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Will new ducting or new roof/wall holes be required for these fans?
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$336 – $1,029
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What to expect when hiring ventilation specialists in South Australia
What the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
What ventilation costs
Across Australia, ventilation typically runs $336 – $1,029 for bathroom exhaust fan, and $281 – $1,480 for rangehood installation.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for South Australia. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.
What's in a good Ventilation quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each ventilation specialist's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.
- 01Fan make and model
The exact brand and model of every fan unit.
- 02External ducting
Air discharges to a roof cowl or eave, not the cavity.
- 03AS 1668.2 airflow
Minimum airflow in litres per second, like 25 L/s for a bathroom.
- 04Licensed electrician
Hardwiring done by a licensee, with a Certificate of Compliance.
- 05Roof penetration
The cowl, weatherproof seal and roof flashing.
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Hiring a ventilation specialist in SA
What the law requires before and after you sign.
Ventilation specialists need a licence in SA for some jobs.
Fans, wiring and gas work need a licensed electrical or gas contractor. Cleaning or replacing filters needs no licence.
- Licence
- Electrical contractors licence
- Categories
- Gas fitting contractors licence, Plumbing contractors licence, Other specified building work
- Regulator
- Consumer and Business Services
- Written contractfrom$20,000
The contract must be in writing and signed by both of you. It must show the builder’s licence number and a fixed price.
Applies to ventilation jobs.
- Deposit capup to5%
Applies to contracts of $20,000 or more. After work starts, the builder can charge only for work already done.
Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- Home warranty insurancefrom$20,000minimum cover $250,000
The builder needs it only when the work needs council approval. It must be in place before work starts.
Applies to ventilation jobs.
- Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $20,000
Give the builder signed written notice. If they gave you no proper contract or insurance, you can cancel until the work is finished.
Applies to ventilation jobs.
Sources: Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Questions about ventilation in SA
Do ventilation specialists need a licence in SA?
Ventilation specialists need a licence in SA for some jobs.
Fans, wiring and gas work need a licensed electrical or gas contractor. Cleaning or replacing filters needs no licence.
The licence is the Electrical contractors licence.
How do I check a ventilation specialist's licence in SA?
Ask the ventilation specialist for their licence number, then look them up on the Consumer and Business Services public register.
Check a licenceWho regulates ventilation specialists in SA?
Ventilation specialists are regulated by Consumer and Business Services.
Are there exceptions to the licence rule for ventilation specialists in SA?
A licensed electrical or gas contractor needs no builder’s licence for work their own licence covers.
Do I need a written contract with a ventilation specialist in SA?
Ventilation jobs from $20,000 need a written contract.
The contract must be in writing and signed by both of you. It must show the builder’s licence number and a fixed price.
How much deposit can a ventilation specialist ask for in SA?
A ventilation specialist can ask for a deposit of up to 5%.
Applies to contracts of $20,000 or more. After work starts, the builder can charge only for work already done.
Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
Does a ventilation specialist have to give me home warranty insurance in SA?
Ventilation jobs from $20,000 need home warranty insurance, with minimum cover of $250,000.
The builder needs it only when the work needs council approval. It must be in place before work starts.
Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a ventilation specialist in SA?
You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $20,000.
Give the builder signed written notice. If they gave you no proper contract or insurance, you can cancel until the work is finished.
Sources: Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, cbs.sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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