper than retrofitting later.
What's an air plenum?
The large sheet-metal box that distributes air from the air handler to the ducts. New plenum $999 when replacing full duct system.
Can I replace just one duct section?
Yes — from $79 repair to $599 per section replacement. Common for localized damage.
Metal spiral duct — worth it?
Premium option. Lasts 50+ years, quieter, cleaner airflow. $1,999/section vs $599 R6 flex. Usually commercial or luxury residential.
Florida permit required?
Yes for full system replacement. We pull + coordinate inspection. Included in install price.
How long does installation take?
Single section repair: 2-3 hours. Full system replacement + zoning: 1-2 days. Plus inspection day.
Hurricane safety?
All our installs strap ductwork per Florida hurricane code. Standard, not extra cost.
Old duct cleaning vs replacement?
If ducts are sound: cleaning $90-$180. If damaged/old fiberboard: replacement. We recommend based on inspection.