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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Essex sits on the tidal Back and Middle Rivers off the Chesapeake, and that geography changes what we find in your ducts. Homes here deal with humidity-driven mold and mildew in returns that drier inland towns simply don’t see, especially in post-WWII rowhouses and ranches built on fill over tidal marshland. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and our Essex crews carry Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines to handle moisture-heavy jobs the right way. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
Why Essex Homes Are Different
Essex’s housing stock is predominantly 1940s-1960s brick and formstone rowhouses and small ranch homes, many still running original galvanized or early flex duct tied to older oil-to-gas converted furnaces. Those full or partial basements and crawl spaces flood or sweat during wet seasons, and that dampness feeds mildew in duct liners and insulation.
After a Back River flood or a humid summer, our techs in riverside blocks around Sandalwood and Hyde Park often find standing water in basement duct boots and musty returns tracing back to crawl-space vapor, not normal household dust. The high year-round humidity and coastal flood events push moisture into low-lying crawl spaces and slab-on-grade duct runs in ways that change how we scope, clean, and seal a system here.
Our Main Essex Services
Essex homeowners call us most often for these three jobs, each handled with The Garrison Standard: written price before work starts, background-checked uniformed techs, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Air Duct Cleaning in Essex
We pull debris, mold, and moisture residue from supply and return runs using a Rotobrush rotary brush system combined with negative-air containment. In Essex, we pay special attention to crawl-space returns and basement boots where tidal humidity settles. Every job gets a written price before we start and is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Air Duct Cleaning in Essex covers the full process.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Essex
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a fire hazard, and in Essex’s older ranches with longer vent runs through crawl spaces, blockages are common. We clear the full run with professional-grade tools and inspect for moisture damage where humid crawl-space air meets hot exhaust. Pricing is written upfront before any work begins. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Essex explains what’s included.
Duct Sealing in Essex
Leaky ducts in Essex’s humid climate pull crawl-space air straight into your living space, along with mold spores and musty odors. We seal joints and seams with mastic and proper tape, then pressure-test to verify the seal holds. The price is fixed in writing before we apply anything. Duct Sealing in Essex details how we stop the leaks.
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 Essex
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Essex jobs, with same-day availability on most common components. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Essex, MA
| Service | Typical range in Essex |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $550 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $550 – $750 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or rooftop termination) | $180 – $250 |
| Duct sealing (single system, manual mastic) | $400 – $650 |
| Duct sealing with aerosol sealant (single system) | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Mold inhibitor treatment (added to cleaning) | $75 – $150 |
| Camera inspection of ductwork | $100 – $175 |
Essex prices run toward the higher end of these ranges when crawl-space access is tight, mold remediation is needed, or original galvanized duct requires extra handling. The price we write down before work starts is the price you pay; it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Essex
We schedule Essex appointments with arrival windows that respect your time, not all-day waits. Our crews work across the full community, from riverside blocks to interior subdivisions.
- Sandalwood
- Hyde Park
- Back River Neck
- Essex Proper
- Middleborough
Service Area – Cities Near Essex
Dispatch and scheduling for Essex are coordinated from our Boston office, with local crews covering the full region. We also serve Ipswich, MA, Gloucester, MA, Beverly, MA, and Rockport, MA from the same operational base.
Serving Essex, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Essex 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 Essex
Standard residential duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning do not require permits in Essex. Duct sealing that involves modifying or extending ductwork may need a building permit; we handle the paperwork if it’s required and include any permit costs in your written price. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll check your specific job.
We typically book Essex appointments within 3-5 business days, with some flexibility for urgent moisture or mold situations. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can schedule or ask questions without waiting for callbacks. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
Yes. We work in Sandalwood, Hyde Park, Back River Neck, and all Essex neighborhoods. Our techs are equipped for crawl-space and basement conditions that follow coastal flooding, and we scope moisture damage as part of every duct inspection in these areas. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
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 Essex Customers Say
"Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O."Sealed some leaking duct joints in the crawl space with mastic. Rooms that were always cold now get air."
- Ronald W."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.