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 Mission District, CA
Air duct repair in Mission District usually comes down to one recurring problem: old galvanized duct runs wedged into century-old framing that have finally pulled apart at the seams or rusted through from decades of damp marine air. We see it in Edwardian flats on 25-foot lots off Valencia, in pre-1906 walkups near 24th Street, and in the retrofitted units above Mission Street storefronts. These systems were never designed for modern filtration, and they show it. Call (833) 620-5944 when you want a straight answer about whether your ducts can be saved or need replacement.
Why Mission District Homes Are Different
Most of the housing stock here predates forced-air heating as we know it. Homes built before 1906 and the Edwardian rows that followed were heated by gravity furnaces, wood stoves, or wall heaters. Ducted systems came later, shoehorned into shallow raised-foundation crawlspaces and wall chases never meant to carry them. The result is short, irregular, often uninsulated duct runs that accumulate condensation in the Mission’s mild but persistently damp climate.
That dampness matters more than people expect. The Mission gets less fog than the Sunset or Richmond, but winter rains and marine air still push moisture into unheated crawlspaces under wood-frame buildings. Sheet metal sweats. Dust sticks to the moisture. Over time, you get a layer of grime inside the duct that a basic register wipe never touches. And because so many Mission District buildings share party walls, air leaks between neighboring units carry dust and odors across property lines. One unit’s dirty ducts can become a neighbor’s air quality problem.
When we open up a system in the Mission District, we’re usually looking at legacy galvanized steel or older flex duct that was installed decades ago and never inspected since. The framing around it is old-growth redwood, which is beautiful but unforgiving when you need to run new lines. Every repair has to respect the building’s bones.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Our Main Mission District Services
Two services dominate our calls in Mission District: cleaning existing duct systems, and clearing dryer vents that run through tight, shared-wall spaces. Both are covered below, with dedicated Mission District pages for each.
Air Duct Cleaning in Mission District
Cleaning ducts in Mission District means working inside crawlspaces, wall chases, and floor cavities that were never meant for access. We bring professional-grade Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro HEPA-rated vacuum equipment into these tight spaces, removing years of dust, pet dander, and grime that settle in uninsulated ducts. In Edwardian flats with shared walls, cleaning one unit often improves the air in the units beside it. Full details, including local pricing and what to expect during the job, are on our Air Duct Cleaning in Mission District page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mission District
Dryer vents in Mission District multi-unit buildings often run long distances through walls and between floors to reach an exterior termination. Lint builds up faster in these long, irregular runs, and dryer vent fire risk is real and documented. We clean the full run from dryer connection to exterior cap, not just the first few feet behind the appliance. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mission District for the specifics of how we handle these cramped, shared-wall installations and what to watch for in your building.
Air Duct Repair in Mission District
Air duct repair in Mission District is a different job than it is in the suburbs. Here, ducts run through uninsulated crawlspaces under Edwardian flats, through wall cavities shared with the unit next door, and around framing installed before ducted heat existed. Moisture from winter rains and marine air rusts galvanized seams from the outside while decades of thermal cycling pull joints apart from the inside. The result is leaky systems that pull crawlspace air into living spaces and push heated or cooled air into the ground. When repairs are done right here, you feel it immediately: better airflow, less dust, and heating that actually reaches the back rooms. Everclear Air Duct Cleaning has served Mission District since 2017, handling full-system care from cleaning through Air Duct Repair and replacement.
HVAC Duct Installation
Signs you need it
You’ve added a heat pump or central system to a Mission District building that previously used wall heaters or a gravity furnace, and there’s no existing ductwork to carry conditioned air.
What it costs in Mission District
HVAC duct installation in Mission District typically ranges from $3,000 to $9,000 depending on the number of runs, access difficulty, and whether we’re working in a single unit or a multi-floor building.
How we do it
We map the layout, run properly sized duct through crawlspaces or chases, seal every connection with mastic, and balance airflow so each room gets the air it was designed for.
Ductwork Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms at the end of the run stay cold in winter or hot in summer, dust appears on surfaces within days of cleaning, or you can hear air whistling through floors and walls when the system runs.
What it costs in Mission District
Ductwork repair in Mission District typically runs $400 to $1,800 when we’re resealing joints, patching holes, and replacing short sections of damaged duct, with the final figure driven by access and the number of failed connections.
