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 Santa Monica homes need full-system duct cleaning every three to five years, though coastal conditions here often push that toward the shorter end. A typical whole-house job runs $350 – $650 for a standard single-family home, with larger homes, rooftop units, or corroded ductwork running higher. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and our crews work Santa Monica from dispatch out of our Los Angeles office. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Santa Monica Homes Are Different
Santa Monica’s marine layer and onshore breeze keep windows open much of the year, drawing salt-laden coastal air and pollen from the bluffs and beach deep into ductwork. That moisture mixes with dust and creates a stubborn, sticky grime that mainland cities rarely see. Salt air also corrodes exposed metal duct boots, registers, and older flexible duct connectors, so cleaning here must include corrosion inspection, not just vacuuming.
The housing stock adds complexity. Ocean Park and Sunset Park still hold 1920s – 40s bungalows with original gravity furnaces and short, odd duct runs. The Pico and Wilshire corridors are packed with 1960s – 70s apartments and condos, many with rooftop or closet air handlers and flex duct that traps coastal dust. Rent-controlled multi-unit buildings often delay maintenance, so we frequently find decades of accumulated debris in shared vertical chases. Seasonal Santa Ana winds blow fine desert dust and fire ash into the same ducts, and the resulting buildup is often darker and more adhesive than typical household dust.
Our Main Santa Monica Services
Homeowners here call us for three jobs, each shaped by Santa Monica’s coastal conditions.
Air Duct Cleaning in Santa Monica
We clean the full supply and return network with Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines, pulling out the salt-pollen grime that standard vacuums leave behind. In beach-adjacent blocks, we inspect metal components for white, crusty salt corrosion and brittle flex connectors, conditions that inland crews rarely encounter. Every job gets a written price before we start and is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Air Duct Cleaning in Santa Monica covers full pricing and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Santa Monica
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a fire hazard everywhere, but Santa Monica’s salt air accelerates corrosion in exterior vent caps and flexible transition ducts. We clean the full run from appliance to termination, replace corroded caps when needed, and verify airflow with a manometer. Apartment buildings with shared vent stacks need special attention; we handle those too. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Santa Monica has the full breakdown.
Duct Sealing in Santa Monica
Older flex duct and corroded metal connections leak conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces, driving up utility bills. We seal accessible joints with mastic and metal tape, and evaluate whether Aeroseal or full replacement makes more sense for badly corroded runs. Sealing is often the right follow-up after cleaning reveals how much air is being lost. Duct Sealing in Santa Monica explains when it pays off.
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 Santa Monica
We stock parts and filters for Honeywell, Aprilaire, Guardsman, and Abatement Technologies systems, plus universal-fit components for older units common in pre-war Santa Monica housing. Most filter swaps and minor repairs happen same visit. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Santa Monica, CA
| Service | Typical range in Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Whole-house air duct cleaning (single system, up to 12 vents) | $350 – $650 |
| Whole-house cleaning (larger home, 13 – 20 vents) | $550 – $850 |
| Condo or apartment (single air handler, limited duct runs) | $250 – $450 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-family, ground-floor termination) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story or roof termination) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (manual mastic/tape, accessible joints) | $400 – $700 |
| Aeroseal aerosol duct sealing (whole system) | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Corroded duct boot or register replacement (each) | $85 – $150 |
| Flex duct section replacement (salt-brittle segments) | $200 – $400 per run |
| HVAC inspection with photo documentation | $95 – $150 (waived with cleaning) |
Three things push Santa Monica prices above the baseline: salt-corrosion damage requiring part replacement, rooftop or closet air handlers that need extra setup time, and multi-unit buildings with shared chases that demand coordination with property management. Whatever we find, the price is written down before any work starts. It does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Santa Monica
We work across the full city, from the beach blocks to the eastern edge. Crews typically arrive inside a two-hour window, dispatched from our Los Angeles office with GPS routing for Santa Monica traffic patterns.
- Ocean Park
- Sunset Park
- Pico District
- Wilshire Montana
- Northeast Santa Monica
Service Area – Cities Near Santa Monica
Our crews regularly work just outside city limits. We serve Marina del Rey, CA to the south, Culver City, CA to the east, Beverly Hills, CA to the northeast, and El Segundo, CA down the coast toward LAX. Scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, with routing optimized for westside traffic.
Serving Santa Monica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
No permit is required for standard cleaning or maintenance sealing. If we find corroded ductwork that needs replacement inside walls or ceilings, we flag it and advise whether Santa Monica Building & Safety needs to be involved. Most jobs are same-day completion with no paperwork.
We typically book within three to five business days, sometimes sooner for dryer vent calls. Phones are answered by a live person 24/7, so you can schedule anytime. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current openings.
Yes. We carry certificate of insurance documentation for HOA requirements, coordinate access for multi-unit buildings, and provide written scope and pricing for property manager approval before starting. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, which most HOAs require for vendor access.
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 Santa Monica Customers Say
"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."Sealed some leaking duct joints in the crawl space with mastic. Rooms that were always cold now get air."
- Ronald W.