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 Queens, NY typically costs $400 – $900 for a whole-home system, with most two-family homes and pre-war apartments falling in the $550 – $750 range. Hollis Air Duct Cleaning sends background-checked, uniformed crews to Queens with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, and every job starts with a written price that does not change. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Queens is not like other markets we work. The borough’s two-family homes, pre-war apartment buildings, and shared landlord-tenant systems mean ductwork often spans multiple units, crosses property lines, and requires coordinating access across separate households. Our dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our New York City office, and crews serve Queens locally with the same tools commercial crews use: negative-air machines, rotary brush systems, and filtration products from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies.
Why Queens Homes Are Different
Queens’s housing stock shapes every job we do here. Early-20th-century two-family brick rowhouses dominate Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Flushing, while Sunnyside, Woodside, and Forest Hills hold vast pre-war apartment complexes. Many still run on original galvanized steel ductwork that has accumulated decades of dust, debris, and in some cases, corrosion from the inside out.
The climate does not let up. Humid summers and cold winters mean HVAC systems run year-round, and coastal proximity, especially in the Rockaways, pulls salt-laden air through vents that accelerates corrosion inside ducts. After heavy rain events like Hurricane Ida, basement flooding contaminated ductwork with mold and silt in neighborhoods from Jamaica to Long Island City.
Then there is the access problem. In garden apartments and two-family homes, we regularly find return air pulled from shared hallways or illegal basement conversions. Cross-contamination between units is common, and fixing it means delicate negotiation with multiple tenants and sometimes the local buildings department. We have walked jobs in Corona where three separate households shared a single return trunk, and no one had cleaned it in twenty years.
Our Main Queens Services
Queens homeowners call us most often for these three jobs. Each has its own page with full pricing, what to expect, and how we handle Queens-specific conditions.
Air Duct Cleaning in Queens
We clean supply and return ducts, registers, grilles, and the main trunk lines using a Rotobrush rotary brush system or Nikro negative-air method, depending on duct material and access. In Queens, this often means working around narrow crawl spaces in pre-war buildings and coordinating with building supers for basement access. We photograph the before condition, clean by the book, and show you the after. Air Duct Cleaning in Queens.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Queens
Dryer vent cleaning in Queens addresses a genuine fire hazard, especially in two-family homes where vents run long distances through shared walls or terminate in awkward roof locations. We clear lint buildup with professional-grade brushes and airflow meters, then verify exhaust volume meets code. In co-op buildings from Rego Park to Kew Gardens, we coordinate with building management for roof access and provide written documentation for the board. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Queens.
Duct Sealing in Queens
Duct sealing closes leaks in the ductwork with mastic sealant or metal-backed tape, stopping conditioned air from escaping into walls, attics, or neighboring units. In Queens, this matters enormously: illegal duct runs that cross property lines leak air you paid to heat or cool into someone else’s space. We test with a duct blaster, mark every leak, and seal by The Garrison Code. Duct Sealing in Queens.
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 Queens
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, and we service all major HVAC brands common in Queens’s older housing stock. Most filter replacements and minor repairs happen same visit. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Queens, NY
| Service | Typical range in Queens |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single-family) | $400 – $700 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two-family) | $550 – $900 |
| Pre-war apartment system (1 – 2 beds) | $350 – $550 |
| Pre-war apartment system (3+ beds) | $500 – $750 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (ground-floor termination) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (roof termination) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (whole system) | $800 – $1,500 |
| Duct sealing (partial, targeted leaks) | $300 – $600 |
| Mold remediation in flooded ductwork | $600 – $1,200 |
| HVAC filter upgrade (Honeywell/Aprilaire) | $80 – $200 |
What pushes price up in Queens: multiple units requiring separate access coordination, roof-terminated dryer vents needing ladder or rigging setup, and post-flood mold remediation requiring HEPA containment. What does not happen: a price that jumps once we arrive. We write the price down before any work starts, and it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Queens
We run trucks to all corners of the borough. Most Queens appointments are scheduled within a 48-hour window, with dispatch from our New York City office.
- Astoria
- Jackson Heights
- Flushing
- Forest Hills
- The Rockaways
Service Area – Cities Near Queens
Our crews work throughout the New York metro. Homeowners in Brooklyn, OH, Manhattan, NY, Staten Island, NY, and Buffalo, NY can schedule the same Hollis service with the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Queens, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Queens 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 Queens
Yes, if you live in a rental or co-op. In Queens’s two-family homes and pre-war buildings, ductwork often serves multiple units, so building management or the owner must approve access to shared trunks and basement mechanical rooms. We provide written scope and insurance documentation on request to speed approval.
We document what we find, explain it to all affected parties, and recommend next steps. We do not alter ductwork that crosses property lines without written approval from the building owner and sometimes the NYC Department of Buildings. Our job is to clean what we can access legally and flag what needs proper permitting.
Yes, and we recommend it. Floodwater carries silt and mold spores into low-lying ductwork, especially in garden apartments and basements common in Jamaica and Long Island City. We use HEPA-contained negative-air methods to remove contaminated material, then treat with antimicrobial products from Abatement Technologies. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an assessment.
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 Queens 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.