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 Pickerington
We dispatch to Pickerington from our Cleveland scheduling office, and our crews know the area well enough to find your neighborhood without a map. Whether you’re off Refugee Road, up near Sycamore Creek, or in one of the newer developments off Hill Road, we arrive inside the quoted window and price the job in writing before we touch anything. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate on duct sealing in Pickerington.
Pickerington’s housing stock is different from older Columbus neighborhoods. Most homes here went up from the late 1980s through the 2020s, built with flexible ductwork in attic truss bays and between floors. That flex duct saves the builder money, but it crushes at tight turns, slips at collars, and leaks conditioned air into places you don’t want it. We’ve sealed ducts in enough Pickerington two-stories to know the pattern: the upstairs runs hot, the homeowner calls for a cleaning, and what they actually need is someone to camera-inspect the runs and seal the leaks.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Pickerington’s Preferred Duct Sealing Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our Duct Sealing team has worked across Central Ohio long enough to recognize Pickerington’s specific failure modes before we open the attic hatch. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to follow The Garrison Code on every job: arrive inside the window, price in writing, complete the work by the book, and leave the site clean.
Every duct sealing job in Pickerington comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the seal fails or the airflow problem returns within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday to schedule.
We use professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire – the same tools commercial crews use, explained in plain terms on every job. When we seal ducts in Pickerington, we document the before and after so you can see what changed.
Duct Repair in Pickerington
Duct Repair in Pickerington usually means fixing crushed flex runs, reconnecting slipped collars at the plenum, or replacing sections of builder-grade duct that have torn at stress points. A typical repair in Pickerington runs $280 – $520 depending on how many sections need attention and whether we need to access them through finished ceilings. We always camera-inspect first so we’re quoting the actual problem, not guessing.
Crushed Flex Runs in Attic Truss Bays
Pickerington’s post-1990 tract homes often have flex duct squeezed through tight 90-degree turns in the attic framing. Over years of heat cycling, the duct collapses at the bend and restricts airflow to the upstairs. We cut out the damaged section and replace it with properly supported flex or rigid pipe where space allows, then seal all joints with mastic.
Disconnected Collars at the Air Handler
The flex-to-plenum connection is a common failure point in Pickerington basements and utility closets. The zip-tie or clamp loosens, and conditioned air leaks into the mechanical room instead of reaching the registers. We reconnect with mechanical fasteners and seal with mastic rated for the temperature range.
Air Duct Sealing in Pickerington
Air Duct Sealing in Pickerington addresses the gaps, seams, and joints where conditioned air escapes before it reaches your rooms. Most sealing jobs in Pickerington run $340 – $680 for a whole-system treatment, depending on system size and access. We use mastic compound and reinforced tape on every joint, not the foil tape that dries and fails within a few seasons.
Mastic Sealing for Flex Duct Systems
Unlike older galvanized metal ducts, Pickerington’s flex systems need a flexible seal that moves with the duct. We brush mastic onto every collar, splice, and trunk connection, then pressure-test the system to verify the seal holds. The goal is zero measurable leakage on the supply side and minimal return-side infiltration.
Sealing Behind Finished Basements and Chases
Many Pickerington homes have finished lower levels with return runs hidden behind drywall. We use borescope cameras to inspect these chases without cutting access holes, then seal what we can reach and document what we can’t for your records.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pickerington
We carry sealing products and filtration components from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies on our trucks, which means most Pickerington jobs don’t wait for parts. If your system uses a Honeywell electronic air cleaner or an Aprilaire media cabinet, we can seal around those components without disturbing the factory calibration. For homes with Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration, we verify that our sealing work doesn’t create pressure drops that affect filter performance. We don’t guess at compatibility; we check the model number and seal to the manufacturer’s spec.
Common Duct Sealing Problems We See in Pickerington Homes
- Builder-grade flex pinched at attic truss turns. In Pickerington’s newer neighborhoods, the flex duct often collapses at tight 90-degree bends, restricting airflow to upstairs rooms before any dirt shows at the registers. Camera inspection finds it; mastic and replacement fix it.
- Disconnected collars leaking into finished basements. The flex-to-plenum and flex-to-trunk connections in Pickerington’s two-stories frequently slip or were never fully secured during original construction. That conditioned air leaks into basement ceilings and behind drywall chases, not into your bedrooms.
- Foil tape and zip-tie joints failing on 1990s-2000s builds. Original construction shortcuts in Pickerington’s first wave of suburban growth are now drying out and pulling attic air into supply and return ducts. We remove the old tape and reseal with mastic rated for the temperature swing.
- Seasonal humidity cycling opening seams. Pickerington’s humid summers and dry winters expand and contract duct materials differently. We’ve found that summer A/C condensate and winter furnace heat stress the same joints year after year, widening gaps that started as hairline cracks.
Pricing for Duct Sealing in Pickerington, OH
A typical duct sealing job in Pickerington runs $340 – $680 for a whole-system treatment. Single-area repairs, like a crushed attic run or a disconnected basement collar, usually fall in the $280 – $520 range. We don’t price per vent or per linear foot; we quote one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. The final cost depends on system size, access difficulty, and whether we need to open finished ceilings or chases to reach the leak.
Factors that can move the price: homes with finished basements requiring borescope inspection, multiple crushed runs in complex attic framing, or systems with integrated filtration that needs recalibration after sealing. We explain each factor before we start, and the written price doesn’t move at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll camera-inspect and quote the actual work.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pickerington
Our crews regularly work in Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Baltimore, and Groveport, so if you’re just outside city limits or referring a neighbor, we cover those calls with the same scheduling and pricing structure. Duct Sealing in Pickerington is our local focus, but the service radius extends to the full suburban ring.
Serving Pickerington, OH - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pickerington 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 Pickerington
Because the problem is usually a crushed or disconnected duct, not dirty registers. In Pickerington’s flex-duct homes, airflow restrictions at tight attic turns show up as uneven temperatures long before vents look dirty. We camera-inspect the runs and seal or replace the damaged sections – call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We use borescope cameras to inspect behind drywall chases and finished ceilings without cutting access holes. If we find a leak, we seal what we can reach and document the rest for your records. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection.
Usually yes, if the flex is intact and the failure is at joints and collars. Full replacement in a finished Pickerington home runs significantly higher and often requires opening walls. Sealing restores performance at a fraction of the cost, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work for a full year. Call (361) 326-5060 for an assessment.
Proper sealing improves filter performance by reducing bypass airflow that lets unfiltered air into the system. We verify pressure readings after sealing to confirm your Honeywell, Aprilaire, or existing filter still operates within manufacturer spec. Call (361) 326-5060 if you have questions about your specific setup.
Yes. Our sealing work complies with NADCA guidelines for duct access, cleaning, and restoration, and we document the condition of the system before and after. The Garrison Standard requires completing the job by the book, and that includes industry standards on every Pickerington home. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss the process.
Ready to fix the airflow problem that’s been driving up your energy bills? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate on duct sealing in Pickerington. We’ll camera-inspect your system, quote one flat price in writing, and stand behind the work for 365 days.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Pickerington since 2004.




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