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 Manhattan Beach
Air duct cleaning in Manhattan Beach typically runs $450 – $850 for a whole-home system, with new-construction cleans starting around $550 due to construction debris removal. We serve Manhattan Beach from our Los Angeles dispatch office, and our crews know the local terrain from the Sand Section to the Hill Section to El Porto. If you’re noticing drywall dust puffing from registers or that persistent marine-layer mustiness when the AC cycles on, call (361) 326-5060. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Manhattan Beach’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Air Duct Cleaning team has built a reputation in Manhattan Beach on one thing: doing what we said we’d do. Our technicians arrive uniformed, background-checked, and on time, with written prices that don’t move once the van is in your driveway.
Manhattan Beach homeowners call us back because we leave the site clean and we stand behind the work. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if anything fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround.
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 to schedule. Dispatch is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, but the crew that shows up knows Manhattan Beach’s mix of 1950s ranch homes and new custom builds on raised foundations.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Manhattan Beach
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Manhattan Beach means source-removal cleaning of your entire forced-air system, from the air handler through the supply and return trunks to every register in the house. In this market, we see two distinct scenarios: older homes near downtown with original galvanized steel ductwork corroded by decades of salt air, and new custom builds where construction debris was sealed inside during drywall stage. A typical residential HVAC duct cleaning in Manhattan Beach runs $450 – $850 depending on system size and accessibility.
New-Build Debris Removal
Manhattan Beach’s coastal building codes trigger ductwork inspections and sign-offs on many new builds and additions, so construction dust and drywall debris can get sealed inside the HVAC system before the final walkthrough. New homeowners here often need a NADCA-standard source-removal clean sooner than they expect. We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration to agitate and extract debris without pushing it deeper into the system.
Corrosion and Salt-Air Damage
The marine layer and onshore breezes draw fine beach sand and salt into return ducts, especially in homes west of Highland Avenue. Metal components corrode faster here than in Hawthorne or Lawndale. Our crews inspect for compromised duct seams and recommend duct sealing with mastic when we find air leaks that pull in unfiltered garage or crawl-space air.
Vent Cleaning in Manhattan Beach
Vent Cleaning in Manhattan Beach targets the supply and return registers, grilles, and the short duct runs immediately behind them, where dust, sand, and microbial growth are most visible to homeowners. This is often the entry point for homeowners who see dark buildup around register edges or smell mustiness when the blower kicks on. A standalone vent cleaning in Manhattan Beach runs $180 – $320; most homeowners bundle it with full system cleaning for better value.
Register and Grille Detailing
We remove every supply and return cover, clean them with contact-safe solutions, and brush-vacuum the first several feet of duct behind each opening. In the Sand Section, we regularly find compacted sand and salt deposits that standard vacuum attachments won’t touch. Our rotary brush systems break the material loose so negative-air machines can pull it out.
Spot Treatment for Problem Vents
Some vents in Manhattan Beach homes never seem to blow clean air, usually because of a disconnected flex duct in a crawl space or a partially blocked return. We run a video inspection to find the root cause before quoting any additional work. The price is written down before we proceed.
Trusted Brands We Service in Manhattan Beach
We clean and service ductwork connected to all major HVAC brands, and we stock filtration products from Aprilaire, Honeywell, and Guardsman for Manhattan Beach customers who want to upgrade after a cleaning. Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation, Nikro negative-air machines for controlled debris extraction, and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration to contain what we pull out. If your new Manhattan Beach build came with a builder-grade filter, we’ll show you what a MERV 13 or better does for the fine sand and pollen this coastal climate pushes through your system. Most filtration upgrades we install same-day, with the filter size verified before we leave.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Manhattan Beach Homes
- Construction debris sealed in new builds. Manhattan Beach’s coastal building codes require ductwork inspections during construction, but drywall dust and sawdust often get sealed inside at the close-in stage. Homeowners move in assuming a new house means clean ducts, then find dust puffing from registers for months.
- Salt-air corrosion of metal ductwork. The marine layer and year-round onshore flow accelerate rust and pitting in galvanized steel ducts, especially in pre-1970s homes near the beach. Corroded seams leak conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces, driving up energy bills and pulling in unfiltered air.
- Sand accumulation in return ducts. In the Sand Section and Tree Section, fine beach sand works its way through window screens and settles in return ductwork. It doesn’t look like household dust, it’s gritty, and it accelerates wear on blower motors and heat exchangers.
- Spring marine-layer mildew growth. When May and June bring heavy fog and high humidity, ducts in Manhattan Beach homes can become breeding grounds for mildew, a problem rarely seen just a few miles inland. Annual inspection catches it before it spreads through the supply system.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Manhattan Beach, CA
A typical residential air duct cleaning in Manhattan Beach runs $450 – $850 for a complete system, with most single-family homes in the $550 – $700 range. New-construction cleans start around $550 due to the additional labor of removing construction debris, drywall dust, and sawdust. Commercial duct cleaning for small retail or office spaces in Manhattan Beach typically runs $800 – $1,500 depending on system complexity.
What moves the price: system size (number of supply and return runs), accessibility (crawl space vs. attic vs. slab), contamination level (construction debris takes longer than routine dust), and whether you add dryer vent cleaning or filtration upgrades. We do not price per vent. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. No add-ons at the door.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll ask about your home’s age, square footage, and any symptoms you’ve noticed, then give you a range you can count on.
We Also Serve Cities Near Manhattan Beach
Our crews regularly work in Manhattan Beach and the surrounding communities: Hermosa Beach to the south, El Segundo to the north, Lawndale to the east, and Hawthorne just inland. The same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same background-checked uniformed technicians apply across the service area. Dispatch is coordinated from our Los Angeles office to keep response times tight throughout the South Bay.
Serving Manhattan Beach, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach
Because coastal building codes in Manhattan Beach require early ductwork installation, drywall dust and construction debris often get sealed inside during the close-in phase. Builders rarely perform source-removal cleaning before the final walkthrough. We recommend a NADCA-standard clean before move-in. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
The marine layer brings higher humidity and salt-laden air that accelerates corrosion of metal duct components and creates conditions for mildew growth inside ducts, problems rarely seen in drier inland areas like Lawndale or Hawthorne. Spring fog season is when we see the most microbial calls. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
A responsible builder performs source-removal cleaning of all ductwork after construction is complete, before the final HVAC startup and homeowner walkthrough. In Manhattan Beach, this step is often skipped because the ductwork was inspected and signed off earlier in the build cycle. We document what we find with before-and-after photos so you have a record. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Most Manhattan Beach homeowners need a full cleaning every 3 – 5 years, but homes in the Sand Section or with frequent open-window living may need it every 2 – 3 years due to sand and salt accumulation. New builds should get an initial clean at move-in, then follow the standard interval. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes. Many Manhattan Beach homes, especially older bungalows and new custom builds in the Tree Section, have raised foundations with crawl-space duct access. Our technicians are trained to work in these spaces safely, and the access often makes thorough cleaning easier than in slab-on-grade homes. We inspect for disconnected flex duct and corroded metal while we’re down there. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Manhattan Beach and the South Bay since 2004.




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