Cost Guide

Ventilation Specialist Costs in Australia

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Hourly rate
$110/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common ventilation specialist jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Bathroom Exhaust Fan Repair$255 – $1,135
Bathroom exhaust install or replaceRequest quote
Venting method (ducted vs recirculating)Need for new ducting or penetrationCondition of existing cutout and wiringRoof type and site accessTiming and callout/hourly rates
Rangehood install or replaceRequest quote
Type of ventilation systemExisting duct and exit pointsNew roof or wall penetrationsWho supplies the applianceAccess, height and timing
Rangehood Repair$255 – $1,135
Ventilation Fault$310 – $3,915
Roof and elevated access requirementsScope and type of ventilation systemExtent of duct replacement or layoutDiagnostic complexity and testing needsTiming, call‑out and after‑hours attendance
Ventilation General Help$150 – $3,355
Fault severity and symptomsSystem type and complexityAccess and installation locationDiagnostics and balancing timeParts availability and proprietary components
Whole Home VentilationRequest quote
Extent of new ductworkCommissioning, sealing and balancingSite access and installation complexityHazardous materials and structural work
Whole Home Ventilation Repair$305 – $1,655

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Ventilation Specialist licensing requirements

Ventilation Specialist is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state mechanical services / mechanical ventilation licence number displayed on quotes and advertising (where required)
  • ABN with active business registration (verifiable via ABR)
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum recommended)
  • AMCA or AIRAH membership
  • White Card (construction induction) for site-based work

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Mechanical Services and Medical Gas Contractor Licence / Qualified Supervisor Certificate required · Verify
Victoria — Plumber Registration — Mechanical Services / Mechanical Services (Restricted to Duct Fixing) required · Verify
Queensland — Air Handling Duct Installation Contractor Licence required · Verify
Western Australia — Required for jobs over installs ducted ventilation, installs hvac ductwork, commercial mechanical ventilation · Verify
South Australia — Required for jobs over installs ducted ventilation, installs hvac ductwork, commercial mechanical ventilation · Verify
Tasmania — Plumbing Practitioner Licence — Mechanical Services / Plumbing Contractor Licence required · Verify
Northern Territory — No licence required
Australian Capital Territory — No licence required

Common Questions

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