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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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Repair Across Arlington
Air duct repair in Arlington, VA typically runs between $350 and $900 for a single damaged run and $1,200 to $3,400 when multiple sections of trunk line or plenum need replacement. Most homeowners call us because one room stopped cooling, the return vent is whistling, or dust keeps reappearing days after cleaning. We know Arlington’s housing stock better than most firms that pass through: the ranch homes off Lee Highway, the split-levels in Barcroft, the 1970s colonials near Yorktown. Our crews serve all of Arlington County, from Rosslyn to Fairlington, and every repair is quoted in writing before work starts. Call (980) 447-2498 and a live person answers.
Why Linden Air Duct Cleaning Is Arlington’s Preferred Air Duct Repair Company
Marcus Veale, who leads our team, has spent years training technicians to diagnose duct failures in Arlington’s mid-century housing stock. The core of this city was built out between 1960 and 1990, when flex duct and fiberglass duct board were the standard. Those materials don’t age gracefully. They sag, they crack at the seams, and they collapse entirely. We know what that looks like on a camera inspection before we ever cut into a ceiling.
Every tech who comes to your Arlington home is background-checked, identity-verified, and photo-badged. You receive their name and photo before the visit, and they show a photo ID at the door. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it applies to every job we do in Arlington, whether it’s a patch job in Ashton Heights or a full replacement near Crystal City.
We’re part of the Threshold Group family and have operated to that standard since 2004. Dispatch and scheduling for Arlington jobs are coordinated from the brand’s Washington, DC office, but crews serving Arlington work locally and know the streets. No voicemail loops when you call. A human answers, day or night.
HVAC Duct Installation in Arlington
HVAC Duct Installation in Arlington means two things for most homeowners: either running new duct to a room that was never properly connected, or replacing an entire branch line that has failed beyond patching. Given how many Arlington homes still run original 1970s-era flex duct, our team often finds the “new room won’t cool” complaint comes down to a collapsed run between the trunk and a bedroom register. In homes near Bluemont and Donaldson Run, we’ve seen inner liners separate from the outer jacket, pinching airflow down to almost nothing.
New Runs and Room Additions
When a homeowner adds a sunroom off the back of a brick colonial, the existing system rarely has the capacity or the properly sized duct to reach it. We calculate static pressure, size the new run correctly, and seal every joint with mastic. Expect $400 to $1,200 per run in Arlington for this kind of work.
Full Trunk Line Replacement
Some Arlington homes need more than a new branch. A sagged main trunk made of 50-year-old duct board will keep leaking no matter what you patch it with. Replacing a trunk line typically runs $1,500 to $3,400 depending on attic access and length. We always show you the old material after it comes out, so you see exactly what you paid to remove.
Air Duct Replacement in Arlington
Air Duct Replacement in Arlington isn’t a single category of work; it’s the point where repair stops making financial sense. If multiple sections of your system have separated joints, brittle liners, or collapsed runs, replacing the affected segments costs less than chasing leaks one at a time. In Arlington’s 1960 – 1990 housing stock, this is common because the same system runs almost year-round. Central air moves from April through October, and heat kicks on through winter cold snaps. There’s no rest season.
Replacing Flex Duct and Duct Board
First-generation flex duct has a lifespan measured in decades, not lifetimes. When we replace it in Arlington homes, we use R-8 insulated flex for attic runs and rigid metal for exposed basement sections where code requires it. A single branch replacement runs $350 to $900. Full-system replacement in a typical 2,000-square-foot ranch can go from $3,000 to $6,500 depending on access and the number of drops.
Return Plenum Rebuilds
The return side of the system takes more abuse than supply runs because it pulls unfiltered air from the home whenever the blower runs. In Arlington homes off Columbia Pike with older return plenums, we regularly rebuild them to seal the chamber properly. $800 to $2,200 is a fair range for a full return plenum rebuild, including sealing and new media.
