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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Air duct cleaning in Buffalo typically costs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system, with older homes running higher due to access challenges and embedded debris. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and we’ve built our work around Buffalo’s century-old housing stock, where galvanized tin ducts, wooden chases, and coal-dust residue make every job a custom inspection. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Buffalo isn’t a market where you can roll up with a vacuum wand and call it done. The city’s pre-1940 homes, lake-effect humidity, and layered retrofit history mean we treat every system like a forensic job, not a routine cleaning. Our crews carry Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines, but the real tool is knowing what to look for in a gravity furnace chase that hasn’t been opened since the Eisenhower administration.
Why Buffalo Homes Are Different
Buffalo’s housing stock is among the oldest in the country, with huge concentrations built between 1890 and 1925. In Elmwood Village, Allentown, Hamlin Park, and the near East Side, we regularly find unlined tin or galvanized ducts that predate modern HVAC, plus wooden duct chases in homes built before 1900 that require careful inspection before we touch them. These aren’t flexible-duct ranches; they’re double-decker frames, worker cottages, and grand Victorians that have been retrofitted piecemeal over generations.
The climate makes it worse. Lake Erie drives humidity swings that rust older metal ducts and promote microbial growth, while decades of coal and oil heat have embedded fine soot deep in duct walls. Pre-1970s systems here are measurably dirtier than modern installs. In pre-WWII double-deckers, the second-floor run often branches through an unheated attic knee-wall, and we find crushed or disconnected joints near the penetration that suburban checklists miss. Basements in pre-1950 homes may have asbestos-wrapped duct insulation, which triggers a separate handling protocol. No two jobs are alike because no two retrofit histories are alike.
Our Main Buffalo Services
Most Buffalo homeowners call us for one of three jobs. Each has its own page with full detail, but here’s what the work looks like in this market.
Air Duct Cleaning in Buffalo
We clean the full supply and return network using a rotary brush system to dislodge debris, followed by negative-air extraction to pull it out of the home. In Buffalo, the real work is often access: fishing lines through original tin ducts in North Buffalo, or working around plaster lath in Elmwood basements. We photograph the before condition and the after, and we price the whole system in writing before we start. Air Duct Cleaning in Buffalo
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Buffalo
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a fire hazard, and Buffalo’s older homes compound the problem with long, convoluted vent runs through multiple stories of double-decker framing. We use rotary brushes and high-velocity air tools to clear the full line, including roof and wall terminations that are often original to the house. Every job gets a written price and a 365-Day Done Right Promise. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Buffalo
Duct Sealing in Buffalo
Leaky ducts waste heated air into Buffalo’s unheated basements and attic knee-walls, where we regularly find disconnected joints. We seal accessible seams with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then pressure-test to verify the seal. In homes with asbestos-wrapped ducts, we seal only the accessible metal and document what we cannot safely reach. Duct Sealing in Buffalo
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 Buffalo
We stock parts and filters from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, and our equipment roster includes Rotobrush and Nikro systems. Most filter replacements and common repairs ship same-day or next-day to our New York City dispatch office, with Buffalo crews carrying the stock they need for scheduled jobs. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Buffalo, NY
| Service | Typical range in Buffalo |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (modern ductwork, 1 system) | $350 – $500 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (pre-1940 home, tin/wood chases) | $500 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story direct vent) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story or roof termination) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (accessible supply lines, per system) | $400 – $700 |
| Asbestos-wrap inspection and limited sealing protocol | $200 – $350 add-on |
| Additional HVAC system (dual-zone or separate furnace) | $250 – $400 |
| Camera inspection of inaccessible duct runs | $150 – $250 |
Buffalo prices run higher than national averages for two reasons: access time in older homes, and the debris load from decades of coal and oil heat. What pushes a job to the top of the range is usually a pre-1940 system with unlined tin, multiple attic penetrations, or asbestos-wrap complications. We write the price down before we touch anything, and that number does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Buffalo
We work across the city and immediate suburbs, with crews scheduled from our New York City office and dispatched to Buffalo addresses. Most jobs book within a week, with written confirmation of arrival window.
- Elmwood Village
- Allentown
- North Buffalo
- Hamlin Park
- Near East Side
Service Area – Cities Near Buffalo
Our crews cover the full Buffalo metro and surrounding towns. We regularly schedule jobs in Tonawanda, NY, Depew, NY, North Tonawanda, NY, and Lancaster, NY, with the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise that applies inside city limits.
Serving Buffalo, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Buffalo 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 Buffalo
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning in Buffalo. If we encounter asbestos-wrapped duct insulation in a pre-1950 home, we follow NYSDEC notification protocols and will tell you before we proceed. Call (361) 326-5060 if you have questions about your specific home.
Most Buffalo jobs book within 5 – 7 business days. We do not overbook, and we confirm your arrival window in writing. If you need a specific day, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll hold it with a written appointment.
Yes. We cover Tonawanda, Depew, North Tonawanda, Lancaster, and the full surrounding area with the same crew standards and pricing structure. Dispatch is coordinated from our New York City office, with Buffalo-area crews carrying the equipment for local housing conditions.
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 Buffalo Customers Say
"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."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L.