Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Air Duct Repair for Richmond Homeowners
If your HVAC system is running but some rooms never get comfortable, or you can hear a rattle in the walls when the fan kicks on, the problem is often in the ductwork itself rather than the equipment. Air duct repair in Richmond starts with finding the actual failure: a crushed flex run in a tight crawlspace, a disconnected joint behind drywall, or a seam that has been leaking conditioned air into an attic for years. Our technicians have up to 15 years of experience and carry the diagnostic tools to trace the system and put a scope on the problem instead of guessing. We clean it. If it’s broken, we fix it. Call (844) 459-0252 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation is the design and build-out of a duct system for a new addition, a converted garage, a replacement furnace, or a space that never had proper ductwork. You need it when the system you have can’t reasonably be extended, when an old layout is undersized for the equipment, or when a remodel has changed where the air needs to go. We start with a load review so the duct sizing matches what the equipment actually moves, then build with the right gauge and insulation for the run. A typical HVAC duct installation in Richmond runs $2,400 to $6,800 depending on system size and how much of the path is accessible, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Layout and Sizing
Running supply and return properly starts with where the air has to end up. We look at room volumes, register placement and the static pressure the blower can handle, because an oversized trunk with undersized branches starves the far rooms no matter how good the equipment is.
Building the Runs
Flex, rigid or a mix for the trunk comes down to the space you have and the run length. Every joint gets sealed and supported so the system isn’t losing air through sagging sections or unsealed collars.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement is the full removal and rebuild of ductwork that has reached the point where patching it costs more than it saves. It’s the right call when the existing material has failed across multiple sections, when older duct board has absorbed moisture and started to break down, or when a system has been added to so many times that the layout no longer makes sense. We remove the old runs, clean the plenum and register openings, and build the new system to match your equipment. A typical air duct replacement in Richmond runs $2,800 to $7,500 depending on the square footage and the number of branches, with the final figure fixed by the written estimate before work starts.
When Patching Stops Working
Repeated repairs in the same system usually point to material that’s past its service life. Once bearings in the Mylar have failed on several runs, every new patch is a temporary fix.
New System, Same Equipment
You don’t need a new furnace to get new ducts. We build the replacement around the equipment you already have and verify the airflow after it’s connected.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair is the targeted fix for damaged sections rather than a full rebuild, and it’s what most Richmond homes actually need. The most common calls involve disconnected flex joints, crushed runs in tight crawlspaces, torn insulation, and seams that have opened up at the plenum. We use Rotobrush rotary equipment and Nikro HEPA vacuums to clear the section before we touch it, so we’re sealing clean ductwork instead of trapping debris behind a new joint. Most ductwork repair in Richmond runs $180 to $650 per repair depending on the location and how much access is needed, and the written estimate locks the price before we open anything up.
Tracing the Leak
We pressurize the system and use a thermal camera and a duct scope to find where the loss is happening. Most of the time the leak is not where the homeowner heard the noise.
Sealing and Reconnecting
Mastic and mesh wrap hold a joint better than tape over the long haul, especially in a crawlspace. We reconnect the run, seal it, and check the airflow at the register before calling it done.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement covers the runs that have failed in one section of the house while the rest of the system is still sound. That’s common in Richmond homes where an addition got its own ductwork, or where one crawlspace run has been crushed and repaired twice. We scope the whole system, mark which runs are genuinely gone versus which can be sealed, and replace only what fails. It keeps the cost proportionate and leaves the working parts alone. Duct replacement on a section typically runs $600 to $1,800 depending on the length and material, and the written estimate settles the final number.
What Gets Replaced
Damaged flex, torn duct board, and crushed rigid runs all come out. We match the new material to the load the run has to carry and the clearance the space allows.
Matching the Rest of the System
A new run inside an old layout only helps if the airflow still balances. We check static pressure at the plenum after the swap so the rest of the system doesn’t get pushed out of whack.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the job for a space that needs ductwork added rather than repaired, such as a finished basement, a new room over a garage, or a garage conversion. It applies when you’re adding a zone, extending a trunk, or installing a mini-split that needs a proper air path. We plan the route, size the branch, and connect to the existing system without starving the rooms that already work. A typical ductwork installation in Richmond runs $900 to $2,600 depending on the run length and how much cutting and framing is involved, with the written estimate setting the final price before anything is cut.
Planning the Route
The shortest path is rarely the best one. We look at framing, clearance and insulation so the new run reaches the register without a crush or a kink that cuts its capacity in half.
Integrating With the Existing System
Adding a branch to a trunk changes the balance of the whole system. We tie it in, seal the tap, and adjust the dampers so the original rooms keep the airflow they had.
Brands We Service
We work with Honeywell and Aprilaire controls and duct-mounted components, which means we understand how the air quality accessories on your system interact with the ductwork. A Honeywell filtration cabinet that’s been crushing a return run or an Aprilaire humidifier that’s been leaking into the supply trunk is a duct problem as much as an accessory problem, and we handle both sides of it.
