Per-Foot Cost Range
New duct runs in Sacramento cost $25 to $55 per linear foot in 2026. Short, easy runs at the low end. Long runs through walls or attics at the top. We measure and quote every job.
New Duct Setup Cost in Sacramento, CA
Adding ducts to a new room or ADU in Sacramento? Here's what it costs per foot in 2026.

New duct setup is different from duct swap. Setup means adding duct runs to a space that has none. This is common in add-on rooms, ADUs, and older homes getting central air for the first time. Fresh Air gives clear per-foot prices.
New duct runs in Sacramento cost $25 to $55 per linear foot in 2026. Short, easy runs at the low end. Long runs through walls or attics at the top. We measure and quote every job.
ADUs need their own duct network. A 400 sq ft ADU may need 60 to 80 linear feet of duct. At $25 to $55 per foot, that's $1,500 to $4,400 for ducts alone. Add the unit for the total.
California Title 24 requires duct sealing on all new duct work. We seal all joints and test for leaks. This is part of our standard job, not an add-on cost.
Duct setup cost depends on run length, duct type, and routing path. Sheet metal costs more than flex duct but lasts longer. Runs through finished walls take more labor than open attic runs. Permit fees in Sacramento run $150 to $400 for duct work.
Fresh Air has done 900+ HVAC and duct jobs since 2009. We're licensed under CSLB #945361. All new duct work we do meets Title 24 code. Free in-home quotes include a duct design sketch and per-foot price.
Expect $25 to $55 per linear foot. A 500 sq ft add-on room may need 60 to 100 feet of duct. Full project cost depends on run count and routing.
Setup means adding ducts to a space that has none. A swap means pulling out old ducts and putting in new ones. Setup is common for add-ons, ADUs, and new central air jobs.
Yes. All new duct runs in California must meet Title 24 sealing rules. We seal every joint and test for leaks. This is part of our standard job cost.
Yes. New duct work requires a permit in Sacramento. We pull all permits as part of the job. Permit fees run $150 to $400 depending on scope.
Call (916) 416-8181 or book at our site. Fresh Air is family-run since 2009 with 900+ jobs done. Licensed CSLB #945361. Free in-home visit with a per-foot price and full duct design.