Trusted Brands We Service in Arlington
We run professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro on every Arlington job. For air-quality products, we work with Honeywell media filters, Aprilaire dehumidifiers, and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration units. Because Arlington is our service area, we keep common flex duct sizes, collars, mastic, and sealants in stock. That means no multi-day waiting on a back-ordered part for a run that failed and left your bedroom at 82 degrees. Stocking local parts for Arlington customers cuts our average turnaround meaningfully.
Common Air Duct Repair Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Collapsed first-generation flex duct: The inner liner separates from the outer jacket and pinches airflow in rooms that never seem to cool no matter how low you set the thermostat. This is the single most common repair call we get from Arlington neighborhoods like Barcroft and Shirlington.
- Blackland Prairie clay dust loading: The clay soil under much of Arlington dries into superfine airborne particulate during summer droughts. It clogs return plenums and coats every surface inside the duct runs, hiding tears and separated joints until a camera inspection finds them.
- Stadium-era construction debris: Homes within a mile or so of AT&T Stadium, especially off Collins Street and Randol Mill Road, carry a distinct gray concrete and drywall dust load from the stadium and entertainment-district build cycles. That debris masks real leaks and strains the blower motor.
- Brittle duct board in 1960s plenums: Fiberglass duct board was common in Arlington tract homes from the 1960s through the 1980s. It degrades into particles that blow into the living space and the board itself collapses at the seams over time.
Pricing for Air Duct Repair in Arlington, VA
Here’s what Arlington homeowners should expect before calling anyone. A simple repair on a single flex run, including sealing and reconnection, runs $350 to $900. Replacing a return plenum or a section of trunk line costs $800 to $2,200. A full replacement of multiple branch runs or a whole trunk line lands between $1,500 and $3,400, and full-system replacement in a sprawling ranch can push toward $6,500. What moves the number is access: attics in Arlington’s colonials are often tight, and that slows the work. We give one flat price per job in writing before any work begins. No per-vent add-ons, no surprise invoice at the end. Call (980) 447-2498 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our Air Duct Repair team works throughout the greater metro area beyond Arlington. We regularly take calls from homeowners in Alexandria, Leesburg, Richmond, and Virginia Beach. If you’re just outside Arlington and need duct repair, same process applies: written price before work starts and a live person on the phone when you call.
Serving Arlington, VA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Repair in Arlington
A 1970s ranch in Arlington should be cleaned every 2 to 4 years depending on runtime, pets, and whether the home sits on Blackland Prairie clay that generates heavy dust during dry summers. Homes near construction zones or major roadways may need annual attention. Your return grille filling with gray dust within weeks of cleaning is a sign of a repair problem, not just a cleaning problem. Call us for an inspection and we’ll tell you honestly which it is.
We start with a camera inspection of the affected run or plenum, map the failure, then present a written price before any cutting begins. The repair itself typically takes one to four hours depending on access and how much material needs replacing. We remove the failed duct, fit the new run, seal every joint with mastic, and run a static pressure test to confirm airflow improved. You get before-and-after photos of your own ductwork. Call (980) 447-2498 and we’ll walk you through what we’d do at your home.
That gray dust is usually a mix of Blackland Prairie clay particulate and, in central and south Arlington, construction debris from the AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field build cycles. It clogs return plenums and masks leaks that only show up on camera. Replacing the failed section of duct and sealing the return path stops the gray dust at the source.
Yes. Every repair we do in Arlington carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the repair fails within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s not a promotional offer; it’s a standing commitment on every job. Marcus Veale stands behind every repair our team completes.
We cover all of Arlington County: Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Virginia Square, Barcroft, Fairlington, Shirlington, Ashton Heights, Donaldson Run, Yorktown, Crystal City, and everywhere between. Our techs know the difference between a 1960s duct board system near Lee Highway and a newer flex install in a South Arlington townhome. The diagnosis is faster because the local knowledge is there.
Contact Linden Air Duct Cleaning in Arlington
If your ducts are separated, collapsed, or just not moving air like they used to, call us. A live person answers 24 hours a day at (980) 447-2498. We’ll schedule a visit, send you the tech’s name and photo in advance, and put your repair price in writing before any work begins.
Written by Marcus Veale, Owner at Linden Air Duct Cleaning, serving Arlington and the surrounding metro area since 2004.