Whether you have Honeywell or any other make, we can help. Our diagnostic work focuses on the duct system itself, using Nikro HEPA equipment and Abatement Technologies negative air machines so the air we’re moving stays contained while we work.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Rooms that never get comfortable. A room that’s warm in summer and cold in winter, while other rooms are fine, usually means a disconnected or crushed run feeding it. It’s often a single joint and one afternoon of work.
- Whistling or rattling at the registers. High-pitched noise at a register points to a restriction or a loose joint upstream. Left alone, the blower works harder and the pressure finds the weakest seam in the system.
- Visible dust around the vents. Dust settling near a register or a ceiling stain near a supply means air is escaping before it reaches the room. That air is coming out of your conditioned envelope, not into it.
- A sudden jump in energy bills. When the equipment is fine but the bill climbs, the leak is usually in the ductwork. A run that’s dumping air into a crawlspace costs you on every cycle.
- Musty smell when the system runs. Ductwork that has absorbed moisture or pulled in crawlspace air needs inspection, not a scented filter. We find the source with a scope before recommending anything.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and describe the problem. We ask what you’re noticing, which rooms are affected, and when it started. That conversation narrows the likely cause before we arrive. Call (844) 459-0252. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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System walkthrough. We inspect the plenum, the trunk, the branches and the register openings, and we look at the equipment to rule out a blower or filter problem. We don’t skip the crawlspace.
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Scope and pressure test. A duct scope goes into the runs we can’t see from the outside, and a pressure check shows which sections are leaking. This is where the written estimate comes from.
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Repair or replace, agreed in writing. One flat price per system, agreed before work starts, with no per-vent pricing. If the fix turns out to be simpler than expected once we’re inside, the estimate reflects that.
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Verify and photograph. We check static pressure and airflow at the registers after the work, and we take before-and-after photos of your ductwork so you can see what changed.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Richmond?
Air duct repair in Richmond typically runs $180 to $650 for a single repair, and a full system replacement lands in the $2,800 to $7,500 range. The number that applies to your home depends on access and how far the damage extends.
A typical ductwork repair in Richmond runs $180 to $650 depending on where the failure is and how much the technician has to open up to reach it. A typical air duct replacement for a single section runs $600 to $1,800. A full air duct replacement runs $2,800 to $7,500 depending on square footage and branch count. New HVAC duct installation for an addition or a converted space runs $2,400 to $6,800.
What drives the price is access, not labor hours. A disconnected joint in an open attic takes minutes to reach. The same joint at the far end of a low crawlspace under a Richmond home takes considerably longer, and the estimate reflects that honestly. Material matters too: rigid duct costs more than flex, but it holds up better in some locations.
To avoid overpaying, ask for the estimate in writing before anyone opens a wall or a crawlspace hatch, and ask what’s included. Our free estimate covers the scope, the price per system, and what we’d be repairing. If a scope visit finds a simpler fix, the price drops. If we find more than the initial diagnosis, you hear it before we start, not after.
Our Service Area Near Richmond
We work throughout Richmond and the surrounding East Bay, including San Pablo, El Sobrante, Tara Hills, El Cerrito, Pinole, Albany, Kensington, Tiburon and Corte Madera. Dispatch runs Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and our technicians reach these communities on a normal schedule with the same equipment and process. Call (844) 459-0252 for a free estimate anywhere in the area.
Serving Richmond, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Richmond and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Richmond
Air duct repair is the fix for a physical failure in your ductwork, such as a disconnected joint, a crushed run, a torn seam or failed insulation. It’s different from cleaning, which removes debris from sound ductwork. We do both, and we diagnose which one your system actually needs.
Most single-repair jobs finish in two to four hours. Access is the variable, since a joint in an open attic goes quickly while the same joint down a crawlspace takes longer. We tell you the expected window when we write the estimate.
A single repair typically runs $180 to $650, and a section replacement runs $600 to $1,800. The written estimate sets the final price before work starts. Call (844) 459-0252 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Yes, we work with Honeywell controls and duct-mounted air quality components. We can repair the ductwork around a Honeywell filtration cabinet or return assembly without disturbing the equipment itself. Call (844) 459-0252 to describe your setup.
We offer same-day repair when the schedule allows, and we’ll tell you on the call what’s possible. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening.
Yes, our work on your ductwork is backed by a satisfaction guarantee. If the repair doesn’t hold, we come back and make it right. We cover the workmanship and the sealing on the sections we repaired.
Clear access to the attic hatch, the crawlspace entry and the furnace closet, and move anything fragile away from the register areas. That’s the main thing. We bring our own containment gear, including Abatement Technologies negative air machines, so the rest is on us. Call (844) 459-0252 to schedule.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Richmond Today
If something in your ductwork has failed, the fix is usually smaller than the worry. Call (844) 459-0252 for a free, no-obligation estimate from Meadow Air Duct Cleaning. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. We clean it. If it’s broken, we fix it. One flat price per system, agreed in writing, with before-and-after photos so you can see the work. That’s true for Richmond, San Pablo and every community we reach.
Written by the team at Meadow Air Duct Cleaning.