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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Santa Monica, CA
Air duct repair in Santa Monica usually comes down to one of two problems: rusted galvanized trunks in buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, or flex duct that has sagged and separated at the joints. The salt-laden marine layer eats metal here in a way inland LA never sees, and we regularly find evaporator coils and duct collars with the green-white corrosion bloom that homeowners mistake for harmless dust. At Duct Cleaning Inglewood, we repair the duct system itself, not just the air moving through it. Call (855) 341-8387 when you need a duct specialist who understands Santa Monica’s coastal conditions.
Why Santa Monica Homes Are Different
Santa Monica sits directly in the coastal marine layer. That means relative humidity stays high year-round, condensation forms inside ducts and on coils far more often than it does in Culver City or West LA, and salt air from the Pacific accelerates corrosion of ductwork and metal vents within a mile or two of the beach. In the 90402 and 90405 condo corridors, the salt fog that drifts three blocks inland leaves a corrosion bloom on galvanized collars that looks like white powder. It is not dust. It is the metal breaking down.
The housing stock adds another layer. North of Montana and Ocean Park are full of 1920s to 1950s bungalows and duplexes, many still running original galvanized trunks that are 40 to 70 years old. The 90401 and 90404 corridors are dense 1960s to 1980s apartment and condo buildings with surface-mounted flex duct, and Santa Monica’s rent-control ordinance keeps many of those older buildings in service with minimal renovation. Duct systems get patched instead of replaced. By the time we arrive, we are often the first crew to open an access panel in decades.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Santa Monica Services
Most Santa Monica homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the ducts are dirty, or the ducts are damaged. Both are handled by the same specialized team, and both are covered in detail on their own pages.
Air Duct Cleaning in Santa Monica
Coastal humidity and Santa Ana winds create a cycle here: condensation inside ducts during marine-layer months, followed by dry dust and wildfire ash blown in from inland. The result is a paste that clings to duct walls and recirculates through the home. Our cleaning uses Rotobrush rotary-brush systems and Nikro HEPA-vacuum rigs, the same equipment used in commercial remediation, not a shop vac and a coupon. Full details on process, pricing, and what we find in Santa Monica ducts are on the Air Duct Cleaning in Santa Monica page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Santa Monica
Older Santa Monica apartments and condos often have long, hidden dryer vent runs with multiple bends, and the humid coastal air makes lint clump and stick inside the pipe rather than blow through. A restricted dryer vent is a fire hazard and a slow-drying annoyance. We clean the full vent run with professional equipment and check the termination point for salt corrosion on the exterior hood. The complete scope of this service is on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Santa Monica page.
Air Duct Repair in Santa Monica
Air duct repair in Santa Monica is not a luxury. In buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, original galvanized trunks have been exposed to decades of salt-laden humidity, and the seams and collars are often rusted through or leaking. Flex duct in 1980s-era condos sags between supports, separates at the joints, and spills conditioned air into wall cavities and attics. When that happens, your system works harder, your utility bills climb, and the rooms at the end of the run never quite reach the temperature on the thermostat. We repair or replace the failed sections, seal the joints, and verify airflow, all in one visit. Duct Cleaning Inglewood has served Santa Monica since 2015, and we handle the full scope of Air Duct Repair work.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms that never reach the thermostat setting, visible rust or white corrosion on exposed metal ducts, or a musty smell when the system first kicks on.
What it costs in Santa Monica
Ductwork repair in Santa Monica typically ranges from $450 to $1,750 depending on the number of failed sections and access difficulty.
How we do it
We locate leaks with a pressure test or visual inspection, cut out the failed section, splice in new material, and seal all joints with mastic, not duct tape.
Air Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
Ducts that are rusted through in multiple places, collapsed flex runs, or systems where repeated patch repairs no longer hold airflow.
What it costs in Santa Monica
Full air duct replacement in Santa Monica runs $3,500 to $8,500 for an average single-family home, more for larger or multi-story buildings.
How we do it
We remove the failed duct system, install new galvanized or flex duct sized to the HVAC system, and reseal every connection before rebalancing airflow.
Ductwork Installation
Signs you need it
New construction, an addition, or a renovation where the existing duct layout does not reach the new space and a proper trunk-and-branch system is required.
