Ductwork repair costs a normal range of $200 – $2,100, according to Angi and HomeAdvisor, with HomeAdvisor reporting an average of $660.1,2 Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, and matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration. Angi puts the average starting cost at $100, and HomeAdvisor notes simple repairs can cost as little as $100 while extensive projects can reach $10,000.1,2 Fixr (updated August 2025) separately reports an average of $600, scoped to repairing a leaky section and applying sealant, within an average range of $200 – $1,000, a $100 low end (damaged vent), and a $6,000 high end (mold removal from a large duct system).3 The publishers’ published estimates differ, so they are presented separately throughout. Prices are national averages*.

*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on repair type, duct material, duct location and accessibility, and labor.

$660

average (HomeAdvisor)

$200 – $2,100

normal range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)

$600

average, leaky-section scope (Fixr)

$50 – $100

labor per hour (Angi/HomeAdvisor)

What the sources say

Source Headline figures Notes
Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) Average starting cost $100; most homeowners pay $200 – $2,100 Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor. Angi’s repair-vs-replace section also states “repair costs about $2,100” as a single figure without a stated basis; it is omitted here. Angi’s hole-repair figures conflict internally ($15 – $400 in its table, $150 – $400 in its prose), so Angi’s hole-repair row is not used
HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 2026) $660 average; normal range $200 – $2,100; simple repairs from $100; extensive projects to $10,000 Sibling-published range and tables match Angi’s; the $100 and $10,000 figures sit outside the normal range as HomeAdvisor’s stated extremes
Fixr (updated Aug 2025) $600 average scoped to leak repair plus sealant; average range $200 – $1,000; low $100; high $6,000 Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing. Fixr’s under-house figures conflict internally ($250 – $900 in its table, $250 – $1,000 in its prose), so Fixr’s under-house row is not used

Repair cost by problem type

Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical repair-type table (matching sibling figures), except that Angi’s hole-repair figures conflict internally; the hole row below is HomeAdvisor’s figure only. Fixr publishes its own table, scoped to ductwork in a standard 1,500 sq.ft. home:1,2,3

Problem Angi & HomeAdvisor Fixr (1,500 sq.ft. home)
Vent repair $100 – $300 $100 – $250
Leak sealing $375 – $700 $350 – $650
Hole repair $150 – $400 (HomeAdvisor) $150 – $350
Rust or corrosion $200 – $500 $150 – $500
Condensation $200 – $900 $200 – $1,000
Loose ductwork $100 – $450 $100 – $500
Damage or collapse $150 – $2,000 $500 – $2,500
Clog removal $200 – $600 $200 – $500
Mold remediation $1,125 – $3,345 $2,000 – $6,000
Rodent infestation $175 – $615 $450 – $2,000

No row matches exactly across the two tables, so they are kept in separate columns. Fixr’s infestation figure covers removal plus rodent-proofing; the sibling figure is rodent extermination.1,2,3

Repair cost by duct material

Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical material table (matching sibling figures):1,2

Material Cost (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
Rigid (sheet metal) $300 – $2,100
Flexible $100 – $800
Insulated flexible $200 – $1,200

Fixr prices repairs by material for a typical 30-linear-foot section:3

Material Cost per 30 lin.ft. section (Fixr)
Flexible non-metallic $200 – $800
Flexible aluminum $200 – $850
Fiberglass duct board $250 – $900
Sheet metal $250 – $1,000

The publishers use different material categories and Fixr prices per 30-foot section, so the tables are not directly comparable.1,2,3

Repair cost by duct location

Harder-to-reach ducts cost more to repair because labor is billed by time. Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical location table (matching sibling figures); Fixr prices locations per typical 30-foot length:1,2,3

Location Angi & HomeAdvisor Fixr (30 lin.ft. basis)
Basement $200 – $3,000 $200 – $800
Attic $200 – $1,500 $200 – $850
Crawl space $300 – $2,500 $200 – $900
Under house $300 – $2,000 —
Walls and floors $400 – $3,500 $300 – $1,000
Mobile home $200 – $1,800 $150 – $600
General in-home spaces — $200 – $1,000

Fixr’s under-house figures conflict internally and are omitted. The publishers’ figures also differ in basis – Fixr prices a 30-foot length – so columns are not directly comparable.1,2,3

Labor costs

Angi and HomeAdvisor report HVAC technicians charge $50 – $100 per hour for duct repair (matching sibling figures); HomeAdvisor notes many companies add initial service or diagnostic charges of $75 – $200.1,2 Fixr reports $75 – $200 per hour, with minimum fees around $100 or call-out fees of $75 – $100.3

HomeAdvisor reports most standard ductwork repairs take four to eight hours.2

Related and add-on costs

Angi and HomeAdvisor price repairs per linear foot of ductwork at $5 – $45 (matching sibling figures).1,2

When technicians must open finished surfaces for access, Angi and HomeAdvisor price wall repairs at $300 – $925 and floor repair at $205 – $635 (matching sibling figures); Fixr prices drywall repair at $200 – $550 plus repainting at $1.50 – $3.50 per sq.ft.1,2,3

Other priced services: duct insulation at $1,000 – $2,700 (Angi/HomeAdvisor) or $1,000 – $2,500 (Fixr); damper motor replacement at $250 – $450 (Angi/HomeAdvisor); duct sealing at $1,000 – $3,000 (Fixr); professional duct cleaning at $350 – $1,000 (Fixr); air duct inspection at $75 – $175 (Fixr); mold testing at $50 (Fixr); and crawl space encapsulation at $5,000 – $15,000 (HomeAdvisor).1,2,3

Repair vs. replacement

Angi and HomeAdvisor price complete ductwork replacement at $1,400 – $5,600 (matching sibling figures).1,2 Fixr prices installing new ducts at $3,000 – $6,000, before any removal and disposal fees.3

Frequently asked questions

How much does ductwork repair cost?

Angi and HomeAdvisor report a normal range of $200 – $2,100 (sibling sites), with HomeAdvisor reporting a $660 average.1,2 Fixr reports a $600 average scoped to leak repair and sealant, within a $200 – $1,000 average range.3

How much does ductwork repair labor cost?

Angi and HomeAdvisor report $50 – $100 per hour (matching sibling figures);1,2 Fixr reports $75 – $200 per hour.3

How long does ductwork repair take?

HomeAdvisor reports most standard repairs take four to eight hours, with complex jobs extending to multiple days.2

Related guides

See our guides to duct cleaning costs, duct sealing costs, HVAC repair costs, and HVAC inspection costs.

Sources

  1. Angi – How Much Does Ductwork Repair Cost? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
  2. HomeAdvisor – How Much Does It Cost to Repair Ductwork? [2025 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
  3. Fixr – Cost to Repair Ductwork | Air Duct Repair Cost (updated Aug 2025)