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 Sebastopol runs between $390 and $890 for most homes, depending on system size and how much biological growth has taken hold inside the ducts. That last part matters more here than almost anywhere else in Sonoma County. Sebastopol’s spot in the Bodega Bay fog corridor means damp air works its way into ductwork year-round, and the mid-century housing stock here was largely built without central HVAC, so retrofitted duct runs often snake through wet crawl spaces where mold and mildew take root. Call us at (469) 972-3151 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Sebastopol Homes Are Different
Sebastopol sits squarely in the path of the Bodega Bay marine fog corridor, seven miles west of Santa Rosa but in a different climate entirely. While inland Sonoma County bakes through summer afternoons, Sebastopol gets a daily marine layer burn-off that keeps relative humidity elevated well into the evening. That sustained moisture condenses inside metal ducts and supports biological growth in a way you won’t find ten minutes east on Highway 12. Our technicians see mold and mildew as the primary driver of air duct cleaning calls in Sebastopol, not simple dust buildup. It’s a pattern we don’t encounter with the same frequency anywhere else in the county.
The housing stock compounds the problem. Most of Sebastopol’s residential core is made up of bungalows and ranch homes built between the 1940s and 1970s, many originally constructed as farmworker or small-farm housing with no central HVAC at all. Forced-air systems were retrofitted into these homes later, and the ductwork was often run through damp crawl spaces and unconditioned attics. Poorly sealed joints pull moisture and soil particles into the system. When we open up a return in a 1950s ranch near the west side of town, we’re almost always looking at biological growth that started in a crawl space and spread through the return-side ducting.
There’s also the agricultural calendar to consider. The remaining Gravenstein apple orchards and surrounding farmland push heavy seasonal pollen and harvest particulates into home HVAC intakes. The two heaviest debris windows we see are late April, when apple bloom saturates outdoor air, and late July through August, when orchard dust and chaff spike particulate counts in homes nearest the remaining commercial orchards on the west side. Those are Sebastopol problems, not generic Sonoma County problems.
Our Main Sebastopol Services
Sebastopol homeowners call us most about two jobs: cleaning the supply and return ductwork that moves conditioned air, and clearing dryer vents that clog faster in this damp, agricultural air. Each service has its own dedicated Sebastopol page below.
Air Duct Cleaning in Sebastopol
Our Air Duct Cleaning in Sebastopol service addresses the biological contamination and debris that Sebastopol’s fog-fed humidity leaves behind. We use negative-air extraction to pull loosened material out of the system while it’s suspended, rather than pushing it through the living space. Brush agitation dislodges the film that forms on the duct walls in high-moisture homes, and HEPA filtration keeps what comes loose out of the air you’re breathing. Homes with retrofitted ductwork in crawl spaces typically need more attention at the return side, where contamination enters the system.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sebastopol
Sebastopol’s moisture and orchard dust combine to clog dryer vents faster than homeowners expect. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sebastopol service removes the lint, chaff, and condensation residue that builds up in vent runs, especially in older homes where vents terminate in damp crawl spaces or long horizontal runs through unconditioned attics. A clogged dryer vent in this climate isn’t just a fire hazard; it’s also a mold vector when moist exhaust air backs up into the wall cavity.
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 Sebastopol
We service and maintain equipment from the brands Sebastopol homes actually have: Honeywell filtration, Aprilaire whole-home air cleaners, and Guardsman IAQ products. Most common replacement parts are stocked locally, which keeps turnaround short when a filter housing or media cabinet needs attention. Visit our brands page to see the full list of what we work on.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Sebastopol, CA
| Service | Typical range in Sebastopol |
|---|---|
| Full-system air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $390 - $550 |
| Full-system air duct cleaning (11-15 vents) | $550 - $710 |
| Full-system air duct cleaning (16+ vents) | $710 - $890 |
| Return-side deep clean (biological growth) | $180 - $320 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 - $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $180 - $260 |
| HEPA filtration add-on during duct cleaning | $90 - $150 |
| Crawl space duct inspection and sealing estimate | Free with cleaning |
Homes that push toward the top of these ranges in Sebastopol usually have retrofitted systems with long duct runs through damp crawl spaces, or significant biological growth that requires extra extraction time. Whatever your job looks like on paper, the price we quote is the price you pay: written, flat, and agreed to before a single vent is touched.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sebastopol
We run crews across Sebastopol every week, from the historic downtown grid to the orchard-side streets on the west edge of town. Typical scheduling lead time across the area is one to three business days, with tighter windows available when a system has been compromised and needs attention quickly.
- West Sebastopol (orchard-side neighborhoods near Gravenstein Highway)
- Downtown Sebastopol (historic bungalow and ranch homes)
- Graton Road corridor
- Sebastopol Hills
- Pleasant Hill area
Service Area – Cities Near Sebastopol
Beyond Sebastopol itself, our crews serve homeowners in Santa Rosa, CA, Rohnert Park, CA, Cotati, CA, and Windsor, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, with local crews handling Sebastopol jobs directly, so you get a technician who knows the housing stock and climate here without a long morning drive.
Serving Sebastopol, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sebastopol 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 Sebastopol
Most Sebastopol homes can be scheduled within one to three business days. If you’ve just discovered mold in your return vents or a major blockage, call (469) 972-3151 and we’ll tell you what’s realistic for the current week. We answer the phone with a live person, any time of day.
No permit is required for air duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning in Sebastopol. The work falls under routine home maintenance. If your ductwork needs replacement or structural modification rather than cleaning, the contractor doing that work would handle any permitting with the City of Sebastopol.
That’s the norm in Sebastopol, not the exception. Many of the 1940s-1970s homes here have duct runs through low, damp crawl spaces that would discourage most homeowners from ever looking inside. Our technicians are used to working in these spaces and will tell you what they found, with photos, before and after any cleaning work. Call (469) 972-3151 for a written estimate on your system.
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 Sebastopol 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