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 Berkeley runs between $390 and $695 for a whole-home system in a typical two-to-three-bedroom house, depending on the number of returns, the age of the ductwork, and what’s actually inside the runs. Berkeley’s housing stock makes this work different from almost anywhere else in the East Bay: most homes here were built before forced air existed, and the ductwork was retrofitted through damp crawl spaces where coastal fog keeps moisture levels high year-round. If you’re calling from the flats or the hills, the number is (980) 447-2498 and the estimate is free.
Why Berkeley Homes Are Different
The homes that dominate Berkeley’s neighborhoods – Elmwood, Claremont, North Berkeley – were built between 1900 and the 1940s, before central heating was standard. Forced-air ductwork was added decades later, often routed through pier-and-beam crawl spaces that stay measurably damper than homes just ten miles inland. That matters because mold and mildew colonize duct liners in Berkeley even without a plumbing leak. The marine layer that rolls through the Golden Gate keeps under-floor spaces humid enough that a duct liner can stay damp for months, not days.
Furnace use here is also sporadic. Berkeley’s mild climate means heating runs intermittently from November through February, then sits idle for long stretches. Particulates settle into ductwork and stay there undisturbed between heating seasons. In the Berkeley Hills, we routinely find three things in the same crawl space run: rodent debris, fiberglass fragments from aging duct wrap, and mold. Hillside foundations are open to wildlife, and the relative humidity up there holds high enough that all three problems compound each other. Flatland Berkeley and neighboring Oakland don’t see that combination nearly as often.
Our Main Berkeley Services
Most Berkeley homeowners call us about one of three things: the ducts that carry heated and cooled air through the house, the dryer vent that runs from the laundry room to the outside, or a specific repair to ductwork that’s come apart or corroded. Each service has its own Berkeley page with full pricing and details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Berkeley
Whole-home Air Duct Cleaning in Berkeley means extracting the accumulated debris – dust, pet hair, construction residue, and in many Berkeley homes, mold spores from crawl space moisture – from every supply and return run using negative-pressure extraction. Older Berkeley homes often haven’t had their ducts opened since the system was retrofitted. The job typically runs three to five hours depending on the number of returns and how accessible the crawl space is.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Berkeley
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Berkeley clears the accumulated lint from the vent run between your dryer and the exterior termination point. Berkeley homes from the 1920s and 1930s often have long, snaking vent runs that were installed when dryers were smaller and lint output was lower. We see a lot of disconnected flex runs and crushed pipe in these older laundry rooms, which is exactly where lint builds up fastest and poses the biggest fire risk.
Air Duct Repair in Berkeley
Air Duct Repair in Berkeley addresses the non-standard problems that come with retrofitted ductwork in century-old homes: disconnected flex runs, undersized fittings, loose joints that leak conditioned air into crawl spaces, and damaged sections that need sealing or replacement. Every repair job comes with a written guarantee and a free second visit if the repair doesn’t hold.
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 Berkeley
We work with professional-grade equipment from Nikro for extraction and air scrubbing, and we install air-quality products from Honeywell and Aprilaire when a job calls for filtration or humidity control. See our brands page for the full list. Bypass HEPA filters and replacement media are typically stocked and available for Berkeley jobs within a few days.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Berkeley, CA
| Service | Typical range in Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (2 – 3 bedroom) | $390 – $695 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (4+ bedroom) | $590 – $895 |
| Single return or supply run (add-on) | $45 – $85 per run |
| Crawl space duct inspection | $75 – $150 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single story) | $95 – $145 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story or long run) | $145 – $225 |
| Dryer vent lint trap bypass repair | $120 – $220 |
| Duct sealing (per access point) | $85 – $160 |
| Flex run replacement (per section) | $150 – $280 |
| Mold treatment for duct liners | $250 – $500 |
Berkeley’s steep lots and pier-and-beam crawl spaces push prices toward the upper end when access is tight or the ductwork is in poor condition. Whatever the number turns out to be, you’ll see it in writing before any work begins – no per-vent upcharges, no surprise invoice at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Berkeley
We work across every Berkeley neighborhood, from the flats up through the hills, and we coordinate most jobs for the area from our Bay Area office. Typical scheduling for Berkeley is within three to five business days, with hillside neighborhoods sometimes adding a day depending on access.
- Elmwood
- Claremont
- North Berkeley
- Berkeley Hills
- West Berkeley
Service Area – Cities Near Berkeley
We also serve the surrounding East Bay communities. If you’re in Emeryville, CA or Albany, CA, the job conditions are similar to Berkeley’s flatlands. El Cerrito, CA and Piedmont, CA bring their own mix of older construction and hillside foundations. Call (980) 447-2498 to find the right team for your city.
Serving Berkeley, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Berkeley 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 Berkeley
Most Berkeley jobs are scheduled within three to five business days. Hillside neighborhoods with difficult crawl space access may add a day or two. Call (980) 447-2498 and we’ll give you a firm date on the first call.
No. Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and most duct repairs don’t require a City of Berkeley permit. If a repair involves replacing ductwork, we’ll tell you during the estimate whether anything falls under building code that needs review.
Yes, every time. You’ll receive the technician’s name and photo before the appointment, and they’ll show a photo ID badge at the door. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it’s not optional on any Berkeley job.
We cover the full East Bay. If you’re just outside Berkeley, call (980) 447-2498 and tell us your neighborhood – we’ll confirm coverage and schedule from there.
If you’re ready for a real price and a real appointment, call (980) 447-2498. The estimate is free, and the price you’re quoted is the price you’ll pay. Written, before work starts, every time.
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 Berkeley Customers Say
"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."Priced by the system, not by the vent, and he told me up front. No pressure to add the sanitizer and I said no without any fuss."
- Faith N.