Whole-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.
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Air duct cleaning in Gig Harbor typically runs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system and addresses moisture-driven mold and mildew rather than just dust buildup. The marine layer here keeps duct interiors humid year-round, which means contamination patterns look different from drier inland markets. At Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, we dispatch crews from our Seattle office to serve Gig Harbor homes with Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines, and every job starts with a written price that does not change. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Gig Harbor Homes Are Different
Gig Harbor’s maritime climate is the defining factor. Cool, damp air rolls in off Puget Sound and stays through the long shoulder season, so heat pumps run nearly year-round and duct interiors never fully dry out. That persistent humidity turns ordinary settled dust into a food source for mold and mildew, which means cleaning here is as much about health as it is about debris removal.
The housing stock splits into two very different categories. Older waterfront homes on pilings or crawlspaces, many near the historic downtown and along North Harborview Drive, pull return air through damp crawlspace trunks where ground moisture and marine air enter the system directly. In neighborhoods like Canterwood and Harbor Hill, large suburban builds from the 1980s – 2000s have original flex duct that has never been cleaned, often brittle and compressed after decades of heat-pump cycling. The tight envelope of newer construction traps humidity inside, while older homes draw it up from below. Two houses on the same street can need completely different approaches.
Our Main Gig Harbor Services
Most Gig Harbor homeowners call us for one of three jobs. Each has its own page with full details, pricing, and what to expect.
Air Duct Cleaning in Gig Harbor
We clean supply and return ductwork with a rotary brush system that loosens buildup and a negative-air machine that pulls it out of the house entirely. In Gig Harbor, we pay special attention to return-side crawlspace trunks, where we regularly find the worst contamination from ground moisture and marine air infiltration. The job includes vent covers, trunk lines, and the main plenum. Air Duct Cleaning in Gig Harbor covers full scope, pricing, and how we handle moisture-damaged flex duct.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Gig Harbor
Lint accumulation slows drying times and creates fire risk, especially in homes where the vent run passes through a damp crawlspace or exterior wall where moisture can cake lint into a paste. We clear the full run from back of dryer to exterior hood, check airflow with a meter, and verify the termination cap opens fully. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Gig Harbor has full details on multi-story runs and concealed ductwork common in Harbor Hill builds.
Duct Sealing in Gig Harbor
Leaky ducts pull humid crawlspace air into the system and waste conditioned air in the process. We seal accessible joints and seams with mastic and reinforced tape, then pressure-test to verify results. In Gig Harbor’s older waterfront homes, this often means addressing gaps where flex duct meets metal trunks in damp, tight crawlspaces. Duct Sealing in Gig Harbor explains the full process and when sealing makes more sense than replacement.
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 Gig Harbor
We stock filters and components from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, and we service all major HVAC brands common in local installations. Most filter replacements and minor parts arrive within a day. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Gig Harbor, WA
| Service | Typical range in Gig Harbor |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard single-story run) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story or concealed run) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (per system, accessible ductwork) | $400 – $800 |
| Mold/mildew remediation add-on (negative-air with antimicrobial) | $150 – $300 |
| Flex duct replacement (per run, if damaged) | $200 – $450 |
| HVAC filter upgrade (Aprilaire or Guardsman) | $40 – $120 |
| Return trunk cleaning (crawlspace access required) | $100 – $200 |
Prices move toward the high end when crawlspace access is tight, when original flex duct has collapsed and needs section replacement, or when mold remediation requires extended negative-air containment. We write the full price on paper before any work starts, and that number does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Gig Harbor
We work across the Gig Harbor peninsula and surrounding areas, from waterfront properties to inland subdivisions. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, with routing coordinated from our Seattle office to keep arrival windows tight.
- Canterwood
- Harbor Hill
- North Harborview / Downtown waterfront
- Artondale
- Purdy
Service Area – Cities Near Gig Harbor
Crews also handle jobs in Wauna, WA, Vashon, WA, Port Orchard, WA, and University Place, WA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Seattle office, with local crews serving each area.
Serving Gig Harbor, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor
No permit is required for routine duct cleaning or sealing in Gig Harbor. If we find damaged ductwork that requires replacement of structural components, we will flag it and advise whether the city needs notification. Most residential jobs proceed without paperwork.
We typically schedule Gig Harbor appointments within two to four days, depending on routing from our Seattle office. Calls are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, and we will give you a firm arrival window, not a four-hour guess.
Yes. We regularly clean duct systems in older Gig Harbor waterfront homes with crawlspace access from below or utility rooms from within. The approach changes based on whether the return trunk runs through a damp crawlspace or a conditioned basement, and we assess this during the free estimate.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We will ask about your home’s age, HVAC type, and any moisture or mildew concerns, then give you a written price range before we schedule. Every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge.
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 Gig Harbor Customers Say
"Dryer vent was packed with lint and took two hours to dry a load. Cleaned it out from the roof cap down. One cycle again."
- Paula Q."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H.