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 Newark
Air duct cleaning in Newark typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and $800 – $2,400 for commercial jobs, depending on duct age, accessibility, and whether degreasing or repair work is needed. Most Newark homes we serve are scheduled within a week, with our dispatch team coordinating from our New York City office and crews arriving uniformed, background-checked, and ready to work.
We’ve been cleaning ducts in Newark since 2004, and the work here is different from the suburbs. Your housing stock is older. Your ducts have seen more. In the Ironbound, we regularly pull decades of grease and soot from galvanized runs that have never been opened. Near the Passaic River, we find damp basement returns where mold has taken hold after humid summers. This isn’t routine maintenance in the usual sense. It’s restoration. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Newark’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, and every Hollis location operates under The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing before touching equipment, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean. In Newark, that standard matters more because the work is harder. Pre-1950 rowhouses on streets like Rome Street and Adams Street have ductwork that demands patience, not speed.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. The price we write down is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no surprise charges once the van is in your driveway. Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. Scheduling is coordinated from our New York City office, with crews serving Newark locally.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Newark
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Newark is often a repair and restoration job disguised as maintenance. Most homes we enter have never had their ducts cleaned. The original galvanized supply lines in Ironbound rowhouses flex at joints, disconnect, and drop debris back into the run. Mid-century high-rise riser systems downtown have in-line boosters and undersized returns that need airflow calibration, not just vacuuming.
We start with a video inspection so you see what we see. Then we choose the right method: rotary brush agitation with Rotobrush equipment for light to moderate buildup, or negative-air source removal with Nikro HEPA vacuums for heavy debris and grease. Every residential job gets a written price before work begins, and every repair is covered for 365 days.
Supply and Return Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms; return ducts pull it back. In Newark’s older homes, both are often compromised. We clean each separately, then test airflow balance. A crushed takeoff or disconnected joint found during cleaning gets repaired, not noted and ignored.
Full System Cleaning with Video Inspection
Our video inspection shows you the interior condition of your ductwork before we quote. In pre-1950 rowhouses, we often find original galvanized runs coated in soot and grease. In basement systems near the Passaic River, we find moisture staining and mold. The camera doesn’t lie, and neither do we.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Newark
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Newark serves restaurants, medical offices, retail spaces, and multi-unit buildings with systems that run harder and longer than residential units. The city’s dense mixed-use streets mean roof-mounted HVAC units pull in cooking exhaust, diesel soot, and urban particulate that residential suburbs never see. Commercial duct cleaning here is a recurring necessity, not a one-time service.
We use professional-grade negative-air machines from Nikro and rotary brush systems from Rotobrush to handle heavy commercial buildup. Our crews work around your hours, and every commercial job gets the same written price guarantee and 365-Day Done Right Promise as our residential work. We also coordinate with building engineers on high-rise riser systems to calibrate airflow after cleaning, so upper-floor units don’t starve for air.
Restaurant and Food-Service Ductwork
Restaurant ducts in Newark collect grease at rates that would surprise most owners. We degrease hood runs, supply lines, and returns using food-safe chemicals and HEPA-contained extraction. This is specialized work. We document before and after with photos for your fire inspector and insurance carrier.
Multi-Unit Building Riser Systems
High-rise riser systems serving multiple apartments require coordination with building management and often need after-hours scheduling. We clean the main trunk and branch lines, test airflow at each floor, and flag in-line boosters that need service. One unbalanced riser can leave top-floor tenants sweating in July.
Trusted Brands We Service in Newark
We clean and service systems built around equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies. For filtration upgrades, we stock and install products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. These are the same brands commercial crews use, not hardware-store gear. Because we keep common parts and filters on our Newark-area vans, most replacements happen same visit. If your system needs a specialized component, we source it fast and schedule the return trip inside your window. No waiting weeks for a filter that should have been on the truck.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Newark Homes
- Grease-coated returns in the Ironbound. Restaurant exhaust venting into shared light wells leaves a tacky film on residential duct surfaces. Vacuuming alone won’t touch it. We degrease with food-safe chemicals, then extract under negative pressure.
- Disconnected galvanized joints in pre-1950 rowhouses. Original supply ducts flex and separate at seams. Debris drops into the gap. A standard vacuum pass misses it entirely unless we open the joint, clean the cavity, and seal it with mastic.
- Damp basement returns near the Passaic River. Newark’s humid summers and cold winters create condensation in basement and crawl space ducts. Mold follows. We clean, treat, and recommend moisture control – sometimes duct sealing, sometimes dehumidification, sometimes both.
- Crushed or undersized takeoffs in mid-century high-rises. Downtown buildings often have supply runs that were barely adequate when installed. A crushed takeoff starves the register. We rebuild or replace so the system can balance.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Newark, NJ
A typical residential full-system cleaning in Newark runs $350 – $650. Commercial jobs start around $800 and range to $2,400 for larger or heavily contaminated systems. What moves the price: duct accessibility (crawl space vs. basement), the need for degreasing (common in Ironbound properties), repairs to disconnected or crushed runs, and whether mold treatment is required.
We do not quote per-vent. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. No add-ons at the door. Every estimate is free, and every job includes before-and-after photos of your own ducts. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Newark
Our crews clean ducts across northern New Jersey, including Newark and the surrounding cities of Elizabeth, Bayonne, Jersey City, and Hoboken. Each job follows The Garrison Standard, whether it’s a single-family home or a multi-story commercial building. If you’re unsure whether we cover your address, call and ask. Our Air Duct Cleaning team will confirm coverage and schedule your free estimate.
Serving Newark, NJ - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Newark 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 Newark
Restaurant exhaust venting into shared light wells coats residential return ducts with a sticky grease film that ordinary vacuuming cannot remove. We apply food-safe degreaser to break down the grease, then extract it under negative pressure with HEPA containment. Skipping this step leaves odor and buildup that re-collects dust within months. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Properly executed cleaning with rotary brush agitation and controlled negative pressure will not damage sound galvanized ductwork. We inspect first with a video camera. If we find severe corrosion or structural failure, we note it and discuss repair options before proceeding. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
We coordinate with building management to schedule access, clean the main trunk and branch lines, and test airflow at each floor. In-line boosters are checked and calibrated so upper-floor units receive adequate supply after cleaning. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Often both. Newark’s humid summers create condensation in basement and crawl space ducts, which fosters mold growth inside the return lines. We clean and treat the ducts, then assess whether duct sealing, dehumidification, or foundation moisture control is needed to prevent recurrence. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. Our negative-air source removal method, HEPA vacuuming, and containment protocols align with NADCA guidelines for residential and commercial duct cleaning. We document the work with before-and-after photos and provide written verification for property managers and insurance claims. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Newark since 2004.




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