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, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and our Air Duct Cleaning team serves Newark from our Cleveland dispatch office, with crews covering the Ironbound, downtown, and the neighborhoods along the Passaic River. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Newark’s housing stock is old. Much of it was built before 1950, with original galvanized ductwork that has been circulating air for decades without ever being opened. That age matters. Dust, soot, grease, and debris accumulate in ways that newer suburban systems don’t match. We’ve cleaned ducts in brick rowhouses on Ferry Street, in mid-century high-rises near Broad Street, and in the mixed-use blocks where residential and commercial HVAC share the same airspace. We know what we’re walking into in Newark, and we price it before we touch it.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Newark’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family. That track record predates most competitors you’ll find in the Newark market. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they arrive inside the quoted window. The price is written down before any work starts, and it does not move at the door.
Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s not a verbal assurance. It’s written on every job.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. When you call (361) 326-5060, you talk to someone who can schedule your appointment and answer your questions.
We understand Newark‘s specific conditions. The humid summers along the Passaic River, the cold winters that keep furnaces running for months, the original ductwork in pre-1950 brick buildings, and the grease-laden air in the Ironbound from restaurant exhaust vented into shared light wells. This isn’t generic suburban duct cleaning. The problems here are specific, and so are our methods.
Air Duct Inspection in Newark
Air Duct Inspection in Newark is often the first step that saves homeowners from paying for work they don’t need, or from missing problems that a simple vacuum won’t fix. We use a camera system to see inside your ductwork before we quote any cleaning. In Newark’s older housing, we regularly find disconnected runs, crushed sections, and grease coatings that standard negative-air methods won’t remove. An inspection costs $150 – $250 and is credited toward your cleaning if you move forward.
What We Look For in Older Systems
In pre-1950 brick rowhouses, original galvanized ducts are often undersized and riddled with leaky joints. The camera shows us where mastic sealing is needed, not just vacuuming. Without that inspection, a crew can clean for hours and still leave your living space dusty because air is bypassing the duct entirely.
High-Rise and Multi-Unit Access
Mid-century high-rise riser systems are frequently accessed from only one point. Our camera traces the full run to identify where debris from upper floors is migrating into lower-unit ducts. This changes the scope of work. We don’t guess. We look first.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Newark
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Newark addresses a different challenge than in newer suburbs. Here, we’re often restoring decades of accumulated urban particulate from original ductwork that has never been cleaned, not performing routine maintenance on a system that’s been serviced every few years. A typical full-system residential cleaning in Newark runs $350 – $650, depending on duct configuration, accessibility, and whether degreasing or sealing is required.
The Ironbound Grease Problem
We were called to a pre-1950 brick rowhouse on Ferry Street in the Ironbound where the homeowner noticed cooking odors cycling through the registers whenever the air handler ran. During camera inspection of the return ducts, we found heavy grease coating on the galvanized walls and a disconnected run at a joint. We used agitation tools and a degreasing agent before HEPA vacuuming under negative pressure, then resealed the joint with mastic. The odors stopped and airflow at the registers improved noticeably.
Sealing, Not Just Cleaning
Vacuuming alone on Ironbound blocks leaves grease films in place because restaurant cooking exhaust in shared light wells coats duct walls with oils that standard negative pressure can’t remove. In pre-1950 brick rowhouses, original galvanized ducts are often undersized and riddled with leaky joints, so a standard clean without sealing just re-deposits dust into the living space. We price the full job: degreasing, source removal, and sealing with mastic where needed.
Trusted Brands We Service in Newark
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for agitation in stubborn grease buildup, Nikro negative-air machines for controlled debris removal, and filtration products from Honeywell and Guardsman. We don’t use hardware-store gear. These are the same tools commercial crews deploy in hospitals and industrial settings, and we bring them into your Newark home. Because we stock parts and maintain our own equipment, turnaround is fast. If we find a component that needs replacement during your cleaning, we can often handle it same visit rather than ordering and rescheduling.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Newark Homes
- Grease-coated ducts in the Ironbound. Restaurant exhaust vented into shared light wells deposits cooking oils on residential duct walls. Standard vacuuming won’t touch it. We degrease first, then extract.
- Disconnected or crushed runs in pre-1950 rowhouses. Decades of vibration, settling, and amateur repairs leave joints open and sections flattened. We camera-locate the damage and reseal with mastic.
- Moisture and mold in basement and crawl-space ducts. Newark’s humid summers and cold winters create condensation in older homes along the Passaic River. We inspect for mold growth and address it before it spreads.
- Cross-contamination in high-rise riser systems. Mid-century apartment buildings with central risers often allow debris from upper floors to migrate downward. Without camera inspection and source removal, lower units stay dirty.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Newark, OH
We give honest whole-system ranges because we’ve seen what bait-and-switch pricing does to homeowners. A typical residential duct cleaning in Newark runs $350 – $650. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and duct complexity. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Newark, which we can bundle with duct cleaning, typically adds $120 – $180.
What moves the price: accessibility of your ductwork, whether degreasing is needed for Ironbound grease buildup, the extent of Newark Duct Sealing required on original galvanized joints, and whether camera inspection reveals disconnected runs that need repair. We inspect first, write the price down, and don’t move it at the door. One flat price per system, agreed before work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons once we’re inside. Call (361) 326-5060 for your exact quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Newark
Our crews also handle Air Duct Cleaning in Newark and surrounding areas including Heath, Granville, Pataskala, and Johnstown. Scheduling is coordinated from our Cleveland office, with local crews dispatched to your area.
Serving Newark, OH - 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
Your ducts smell like restaurant food because many Ironbound restaurants vent cooking exhaust into shared light wells, and that grease-laden air gets pulled into nearby residential return ducts. We degrease the duct walls with agitation tools and cleaning agents before HEPA vacuuming under negative pressure, then seal any leaks with mastic. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Yes. Pre-1950 brick rowhouses in Newark typically have original galvanized or early sheet-metal ductwork that is undersized, leaky, and heavily accumulated with decades of dust and soot. We camera-inspect first to locate disconnected joints and crushed runs, then clean with rotary brush agitation and negative-air extraction, and seal with mastic where needed. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Newark’s humid summers and cold winters mean HVAC systems run year-round, cycling more air through your ducts than in milder climates. The humidity also creates condensation in basement and crawl-space ducts, especially in older homes along the Passaic River, which can foster mold growth. Most Newark homeowners benefit from inspection every 2 – 3 years and cleaning every 3 – 5 years, or sooner if you notice odors, reduced airflow, or increased dust. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
A high-rise duct cleaning involves camera inspection of the riser system to trace debris migration from upper floors, followed by source removal using negative-air machines and rotary brush agitation at accessible points. Because many mid-century high-rises have limited access, we verify the full duct path before quoting so you’re not paying for work that won’t reach the problem. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Yes, we bundle dryer vent cleaning with duct cleaning on most Newark jobs. Dryer vent cleaning typically adds $120 – $180 and reduces fire risk while improving dryer efficiency. We use the same professional-grade extraction equipment and include it in your written upfront price. 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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