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 Pacifica costs between $385 and $890 for a typical single-family home, with most jobs landing around $550 to $700. What makes Pacifica different from nearly every other Bay Area market is simple: the fog. Our crews work in persistent marine humidity that gets inside duct systems and stays there, which changes what the job actually involves. Call (980) 447-2498 for a written, no-surprises price before any work begins.
Why Pacifica Homes Are Different
Pacifica sits directly against the coast, and the marine layer here is not an occasional morning visitor. It is the default weather. Relative humidity above 90% is common even in July and August, and the fog can sit for days. That moisture finds its way into return ducts through even small unsealed joints, and once inside a dark, cool duct system, it does not dry out on its own.
The housing stock compounds the problem. Much of Pacifica was built out quickly after incorporation in 1957, especially the tract neighborhoods of Linda Mar and Fairway Park. Those homes shipped with sheet-metal duct runs, and a good number have been partially retrofitted with flex duct over the years. After decades in salt air, the metal develops corrosion at the seams, and older flex duct liners absorb moisture until they begin to break down. When we open a Pacifica return that has been dormant through a long fog season, what we typically find is biological buildup, not ordinary household dust. That is why camera inspection before cleaning is standard practice for us here, and why we treat this as a mold and mildew mitigation job first.
The practical result: Pacifica duct cleaning requires negative-pressure extraction with HEPA filtration, not just a rotating brush knocking dust loose. Residents rarely run air conditioning, and heating is seasonal, so the system sits unventilated for long stretches. A duct cleaning here is as much about what is growing inside as what has settled there.
Our Main Pacifica Services
Most Pacifica homeowners reach out for one of two jobs: whole-home air duct cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning. Air duct repair is the third, and it often becomes necessary after an inspection reveals corroded or separated runs. Each service has its own Pacifica page with full pricing and details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Pacifica
We clean the full duct system: supply and return runs, registers, the plenum, and the air handler cabinet. In Pacifica, we routinely find that the interior lining of older flex duct has absorbed enough marine moisture over the years that a standard rotary brushing releases mold-laden debris rather than household dust. That is why we start with a camera inspection and run negative-pressure HEPA extraction throughout the job. The price is written before work starts. Read the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in Pacifica page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pacifica
Dryer vents in Pacifica clog the same way they do everywhere else, but the added humidity means lint inside the vent stays damp and packs down harder against the walls of the pipe. Many Pacifica homes built in the 1960s and 1970s have long, multi-bend dryer vent runs that terminate at the roof or through a side wall, and those bends collect damp lint quickly. We clear the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination point, using a rotary brush and strong negative air pressure. Full details and pricing live on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pacifica page.
Air Duct Repair in Pacifica
Corrosion at metal duct seams and separated flex duct joints are common findings in Pacifica homes, particularly in coastal neighborhoods where salt air has been working on the ductwork for years. We repair or replace damaged sections, reseal joints with mastic or foil tape appropriate to the duct type, and correct hanging or support issues in crawlspaces. Every repair comes with a written guarantee, and if a covered repair fails within the guarantee period, we return at no charge. See the full scope on our Air Duct Repair in Pacifica page.
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.
How We Keep Duct Cleaning Honest in Pacifica
Duct cleaning has a reputation problem, and we understand why. There are companies in the Bay Area that advertise a low teaser price, get a van in your driveway, and then suddenly find mold, rodents, or collapsed ducts that “require” thousands of dollars in extra work. Pacifica homeowners deserve better than a bait-and-switch at their front door.
Here is how we work instead. The price is put in writing before any cleaning begins, every single time. It covers the whole system at one flat rate. No per-vent pricing, no surprise line items on an invoice after the fact. If the work is not right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we make it right, backed in writing on every job. And before your appointment, you receive the name and photo of the technician who will be at your door. When they arrive, they show a photo ID badge. Every technician is background-checked, identity-verified, and in a clean, marked uniform.
When you call (980) 447-2498, a live person answers. Not a voicemail loop, not an automated answering tree. Someone who can schedule your appointment and answer pricing questions on the spot.
Brands We Service in Pacifica
Our Pacifica crews run professional-grade cleaning equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, which matters when the job is pulling damp, packed debris out of a coastal duct system. When our customers want to improve the air quality inside the home after a cleaning, we install and service products from Honeywell and Aprilaire. See our brands for the full list of what we service and install.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Pacifica, CA
| Service | Typical range in Pacifica |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $385 – $890 |
| Camera inspection of duct system | $90 – $160 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cap or termination replacement | $55 – $120 |
| Rodent or pest debris removal from ducts | $260 – $520 |
| Mold or mildew treatment in ductwork | $420 – $940 |
| Supply register replacement (each) | $25 – $50 |
| Single duct section repair or reseal | $140 – $360 |
| Flex duct replacement (short run) | $260 – $430 |
| Air duct repair (full-system scope) | $540 – $1,400 |
Two things push Pacifica prices toward the upper end of those ranges. The first is access: many of the tract homes in Linda Mar and Fairway Park have crawlspaces with low clearance, and moving extraction equipment through them adds time. The second is moisture damage. When a camera inspection reveals mold growth inside the duct lining, the job requires HEPA containment and antimicrobial treatment, not just brushing. Whatever the job involves, the price is written and agreed before work starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pacifica
We work throughout Pacifica, from the coastal flats up into the hillside streets. Our crews know the tract layouts in Linda Mar and Fairway Park, the older homes on the west side near Rockaway Beach, and the custom builds scattered through the hills above Sharp Park.
- Linda Mar
- Fairway Park
- Sharp Park
- Rockaway Beach
- Park Pacifica
Most Pacifica appointments are scheduled within a few days to a week, depending on the season and what the inspection is likely to involve.
Service Area – Cities Near Pacifica
We schedule Pacifica appointments from our San Francisco Bay Area office, with crews serving the coast and the near-peninsula. Beyond Pacifica, our service area includes San Bruno, CA, South San Francisco, CA, Millbrae, CA, and Daly City, CA. If you are in one of those cities, the same pricing and written-guarantee standards apply.
Serving Pacifica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pacifica 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 Pacifica
A typical whole-home cleaning takes 3 to 5 hours, depending on the size of the home and what the camera inspection reveals. Pacifica homes with moisture damage or heavy biological buildup take longer, because the HEPA containment and antimicrobial treatment add time. We will tell you the expected window when you book.
No. Duct cleaning is interior work on your own mechanical system, so no HOA approval or city permit is required. If you are in a Planned Development with shared walls, we coordinate access through your unit, not through the association. Call (980) 447-2498 if you have a specific setup and want to confirm.
Usually because the quote covers less of the system. Some companies price per vent and quote a low number that only includes the visible supply registers, not the full runs, plenum, or air handler. In Pacifica, where moisture has often reached deep into the ductwork, a partial job leaves the real problem untouched. Our pricing is one flat rate for the entire system, written down before work begins.
To schedule your Pacifica air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, or air duct repair, call (980) 447-2498. We will put a written price in front of you before any work begins, and you will know exactly who is coming to your door.
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 Pacifica Customers Say
"We had construction dust packed into every register after a remodel. They sealed off the returns, used negative pressure, and left the floors cleaner than they found them."
- Paul E."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.