chippyo

Is $10,000 to move basement supply and return trunks to back wall a fair price?

Project Details

The supply and return trunks run down the middle of a basement ceiling that is only 7 feet high. The homeowner is planning to finish the basement and wants to move the ductwork to the back wall to improve headroom. They consider themselves handy with electric, plumbing, and carpentry but have no experience with ductwork.

Quote Details

Relocate existing HVAC trunk lines approximately 8 to 10 feet from the center of the basement to the back foundation wall. - Shift supply and return trunks to the perimeter - Install 90-degree elbow for trunk routing - Re-route existing flex ducts to registers - Reuse existing ductwork materials where possible

Thank you for your feedback!

You say...

?
How would you rate this quote?
TooCheap
GoodDeal
FairPrice
BitPricey
Ripoff

Vote Distribution

Too Cheap0 votes
Good Deal0 votes
Fair Price0 votes
Bit Pricey0 votes
Ripoff1 votes

These ratings are not endorsed by Quote Critic. They are submitted by other Quote Critic users like you.

More Details

Category

HVAC

Price

$10,000

Quote Date

April 9, 2026

Comments

No comments yet

Sign in to share your thoughts and ask questions.

Similar Quotes

HVAC
$950
Oct 23, 2025

Install larger return line and add supply/returns to basement

- Scope: Installation of a larger return line- Scope: Adding supply and return lines to the basement

1 rating
HVAC
$5,800
Apr 8, 2026

Reroute ductwork for wall removal

Reroute ductwork to accommodate the removal of a wall containing 3 supply vents and 2 returns going to the second level. - Install approximately 65 feet of 8"x8" ductwork plus connections - Convert three 6" round supply lines into one 8"x8" duct for 30 feet - Add one additional 90-degree turn - Route ductwork along floor joists and a load-bearing beam

1 rating
HVAC
$625
Sep 6, 2025

Add a return in the basement to the HVAC system

This quote is for adding a return vent in the basement to the existing HVAC system. - Scope of Work: Install a new return vent in the basement. - System Integration: Connect the new return to the HVAC unit that currently serves the basement and floor 1. - Goal: Improve air circulation to make the basement drier in summer and warmer in winter. - Problem Addressed: Mitigate the issue of cold air sinking into the basement due to the absence of a dedicated return.

1 rating