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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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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Fort Myers
Air duct cleaning in Fort Myers typically runs $300 – $650 for a whole-home system, with post-storm flood recovery jobs ranging higher when replacement is needed. We’re the local Air Duct Cleaning crew that serves Fort Myers from our South Florida dispatch office, and we know the difference between routine maintenance and hurricane-damaged ductwork that needs documenting for your insurer. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
Fort Myers homeowners deal with a unique set of duct problems that inland cities simply don’t face. Year-round humidity keeps HVAC systems running constantly, and our subtropical storms push wind-driven rain into attic spaces and crawl areas where flexible ductwork lives. After Hurricane Ian, we saw the pattern repeat across neighborhoods from McGregor Boulevard to Fort Myers Shores: water gets in, silt settles, and within weeks there’s mold growing where you can’t see it. That’s why our crews arrive with Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines, but also with moisture meters, inspection cameras, and the training to know when cleaning won’t cut it.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Fort Myers’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Fort Myers crews operate under The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing before touching anything, finish by the book, and leave the site clean. No exceptions.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. And when you call (361) 326-5060, a live person answers – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday morning while your ducts grow mold.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job in writing. If our work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s not a slogan; it’s a written guarantee that competitors in this trade rarely match.
We serve Fort Myers from our Miami-area dispatch office, with crews living and working locally. We know the housing stock – the 1950s ranch homes off Colonial Boulevard, the newer construction in Gateway with builder-grade flex duct in blazing attics, the historic properties along McGregor with original metal ductwork that’s already seen multiple hurricanes.
Air Duct Repair in Fort Myers
Air Duct Repair in Fort Myers often follows storm damage or years of humidity-driven deterioration rather than simple wear. We find separated flex-duct seams in attics that hit 140 degrees, corroded metal runs in flood-prone areas, and crushed supply lines from contractors who treated the ductwork as an afterthought during a remodel. Typical repairs in Fort Myers run $150 – $400 per section, with full replacement of compromised systems reaching $1,200 – $3,500 depending on home size and accessibility.
When Repair Makes Sense
Isolated damage – a single disconnected return, a small corrosion spot, a torn flex section – that’s repair territory. We seal with mastic, reinforce with proper strapping, and test airflow before we leave. The key is confirming the surrounding ductwork is sound, which means camera inspection and moisture readings, not a visual glance.
When Replacement Is the Only Safe Call
After floodwater enters your system, salt and silt embed in metal ducts and flex insulation alike. Brushing won’t remove corrosive residue. We document the damage, explain the finding, and replace the compromised runs. Your insurer needs that documentation, and we provide it.
Ductwork Cleaning in Fort Myers
Ductwork Cleaning in Fort Myers requires more than a vacuum hose run through your registers. Our climate means dust clumps with humidity and adheres to duct walls instead of staying airborne. Mold spores find constant moisture. And post-storm, wind-driven rain flushes debris deep into the system where basic cleaning can’t reach. A proper whole-home ductwork cleaning in Fort Myers typically costs $300 – $650, with larger homes or systems needing antimicrobial treatment running toward the higher end.
The Full System Approach
We clean supply ducts, return ducts, and the trunk lines connecting them. Rotobrush rotary brushes agitate buildup while Nikro negative-air machines pull debris out of your home entirely – not just redistribute it. We finish with a camera walkthrough so you see the result.
Antimicrobial Treatment After Storms
Even when ducts pass visual inspection, hidden moisture from wind-driven rain can linger in attic flex runs. We apply antimicrobial treatment when our moisture meters or camera footage suggest risk. Skipping this step is how mold shows up three months later.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Myers
Our Fort Myers crews carry professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, and we stock filtration and treatment products from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman. That’s the same roster commercial crews use, not hardware-store gear. For local homeowners, this means faster turnaround – we don’t need to order parts from out of state when your system needs attention. Whether we’re replacing flood-damaged ductwork in a McGregor Boulevard ranch or upgrading filtration in a Gateway new-build, we have the components on hand to finish the job in one visit.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Fort Myers Homes
- Hurricane flood infiltration in ground-level systems. After Ian, we found saltwater and silt had penetrated ductwork in homes throughout the McGregor corridor. The residue corrodes metal and contaminates flex insulation. Cleaning attempts without replacement left homeowners with failing systems within months.