What it costs in Santa Monica
New ductwork installation in Santa Monica typically ranges from $4,000 to $9,500 depending on square footage and the number of supply runs.
How we do it
We size the duct runs to the HVAC system’s static pressure, install the trunk and branch lines, and seal everything with commercial-grade mastic.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Santa Monica
| Item | Typical range in Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (failed sections, joints, collars) | $450 – $1,750 |
| Air duct replacement (full system) | $3,500 – $8,500 |
| Ductwork installation (new system) | $4,000 – $9,500 |
How long does air duct repair take in Santa Monica?
Most ductwork repairs are completed in a single four-to-six-hour visit. Full replacements or new installations typically take one to two days depending on access, building height, and how many crew members the layout requires.
Can you repair ducts in a Santa Monica condo or apartment building?
Yes. We work regularly in multi-unit buildings across 90401 and 90404, coordinating with building managers and tenant schedules. We carry the equipment needed to work in tight mechanical closets and crawl spaces. Call (855) 341-8387 to confirm access requirements for your building.
Brands We Service in Santa Monica
We work on systems built around Guardsman, Rotobrush, and Nikro equipment, and our technicians handle Honeywell filtration and air-quality components alongside the ductwork itself. If your Santa Monica home runs a Honeywell media filter or an Aprilaire unit, we understand how it integrates with the ducts. See our brands for more on the equipment we service.
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| Service | Typical range in Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (failed sections, joints, collars) | $450 – $1,750 |
| Air duct replacement (full system) | $3,500 – $8,500 |
| Ductwork installation (new system) | $4,000 – $9,500 |
What pushes prices up in Santa Monica is access. Ocean-adjacent condos in 90402 and 90405 often have mechanical rooms built around the ductwork, and older bungalows north of Montana can have crawl spaces too tight for standard equipment. Salt corrosion also means what starts as a small collar repair sometimes becomes a full trunk replacement once we open the wall. Whatever the scope, we agree on one flat price per system before work starts, and we show you before-and-after photos of your own ducts. No per-vent pricing, no bait-and-switch.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Santa Monica
We work throughout Santa Monica, from the 1920s bungalows north of Montana to the dense condo corridors in 90401 and 90404, the ocean-adjacent buildings in 90402, and the duplexes of Ocean Park. Every neighborhood has its own housing era and its own duct problems.
- North of Montana
- Ocean Park
- Sunset Park
- Mid-City Santa Monica
- Downtown Santa Monica
Most Santa Monica jobs can be scheduled within a few business days, depending on building access and whether a property manager needs to coordinate entry.
Service Area – Cities Near Santa Monica
Our work in Santa Monica regularly takes us into the neighboring coastal and Westside communities. We serve homeowners and property managers in Pacific Palisades, CA, where the canyons and salt air create similar duct corrosion. We also cover Rancho Park, CA, the residential streets of West Los Angeles, CA, and the larger homes of Beverly Hills, CA. Santa Monica’s marine layer does not stop at the city line, and neither do we.
Serving Santa Monica, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
Most duct repair and replacement work in Santa Monica does not require a separate permit when it is part of routine maintenance, but larger replacements that involve structural changes may. We coordinate with your building manager or the city if a permit is needed. Call (855) 341-8387 and we will confirm for your specific job.
For urgent issues like a collapsed duct run or a disconnected flex line, we typically schedule within a few business days. Jobs in condo buildings with HOA access rules may take a little longer to coordinate. Call (855) 341-8387 and we will give you a straight answer on timing.
Yes. Many of the 1960s through 1980s buildings in 90401 and 90404 are rent-controlled and heavily patched over the years. We work with property managers to access mechanical closets, schedule around tenants, and document the work for building records. Estimates are free.
If your Santa Monica ducts are leaking, rusting, or simply not delivering airflow the way they should, call Duct Cleaning Inglewood at (855) 341-8387 for a free estimate. Your ducts are the only thing we do.
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 Santa Monica Customers Say
"Found a disconnected run in the crawlspace while they were in there and told me about it rather than cleaning around it."
- Shane Sutton"Did the dryer vent while they were here for a small add on price. The dryer now finishes a load in one cycle instead of two."
- Angela Wong"Quoted per system rather than the bait and switch per vent pricing everybody else in town uses. The number I was told on the phone was the number on the invoice."
- Darius Robinson