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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Most San Diego homeowners pay between $380 and $620 for a complete residential air duct cleaning, with whole-system jobs on older coastal homes running higher due to corroded fittings and access challenges. Hollis Air Duct Cleaning dispatches crews from our San Diego office to handle the unique combination of salt-corroded beach-adjacent ductwork and sagging flexible ducts in inland tract homes that define this market. Call (361) 326-5060 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why San Diego Homes Are Different
San Diego’s marine-layer humidity keeps relative humidity high much of the year, especially during May and June gloom, which encourages mold and microbial growth inside ductwork far more than in drier inland cities. The mild temperatures mean HVAC systems run less for heating and cooling, so contaminants sit undisturbed and settle rather than being blown out regularly.
The housing stock splits sharply by geography. In Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla, we find 1920s – 1950s bungalows with original galvanized or early rigid ductwork that has corroded from decades of salt-laden ocean air. Inland, Carmel Valley, Mira Mesa, and Otay Ranch are full of 1980s – 2000s tract homes with flexible plastic-core ducts that sag, tear, and collect dust at the joints. The region’s frequent remodels and add-ons also create patchwork duct runs that are common cleaning challenges. In older North Park and Hillcrest homes, original furnace ducts are often wrapped in asbestos-containing insulation that requires special handling before any cleaning can begin.
Our Main San Diego Services
San Diego homeowners call us for three core services, each handled with The Garrison Standard of written pricing, background-checked uniformed technicians, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Air Duct Cleaning in San Diego
We clean supply and return ducts, registers, grilles, and the air handler using Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines that pull loosened debris out of your home entirely. In San Diego, we adjust our approach for coastal corrosion versus inland flexible duct damage, and we always inspect for asbestos insulation in pre-1970s homes before starting. Air Duct Cleaning in San Diego covers our full process and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Diego
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a leading cause of house fires, and San Diego’s older beach cottages often have vent runs that are too long, too corroded, or improperly routed through attic spaces. We clear the full run from dryer to termination, inspect for salt corrosion at the exterior hood, and test airflow before we leave. Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Diego has full details.
Duct Sealing in San Diego
Leaky ducts waste conditioned air and pull attic dust and insulation into your living space. We seal accessible joints and seams with mastic and reinforced tape, then pressure-test to verify results. San Diego’s patchwork remodel ductwork often has more leaks than original systems, so we map the full system before quoting. Duct Sealing in San Diego explains our method.
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 San Diego
We stock parts and filters from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman for common San Diego systems, and our crews carry Rotobrush and Abatement Technologies equipment on every truck. Most filter replacements and component swaps happen same visit. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in San Diego, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Diego |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (1 system, 8 – 12 vents) | $380 – $620 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (2 systems, 13 – 20 vents) | $580 – $890 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard through-wall) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or roof termination) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (aeroseal method, whole system) | $1,200 – $2,400 |
| Duct sealing (manual mastic, accessible joints only) | $450 – $850 |
| HVAC inspection and written estimate | Free |
| Asbestos insulation assessment (pre-1970 homes) | $150 – $250 |
| Sanitize/deodorize treatment (add-on) | $75 – $150 |
| Filter replacement (standard 1 – 2 inch) | $25 – $45 |
| Filter replacement (4 – 5 inch media) | $65 – $125 |
Prices run higher in San Diego when ductwork is corroded and requires extra access time, when asbestos insulation is present and must be handled before cleaning, or when systems have been patched together through multiple remodels. We write the price down before any work starts, and that number does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Diego
Our San Diego crews cover the full metro, from the coast to the eastern edges, with scheduling coordinated to keep drive times reasonable and arrival windows reliable.
- Ocean Beach
- Pacific Beach
- La Jolla
- North Park
- Carmel Valley
Most San Diego appointments are scheduled within a three- to five-day window, with dispatch routing adjusted daily for traffic patterns on the I-5 and I-15 corridors.
Service Area – Cities Near San Diego
We serve the broader San Diego metro area including Coronado, CA, National City, CA, Chula Vista, CA, and Lemon Grove, CA. Scheduling and dispatch for these areas run through our San Diego office, with route planning that groups appointments by geography to keep our arrival windows tight.
Serving San Diego, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Diego 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 San Diego
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning in San Diego. If we discover asbestos-containing insulation that must be disturbed, we coordinate with a licensed abatement contractor and inform you before any work proceeds. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection.
Most San Diego homeowners are scheduled within three to five business days. Coastal areas during peak summer and inland areas after Santa Ana wind events can stretch to seven days. We do not overbook; if we say we’ll arrive between 8 and 10 a.m., we arrive inside that window.
Most San Diego HOAs do not restrict indoor duct cleaning, but some condo associations require notice for van parking or exterior vent access. We handle the common areas of multi-unit buildings only with written approval from the property manager or HOA board. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll verify requirements before we schedule.
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 San Diego Customers Say
"No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H."Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O.