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.
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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
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