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 Fruit Cove
Air duct cleaning in Fruit Cove, FL typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and $800 – $2,400 for commercial properties, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve been serving this St. Johns River community since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family. Our dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, but our crews live and work in the Fruit Cove area. That means we understand what the river humidity does to your ductwork, and we arrive with equipment built for Florida’s subtropical conditions. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Fruit Cove’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Fruit Cove homeowners know the difference between a crew that blows dust around and one that solves the actual problem. We’ve built our reputation here on showing up inside the quoted window, pricing the job in writing before we touch anything, and leaving the site clean. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they follow The Garrison Code on every job: arrive prepared, explain the work, finish by the book.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job we do in Fruit Cove. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s in writing on every invoice.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday morning when your ducts are growing mold after a weekend storm.
We know the local housing stock: the custom riverfront properties off Race Track Road, the suburban tracts near Fruit Cove Elementary, the 1980s builds along Julington Creek. Many have flexible ductwork in unconditioned attics where the river breeze doesn’t reach and humidity sits at 80% plus for months.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Fruit Cove
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Fruit Cove serves medical offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and professional buildings where code compliance and indoor air quality directly affect operations. A typical commercial system in Fruit Cove runs $800 – $2,400 depending on square footage, number of HVAC units, and access complexity. We use Nikro negative-air machines and Rotobrush rotary systems to dislodge and extract debris from hard duct and flex runs, with HEPA filtration to protect occupied spaces during cleaning.
Code Compliance and Documentation
Commercial properties in Fruit Cove need documented cleaning for insurance, lease agreements, and health department records. We provide written scope of work, before-and-after photos, and air handler inspection reports that satisfy most commercial policy requirements.
Minimizing Business Disruption
We schedule commercial duct cleaning during off-hours or in zones so your Fruit Cove business stays open. Our crews work efficiently because the equipment is professional-grade, not rented hardware-store gear, and our technicians arrive knowing the building layout from the pre-job walkthrough.
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Fruit Cove
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Fruit Cove cover residential systems from single-story ranch homes to multi-zone custom builds on the river. A typical full residential cleaning in Fruit Cove costs $350 – $650, with video inspection adding $75 – $150 and duct sealing running $400 – $900 depending on system size. We clean supply ducts, return ducts, trunk lines, registers, and the air handler cabinet using source-removal methods that meet NADCA standards.
Post-Storm and Flood Recovery
After a summer thunderstorm pushed river water under a home near the Julington Creek waterfront, our crew ran camera inspection on the flexible duct runs in the unconditioned attic and found standing moisture and mold colonies in the first 12 feet of two supply and return ducts. We set up negative pressure with HEPA filtration, performed source removal with agitation tools, treated the surviving runs with an antimicrobial, and replaced the saturated flex sections – then logged moisture readings and photos room-by-room so the homeowner’s insurance adjuster could approve the claim without a second visit.

Video Inspection and Moisture Mapping
We document what we find. Our video inspection shows you the inside of your ducts before we start, and moisture meters track humidity levels in attic and crawl space runs. This matters in Fruit Cove, where river proximity keeps attics and crawl spaces damp even in winter – unlike inland Jacksonville suburbs – so ducts here routinely show surface mold within one season of a storm surge or roof leak, and the only durable fix is antimicrobial treatment plus documented moisture remediation, not a standard dust blow-out.

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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fruit Cove
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation, Nikro negative-air machines for controlled debris extraction, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We stock antimicrobial treatments and replacement flex duct in our local inventory so Fruit Cove jobs don’t wait on parts from Jacksonville or Orlando. When a storm hits and you need documentation fast for an insurance claim, that local parts availability means we can replace saturated duct sections and get your moisture readings logged the same day.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Fruit Cove Homes
- Mold in unconditioned attic flex duct. Fruit Cove’s humidity, often above 70% year-round, penetrates attic spaces where flexible ductwork traps condensation. We find surface mold on the interior liner within one season of installation if antimicrobial treatment was skipped.
- Post-storm water intrusion in crawl spaces. After hurricane-season flooding or even heavy summer thunderstorms, crawl space ductwork sits in standing water. Saturated flex duct must be replaced; cleaning alone leaves moisture that guarantees mold return.
- Leaky original duct systems in pre-2000 homes. Many Fruit Cove homes built before 2000 have original ductwork with failed mastic seals and degraded insulation. We seal with new mastic or replace sections, depending on condition, and document the work for energy-efficiency rebates where available.
- Musty odors after afternoon thunderstorms. That damp smell from your vents after a typical Fruit Cove summer storm? Humid air has penetrated the ductwork and triggered mold growth. It’s a pattern less common in drier inland areas, and it needs more than a deodorizer.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Fruit Cove, FL
Here’s what Fruit Cove homeowners can expect. A full residential system cleaning runs $350 – $650 for a typical 2,000 – 3,500 square foot home with one HVAC unit. Add a second unit and the range moves to $550 – $950. Video inspection is $75 – $150. Duct sealing with mastic and metal tape runs $400 – $900. Commercial systems start at $800 and scale with square footage and access complexity.
What moves the price? Number of HVAC units, accessibility of duct runs (crawl space work costs more than basement), condition of the system (heavy mold remediation adds labor), and whether we need to replace saturated flex duct after water intrusion. We give you one flat price per system, agreed in writing, before any work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fruit Cove
Our crews work throughout Northeast Florida and across the state. We provide Air Duct Cleaning in Fruit Cove and also serve Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Each location is independently owned and operated under The Garrison Standard, with the same written pricing, background-checked technicians, and 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you need Air Duct Cleaning in any of these markets, the same discipline applies.
Serving Fruit Cove, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove
It depends on the material and the moisture saturation level. Rigid metal duct that stayed above the water line can usually be cleaned to NADCA standards with source removal, antimicrobial treatment, and verified drying. Flexible duct that contacted flood water or sat in sustained high humidity must be replaced; the porous liner traps moisture and mold returns within months. We document the distinction with moisture meter readings, camera inspection footage, and a written replace-vs-clean call that your insurer can use. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
The St. Johns River proximity keeps ambient humidity higher here, even in winter months when inland suburbs dry out. Attics and crawl spaces in Fruit Cove stay damp, and flexible ductwork in those unconditioned spaces condenses moisture on its interior liner. That constant moisture, not just dust, is what feeds mold colonies. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Three things: dated moisture meter readings showing pre-treatment saturation levels, time-stamped before-and-after photos of the air handler and blower motor (not just the registers), and a written technician assessment stating whether each duct section was cleanable or required replacement with specific reasoning. We compile this packet on every post-storm job in Fruit Cove. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Within 48 – 72 hours if possible. Mold colonization begins rapidly in Fruit Cove’s humid climate, and delayed assessment often means more duct sections require replacement rather than cleaning. We prioritize post-storm calls and can often inspect the same day you contact us. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. Commercial systems typically require NADCA ACR-2013 compliance documentation, more extensive containment for occupied spaces, and often coordination with building maintenance schedules. The equipment is the same professional-grade Rotobrush and Nikro gear we use on residential jobs, but the scope of work, reporting, and scheduling protocols differ. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fruit Cove since 2004.




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