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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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Staten Island?
Air Duct Cleaning services in Staten Island typically cost $400 to $850 for a single-family home, with most one- or two-story houses landing near $550. That range covers a full supply-and-return cleaning using a rotary brush system and negative-air machine, not the surface-level vacuuming some outfits advertise as “duct cleaning.” Larger homes with multiple zones, finished basements, or heavy buildup can run $900 to $1,400.
If you’ve been quoted $99 or $149, that number almost never survives the visit. On Staten Island, we regularly see teaser prices turn into $800-$1,200 tickets once the technician is inside and starts adding “sanitizing,” “fogging,” or “sealing” line items at the door. Hollis Air Duct Cleaning gives you the full price in writing before any work starts, and that price doesn’t move. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate, and we’ll tell you what your house actually needs.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what duct cleaning costs in the Staten Island market as of 2026, broken out by line item. These are real ranges, not placeholders.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $400 – $550 |
| Larger home (11-20 vents, multi-zone) | $550 – $850 |
| Large home or heavy buildup (20+ vents) | $900 – $1,400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (add-on) | $125 – $200 |
| Duct sealing (mastic, per system) | $350 – $700 |
| Furnace / air handler cleaning (add-on) | $100 – $200 |
| Honeywell or Aprilaire filter replacement | $60 – $180 (by filter) |
| Second system in the same home | Add $250 – $400 |
What pushes the number up? Square footage, the number of vents, how many HVAC systems you’re running, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. A Cape Cod in Great Kills with one system and eight vents sits at the low end. A three-story in Todt Hill with two zones, a finished basement, and twenty-plus vents sits at the top. Duct sealing runs separately because it’s different work: we seal the joints with mastic so you stop paying to heat the crawl space. That’s a real fix, not a spray-and-pray fog.
What keeps the number down? A house that’s been cleaned within the last three to four years, one system instead of two, and easy access to the trunk lines and plenum. If we can reach everything without cutting into drywall or climbing through tight runs, you save.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Staten Island
A few things move the price more than others. Here’s the list, in the order we see them matter.
- Number of vents and systems. This is the biggest driver. Vents over ten and a second system both add labor and time. A Staten Island two-family with separate systems will always cost more than a single-family with one.
- Age and construction of the ducts. Older homes in areas like New Dorp and Oakwood often have original sheet metal with slip joints that have opened up over the decades. That’s more time, and it’s often where duct sealing makes sense on top of cleaning. Newer construction in Charleston and Rossville usually has flex duct that’s quicker to service.
- Level of buildup. Coastal humidity, salt air, and the pollen that rolls through from late March into June all leave their mark on return-side ductwork. Homes near the water in Great Kills, Midland Beach, and Huguenot tend to see more dust and microbial buildup on interior duct walls than homes further inland. Heavy buildup means slower passes and more negative-air time.
- Access. A basement or unfinished crawl space is easy. Ductwork buried above a finished ceiling, or a plenum in a tight mechanical closet, takes time and sometimes a small access cut. We tell you before we start if access is going to change the price.
- Pets and recent renovations. A home with two dogs and a recent kitchen remodel is going to be dirtier on the return side than a house that’s been quiet. That’s not a sales pitch, it’s just what we find.
- Add-ons you choose. Dryer vent cleaning, furnace cleaning, new filters, and duct sealing all add to the total. We walk through each one and let you decide. Nothing gets added at the door.
Staten Island also has its own rhythm. Spring pollen season runs hard, winter heating season runs long, and homes that sit vacant between tenants in St. George or Stapleton come back online with dust that’s been settling for months. If it’s been more than three to four years since your last cleaning, or you’ve never had one, the price will reflect the actual condition of your ducts, not a guess.
Here’s what we do differently. Every Hollis tech arrives in uniform, background-checked, and on time. The price is written down before we touch anything. If a repair fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s the whole point of home service done right: written prices, written guarantees, and no moving targets. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll answer live, any hour, any day.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
You don’t need to chase the lowest bid to save money. You need to avoid paying twice for a job done once.
- Bundle dryer vent cleaning. If you’re already having us out, adding the dryer vent costs $125-$200 versus a standalone visit at a higher rate. Dryer vents clog with lint and are a real fire risk, so this is worth doing while we’re there.
- Clean both systems in one visit. A second system adds $250-$400, but scheduling it separately costs more in trip time.
- Ask about duct sealing only if your ducts actually leak. We test first. If the joints are tight, you don’t need it, and we’ll tell you so.
- Replace filters on schedule. A $60-$180 Honeywell or Aprilaire filter changed twice a year keeps duct buildup slow and stretches the time between cleanings.
- Get the price in writing before you commit. This is the single biggest saving on the page. Written prices don’t grow. Free estimates: call (361) 326-5060.
We don’t do scarcity language and we don’t run countdowns. If today’s not the day, that’s fine. What we won’t do is quote you one number and bill another.
FAQs – Air Duct Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Staten Island?
Air duct cleaning costs in Staten Island run $400 to $850 for most single-family homes, with larger multi-zone houses at $900 to $1,400. The price depends on vent count, number of systems, and buildup. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote on your house; estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to clean ducts or replace them?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper, usually by a wide margin. Duct cleaning runs $400-$1,400; full duct replacement can run $3,000-$8,000 or more depending on the run and whether drywall gets opened. Replacement only makes sense when ducts are crushed, disconnected, or badly contaminated. We’ll tell you honestly which category you’re in.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. We answer the phone live 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and same-day appointments are frequently available in Staten Island. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll give you the next open window, plus the written price before we arrive.
Why do some companies quote $99 for duct cleaning?
Because the $99 is an entry point, not a price. Those quotes typically balloon to $800-$1,200 once the tech is inside and starts adding sanitizing, fogging, and sealing. Hollis prices every job in writing before work begins, and that number holds. No door-price surprises.
Does air duct cleaning include the dryer vent?
No, dryer vent cleaning is a separate service, usually $125 to $200 as an add-on when we’re already at your home. It’s worth bundling: clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires. Ask when you call (361) 326-5060.
What’s covered if something goes wrong after the cleaning?
Every Hollis job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s in writing, on every job, in every Staten Island home we service.
Why Staten Island Homeowners Call Hollis
We’re part of the Garrison Partners family and have been in business since 2004, which puts us ahead of most crews working the borough today. Each Hollis location is independently owned and operated under The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing, work by the book, and leave the site clean. Our technicians carry professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, and filtration brands including Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. The rotary brush system scrubs duct walls; the negative-air machine captures what the brush loosens so it leaves the house instead of settling into your living room. That’s the difference between duct cleaning and duct dusting.
Written prices. Written guarantees. Uniformed, background-checked techs at your door. A live person on the phone, any hour. If that’s what you’ve been looking for, we’re ready when you are.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate on air duct cleaning in Staten Island. We’ll ask about your home, your systems, and your last cleaning, then give you a real number in writing before any work starts.
Pricing reflects the Staten Island market as of 2026. Hollis Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (361) 326-5060.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Staten Island homeowners under The Garrison Standard.
What Our Customers Say
"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."Sealed some leaking duct joints in the crawl space with mastic. Rooms that were always cold now get air."
- Ronald W.