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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Air duct cleaning in San Ramon isn’t a coastal-city job. Our summers run hot enough that central air runs hard from May into October, and Diablo winds push fine dust and wildfire smoke through exterior intakes into ductwork that’s now 15 to 30 years old across much of the city. That combination leaves systems carrying a specific kind of buildup: construction silt from Dougherty Valley’s phased buildout, layered with smoke residue from recent fire seasons. If you’re looking for a straight answer on what it costs and what the work involves, call us at (980) 447-2498.
Why San Ramon Homes Are Different
San Ramon sits in a valley bowl east of the Berkeley Hills, and that geography shapes how duct systems age here. Unlike San Francisco or even Walnut Creek, our summers regularly reach 100 to 108°F, so forced-air systems in Crow Canyon, Windemere, Dougherty Valley, and Gale Ranch run nearly non-stop for five months a year. That constant cycling pulls more particulates through return-air grilles than you’d see in a milder coastal microclimate.
Most homes here were built between the 1980s and 2000s, often while neighboring phases were still being graded. Techs working in Gale Ranch and Dougherty Valley consistently find a grayish-tan clay-silt mix packed into flex-duct runs – original construction dust that’s been recirculating for two decades. Then the 2020 and 2021 wildfire seasons added another layer: smoke particulates that settled into that silt and created an odor homeowners often mistake for mold. We know exactly what that combination looks like when we pull a grille.
Diablo wind season compounds the problem. Low humidity and dry grassland hills send fine dust through exterior intakes, and when smoke settles into the valley, it concentrates rather than dispersing.
Our Main San Ramon Services
Three services cover most of what San Ramon homeowners call us about: full-system air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and duct repair. Each has its own detailed San Ramon page below.
Air Duct Cleaning in San Ramon
This is a full negative-pressure extraction of the supply and return sides of your duct system. In San Ramon, that means removing the clay-silt and smoke-residue combination we see in 2000s-era Dougherty Valley and Gale Ranch homes, not just surface dust. We use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to pull debris out rather than brush it deeper in. Before we start, you get a written price for the whole system – no per-vent upselling after we arrive. Full details on Air Duct Cleaning in San Ramon.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Ramon
Lint buildup in dryer vents is a fire hazard, and San Ramon’s long dry season means lint stays bone-dry inside the vent run. We clean the full vent path from the dryer to the exterior termination, including where it exits through walls or roofs in two-story Gale Ranch homes. If you’re not sure when it was last done, that’s the most common answer we hear. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Ramon for pricing and what the job includes.
Air Duct Repair in San Ramon
Older flex-duct runs in San Ramon can develop tears, crushed sections, or disconnected joints after years of attic heat exposure – attics here easily reach 130°F in summer. We inspect, identify, and repair or replace damaged duct sections. Every repair comes with a written 365-day guarantee, and if a covered repair fails we come back at no charge. Read more about Air Duct Repair in San Ramon.
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 Ramon
We work on all major forced-air HVAC setups found in San Ramon tract homes, and we use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment on every cleaning job. For air-quality add-ons, we install products from Aprilaire and Guardsman. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in San Ramon, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Ramon |
|---|---|
| Full-system air duct cleaning (single HVAC system) | $350 – $550 |
| Full-system air duct cleaning (two HVAC systems) | $550 – $850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story home) | $95 – $150 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (two-story home) | $125 – $185 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (roof or long-run termination) | $175 – $250 |
| Air duct repair (minor section patch or seal) | $150 – $350 |
| Air duct repair (replace a damaged flex-duct run) | $250 – $600 |
| Air duct repair (full trunk-line replacement) | $800 – $2,500 |
Two things push prices toward the upper end of these ranges in San Ramon: homes with two separate HVAC systems (common in larger Dougherty Valley floor plans) and long dryer vent runs that terminate at the roof. Whatever the number, it’s written down and agreed to before any work starts – no surprise invoices at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Ramon
Our crews work throughout San Ramon, from the 1980s-era homes in Crow Canyon to the newer phases of Gale Ranch and Dougherty Valley. We schedule every job by appointment; a typical San Ramon visit is completed the same day, and we’ll tell you your arrival window when you book.
- Dougherty Valley
- Gale Ranch
- Crow Canyon
- Windemere
- San Ramon Village
Service Area – Cities Near San Ramon
Beyond San Ramon, we also cover the Tri-Valley and nearby East Bay communities including Pleasanton, CA, Danville, CA, and Hayward, CA. In Pennsylvania, we serve Dublin, PA. If you’re just outside these areas, call us – dispatch is coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, and we’ll confirm whether we can reach you.
Serving San Ramon, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Ramon 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 Ramon
We schedule by appointment, not dispatch. Most San Ramon jobs are booked within a few days, and we’ll give you a specific arrival window when you call. Every technician sends their name and photo before the visit, and a photo ID badge is shown at the door.
For interior work like duct or dryer vent cleaning, no. If your dryer vent terminates through the roof or an exterior wall, most San Ramon HOAs treat that as your responsibility and don’t require approval. We can tell you what we see during the quote. Call (980) 447-2498 for details.
Every air duct repair we do in San Ramon includes a written 365-day guarantee. If a covered repair fails within that window, we return and make it right at no charge. The guarantee is on paper with every repair job, not a verbal promise.
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 Ramon Customers Say
"I liked that I knew who was coming in. Name and photo texted ahead, badge at the door. He was quiet, careful with the furniture, and thorough."
- Cheryl A."Thorough job on all eleven vents and the main trunk. Took longer than the three hours they quoted, but he told me early and kept working. Air feels fresher."
- Meredith L."Tech arrived with a badge and a printed sheet of what he'd be doing. Ran a camera through the main trunk before and after so I could see the dust difference. Vents smell cleaner already."
- Gina R.