Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Berkeley, CA
Air duct cleaning in Berkeley runs $290 – $495 for most single-family homes, with dryer vent cleaning at $95 – $165 and duct repairs ranging from $180 – $650 depending on what’s failed. Berkeley jobs are different from the rest of the East Bay because so many homes here were built between 1900 and 1940, and their retrofit heating systems were never designed for modern airflow. That means older ductwork, fiberboard insulation that sheds into the airstream, and return-air pathways that barely exist. We’ve worked these systems since 2004, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins. Call (951) 527-6259 and we’ll walk you through what your house actually needs.
Why Berkeley Homes Are Different
Berkeley’s housing stock shapes almost every duct job we do here. The Craftsman and Mediterranean bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s across the flats and lower hills, along with the mid-century ranch houses up in the Berkeley Hills, were mostly built long before central air was standard. When forced-air systems were added later, contractors often ran undersized ducts through closets, kneewalls, and crawl spaces that were never meant to carry conditioned air. Many of those older ducts are wrapped in fiberboard insulation that degrades over decades and sheds fine particles into the air you breathe every day.
Berkeley’s marine layer makes it worse. Cool, damp winters mean condensation forms inside uninsulated duct runs, especially in older homes without central heating where space heaters run in closed rooms. Moisture plus dust plus old fiberboard creates exactly the kind of buildup that restricts airflow and smells musty when the system kicks on. We regularly pair duct cleaning with a static pressure check because Berkeley’s older systems frequently lack proper return-air pathways. Cleaning the supply side without checking return-side pressure is half a job.
And in North Berkeley, many of those 1920s bungalows still have their original cast iron floor registers, rusted shut after a century. Our technicians know to open them with a pry bar wrapped in cloth so the oak floors underneath don’t get chipped. That’s not a detail you learn from a manual. It comes from doing the work here.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Berkeley Services
Most Berkeley homeowners call us for one of three things: cleaning the ducts after decades of accumulated dust and debris, clearing a dryer vent that’s become a fire hazard, or repairing duct sections that have failed in a crawl space or attic. Each service has its own dedicated Berkeley page with specific pricing and job details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Berkeley
We run negative-pressure extraction on the full duct system, using Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to pull loosened debris out rather than push it into your living space. In Berkeley’s older homes, we pay particular attention to the return side, which is often undersized and choked with decades of filtered dust. The full job includes supply and return duct cleaning, blower inspection, and a final walkthrough with photos. See the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in Berkeley page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Berkeley
Berkeley’s older laundry setups often vent through long, narrow runs that snake through basements or exterior walls, and those runs collect lint fast. We clean from the dryer connection to the outside termination point, checking airflow and wiping down the vent interior. If a bird screen or damp lint is found at the exterior cap, we’ll tell you and show you photos. Details and pricing are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Berkeley page.
Air Duct Repair in Berkeley
Older Berkeley ductwork fails in predictable ways: separated sections in crawl spaces, collapsed flex runs in attics, and rusted-through metal in damp basements. We assess the failure, show you exactly what’s failed and why, and give you a written repair price before any work starts. Every repair carries our written guarantee, and if a covered repair doesn’t hold, we return at no charge. See what’s covered on our Air Duct Repair in Berkeley page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Berkeley
We service and install equipment from the brands Berkeley homeowners actually have in their homes. That includes our brands like Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration systems, plus Abatement Technologies and Guardsman air-quality products. Common replacement parts for these systems are stocked on our service vans, so simple swaps don’t require a second visit.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Berkeley, CA
| Service | Typical range in Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (full system, single-family home) | $290 – $495 |
| Air duct cleaning + dryer vent cleaning (combined) | $355 – $610 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard residential) | $95 – $165 |
| Air duct repair (minor, single section) | $180 – $350 |
| Air duct repair (moderate, multiple sections or hard access) | $350 – $650 |
| Return air pathway correction (Berkeley retrofit common) | $300 – $600 |
| Static pressure check add-on | $75 – $125 |
| Filter housing replacement (Aprilaire or Honeywell) | $150 – $300 |
| Floor register replacement (cast iron or wood, North Berkeley common) | $40 – $120 per register |
| Duct insulation wrap (exterior exposed sections) | $20 – $40 per linear foot |
Berkeley prices push toward the upper end of these ranges when we’re working in tight crawl spaces under 1920s bungalows or when return-air pathways need to be corrected before cleaning makes sense. The price we quote is the price you pay, in writing, before any work starts. No surprise invoices at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Berkeley
We work across Berkeley, from the flatlands to the hills. Each area has its own housing patterns, and we’re familiar with all of them.
- North Berkeley
- Berkeley Hills
- Elmwood
- South Berkeley
- West Berkeley
Most Berkeley homes can be scheduled for service within 3 to 5 business days, depending on the season and the specific job.
Service Area – Cities Near Berkeley
Our Berkeley crews also serve the surrounding East Bay cities, including Oakland, CA, Piedmont, CA, Alameda, CA, and Richmond, CA. Scheduling is coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, but the technicians who arrive at your door are local to Berkeley and the surrounding area.
Serving Berkeley, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Berkeley area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Berkeley
Most Berkeley appointments are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days. When you call, a live person answers 24/7, and we’ll give you a specific appointment window with the technician’s name and photo sent before arrival. Call (951) 527-6259 to check current availability.
Most duct cleaning and standard duct repair work does not require a city permit. Berkeley does have specific requirements for major HVAC modifications, and we’ll tell you honestly if your job crosses that line before any work begins.
Yes, that’s most of what we see in Berkeley. Homes from 1900 – 1940 often have retrofit systems, undersized ducts, and old fiberboard insulation that sheds over time. We assess the full system and give you a written price before starting, so there are no surprises mid-job.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Berkeley Customers Say
"Allergy season was brutal for my kid. After the cleaning there was a noticeable drop in sneezing at night. They also replaced a cracked flex duct in the attic."
- Omar D."Priced by the system, not by the vent, and he told me up front. No pressure to add the sanitizer and I said no without any fuss."
- Faith N."Good result and fair price. Had to reschedule once because of their truck trouble, but the new time was smooth and the tech knew the house already."
- Wayne G.