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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Boston, MA
Air duct cleaning in Boston runs $350 – $850 for a typical single-family home, with triple-deckers and pre-war rowhouses often landing higher due to access challenges and shared duct configurations. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve built our Boston practice around the realities of this city’s old housing stock: narrow chases, plaster walls, and ductwork that was never designed for modern HVAC. Our Boston office coordinates dispatch and scheduling locally. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Boston Homes Are Different
Boston’s housing stock is among the oldest in the nation, and that changes nearly everything about how we clean ducts. Triple-deckers in Dorchester and Jamaica Plain, brick rowhouses in the South End, and pre-war apartments in Back Bay were built between 1880 and 1930, long before central air was standard. Many systems were retrofitted decades later with flex duct snaked through closets and shared returns between units.
We regularly find ductwork routed through unheated attics and damp basements, where Boston’s freeze-thaw cycles and coastal humidity accelerate rust and microbial growth. In triple-deckers, shared return ducts mean one neighbor’s cooking odors or pet dander can migrate into another’s unit. Historic district rules in Beacon Hill and Charlestown add permitting complexity that newer cities simply don’t face. Our crews carry rotary brush systems and negative-air machines sized for these tight, irregular spaces, not the wide utility chases found in post-1950s construction.
Our Main Boston Services
Most Boston homeowners who call us need one of three things: the ducts cleaned, the dryer vent cleared, or the duct system sealed against leaks. Each job type has its own Boston page with full details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Boston
We clean supply and return ducts with Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines, pulling debris out rather than pushing it deeper. In Boston, this often means working around plaster lath, navigating floor-to-floor chases in triple-deckers, and addressing mold-prone uninsulated runs in basements and attics. Every job gets a written price before we start. Air Duct Cleaning in Boston
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Boston
Dryer vent blockages are a leading cause of house fires, and Boston’s older buildings compound the risk with long, convoluted vent runs through multiple floors. We clear lint buildup from the dryer to the exterior termination using professional-grade brushing and vacuum tools, then verify airflow. If the vent run is damaged or improperly routed, we’ll flag it in writing. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Boston
Duct Sealing in Boston
Leaky ducts in Boston’s older homes waste 20 – 30% of heated and cooled air, and they pull in basement dust and attic insulation. We seal accessible joints and seams with mastic and metal-backed tape, then pressure-test the system. In triple-deckers, we often find shared returns that need reconfiguration to stop cross-unit air migration. Duct Sealing in Boston
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.
Brands We Service in Boston
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, and our crews run Rotobrush and Nikro equipment on every Boston job. Most filter replacements and hardware issues resolve same visit. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Boston, MA
| Service | Typical range in Boston |
|---|---|
| Single-family home air duct cleaning | $350 – $650 |
| Triple-decker or multi-unit building | $550 – $850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long/multi-floor run) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (whole system) | $800 – $1,500 |
| Duct sealing (partial, problem zones) | $350 – $650 |
| Mold or biofilm remediation add-on | $200 – $450 |
| HVAC filter upgrade (Honeywell/Aprilaire) | $80 – $180 installed |
Prices run higher in Boston when we need to work around plaster walls, access tight chases, or coordinate with historic district requirements. The price we write down before any work starts is the price you pay. No per-vent add-ons, no equipment surcharges at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Boston
We run scheduled appointments across Boston proper and the immediate inner ring, with crews typically arriving inside a two-hour window. These are the neighborhoods we work most often:
- Dorchester
- Jamaica Plain
- South End
- Back Bay
- Beacon Hill
Service Area – Cities Near Boston
Our Boston crews handle scheduled work across the metro, including Somerville, MA, Cambridge, MA, Chelsea, MA, and Everett, MA. Dispatch is coordinated from our Boston office, and we route crews by neighborhood to keep arrival windows tight.
Serving Boston, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boston 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 Company in Boston
Standard residential duct cleaning does not require a permit in Boston. Work that involves modifying duct layout in a historic district may need review; we handle that paperwork when it applies and flag it in your written estimate. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’re unsure about your building’s status.
We coordinate with building owners or condo associations when shared returns are involved, and we’ll inspect the configuration before quoting. In some cases we recommend sealing or reconfiguring shared returns to stop cross-unit air migration. Estimates are free.
Yes. We clean ducts in Beacon Hill, Charlestown, and other historic neighborhoods regularly. We don’t alter plaster or millwork without proper review, and we’ll note any district-specific requirements in your written estimate before work starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Boston Customers Say
"Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O."Sealed some leaking duct joints in the crawl space with mastic. Rooms that were always cold now get air."
- Ronald W."Dryer vent was packed with lint and took two hours to dry a load. Cleaned it out from the roof cap down. One cycle again."
- Paula Q.