- Mold in attic flex duct from constant humidity. Fort Myers attics bake year-round. Builder-grade flexible duct in developments like Gateway and Fort Myers Shores degrades faster than expected, with torn outer liners letting humid attic air reach the insulation core. That’s mold food.
- Dust clumping from subtropical moisture. Unlike dry climates where dust stays loose and gets filtered out, our humidity causes particles to adhere to duct walls. Over time this reduces airflow and forces your HVAC system to work harder for the same cooling.
- Post-storm microbial growth in “dry” systems. Wind-driven rain can wet duct interiors that appear fine from the outside. We run moisture meters and cameras to find this hidden damage, because brushing dry-looking ducts without antimicrobial treatment invites later mold blooms.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Myers, FL
Whole-home residential duct cleaning in Fort Myers runs $300 – $650 for most single-family homes, with the final figure depending on system size, accessibility, and whether antimicrobial treatment is needed. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and duct complexity. Post-storm flood recovery is a different category: inspection and documentation runs $150 – $300, partial replacement of damaged sections ranges $400 – $1,200, and full system replacement after saltwater contamination typically falls between $1,500 – $3,500.
We give you one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. No per-vent pricing that balloons at the door. No teaser coupons that don’t match your actual home. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying and exactly what it covers.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate. We’ll inspect your system, explain what we find, and quote the job with no obligation.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers
Our crews work throughout Lee County and surrounding areas, including North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Estero. Each community has its own housing stock and climate exposures, and we adjust our approach accordingly. Whether you’re in a Cape Coral canal home dealing with high water table moisture or an Estero golf-course property with oversized HVAC systems, we price in writing and stand behind the work for 365 days.
Serving Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers
If floodwater reached your ductwork, replacement is usually required, not cleaning. Saltwater and silt leave corrosive residue and mold that agitation tools cannot remove. After a named storm pushed water into a ground-level ranch home off McGregor Boulevard, our tech ran a camera inspection and found silt-coated metal supply and return ducts with visible rust and mold growth. We documented the moisture readings, corrosion, and microbial evidence, then replaced the compromised runs with new insulated ductwork rather than trying to brush them clean. The homeowner submitted our photo report and moisture log to their insurer, and the claim was approved for replacement. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’ve had water intrusion – we’ll inspect and document what you actually need.
Year-round high humidity and constant HVAC operation keep ducts damp, while subtropical storms add wind-driven rain that introduces hidden moisture. Our climate is essentially a mold incubator. Fort Myers homes also have a high proportion of flexible ductwork in superheated attics, where torn outer liners let humid air reach insulation cores. That’s a combination inland cities with seasonal heating and drier summers simply don’t face. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection if you smell mustiness or see visible growth near registers.
We provide dated photo reports, moisture meter readings at multiple points, camera footage showing corrosion and microbial growth, and a written assessment explaining why cleaning is insufficient. Insurers need evidence that replacement is structurally necessary, not just preferred. Our documentation package has supported successful claims for Fort Myers homeowners after Ian and other named storms. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your carrier will need.
We seal registers, create negative pressure with a Nikro machine, agitate buildup throughout the supply and return system with Rotobrush rotary tools, extract all debris, and run a camera to verify cleanliness. In Fort Myers, we also check moisture levels and apply antimicrobial treatment when storm exposure or humidity suggests risk. The job takes 3 – 5 hours for a typical home. You’ll receive before-and-after photos of your own ducts, plus the written price we agreed upfront. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Yes. Attic temperatures in Fort Myers regularly exceed 130 degrees, accelerating breakdown of flexible duct insulation and causing thermal expansion stress on metal connections. In Gateway and Fort Myers Shores, we’ve found builder-grade flex duct degrading within 5 – 7 years instead of the 15 – 20 expected in cooler climates. That means more frequent inspections, earlier cleaning needs, and sometimes proactive replacement before failure. Call (361) 326-5060 for an attic duct assessment – we’ll show you what the camera sees.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fort Myers and Southwest Florida since 2004.