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 Novato typically runs between $450 and $900 for a whole-home system, depending on square footage, the number of returns, and how much buildup has accumulated over the years. Novato work is different from what we see in coastal Marin because of two housing realities: Hamilton Landing’s converted 1930s-40s military buildings with decades-old duct infrastructure, and Bel Marin Keys homes where crawl-space duct runs sit close to former marshland. The result is that many Novato systems carry either historic dust and debris loads or persistent moisture-related contamination, sometimes both. Call (980) 447-2498 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Novato Homes Are Different
Novato sits in an inland valley at the north end of Marin, and it regularly records the highest summer temperatures in the county, often reaching the low-to-mid 90s. That means HVAC systems in Novato run harder and longer than in fog-cooled towns like Mill Valley or Sausalito, which accelerates the dust and debris buildup inside duct runs. Homes near Nave Drive and the Rowland corridors, many built in the 1950s through 1970s, often still have their original or single-upgraded forced-air systems with flex ductwork that has never been professionally cleaned.
Then there’s the east side of town. Bel Marin Keys was built in the 1960s-70s on reclaimed tidal marshland bordering San Pablo Bay. Technicians working those homes consistently find flex duct stapled under floors just inches above saturated former-marsh soil. Even on dry days, those runs show moisture staining and microbial growth that surprises homeowners who assume Marin’s mild reputation means their ducts are clean. Hamilton Landing adds a third category: Spanish Colonial Revival military buildings converted to residences, many retaining original or early-retrofit duct infrastructure that is decades older than anything in neighboring San Rafael or Petaluma. We plan every Novato job around which of these housing types we’re walking into, because the work is genuinely different for each.
Our Main Novato Services
Three services cover what Novato homeowners call us about most: full air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct repair. Each has its own dedicated Novato page with pricing, local conditions, and FAQs.
Air Duct Cleaning in Novato
Our full-system Air Duct Cleaning in Novato work uses negative-pressure extraction to pull years of accumulated dust, pet dander, and debris out of supply and return ducting. In Novato specifically, we pay close attention to systems that have pulled in dust from the dry inland summers and moisture from fall and winter tule fog near the bay. A written price is established before any work begins, and you’ll know the technician’s name and see a photo ID before the door opens.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato tackles lint buildup that restricts airflow and creates a fire hazard. Homes in Novato’s older tract subdivisions often have long, multi-turn vent runs that trap lint faster than shorter modern configurations. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination and explain anything we find along the way, in plain language, before and after the work.
Air Duct Repair in Novato
Air Duct Repair in Novato covers damaged flex duct, disconnected runs, crushed sections, and poorly sealed joints. Bel Marin Keys homes are particularly prone to issues where moisture has deteriorated ducting in crawl spaces or where original installation used materials that have since sagged and separated. Every repair receives a written guarantee, and if a covered repair fails within 365 days, we return at no charge.
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 Novato
We service and install duct components from Rotobrush and Nikro, and we work with air-quality products from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies. Our local stock covers the common parts and sealants used in Novato’s housing mix, which keeps most jobs moving without a second appointment. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Novato, CA
| Service | Typical range in Novato |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $450 – $700 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (11-20 vents) | $650 – $900 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (21+ vents) | $850 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| Air duct repair (minor, single section) | $180 – $350 |
| Air duct repair (multiple sections or hard-to-reach) | $350 – $750 |
| Crawl space duct replacement (short run) | $400 – $800 |
| Duct sanitizing treatment (add-on) | $150 – $300 |
| Supply register replacement (per register) | $25 – $60 |
| Inspection with camera (stand-alone) | $99 – $199 |
In Novato, price is most often pushed upward by crawl-space access in Bel Marin Keys, where duct runs are tight to the soil and require careful handling, and by the older Hamilton Landing systems that need more labor to disassemble and reassemble. Whatever the job, the price goes in writing before we begin, and it does not change at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Novato
We cover all of Novato, from the converted hangars and barracks at Hamilton Landing to the bayfront streets of Bel Marin Keys, and the inland tract neighborhoods around Nave Drive, Rowland, and San Marin. If you’re not sure whether your street falls in our service area, call and we’ll confirm right away.
- Hamilton Landing
- Bel Marin Keys
- Downtown Novato
- San Marin
- Pleasant Valley
Response times across Novato typically run one to three business days for scheduling, with tighter windows during cooler months when systems aren’t running at summer load.
Service Area – Cities Near Novato
Beyond Novato, we serve homeowners throughout central and northern Marin and into southern Sonoma. That includes San Rafael, CA, San Anselmo, CA, Fairfax, CA, and Petaluma, CA. If you’re just outside Novato and want to know whether we cover your address, call and ask.
Serving Novato, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Novato 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 Novato
Most Novato jobs are scheduled within one to three business days. During the summer, when HVAC systems are running constantly and dust buildup is at its worst, scheduling can stretch a few days longer. Call (980) 447-2498 and we’ll give you a real date, not a window.
In most Novato neighborhoods, routine duct and dryer vent cleaning does not require HOA approval because the work stays inside the home or terminates at an existing exterior vent. Hamilton Landing and some Bel Marin Keys associations may have rules about exterior access or visible equipment, so we recommend confirming with your HOA if exterior work is needed.
Yes, we serve the entire east side including Bel Marin Keys, Hamilton Landing, and the bayfront streets. Those homes often need different handling than inland Novato because crawl-space ductwork sits close to former marshland. We plan those jobs for the extra care they require, and the price reflects the actual conditions, not a generic county average.
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 Novato Customers Say
"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."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.