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 Durham Homeowners
Most duct problems in Durham don’t announce themselves with a crash. They show up as a bedroom that never gets cool, a whistling register, a dust film that comes back two days after you wipe it down, or an HVAC system that runs longer than it should. When a joint has pulled apart behind drywall or a flex run has been crushed under a floor joist, cleaning alone won’t fix it. You need repair, and you need someone who can find the actual failure instead of guessing.
Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience tracing ductwork through crawlspaces, attics, and the tight mechanical chases common in Durham’s older homes and newer builds alike. We bring Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to the diagnosis, so we can see what the airflow is doing rather than just looking at the outside of the duct. Same-day repair is often possible. Call (866) 486-6152 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation is the work of designing and running a new duct system, whether that’s for a new addition, a converted garage, or a home whose original ducts were never sized correctly for the system pushing air through them. You need it when a room has never been comfortable, when a renovation changes the layout, or when an older Durham home still has a system designed for a different era of heating and cooling. Duct Cleaning Durham handles the full installation and can tie it back to duct cleaning in Durham once the new runs are in place. Typical installation in Durham runs $1,800-$6,500 depending on the number of runs, the materials, and how much access the attic or crawlspace gives us. The written estimate sets the final price.
Sizing and Design
Installation starts with a load calculation, not a guess. We match duct diameter and run length to the CFM your air handler actually moves, because undersized ducts strangle a system no matter how good the equipment is. Getting this right before the first piece of flex goes in is what separates a comfortable room from a permanently stuffy one.
Materials and Sealing
We use sealed, insulated ductwork suited to the unconditioned spaces it passes through. Every joint gets mastic or foil tape and mechanical fastening, not just a friction fit. That sealing matters more than most homeowners realize, since leaky joints in a hot attic pull conditioned air out before it ever reaches a register.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement means removing old duct runs entirely and installing new ones in their place. It’s the right call when ducts are collapsed, saturated with moisture, riddled with pest damage, or simply past the point where patching makes sense. It also comes up when a previous installer used materials or routing that can’t be corrected piecemeal. Duct Cleaning Durham handles replacement from start to finish, and when the old ducts come out, we run Abatement Technologies air filtration in the work area so disturbed debris is captured rather than pushed through the house. Air duct replacement in Durham typically runs $2,200-$7,000 depending on the scope and the number of runs replaced. The written estimate sets the final price.
When Replacement Beats Patching
If more than a short section is compromised, patching becomes a series of repeat visits with diminishing returns. Ducts that have been crushed along their length, or that are coming apart at multiple joints, generally cost less to replace than to keep chasing. We’ll tell you honestly which side of that line your system is on.
What Happens to the Old Ductwork
Old runs come out completely, and we leave the space clean enough to see what we did. That transparency is part of the job. You shouldn’t have to take our word for it that the work happened.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers the targeted fixes: reconnecting a separated joint, sealing a tear in flex duct, patching a hole a pest chewed through, or reattaching a run that’s come loose from its boot. It’s the service to call when the system mostly works but a specific room or zone is underperforming, or when you can hear air moving somewhere it shouldn’t. Duct Cleaning Durham diagnoses with airflow readings and a visual inspection of accessible runs, then repairs what’s actually broken. Ductwork repair in Durham runs $180-$650 for most single-issue jobs, with more extensive repairs costing more. The written estimate sets the final price.
Finding the Actual Leak
Air escaping into an attic or crawlspace doesn’t always produce an obvious sound. We check static pressure and trace runs to locate where the loss is happening, instead of sealing the most visible joint and calling it done. A repair that misses the real leak just moves the problem.
Sealing and Reconnecting
Repairs use mastic, foil tape, and mechanical fasteners appropriate to the duct material. Reconnected boots get supported properly so the joint doesn’t pull apart again under the weight of an unsupported run. It’s a small detail that decides whether the fix holds.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement focuses on upgrading the material and design of your duct system rather than a like-for-like swap, often moving from older rigid metal with poor sealing to insulated flex or sealed metal runs with better performance. Homeowners choose it when the existing ducts are the weakest part of an otherwise solid HVAC setup. Duct Cleaning Durham scopes the work room by room and installs with the same sealing standard we hold on new construction. Duct replacement in Durham generally runs $1,500-$6,000 depending on run count and access. The written estimate sets the final price.
Upgrading Older Runs
Homes built decades ago often have duct layouts that made sense for the equipment of that era but don’t serve a modern system well. Replacing those runs lets us correct routing, improve insulation, and reduce the number of turns that steal airflow. It’s an upgrade to how the house breathes, not just to the ducts themselves.
Insulation and Efficiency
Replacement runs through unconditioned space get proper insulation, since a duct losing heat in a cold attic or gaining it in a hot one wastes money all season. We treat insulation as part of the duct, not an optional add-on.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the broader scope: running new ductwork for a renovation, an addition, or a property that needs a system where none existed. Property managers and homeowners in Durham call us when a project needs ducts designed, routed, and sealed to code rather than improvised. Duct Cleaning Durham handles the layout, installs the runs, and verifies airflow before we call it finished. Ductwork installation in Durham typically runs $2,000-$6,800 depending on square footage served and how much of the work happens in tight or finished spaces. The written estimate sets the final price.
Planning the Layout
Layout comes before materials, because a good plan in a bad layout still performs badly. We map register placement against room use and the system’s capacity so the air goes where people actually are. That planning is why the finished rooms feel right on the first try.
Working Around Finished Spaces
Some installation work has to route around finished drywall, existing cabinetry, or a mechanical chase that’s already full. We plan those routes with the home’s structure in mind, keeping disruption contained. If a run has to take a longer path than ideal, you’ll know why before we start.
