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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Pacifica
Air duct cleaning in Pacifica typically runs $450 – $850 for a full residential system and $1,200 – $2,800 for commercial jobs, with most homes in Park Pacifica, Linda Mar, and Fairway Park completed in a single scheduled visit. We’re the Air Duct Cleaning crew that serves Pacifica from our San Francisco Bay Area dispatch office, and we know the fog belt’s particular punishment on ductwork. If your registers smell musty when the heat kicks on or your intake grilles clog with grit after winter storms, 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 Pacifica’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our Pacifica customers know we don’t play the coupon-and-upsell game. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to operate by The Garrison Code: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’re not waiting until Monday to schedule.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means 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. Where other outfits compete on the lowest teaser price, we compete on discipline. The price we write down before we start is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no surprise charges once the van is in your driveway.
Vent Cleaning in Pacifica
Vent cleaning in Pacifica means more than brushing out dust from your register covers. Because our coastal climate keeps ducts damp year-round, vent cleaning here must address the bonded grit, salt residue, and microbial growth that standard vacuuming misses. A typical residential vent cleaning in Pacifica runs $180 – $340 per system zone, with most single-family homes in Fairway Park and Linda Mar falling in the $280 – $420 range for full supply and return vent service.
Register and Grille Deep Cleaning
We remove each register and grille, clean the face and the throat behind it, and inspect the boot connection for gaps where Pacifica’s salt-laden air seeps in. This is where fog-belt corrosion starts, and catching it early saves you from duct replacement later.
Exterior Intake and Exhaust Vent Service
Homes near Rockaway Beach and the Linda Mar shoreline see wind-driven sand pack into exterior intakes after every winter storm cycle. We clear that grit and check the backdraft damper, because a stuck damper lets moist marine air flow backward into your system even when it’s off.
Air Duct Repair in Pacifica
Air Duct Repair in Pacifica addresses the corrosion, separations, and microbial damage that our unique coastal climate accelerates. Because Pacifica sits in one of the foggiest marine layers in the continental U.S., duct systems here stay damp year-round instead of just in winter, meaning mold and corrosion in supply and return ducts show up in homes that are only 20 – 30 years old, not just the 1950s tract houses. Typical air duct repair in Pacifica ranges from $350 – $750 for sealing and patching to $1,500 – $3,200 for partial duct replacement in corroded galvanized systems.
Leak Sealing and Mastic Application
We seal separations at joints and plenum connections with duct mastic, not tape that degrades in humid conditions. In Pacifica’s fog belt, a leaky return pulls unfiltered marine air straight into your system, which is why we pressure-test after sealing to confirm the fix holds.
Corroded Section Replacement
When salt air has eaten through galvanized duct walls, we cut out the damaged section and splice in new material, then coat adjacent metal with corrosion inhibitor. This is standard practice for hillside homes in Park Pacifica where the onshore flow hits hardest.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pacifica
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies. These are the same tools commercial crews use in hospitals and schools, not hardware-store gear. For Pacifica homeowners dealing with persistent moisture issues, we stock Honeywell and Aprilaire media filters and whole-home dehumidification accessories that integrate with existing HVAC systems. Because we carry these parts locally, turnaround on filter upgrades and component replacements is fast, and you’re not waiting on a warehouse shipment while your ducts keep growing microbial load.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Pacifica Homes
- Fog-belt microbial growth in shallow duct runs. Pacifica’s 1950s and 1960s tract homes in Linda Mar and Fairway Park were built with short, shallow duct runs that don’t dry out between heating cycles. We find active mildew in systems that homeowners thought were “just dusty.”
- Salt corrosion at galvanized elbows and plenum connections. The marine layer here carries enough salt to rust steel components faster than in San Bruno or Millbrae. A standard vacuum pass doesn’t stop that rust; it requires inspection and treatment.
- Wind-driven sand packing exterior intakes. After winter storm cycles, our techs in Rockaway and Linda Mar regularly find beach sand clogging intake grilles and coating the first few feet of return ductwork. This pattern repeats every rainy season and needs more than register-level cleaning.
- Leaky returns pulling unfiltered coastal air. Many Pacifica homes have original duct sealing that failed decades ago. A leaky return in a fog-belt home is essentially a straw sucking damp, salty air into your system 24 hours a day.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Pacifica, CA
A typical residential full-system air duct cleaning in Pacifica runs $450 – $850, depending on system size, accessibility, and whether we find corrosion or mold that requires additional treatment. Commercial duct cleaning for small offices or retail spaces in Pacifica typically falls between $1,200 – $2,800. Vent cleaning alone ranges $180 – $340 per zone, and air duct repair starts around $350 for sealing work and extends to $3,200 for extensive section replacement in corroded systems.
What moves the number: square footage, number of zones, whether your home has the original 1950s – 60s duct layout or a retrofitted multi-zone system, and the condition we find during our pre-work video inspection. We do not quote per-vent prices, and we do not bait you with a low coupon that balloons at the door. The price is written down before any work starts, and it does not move. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you an exact figure for your specific Pacifica home.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pacifica
Our crews also handle Air Duct Cleaning in Pacifica and surrounding communities including San Bruno, South San Francisco, Millbrae, and Daly City. Each job follows The Garrison Standard: written price, written guarantee, background-checked uniformed technicians, and the site left clean.
Serving Pacifica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pacifica 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 Pacifica
Pacifica’s persistent marine layer keeps duct surfaces damp year-round, not just in winter, so microbial growth takes hold in 20 – 30 year old homes, not just aging 1950s tracts. Inland cities like Millbrae see seasonal drying that Pacifica’s fog belt never provides. Call (361) 326-5060 if you smell musty air from your registers, and we’ll run a camera inspection to confirm what’s growing.
No. Fogging deposits chemical on surfaces but does not remove the biological material or the moisture source that feeds it. In Pacifica’s damp climate, that means mold returns within weeks. We use source removal, negative-air HEPA extraction, and physical agitation to remove contamination, then address the moisture intrusion or leaks that caused it. Call (361) 326-5060 for an assessment that targets the actual problem.
Yes. The shallow duct runs and original galvanized steel in 1960s Pacifica tract homes often hide corrosion, separations, or previous patch jobs that a standard cleaning could damage or miss. Our video inspection shows you exactly what we’re dealing with before we quote. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Winter storms drive beach sand inland through onshore winds, and Rockaway’s proximity to the beach means your exterior intake catches that grit directly. The sand packs into grilles and coats the first few feet of return ductwork, restricting airflow and abrading metal surfaces. A seasonal intake cleaning prevents buildup, and we can install finer mesh screening where appropriate. Call (361) 326-5060 before the next storm cycle.
For Pacifica’s salt-laden, humid air, we typically recommend MERV 11 – 13 pleated media from Honeywell or Aprilaire, balanced against your system’s fan capacity. Too high a MERV without sufficient airflow strains the blower and can make humidity problems worse. We test static pressure during every cleaning to confirm your system can handle the filtration upgrade. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll match the filter to your specific equipment.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Pacifica since 2004.