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 Somerville typically runs $450 – $850 for a whole-home system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. What drives the real cost isn’t the square footage on a flyer; it’s the age of the housing stock, the layout of triple-decker ductwork, and whether we’re working around original 1920s gravity-furnace pipes or retrofitted flex duct. At Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, we price every Somerville job in writing before we start, and we back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Our crews serve Somerville from our Boston-area dispatch office, and we’ve learned that no two triple-deckers here are the same. The shared chases, unheated attics, and maze of original metal ductwork mean we assess each system on site rather than guessing over the phone.
Why Somerville Homes Are Different
Somerville’s housing stock is dominated by triple-deckers and older single-family homes built between 1880 and 1930, with scattered post-war and modern infill. That age range matters for ductwork. We regularly find original round metal pipes, asbestos-wrapped ducts from mid-century updates, and add-on flex duct retrofitted for central air, all hidden behind plaster walls and running through unheated attics and basements.
The climate here is hard on those systems. Cold, humid winters and hot, humid summers push HVAC equipment overtime, which creates condensation inside ducts during cooling season and blows dry, dusty air all winter. Freeze-thaw cycles loosen duct joints in unheated attic spaces, and coastal moisture adds corrosion risk on metal fittings. In Somerville’s triple-deckers, we’ve found that return ducts in shared party-wall chases can cross-contaminate between units. Clean one unit without coordinating with neighbors, and debris migrates through the chase. We plan for that on every multi-family job.
Our Main Somerville Services
Most Somerville homeowners call us for one of three jobs. Each has its own page with full pricing and technical detail.
Air Duct Cleaning in Somerville
We clean supply and return ducts with Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines, pulling debris out rather than pushing it deeper into the system. In Somerville, we often encounter asbestos-wrapped mains in basements and original gravity-furnace trunks that need careful handling. We photograph the before and after so you see what came out. Air Duct Cleaning in Somerville has full pricing and scheduling detail.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Somerville
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a genuine fire hazard, especially in triple-deckers where vents may run through shared walls or terminate in awkward locations. We clear the full run from appliance to termination, test airflow, and flag any code issues with the vent routing. Most Somerville dryer vent cleanings take 60 – 90 minutes. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Somerville covers pricing and what to expect.
Duct Sealing in Somerville
Leaky ducts in unheated Somerville attics waste heated air in winter and cooled air in summer. We seal accessible joints with mastic and apply aerosol sealant where appropriate, targeting the gaps that utility bills reveal but homeowners can’t see. In older triple-deckers, we often find disconnected flex duct and failed tape at plenum connections. Duct Sealing in Somerville explains our process and pricing.
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 Somerville
We stock parts and filtration products from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, Guardsman, and other major brands, and we service all common residential HVAC equipment. Most replacement items are on the van, so we’re not waiting on parts for a standard Somerville job. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Somerville, MA
| Service | Typical range in Somerville |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single-family) | $450 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (triple-decker unit) | $350 – $550 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (large home, 3+ zones) | $650 – $850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or roof termination) | $180 – $250 |
| Duct sealing (aerosol method, whole system) | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Duct sealing (mastic, accessible joints only) | $400 – $700 |
| Asbestos-wrapped duct containment assessment | $150 – $250 |
| Return-only or supply-only cleaning (partial system) | $250 – $400 |
| HVAC blower cabinet and coil cleaning | $200 – $350 |
Prices move higher in Somerville when we need to work around asbestos-wrapped mains, coordinate access with multiple triple-decker units, or clean systems that haven’t been serviced in 15-plus years. The price we write down before work starts is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment charges that appear after we’re inside.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Somerville
We work across Somerville, from the dense triple-deckers near Davis Square to the mixed housing around Union Square and the residential streets of Winter Hill. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, and we coordinate multi-unit access when needed.
- Davis Square
- Union Square
- Winter Hill
- Teele Square
- Magoun Square
Service Area – Cities Near Somerville
Our crews regularly work in Cambridge, MA, Medford, MA, Boston, MA, and Everett, MA, often on the same day as Somerville appointments. Scheduling is coordinated from our Boston office to keep routes efficient and arrival windows reliable.
Serving Somerville, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Somerville 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 Somerville
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning in Somerville. If we discover asbestos-wrapped ductwork that needs disturbance, we follow Massachusetts DEP notification rules and will explain any additional steps before proceeding. Call (361) 326-5060 if you suspect asbestos in your system.
We coordinate with all unit owners or property managers before starting. In Somerville’s shared party-wall chases, cleaning one unit’s returns can stir debris into neighboring ducts. We either seal temporary isolation barriers or schedule coordinated same-day service for all units to prevent callbacks.
Most Somerville homeowners get an appointment within 3 – 5 business days. We do not promise same-day dispatch, but we do promise we’ll arrive inside the quoted window and call ahead when we’re en route. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
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 Somerville Customers Say
"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."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L.