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 Novato, CA
Air duct cleaning in Novato runs between $285 and $540 for a typical single-family home, with whole-system work including supply, return, and main trunk lines. What makes Novato jobs different comes down to three things: ducts original to 1960s-through-1980s construction, wildfire smoke drift from the North Bay, and the fine reddish dust that blows off Mount Burdell and the Indian Valley grasslands. If you’re looking at vent covers that film over within days of dusting, call (951) 527-6259 and we’ll tell you exactly what a full cleaning will cost before anyone steps through your door.
Why Novato Homes Are Different
Most of Novato’s single-family homes were built between the 1960s and 1980s, and a lot of them still run on the original galvanized steel ductwork with fiberglass insulation that was standard at the time. That matters because galvanized ducts were sized for older, less powerful HVAC systems, and the fiberglass lining breaks down slowly. The result is a duct system that traps debris more readily than modern flexible ducting, and sheds particles from its own insulation as it ages. We see this constantly in neighborhoods like San Marin, Pleasant Valley, and the older streets off Novato Boulevard.
Then there’s the air itself. Novato sits in a natural corridor where wildfire smoke from the North Bay settles in late summer, right when the dry season has already pulled dust off the open spaces. Mount Burdell and the Indian Valley grasslands generate a fine, reddish-brown particulate that works its way through return registers and coats the inside of ductwork. After a windy day, homeowners in the hillside neighborhoods often notice a visible film on vent covers within 48 hours. That’s the same material accumulating inside the ducts where you can’t see it. Winter brings the opposite problem: moisture from wet months can settle in poorly insulated ducts, particularly in crawlspaces under older Novato homes, creating conditions where mold takes hold. The older the ductwork, the more both problems compound.
Some of the newer construction in Hamilton uses flexible ducting, which behaves differently but has its own failure points: sagging, disconnection at joints, and tearing where it passes through tight attic spaces. A duct cleaning on a Hamilton home often doubles as an inspection of that flex-duct condition.
Key takeaways: Novato’s duct contamination peaks in late summer from wildfire smoke and dust, and again in winter when moisture gets into older insulation. Homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s often still have original galvanized ducts that shed and trap more than modern systems. Hillside neighborhoods get a distinctive reddish dust from the surrounding grasslands, and it’s an indicator that the interior of the ductwork likely looks the same.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Novato Services
Three services cover nearly every call we take in Novato: whole-system air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct repair. Each has its own dedicated Novato page with detailed pricing and specifics.
Air Duct Cleaning in Novato
A standard Air Duct Cleaning in Novato job covers all supply and return registers, main trunk lines, and branch runs. We use negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush equipment, which means the system pulls debris out rather than blowing it around the house. In Novato homes with original galvanized ducts, the job often includes removing built-up fiberglass particles from the aging liner, plus the wildfire ash and reddish grassland dust that have worked their way through the return side. Pricing depends on home size and system complexity.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato
Getting your Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato done matters more in older homes, where vent runs are often longer than current code allows and may pass through walls or under floors where lint accumulates at corners and joints. In Novato’s 1960s-80s construction, bypassing a clogged lint trap is common, and it pushes lint downstream where it compacts. We clean the entire run from the dryer to the exterior termination using rotating brushes and high-pressure air, and we’ll tell you if the vent pipe itself needs repair or replacement.
Air Duct Repair in Novato
Air Duct Repair in Novato covers disconnected or sagging flex ducts (common in Hamilton’s newer builds), crushed or rusted sections of galvanized trunk line in older homes, and failed tape or mastic at joints. We see a lot of duct connections that were never sealed properly at the register boot, allowing conditioned air to leak into attics and crawlspaces. Every repair job includes a written guarantee, and if a covered repair fails within 365 days, we return at no charge.
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 Novato
We work with professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, and we install air-quality products from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman when a Novato home needs filtration upgrades beyond what the existing HVAC system provides. For details on what we carry and service, see our brands.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Novato, CA
Novato pricing stays within a predictable range. Here’s what homeowners typically see for common configurations:
| Service | Typical range in Novato |
|---|---|
| Whole-system air duct cleaning (single HVAC system) | $285 – $540 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard single-family home) | $95 – $170 |
| Dryer vent cleaning with long or multi-story vent runs | $170 – $250 |
| Air duct repair (type determined after inspection) | $180 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning and repair bundle | $420 – $1,150 |
| Duct sealing at visible joints (per system) | $85 – $210 |
| Insulation wrap repair in crawlspace (per 10 linear feet) | $45 – $95 |
| Air-quality products (Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, Guardsman) | $120 – $380 |
What pushes a Novato job toward the upper end of these ranges comes down to system age and access. A 2,800-square-foot home with original galvanized ducts in a low-clearance crawlspace takes longer than a 1,900-square-foot Hamilton home with accessible flex duct. Multi-story homes with duct runs buried between floors also add labor. Whatever the quote, it’s the price you pay: we put it in writing before any work begins, and there’s no per-vent upsell on the other side.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Novato
We work across all of Novato, from the hillside streets of San Marin and Indian Valley to the older neighborhoods around Novato Boulevard, and down into Pleasant Valley and the newer homes in Hamilton. Our scheduling is coordinated from the brand’s San Francisco Bay Area office, with crews that serve Novato locally. Most Novato appointments are scheduled within three to five business days, depending on whether you need cleaning, repair, or both.
- San Marin
- Indian Valley
- Pleasant Valley
- Downtown Novato
- Hamilton
Service Area – Cities Near Novato
If you’re outside Novato proper, we also cover nearby cities in Marin and the East Bay. We serve San Rafael, CA to the south, Vallejo, CA across the water, and San Pablo, CA and Richmond, CA along the I-80 corridor. The same written-price commitment and Threshold Standard apply on every job, in every city.
Serving Novato, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Novato 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 Novato
Most Novato appointments are scheduled within three to five business days. If you have a specific concern like a musty odor after winter rains or visible dust after wildfire season, tell us when you call and we’ll prioritize accordingly. Call (951) 527-6259 and we’ll give you an exact window before the visit.
Duct cleaning and most duct repair work require no Novato permits and no HOA approval, since all work happens inside your home or within existing mechanical systems. The only exception is if a repair requires opening a wall cavity, which we flag before starting. We’ll confirm any access issues when we inspect.
We photograph the interior of your ducts before and after cleaning, and you receive those images on the same visit. You’ll see exactly what was removed and what the cleaned surfaces look like. Every job also includes a written price before work begins, so the final invoice matches the original quote.
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 Novato Customers Say
"Tech arrived with a badge and a printed sheet of what he'd be doing. Ran a camera through the main trunk before and after so I could see the dust difference. Vents smell cleaner already."
- Gina R."He showed me the debris from the blower motor housing, which I'd never have seen otherwise. The furnace runs quieter now."
- Jasmine T."We had construction dust packed into every register after a remodel. They sealed off the returns, used negative pressure, and left the floors cleaner than they found them."
- Paul E.