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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Lantana
We’re the crew Hollis Air Duct Cleaning sends to Lantana when homeowners call (361) 326-5060 with musty vents, weak airflow, or allergy symptoms that won’t quit. Our dispatch runs out of the Dallas-Fort Worth office, but our technicians live in and around Palm Beach County, so we know the difference between a 1960s concrete block home east of US-1 and a newer condo near the Intracoastal Waterway. That local knowledge matters because Lantana’s salt-laden air and year-round humidity create duct problems you won’t find inland. We arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before we touch anything, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2004.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Lantana’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve built our reputation in Lantana one job at a time, mostly through homeowners telling their neighbors what they found in their ducts and how we handled it. Our reviews from Lantana customers consistently mention the same things: the technician showed up uniformed and background-checked, explained what the camera showed inside the ducts, and the price at the end matched the price on the written quote. No one likes surprises when a stranger is already inside their home.
Response time to Lantana typically runs same-week scheduling, sometimes next-day depending on season. We’re not going to promise you a dispatch time we can’t keep just to get you off the phone. Calls are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can ask about availability or book a slot without waiting for a callback queue.
What sets us apart locally is that we understand Lantana’s housing stock. We’ve cleaned ducts in the original 1950s ranches near Hypoluxo Road, the 1970s subdivisions off Lantana Road, and the newer waterfront developments along the Intracoastal. Each era has different duct materials, different failure modes, and different fixes. A crew that treats every job the same will miss what’s actually wrong in your system.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Lantana
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Lantana means more than blowing debris out of visible registers. In this market, it’s a corrosion-and-moisture job because salt air and humidity attack ductwork from the inside out. We start with a video inspection using a Rotobrush camera system to see what we’re dealing with: rust scale, mold colonies, crushed sections from old remodels, or disconnected runs hidden behind soffits. Then we set up negative-air containment with HEPA filtration so nothing we loosen ends up in your living space. Agitation tools break debris free, the vacuum pulls it out at the source, and we treat the system with an antimicrobial to slow re-growth.
A typical residential HVAC duct cleaning in Lantana runs $450 – $850 for a full system, depending on access, contamination level, and whether we find hidden damage that needs sealing. We write the price down before we start. It does not move at the door.
Source Removal for Salt-Air Damage
Source removal means we physically extract the contamination rather than pushing it deeper into the system. In Lantana’s older galvanized ducts, this matters because rust flakes and mold spores adhere to corroded metal surfaces. Our Nikro negative-air machines maintain constant suction while we work, so dislodged debris exits through the vacuum hose, not your vents.
Duct Sealing After Cleaning
Cleaning exposes the real problem: gaps, crushed sections, or failed seams that let humid attic air into the system. We seal these with mastic and metal tape rated for HVAC use, then test static pressure to confirm the system is pulling air through the ducts, not around them. This is often the step that actually stops the musty odor.
Vent Cleaning in Lantana
Vent Cleaning in Lantana targets the supply and return grilles, boots, and short runs where homeowners notice problems first: black debris around the register, weak airflow from certain rooms, or a persistent musty smell when the AC cycles. We remove each vent cover, clean the boot and adjacent ductwork with rotary brushes, and treat the surrounding area for microbial growth. In condos near the Intracoastal, tight chases and limited access often mean we need specialized tools to reach runs that standard equipment won’t fit.
Vent cleaning alone in Lantana typically costs $180 – $340 per system when done as a standalone service. Most homeowners bundle it with full HVAC duct cleaning for better value, but we’re happy to price either approach in writing before we start.
Register and Boot Decontamination
The boot, the metal box behind your wall that connects the duct to the register, traps moisture and organic material in Lantana’s humid climate. We clean and treat this entire assembly, not just the visible grille. Skipping the boot is why some cheap cleanings leave the musty smell untouched.
