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 Clearwater, FL typically costs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system and should be scheduled every 3 – 5 years due to the city’s extreme coastal humidity and salt air. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and our crews handle the mold-prone ductwork, corroded registers, and flood-damaged systems that come with living on a Gulf barrier island. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate before any work starts.
Clearwater’s housing stock and climate create problems inland Florida homes simply don’t face. Salt aerosol from the Gulf penetrates attic and crawlspace duct runs. Humidity stays above 70% for months, letting mold colonize flex duct interiors within a single season. And when hurricanes push water through soffits and roof vents, duct systems become contaminated with flood-borne bacteria that standard vacuuming won’t touch. Our technicians arrive with Nikro negative-air machines and rotary brush systems designed for these exact conditions, and every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Why Clearwater Homes Are Different
Clearwater’s humid subtropical climate isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s destructive to ductwork. The constant salt air corrodes galvanized steel registers and trunk lines in homes built during the 1950s – 1970s building boom, particularly in North Greenwood and the older blocks near downtown. We’ve opened access panels in Island Estates stilt homes and found salt-crusted duct collars with visible rust pitting after just eight years of exposure.
The housing types matter too. Mid-century concrete-block ranches have original ductwork buried in slab or run through hot, unconditioned attics where humidity condenses on every surface. Newer high-rises along Clearwater Beach use vertical chases that require specialized rotary equipment to navigate without damaging fire-rated assemblies. And seasonal occupancy, common among snowbird-owned properties, means systems sit dormant through the wettest summer months, letting mold establish itself undisturbed.
Hurricane season adds another variable. Water intrusion through compromised roof decking or soffit vents doesn’t just wet insulation, it introduces contaminants that require antimicrobial treatment beyond standard mechanical cleaning. Post-storm duct sanitation is a specific service request we see in Clearwater that rarely comes up in inland Pinellas County markets.
Our Main Clearwater Services
Clearwater homeowners call us most often for these three services, each with its own dedicated page and pricing.
Air Duct Cleaning in Clearwater
We clean supply and return ductwork using Rotobrush rotary brush systems for agitation and Nikro negative-air machines for debris extraction. In Clearwater, this almost always includes antimicrobial treatment for mold-prone flex runs and careful inspection of salt-corroded register boots. We document the work with before-and-after photos of your own ducts, not stock images. Air Duct Cleaning in Clearwater covers full pricing and what’s included.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Clearwater
Lint accumulation accelerates in humid coastal environments, and Clearwater’s older homes often have dryer vents routed through concrete block walls or long horizontal runs under stilt homes that trap moisture with the lint. We clear the full run from appliance to termination, inspect for corrosion damage at the exterior hood, and test airflow with a manometer. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Clearwater has the details.
Duct Sealing in Clearwater
Leaky return plenums and supply connections pull attic air into the system, which in Clearwater means pulling in 140°F attic air laden with Gulf humidity. We seal accessible joints with mastic and metal-backed tape, then pressure-test to verify reduction in leakage. This is particularly valuable for homes with original galvanized trunk lines where seams have worked loose over decades. Duct Sealing in Clearwater explains the process and pricing.
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 Clearwater
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Clearwater installations and replacements. Most filter upgrades and UV light installations ship to our Miami office for next-day dispatch to local crews. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Clearwater, FL
| Service | Typical range in Clearwater |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Antimicrobial treatment (add-on) | $75 – $150 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard residential) | $125 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (extended run / stilt home) | $200 – $325 |
| Duct sealing (accessible plenum and trunk) | $400 – $750 |
| Post-hurricane duct sanitation | $450 – $850 |
| Register and boot replacement (per unit) | $45 – $85 |
| UV light installation | $250 – $450 |
Prices in Clearwater run toward the higher end of these ranges when homes have original galvanized ductwork requiring careful handling, multiple attic access points, or post-storm contamination requiring extended antimicrobial dwell time. We write the price on the estimate before any work starts, and that number does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Clearwater
Our crews work across the full Clearwater metro, from the beach barrier islands to the mainland neighborhoods east of US-19. Scheduling runs on standard lead times; we coordinate dispatch from our Miami office to keep routes efficient.
- Clearwater Beach
- Island Estates
- North Greenwood
- Downtown Clearwater
- Countryside
Service Area – Cities Near Clearwater
We schedule jobs throughout central Pinellas County and into adjacent communities. Homeowners in Largo, FL, Safety Harbor, FL, Dunedin, FL, and Pinellas Park, FL can request the same Clearwater-based crews and equipment roster. Dispatch is coordinated from our Miami office to maintain consistent arrival windows across the service territory.
Serving Clearwater, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Clearwater 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 Clearwater
No permit is required for standard residential air duct cleaning in Clearwater. If our inspection reveals damaged ductwork requiring replacement of trunk lines or plenum modifications, we flag that separately and advise on any necessary permits. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’re unsure what your system needs.
We prioritize post-storm duct sanitation calls once roads are safe and power is restored, typically within 48 – 72 hours of an all-clear. We document flood line contamination with photos and provide written scope and pricing before starting remediation work.
Yes, we work with individual unit owners and property managers in Clearwater Beach condominiums. High-rise duct chases require coordination with building maintenance for roof access and fire-rated assembly protection; we schedule these during approved maintenance windows and carry the insurance documentation most HOAs require.
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 Clearwater 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.