Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
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Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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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- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in San Mateo?
Air duct cleaning in San Mateo typically runs $450 to $900 for a standard single-family home, with most two- to three-bedroom houses landing near the middle of that range. Larger homes, heavy contamination, or added dryer vent service push the estimate toward $1,100 to $1,600. These are estimates only; the written estimate we provide after we see your system sets the final price.
We’re a single-trade shop that does duct and vent work and nothing else, so the equipment we bring is the same contractor-grade hardware used on commercial jobs – Rotobrush rotary cleaning, Nikro HEPA containment, and Abatement Technologies gear for contaminated systems. Contract homes, the older ranch and Eichler neighborhoods around the city, and newer multi-story builds each have their own duct layout and their own cost story. Our technicians have up to 10 years of experience, and we’re licensed, insured, and bonded. Estimates are free.
Call (866) 894-2153 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the line items break down for the San Mateo market. Every house is different, but this gives you a realistic frame before you pick up the phone.
| Service | Typical Range (2026) | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard whole-home duct cleaning | $450 – $900 | Supply and return runs, registers, main trunk, blower housing; HEPA containment and rotary brush cleaning |
| Large or multi-story home (over ~2,500 sq ft) | $800 – $1,300 | Same scope plus more runs, longer trunk lines, additional register removal |
| Heavy contamination / post-renovation cleanup | $900 – $1,600 | Abatement-grade negative-air setup, deeper mechanical agitation, debris hauling for drywall dust or construction fallout |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $350 | Full run clearing from dryer to exterior termination, lint removal, airflow check |
| Duct repair (per section or joint) | $300 – $800 | Sealing disconnected or leaking joints, patching crushed flex, reconnecting boots to registers |
| Combined duct cleaning + dryer vent | $550 – $1,050 | Both services on the same visit, one containment setup, one cleanup |
Those numbers are ranges, not bids. What moves you up or down depends on your house. A small single-story with a straightforward trunk line and easy attic access is a faster, cheaper job. A multi-level home in the hills with a dozen registers, a finished basement duct run, or a system that hasn’t been touched in a decade takes more time, more equipment, and more labor – and the estimate reflects it. We don’t quote a number over the phone and then hand you a different one at the door. The written estimate sets the price.
One note on contractor-grade equipment: a crew using a portable shop-vac rig will often quote a lower number and leave half the debris behind. We use air duct cleaning equipment designed for the job – rotary brush agitation paired with HEPA-filtered negative air – so what’s loosened actually leaves your system rather than blowing back through your registers.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in San Mateo
Six things drive the number up or down in this market:
- Number of registers and returns. Every register is a removal and reinstall. A typical two-bedroom bungalow with 10-12 registers is a different job from a four-bedroom with 20-plus, and labor tracks directly to that count.
- Duct layout and access. Attic or crawlspace runs are easier to reach in some homes than others. Older construction around the city often has tight chases and short returns that take more time to service than a modern open-trunk design.
- Age of the ductwork and contamination level. A system cleaned recently is a smaller job than one carrying years of dust, pet hair, or leftover drywall dust from a remodel. Heavy particulate calls for Abatement Technologies containment and deeper mechanical work.
- Recent renovation or any sign of moisture. Construction debris and any compromised or damp duct material mean a larger scope. If the ducts need repair in addition to cleaning, that’s where our standalone repair capability matters – many cleaning-only companies stop at the cleaning and leave a leaking joint behind.
- Dryer vent add-on. If we’re already set up, adding dryer vent cleaning is the efficient time to do it. It’s also a genuine safety item: a clogged dryer vent is a leading cause of residential fires, not a cosmetic chore.
- System complexity and filtration. Homes with existing Honeywell or Aprilaire air-quality systems have more components to service and inspect. Knowing those systems lets us recommend post-cleaning filtration upgrades that actually fit your setup.
We don’t quote on the phone and surprise you later. Call (866) 894-2153 for a free estimate – we’ll walk through the scope, and the written estimate locks the price.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
You can’t make duct cleaning free, but you can keep the bill in the lower half of the range:
- Clean before a remodel, not after. If a renovation is coming, scheduling the cleaning once the dust has settled beats cleaning twice. If debris from a remodel is already in the system, don’t wait – it spreads with every fan cycle.
- Bundle dryer vent with duct cleaning. One containment setup, one visit, one cleanup. Combined pricing runs well under doing the two jobs separately.
- Fix leaks at the same time. If we find disconnected or leaking joints during cleaning, repairing them on the same visit is cheaper than a return trip. Our Duct Cleaning San Mateo service includes the repair capability as a standalone option, so you aren’t left with clean ducts and a leak.
- Be ready with access. Clearing stored items away from the attic hatch or crawlspace opening saves on-site time, and that saves you money.
- Get the free written estimate before you commit. A clear scope from the start prevents surprise add-ons. Call (866) 894-2153 – estimates are free.
FAQs – Air Duct Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in San Mateo?
Most San Mateo homeowners pay $450 to $900 for standard whole-home duct cleaning. Larger homes or heavily contaminated systems run $900 to $1,600. Call (866) 894-2153 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace ductwork?
Repair is almost always cheaper than replacement when the ducts are structurally sound – $300 to $800 for a section or joint versus a full re-duct. We assess during cleaning and tell you plainly what’s worth fixing. Call (866) 894-2153 for a free estimate.
Can you come today?
Same-day service is often available. We dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Call (866) 894-2153 – we answer 24/7, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in San Mateo?
Dryer vent cleaning runs $150 to $350, and bundles with duct cleaning for $550 to $1,050 combined. It addresses a real fire-safety risk, not just lint. Call (866) 894-2153 for a free estimate.
Why does the price vary so much between companies?
The gap usually comes down to equipment. A crew with a shop-vac rig may quote $300; a contractor-grade Rotobrush and Nikro HEPA setup with Abatement containment is a different job at a different price. We name the equipment because it’s what separates a thorough clean from a surface pass. Call (866) 894-2153 for a free written estimate.
Get Your Free Estimate
Duct cleaning pricing in San Mateo comes down to your house and your system, and the fastest way to know your number is to call. We’ll walk through the scope, bring the right equipment, and set the price in writing before we start. Call (866) 894-2153 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning San Mateo.
Pricing reflects the San Mateo market as of 2026. Duct Cleaning San Mateo offers free estimates – call (866) 894-2153.
What Our Customers Say
"Ran a negative air machine on the whole system rather than the shop vac on a stick that the cheap outfit down the road uses. Showed me the before and after photos from inside the trunk line and it was genuinely disgusting."
- Claudia Hernandez"My wife's allergies had been bad in this house since we moved in. It's been two months since they did the ducts and it's noticeably better. Not a miracle, but real."
- Dale Barrett"Fair price and thorough work. They ran about an hour and a half past the estimated finish time, so don't schedule anything tight after."
- Hector Reyes