Brands We Service
We service Honeywell and Aprilaire indoor air quality equipment and know where those units tend to wear, from the humidifier pads that stop absorbing to the control boards that drift out of calibration. We’re authorized to supply and install both lines, which means the filter or humidifier we recommend is matched to your system rather than guessed at. On the equipment side, we run Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems and Nikro industrial vacuums, and we use Abatement Technologies air scrubbers to contain what comes out of the ducts during service. Learning what each machine is actually doing in the work area is how our technicians have built up to 13 years of experience.
Duct repair work also involves Guardsman-grade protective treatment when it’s appropriate, which extends the value of a visit past the day of service. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other make of ductwork and IAQ equipment, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Airflow that varies room to room. If one room never cools while the rest of the house is fine, a disconnected or crushed run is the usual suspect. It’s worth checking before summer heat pushes the system harder.
- Whistling or rushing sounds at a register. That noise usually means a leak or a pressure problem somewhere in the run. Left alone, it wastes energy and wears on the blower.
- Visible dust buildup around joints or registers. Dust collecting at seams suggests air is escaping there. A joint that’s leaking air is also pulling in attic or crawlspace dust.
- Higher energy bills with no other explanation. A duct losing conditioned air makes the system work harder for the same result. This is one of the clearest signals that repair is overdue.
- A room that’s always too hot or too cold. Persistent temperature swings point to a duct problem rather than a thermostat problem. We can trace the run and confirm what’s happening.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Phone conversation. We ask what you’re seeing and hearing so we arrive knowing what to look for. Call (866) 486-6152. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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On-site diagnosis. We inspect accessible duct runs, check static pressure and airflow, and look for separated joints, crushed sections, and pest damage. This is where the real cause usually turns up.
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Written estimate. You get a clear scope and price before any work starts. The written estimate sets the final price, and we don’t start until you’ve agreed to it.
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Repair or installation. We complete the work using Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, with Abatement Technologies filtration running in the work area to contain debris. Before-and-after photos of your ducts are part of the job.
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Verification and walkthrough. We recheck airflow after the repair and walk you through what we found and fixed. You leave with a clear picture of your system’s condition.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Durham?
Air duct repair in Durham typically runs $180-$650 for a single repair, $900-$2,800 for a partial system rebuild, and $1,500-$7,000 for full replacement depending on scope. Most homeowners land in the repair range, because a single disconnected joint or a torn flex run is far more common than a system-wide failure. The price depends on how many runs are affected, how much access the attic or crawlspace gives us, and whether the problem is a repair or a replacement.
What drives cost up is mainly access. A duct run in an open attic is straightforward; one buried under a finished ceiling or packed into a tight knee wall takes longer and costs more. The number of affected runs matters too, and so does the duct material, since older metal ducts sometimes need more sealing work than flex. What drives cost down is catching the problem early, before a small leak turns into insulation saturation and a bigger rebuild.
To avoid overpaying, get a written scope, not just a number. A quote that says “duct repair” without specifying what’s being repaired is a quote you can’t compare. Ask what’s being sealed, disconnected, or replaced, and ask whether before-and-after photos are included.
Every free estimate includes a full inspection, airflow readings, a written scope, and a clear price. We don’t charge a diagnostic fee, and there’s no obligation. The trade has a reputation for low bids that become big invoices once the technician is on site; a written price agreed before work starts is the best protection against that.
Our Service Area Near Durham
We work throughout Durham and the surrounding towns, including Durham, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and out to Briar Chapel, Mebane, Pittsboro, Rougemont, Gorman, Governors Village, and Governors Club. Response times vary by distance and schedule, but same-day service is often available for calls placed early. If you’re outside these areas, call and we’ll let you know whether we can reach you.
Serving Durham, NC – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Durham 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 Durham
Air duct repair is the work of fixing physical problems in your ductwork, such as separated joints, tears, crushed runs, pest damage, and loose connections at registers. It’s different from cleaning, which removes buildup but doesn’t fix structural failures. If air is escaping somewhere it shouldn’t, that’s repair work, not cleaning work. We diagnose first and tell you which one you actually need.
Most single-issue repairs take one to three hours on site. Repairs affecting several runs or requiring access through finished spaces can take longer, sometimes a full day. Replacement work is scheduled separately and planned around the scope. We’ll give you a realistic time window when we write the estimate so you can plan.
Most air duct repairs in Durham fall between $180 and $650, with partial rebuilds at $900-$2,800 and full replacement at $1,500-$7,000. The cost depends on the number of runs, access, and whether the fix is a repair or a replacement. Call (866) 486-6152 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes, we’re authorized to supply and install both Honeywell and Aprilaire IAQ products, including humidifiers and filtration units. We know where those systems tend to wear and how duct problems in the same house affect them. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, or any other make, we can help.
Same-day service is often available. We answer 24/7 and run fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening. We’re closed on Saturday.
We stand behind the repairs we make and will return if something we fixed fails. We back the work with a satisfaction guarantee and before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what was done. Warranty terms are explained in writing with your estimate.
Clear access to the attic hatch, crawlspace entry, or mechanical closet if you can, and move anything fragile away from those areas. You don’t need to do anything else. If you have pets, a heads-up helps us plan how we work around them. If you know the last time the system was serviced, that’s useful context for us too.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Durham Today
If your ducts are leaking, disconnected, or just not delivering air where it needs to go, we can find it and fix it in the same visit. Call (866) 486-6152 for a free, no-obligation estimate with a written scope and price before any work starts. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Commercial-grade equipment, residential pricing, and photos of your own ducts before and after. Call today.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Durham.