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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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Hudson
Air duct cleaning in Hudson, MA typically runs $450 – $850 for a full residential system and is scheduled by appointment with a written price locked in before work begins. We’re familiar with the ductwork archaeology you’ll find here: early-1900s mill-worker homes with thin galvanized runs, post-war capes with asbestos-wrapped supply trunks, and newer infill on the old DEC campus with flex duct. Each type demands a different cleaning approach, and our crews know the difference because we’ve worked them all. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Boston office, but our technicians serve Hudson locally and understand the parking constraints on narrow streets like Houghton Street downtown and the shared-system realities of Hudson’s triple-deckers. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Hudson’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Air Duct Cleaning team has built a reputation in Hudson by showing up inside the quoted window, pricing in writing, and leaving the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how every Hollis location operates.
Our Hudson customers aren’t looking for the lowest teaser price. They’ve been burned by crews who vacuumed the register boot and called it a day, or by quotes that doubled once the van was in the driveway. We do the opposite: one flat price per system, agreed before we touch anything, backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and you’ll know who’s arriving before they knock. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues.
We know Hudson’s housing stock cold. The triple-deckers near downtown where each floor is essentially its own system. The 1950s ranches off Main Street with unsealed ductwork. The new condos on the former Digital Equipment Corporation campus. We adjust our equipment and our approach for each.
Air Duct Inspection in Hudson
Air Duct Inspection in Hudson starts with understanding what kind of ducts you’re living with, because the cleaning method that works for DEC-campus flex duct will damage asbestos-wrapped galvanized steel from the 1940s. Our inspection identifies the material, the layout, and any hazards before a hose goes in.
We charge $150 – $250 for a full video inspection in Hudson. That includes camera runs through the supply and return trunks, a blower motor and coil check, and a written report with photos. If you proceed with cleaning, we credit the inspection fee toward the job.
What We Look For in Older Hudson Housing
In the mill-worker homes around downtown Hudson, we inspect for knob-and-tube wiring sharing duct chases before we run any conductive equipment. We also check for friable asbestos wrap on supply trunks, common in post-war capes. These aren’t check-box items; they’re safety steps that determine whether we can clean and how.
Camera Documentation
Every Hudson inspection includes video of the interior duct condition. You’ll see the debris load, any mold growth, and whether previous cleaning was actually source removal or just surface vacuuming. We email the footage with our written price quote.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Hudson
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Hudson means zone-by-zone source removal, not a single hose run from the front door. In a triple-decker on Houghton Street, that’s three separate systems with separate supply and return trunks. In a 1960s ranch off Main Street, it’s often one system with irregularly sized, unsealed ductwork that leaks pressure and hides debris in the gaps.
Our standard residential cleaning in Hudson runs $450 – $850 for a full system, depending on the number of zones, duct material, and accessibility. We use Rotobrush rotary brush agitation under negative air pressure with HEPA filtration, the same method commercial crews use. The price is written before we start and does not move at the door.
Multi-Family and Shared Systems
Hudson’s downtown duplexes and triple-deckers often have shared chases or interleaved ductwork. We map the system before cleaning to ensure we’re not pushing debris into a neighbor’s unit or missing an isolated return. Each floor gets treated as its own zone with independent containment.
Dryer Vent Stacks
Many Hudson multi-family buildings share a single dryer vent stack. We clean the full vertical run, not just the unit’s tie-in, because lint accumulates above the top connection and creates a fire hazard for the whole building. This is a separate scope from duct cleaning and is priced individually if needed.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hudson
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for agitation cleaning, Nikro negative-air machines for source containment, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We don’t use hardware-store vacuums with a long hose attachment. The Rotobrush system scrubs the duct interior while the Nikro unit maintains negative pressure, so debris exits the house instead of settling in your living room. For Hudson homes with integrated air filtration, we stock Honeywell and Aprilaire media and can replace filters during the same visit. Parts are carried on the truck, so we’re not waiting on a supply run while your system is open.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Hudson Homes
- Zone skipping in triple-deckers. A tech runs one truck-length of hose through the front door and calls the building done. In Hudson’s downtown multi-family housing, each floor has separate supply and return trunks. We clean every zone, every trunk, every boot.
- Surface-only “cleaning” in unsealed mill-era ducts. The visible register gets vacuumed while the vertical run and air handler coil stay loaded with decades of debris. This is especially common in the irregularly sized, unsealed galvanized ducts of 1920s worker housing.
- Shared dryer-vent stacks treated as single-unit jobs. The lint pathway above the top unit’s tie-in is missed, leaving a fire hazard for the whole stack. We clean the full vertical run in Hudson’s downtown multi-family buildings.
- Moisture and mold in leaky summer systems. Hudson’s humid summers pull moisture into poorly sealed ductwork, particularly in older systems with gaps at the plenum. We inspect for microbial growth and can recommend sealing if the duct integrity is compromised.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Hudson, MA
Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in Hudson’s market:
- Air Duct Inspection: $150 – $250 (credited toward cleaning if scheduled)
- Residential Duct Cleaning (single-zone system): $450 – $650
- Residential Duct Cleaning (multi-zone or complex layout): $650 – $850
- Dryer Vent Cleaning (single unit): $150 – $250
- Shared Dryer Vent Stack (multi-family): $300 – $500
- Duct Sealing (per system): $400 – $700
What moves the price: the number of supply and return registers, whether the system includes a fresh-air intake, accessibility (crawl space vs. basement), and whether we encounter asbestos wrap or knob-and-tube that requires modified equipment and slower, more careful work. We do not price per vent. One flat price per system, written down before any work starts. No add-ons at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hudson
Our crews regularly work Hudson and the surrounding towns: Marlborough to the east, Maynard to the northeast, Clinton to the west, and Northborough to the south. Same equipment, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise in every community.
Serving Hudson, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hudson 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 in Hudson
Yes. Our trucks carry portable Nikro negative-air units and 150 feet of hose, so we can work from street parking or a neighbor’s driveway if needed. For shared ductwork, we map the system first and isolate each unit with inflatable zone dams before cleaning. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss access at your specific Hudson building.
It depends on the condition of the wrap. Intact, non-friable asbestos wrap can often remain in place while we clean the interior duct with non-contact negative-air methods. Friable or damaged wrap must be addressed by a licensed abatement contractor before we proceed. We inspect for this during our initial assessment and will tell you honestly if cleaning is safe or if abatement comes first. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll schedule an inspection.
We clean both, but they’re separate scopes. The shared dryer vent stack is a fire-safety issue for the whole building and requires cleaning the full vertical run, not just the individual unit’s tie-in. We price dryer vent work separately from HVAC duct cleaning. Many Hudson landlords schedule both during the same visit.
No. Our full-system cleaning includes agitation of every supply and return trunk with a Rotobrush rotary tool, negative-air source removal with HEPA filtration, blower motor and coil inspection, and camera documentation of the completed work. Register vacuuming alone is what we find left behind by cut-rate outfits. We show you the before-and-after photos from your own ducts. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Every 3 to 5 years for most Hudson homes, sooner if you have pets, recent renovation dust, or occupants with allergies. Hudson’s cold winters and humid summers mean HVAC systems run heavily year-round, pulling in more dust, pollen, and moisture than in milder climates. Older, leakier systems in mill-era housing accumulate debris faster and may need more frequent attention. Call (361) 326-5060 and we can assess your specific system.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Hudson and the surrounding communities since 2004.