Condo and Tight-Access Vent Systems
Lantana’s newer waterfront condos often have duct runs packed into narrow chases between units. Our Rotobrush rotary systems and flexible camera lines navigate these spaces without cutting drywall. We assess access during the initial inspection and tell you upfront if limited access affects scope or price.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lantana
We stock filtration and treatment products from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman for Lantana jobs, which means faster turnaround when your system needs new media after cleaning. Aprilaire media air cleaners handle high particulate loads common in coastal environments. Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration protects your home during the cleaning process itself. Guardsman antimicrobial treatments target the mold and mildew species that thrive in Lantana’s humidity. We don’t have to order these in; we carry them on the truck. If your system uses Honeywell or another major brand, we service those too, but we specify what we stock locally so you’re not waiting on a parts run while a crew sits in your driveway.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Lantana Homes
- Rust scale in galvanized supply ducts. In mid-century block homes east of US-1, original galvanized metal corrodes from salt air until flakes break free and blow into living spaces. The register looks dirty, but the real problem is a failing trunk line behind the wall.
- Mold colonies fed by humidity, not just dust. Lantana’s year-round humidity lets mold grow on any organic film inside ducts, even in relatively clean systems. Cleaning without antimicrobial treatment leaves the root cause alive.
- Crushed or disconnected runs from previous remodels. We’ve found supply lines flattened underfoot during kitchen or bath renovations, then hidden behind soffits for decades. The room stays hot; the homeowner blames the AC unit.
- Re-colonization within weeks from weak filtration. Some crews clean ducts but reinstall a cheap fiberglass filter or skip antimicrobial treatment. In Lantana’s humidity, mold spores re-establish fast. We specify MERV-rated media and treatment protocols that hold up locally.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Lantana, TX
Here’s what honest pricing looks like for our Air Duct Cleaning work in Lantana. A full residential HVAC duct cleaning, including supply and return systems, video inspection, source removal, and antimicrobial treatment, typically runs $450 – $850. Vent cleaning alone runs $180 – $340. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and access complexity.
What moves the price: hidden damage we discover during inspection (crushed ducts, disconnected runs, failed seams), the number of access points we need to create, and whether your system requires additional filtration upgrades. We do not quote per-vent teaser prices that balloon once we’re inside. We inspect, we write the full price down, and that number is fixed before work begins.
Every job includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll inspect your system and give you a written quote you can compare without pressure.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lantana
Our crews cover the full Dallas-Fort Worth and Palm Beach County region, including Air Duct Cleaning in Lantana as well as Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Each location operates independently under The Garrison Standard, with the same written pricing, background-checked technicians, and 365-Day Done Right Promise. Scheduling and dispatch for Lantana jobs are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office.
Serving Lantana, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lantana 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 Lantana
Yes. Older homes east of US-1 and within a mile of the Intracoastal commonly have original galvanized ducts that corrode from salt air, so we prioritize video inspection, source removal of rust scale, and antimicrobial treatment. Newer homes and condos may have flex duct or tighter chases that need different access tools but less corrosion repair. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll tailor the scope to what your home actually has.
The signs are musty odors when the AC cycles, visible debris or discoloration around registers, uneven cooling between rooms, or allergy symptoms that worsen at home. We confirm with a Rotobrush camera inspection that shows the interior condition of your supply and return runs. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule a free inspection and written quote.
Source removal means we physically extract contamination from inside the ductwork rather than pushing it deeper or masking it with deodorizer. In Lantana, this matters because rust flakes, mold colonies, and organic buildup adhere to humid duct surfaces. Our Nikro negative-air machines and agitation tools break debris loose and pull it out through HEPA filtration, so it leaves your home entirely. Call (361) 326-5060 to see what source removal looks like for your system.
Hidden damage, like crushed ducts behind soffits or corroded seams in original galvanized trunk lines, requires additional labor to access, repair, and seal properly. We discover this during our initial camera inspection and write the revised scope and price down before we proceed. No surprises at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate that accounts for your home’s actual condition.
In Lantana’s humid, salt-air climate, antimicrobial treatment is strongly recommended because mold spores re-colonize cleaned surfaces within weeks if the root moisture and organic film aren’t addressed. We include it in our full-system cleaning and specify Guardsman treatments that target local microbial species. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss whether your system needs this protection.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Lantana since 2004.




Before
After
Before
After
Before
After