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 has to account for something most Marin County towns don’t deal with: a housing stock that runs from 1940s military conversions to 1970s tract homes, all sitting in an inland valley that traps wildfire smoke and dust. We approach every Novato job by looking at the duct system itself, not applying a one-size-fits-all checklist. Whether you’re in a Hamilton Landing home with original sheet-metal trunks or a San Marin tract house with early flex ductwork, the goal is the same: air that moves freely and comes out clean. Call (469) 972-3151 to talk through what’s happening in your home.
Why Novato Homes Are Different
Novato sits in a sheltered inland valley that runs hotter and drier than coastal Marin. That means less mold risk in ducts than you’d find in Mill Valley or Sausalito, but it also means dust and particulate loading happens faster and stays heavier. Homes here collect a fine, dry dust that settles into ductwork and keeps recirculating. Eastern neighborhoods near the San Pablo Bay tidal marshlands are the exception: Black Point and Ignacio see elevated ambient humidity that can push moisture into older ducts and create conditions where microbial growth takes hold.
The real wildcard is Hamilton Landing. Built on the former Hamilton Army Airfield, which closed in 1974, this neighborhood contains 1940s and 1950s military-construction homes converted to civilian use. Many still have original galvanized sheet-metal trunks that were sized for passive barracks ventilation, not forced-air residential HVAC. When we clean a Hamilton Landing system, the before-and-after difference in airflow is often the most dramatic we see anywhere in Novato. Add in the fact that Novato’s valley position channels wildfire smoke from Sonoma County fires northward through the city before coastal fog buffers kick in, and you have a recurring need for post-fire duct remediation that fog-sheltered towns deeper in Marin simply don’t experience the same way.
Our Main Novato Services
Novato homeowners call us most often about these two services, and each has its own detailed page with pricing and FAQs.
Air Duct Cleaning in Novato
Most Novato duct systems carry decades of fine valley dust, pet dander, and in homes near the marshlands, moisture-related debris. We run a negative-air extraction setup, which means a Nikro unit pulls a vacuum on the entire duct system while a Rotobrush rotary brush dislodges debris from the duct walls. The vacuum keeps loosened particles from drifting back into your living room. In Hamilton Landing, where original military trunks bottleneck airflow, this often produces an immediate, noticeable change in how the system breathes. Full details are on the Air Duct Cleaning in Novato page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato
Dryer vents in Novato clog faster than homeowners expect, especially in homes where the laundry room sits against an exterior wall on the dry, dusty side of the valley. We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the outside termination, removing lint, debris, and in some older Novato homes, bird nesting material. A clogged dryer vent is a fire hazard, not just an efficiency problem, and we treat every job that way. Full pricing and what to expect are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato page.
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 work on duct systems attached to all major HVAC brands found in Novato homes and stock common parts locally for faster turnaround. See our brands for the full list of equipment and filtration products we support, including Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Novato, CA
| Service | Typical range in Novato |
|---|---|
| Basic single-system air duct cleaning | $450 – $650 |
| Whole-home package with sanitizer | $650 – $850 |
| Additional return drop | $75 – $150 |
| Additional supply drop | $75 – $150 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (flat) | $95 – $149 |
| Dryer vent cleaning with long run or wall access | $149 – $199 |
| Rooftop dryer vent access | $199 – $249 |
| Furnace plenum and blower housing cleaning (add-on) | $150 – $300 |
| Return drop with HEPA filter media | $125 – $300 |
What pushes price up in Novato is age and access. A Hamilton Landing home with original galvanized trunks and tight crawl-space access takes longer than a 1990s tract house with clean flex duct runs. Every quote is a written, flat price per system, agreed before work starts. No per-vent pricing, no door-step revisions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Novato
We cover the full Novato area, from the older downtown core to the large 1960s and 1970s tract subdivisions and the converted military housing at Hamilton Landing. Response time across Novato is typically one to two business days from your call, depending on scheduling.
- Hamilton Landing
- San Marin
- Ignacio
- Black Point
- Downtown Novato
Service Area – Cities Near Novato
We also serve neighboring Marin communities and nearby Sonoma County. If you’re in Fairfax, CA, San Anselmo, CA, Petaluma, CA, or San Rafael, CA, the same written-price guarantee and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. Each city has its own page with local pricing and conditions.
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 appointments are scheduled within one to two business days. We don’t promise same-day service because duct cleaning is a scheduled job, not an emergency call. What we do promise is a defined arrival window and a phone call if anything changes. Call (469) 972-3151 to check current availability.
Duct cleaning is inside your own home, so no HOA approval is needed anywhere in Novato, including Hamilton Landing. The only exception would be dryer vent work that requires rooftop access, where your HOA may have rules about contractor access or work hours. We’re happy to work within whatever your HOA requires.
Yes. If the work falls short within 365 days, we return and make it right at no charge. That’s a written guarantee on every job, not a verbal assurance. The Kingswell Guarantee applies the same way in Novato as it does everywhere else we work: written price before work begins, defined arrival window, clean job site, and the guarantee in writing.
If your ducts haven’t been cleaned in years, or you’re noticing dust settling fast after you clean, call (469) 972-3151 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and we’ll stand behind it.
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
"Our dryer was taking two cycles to dry a load. They cleaned the vent and pulled out a frightening amount of lint. Dries in one cycle now and honestly I feel better about the fire risk."
- Marcus Lee"Set up an appointment for the whole house plus the dryer line. They called the morning of to confirm, showed up in the window, and showed me pictures of the gunk they pulled out. Worth it."
- Terrence Boyd"My wife's allergies were awful every morning. Had the ducts done and it's made a real difference. Tech was on time and wore booties in the house without me asking."
- Rob Pendergast