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 Duct Sealing Across Coral Gables
Duct sealing in Coral Gables typically runs $1,200 – $2,800 for a whole-home system, with most jobs completed in one day. If your vents blow weak air, your upstairs rooms never cool, or your power bill climbs through the humid summer, you’re probably losing conditioned air through gaps in your ductwork.
We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve been sealing ducts in Coral Gables since 2004. Our crews work from our Miami office and serve Coral Gables directly. We know the tile roofs, the low attics, and the strict building codes that make this city different from anywhere else in South Florida. When you call (361) 326-5060, a live person answers, day or night. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and every seal is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Coral Gables’s Preferred Duct Sealing Company
Coral Gables homeowners don’t need another company that treats their city like generic Miami-Dade. They need technicians who understand that a 1926 Mediterranean Revival on Alhambra Circle has different duct access than a 1960s ranch near the Biltmore, and that the City’s historic-preservation office has real authority over what gets modified.
We’ve built our reputation here on showing up inside the quoted window, pricing in writing, and leaving the site clean. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s coming before they arrive. If a seal fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s not a verbal promise; it’s written on every job.
Our Duct Sealing team carries professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Abatement Technologies, the same tools commercial crews use on hospitals and schools. We don’t send salespeople who pivot to upsells once they’re inside your home. We send tradespeople who seal ducts by the book.
Duct Insulation in Coral Gables
Duct Insulation in Coral Gables addresses a problem most homeowners don’t know they have: cold air warming up before it ever reaches the vent. In Coral Gables’s tropical monsoon climate, where attics under barrel-tile roofs can hit 140°F and humidity stays above 70% for months, uninsulated or poorly insulated ductwork bleeds energy and breeds condensation.
A typical Duct Insulation job in Coral Gables runs $900 – $2,200 depending on linear footage and access difficulty. Homes near Granada Boulevard or Coral Way with original 1920s-40s chases often need the most attention, since historic-preservation codes prevent replacing those runs entirely.
Condensation Control in Humid Attics
When cold supply air moves through a 130°F attic, the duct surface sweats. That moisture drips onto ceilings, stains plaster, and feeds mold. We wrap supply lines with formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation and vapor-seal every seam with mastic, not tape that peels in humidity.
Preservation-Compliant Installation
Many Coral Gables homes cannot accept new duct chases without City approval. Our insulation work is designed to be reversible and non-invasive, documented with before-and-after photos so you have a record that satisfies both building inspectors and historic-preservation review if you ever sell.
HVAC Duct Sealing in Coral Gables
HVAC Duct Sealing in Coral Gables stops the conditioned air you’re already paying for from leaking into your attic, walls, or crawlspace before it reaches your rooms. In a city where air handlers run almost continuously eight months a year, even a 15% duct leakage rate can add hundreds to your annual power bill.
Typical HVAC Duct Sealing in Coral Gables costs $1,200 – $2,800 for a full system, with partial repairs on specific zones starting around $450. The price depends on access, the condition of existing metal, and whether we need to coordinate with a roofer for soffit entry on low-pitch tile roofs.
Pressure Testing and Leak Detection
We pressurize your duct system and measure airflow loss with a calibrated manometer. This gives us a hard number, not a guess. We mark every leak with a numbered flag, photograph it, and show you before we seal. You’ll know exactly what was wrong and what we fixed.
Mastic Sealing on Original Metal
Original galvanized duct in Coral Gables’s older homes flexes and expands with every HVAC cycle. Duct tape fails within months in this environment. We use water-based duct sealing mastic, brushed into every joint and boot, that remains flexible and adheres through decades of thermal cycling and humidity.
Trusted Brands We Service in Coral Gables
We stock parts and materials from Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, plus we carry Rotobrush agitation tools for jobs where biofilm buildup requires mechanical cleaning before sealing can adhere. For Coral Gables customers, this means no waiting on Miami warehouse delivery for standard fittings, boots, or plenum patches. We keep common sizes for Mediterranean Revival and mid-century ranch layouts on our trucks. If your system uses Honeywell or Aprilaire filtration components, we can inspect and reseat those connections as part of the sealing process. Turnaround matters in a climate where going without AC for even a day is not realistic.
Common Duct Sealing Problems We See in Coral Gables Homes
- Roof-soffit access on barrel-tile, low-pitch attics leaves connectors and plenum joints misaligned after sealing, so leaks persist at takeoffs despite new mastic. The tight geometry of these roofs means technicians often cannot square their bodies to apply sealant evenly. We use borescope cameras to verify coverage after the fact, not just visual inspection.
