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 San Jose typically runs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. San Jose’s unique combination of aging post-war housing, Mediterranean climate, and wildfire exposure from the surrounding ranges means ductwork here accumulates different contaminants than in other Bay Area markets. At Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, we price every job in writing before we start, and every technician arrives background-checked and uniformed. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why San Jose Homes Are Different
San Jose’s housing stock carries the fingerprints of two distinct building eras. The post-WWII boom of the 1950s and 1960s left thousands of Eichler-style tract homes across West San Jose and pockets of Santa Clara County with original galvanized steel or early flex duct systems. These materials corrode, separate at seams, and attract rodent intrusion in ways modern ductboard doesn’t. We’ve pulled decades of compacted dust and nesting material from crawl spaces in Willow Glen and Alum Rock where original ductwork has never been touched.
The Mediterranean climate plays its part too. Dry summers and wet winters keep HVAC systems running year-round, but the wildfire seasons originating in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range have changed what’s actually inside those ducts. After the SCU Lightning Complex fires, we found a sticky, resinous ash coating in eastern foothill homes around Evergreen and Alum Rock that standard vacuuming won’t touch. That residue requires rotary brush agitation and targeted treatment, not just suction. Downtown high-rises and North San Jose’s newer towers add another layer, with complex shared HVAC systems that need specialized access and containment protocols.
Our Main San Jose Services
Most San Jose homeowners call us for one of three jobs. Each has its own dedicated page with full pricing, process details, and neighborhood-specific notes.
Air Duct Cleaning in San Jose
Our Air Duct Cleaning in San Jose covers the full supply and return network, from trunk lines to branch ducts. In San Jose’s older neighborhoods, we regularly find galvanized steel ducts with rust scale and separated seams that release debris into living spaces. We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines to dislodge and extract buildup without spreading it through your home. Every job includes before-and-after photos of your own ducts, not stock images.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Jose
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Jose addresses the full exhaust run from appliance to termination. San Jose’s lint buildup patterns differ by housing era: older homes in Rose Garden and Naglee Park often have long, convoluting vent runs through attics or crawl spaces that sag and trap lint, while newer construction in North San Jose may have rooftop terminations that require ladder access. We clean the complete path and verify airflow with a meter reading.
Duct Sealing in San Jose
Our Duct Sealing in San Jose targets the leaks that waste conditioned air and pull contaminants from attics and crawl spaces. Eichler-era flex duct and corroded galvanized connections in original systems can leak 20 – 30% of airflow before it reaches registers. We apply mastic sealant and mechanical reinforcement to accessible joints, with written test results showing before-and-after leakage rates.
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 San Jose
We carry parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, with most common sizes stocked for same-visit replacement. For a complete list of brands we work with, see our brands.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in San Jose, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Jose |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $550 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (ground-floor termination) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (rooftop or extended run) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (whole system, accessible) | $800 – $1,500 |
| Duct sealing (partial, targeted repairs) | $300 – $600 |
| HVAC blower motor cleaning | $75 – $150 |
| Register/grille deep cleaning (per unit) | $15 – $25 |
| Sanitizing treatment (whole system) | $150 – $300 |
| Wildfire smoke/ash remediation | $450 – $850 |
Three factors push San Jose prices toward the higher end: original galvanized ductwork that requires more time to clean properly, wildfire ash remediation needing specialized brushes and treatments, and complex access in crawl spaces common to 1950s – 60s construction. Every price is written and agreed before any work begins. The number on the page is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Jose
We run calls across San Jose’s full footprint, from the eastern foothills to the downtown core. Our dispatch operates from the brand’s San Francisco Bay Area office, with crews routing daily throughout Santa Clara County. Most appointments book within a few days, with written arrival windows confirmed at scheduling.
- Willow Glen
- Alum Rock
- Evergreen
- West San Jose
- Rose Garden
Service Area – Cities Near San Jose
Our crews cover the full San Jose metro and surrounding communities. We regularly run jobs in Milpitas, CA to the north, Santa Clara, CA to the west, Sunnyvale, TX to the northwest, and Campbell, FL to the southwest. Scheduling and routing are coordinated to keep arrival windows tight regardless of which city the job sits in.
Serving San Jose, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Jose 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 San Jose
No permit is required for routine duct cleaning. Duct sealing that involves modifying or replacing ductwork may need a permit through the City of San Jose Planning Department; we handle the documentation on jobs where it’s required. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll confirm whether your specific scope needs city paperwork.
Most San Jose appointments schedule within three to five business days. We do not quote same-day or emergency dispatch for duct cleaning; it’s a scheduled maintenance job that benefits from proper preparation and equipment loading. You’ll get a written arrival window, and we call when the crew is en route.
Some San Jose condos and townhome associations, particularly in downtown high-rises and newer master-planned communities, require notice or approval for HVAC work that affects shared systems. We provide written scope descriptions on request for HOA submission. Check your CC&Rs or call us and we’ll help you identify what’s needed.
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 San Jose Customers Say
"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."Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O.