- Year-round humid biofilm from ficus and oak debris keeps joints and boots damp, causing sealant to lose adhesion and fail within one rainy season. On streets like Granada Boulevard under mature canopy, we treat biofilm with antimicrobial application before any sealant goes on. Skipping this step is why some Coral Gables homeowners need resealing every 18 months.
- Historic-preservation limits on chase modification force patchwork seals on 1920s-40s ducting, which can fail when original galvanized metal flexes during continuous HVAC operation. The City will not approve wholesale replacement of original chases in designated historic districts. Our patches use expansion-compatible materials rated for the flex cycle count we measure in these older systems.
- Hurricane-driven moisture intrusion saturates duct insulation and corrodes metal seams, creating new leaks that did not exist before the storm. After major storms, we inspect Coral Gables homes for water ingress at roof penetrations and soffit vents, then reseal any compromised joints before mold establishes.
Pricing for Duct Sealing in Coral Gables, FL
Whole-home duct sealing in Coral Gables typically runs $1,200 – $2,800. Partial sealing of a single zone or problem area starts around $450. Duct insulation adds $900 – $2,200 depending on linear footage. These ranges reflect real Coral Gables conditions: tile-roof access that may require roofer coordination, biofilm pretreatment under heavy canopy, and the extra labor of working within historic-preservation constraints.
What moves the price: access difficulty (attic hatch vs. soffit vs. roof entry), linear footage of ductwork, whether we need to clean before sealing, and whether original metal requires patching or can simply be sealed at joints. We do not quote per-vent pricing. We price per system, in writing, before any work starts. The number does not change at the door.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll inspect your system, pressure-test if appropriate, and give you a written price you can compare without pressure.
We Also Serve Cities Near Coral Gables
Our crews based in Miami serve Coral Gables directly, and we regularly travel to Miami, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, and Hialeah for duct sealing and insulation work. Each job carries the same written price guarantee and 365-Day Done Right Promise, regardless of drive time.
Serving Coral Gables, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Coral Gables 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 Duct Sealing in Coral Gables
These homes were built with low-pitch attics under barrel-tile roofs, and the original duct chases were installed before modern access standards existed. The attic space is too tight for a technician to reach plenum joints and boot connections from inside. Soffit or roof-adjacent entry is often the only way to get hands and tools on the actual leak points. We coordinate with roofers when needed and document every penetration for your records. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll explain what access your specific home requires.
The mature ficus and live oak canopy over streets like Granada Boulevard and Coral Way pumps fine organic debris into outdoor air intakes, creating a sticky biofilm that keeps duct interiors damp. Standard sealant applied over this biofilm often fails within 12 – 18 months. We pretreat with antimicrobial application and use humidity-rated mastic, which typically extends seal life to 5 – 7 years in this environment compared to 2 – 3 years with basic sealing. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection of your current seal condition.
Yes, in nearly all cases. The City prohibits wholesale replacement of original duct chases in historic districts but allows in-place patching and sealing that does not alter the chase routing or visible architectural features. Our work is designed to be reversible and is documented with photos for your permit file. We’ve sealed original ductwork in dozens of Coral Gables homes without a single code violation. Call (361) 326-5060 to review your home’s specific designation and requirements.
Coral Gables homeowners should have ductwork pressure-tested and visually inspected every 3 – 4 years, with resealing typically needed every 5 – 7 years. In drier inland Florida markets, 7 – 10 year intervals are common. The difference is our combination of continuous humidity, organic debris loading, and older metal that flexes more with age. After major hurricanes, we recommend an additional inspection for moisture intrusion. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection and we’ll give you a condition report with photos.
It stops you from paying to cool your attic. In Coral Gables, where air handlers run 3,000+ hours annually, even 20% duct leakage can add $400 – $700 to your yearly power bill and overwork your compressor into early failure. Sealing restores designed airflow to rooms, reduces humidity stratification, and lets your system cycle normally instead of running continuously. Most Coral Gables customers notice cooler bedrooms and lower bills within the first billing cycle. Call (361) 326-5060 for a pressure test and written estimate.
Ready to stop losing conditioned air into your attic? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate on duct sealing in Coral Gables. We’ll arrive inside our quoted window, give you a written price before any work starts, and back every seal with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s The Garrison Standard.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Coral Gables since 2004.




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