How we do it
We locate every leak with a visual inspection plus airflow testing, open only what needs opening, repair or replace the failed sections, and reseal the joints so the system holds pressure again.
Duct Replacement
Signs you need it
Your ducts are original to a pre-1980s retrofit, heavily rusted, collapsed in the crawlspace, or lined with contamination that cleaning cannot fully remove.
What it costs in Mission District
Duct replacement in Mission District generally costs between $2,500 and $6,500 for a full single-unit system, with multi-unit buildings priced after a walkthrough because of shared-wall complications.
How we do it
We remove the old duct, route new sealed ductwork through the existing chases and crawlspaces, reconnect every register, and verify airflow at each outlet before we leave.
What Air Duct Repair Costs in Mission District
| Item | Typical range in Mission District |
|---|---|
| Ductwork repair (resealing, patching) | $400 – $1,800 |
| Duct replacement (full single-unit system) | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| HVAC duct installation (new runs) | $3,000 – $9,000 |
Two things push the price up in Mission District more than anywhere else we work. First is access: crawlspaces under Edwardian flats are shallow and often obstructed, so the same repair takes longer here than in a modern building with a full-height basement. Second is the building itself. Working around old-growth framing and shared walls means slower, more careful installation, and that labor is the honest cost of doing the job without damaging a century-old structure.
Can you repair ducts without opening walls in Mission District?
Often yes. Many Mission District duct failures happen in accessible crawlspaces or chases with existing access points. When ducts are buried between floors or behind finished walls, we may need to open a small section, which we discuss with you before work starts.
How long does duct repair take in a Mission District flat?
Most single-unit repairs finish in one day. Full replacement or new installation can run two to three days depending on the number of runs and how much of the work is in tight crawlspaces rather than open areas.
Brands We Service in Mission District
Most of our Mission District calls involve systems built by Honeywell, Aprilaire, and the major HVAC manufacturers installed over the last forty years. We stock common replacement parts for Honeywell and Aprilaire components in our Bay Area inventory, which means shorter turnaround when your filtration or zoning controls need attention. See our brands for the full list of equipment we work with.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Mission District, CA
| Service | Typical range in Mission District |
|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning (whole system) | $450 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $350 |
| Ductwork repair (resealing, patching) | $400 – $1,800 |
| Duct replacement (full single-unit system) | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| HVAC duct installation (new runs) | $3,000 – $9,000 |
| Filtration upgrade (Honeywell or Aprilaire) | $350 – $1,200 |
Crawlspace access and shared-wall complications are the two biggest price drivers in Mission District, and both are common in this housing stock. Before any work begins, you get one flat price per system agreed to in writing. No per-vent add-ons, no surprise line items once the equipment is in your driveway.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mission District
We work throughout the 94110 ZIP code, from the flats around Dolores Park to the corridors along Mission and Valencia and the residential blocks between 24th Street and Cesar Chavez. Our team knows which buildings still run original gravity-furnace retrofits and which have newer systems tucked into old framing. Response time across the Mission District is typically one to three business days for a scheduled appointment.
- Inner Mission
- Mission Dolores
- Lower 24th Street corridor
- Valencia corridor
- Bernal Heights border blocks
Service Area – Cities Near Mission District
Beyond Mission District itself, our teams handle duct cleaning, repair, and dryer vent work in nearby San Francisco neighborhoods and the surrounding cities. That includes Embarcadero, CA, SoMa, CA, Chinatown, CA, and Daly City, CA. If your building sits along the Mission’s northern or southern edges, you’re covered either way.
Serving Mission District, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mission District 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 Mission District
Most Mission District appointments are scheduled within one to three business days. Multi-unit buildings may take slightly longer to book because we coordinate access with property managers and tenants before the crew arrives.
Yes, in most multi-unit buildings. If your building has an HOA or a property management company, we recommend confirming access to shared crawlspaces and any wall chases before we arrive. We can provide a scope of work for your association’s review.
Yes. We document the system before, during, and after the job so you can see exactly what was removed and what the ducts look like when we finish. That’s the whole point of verifiable results: you should not have to take our word for it.
Call (833) 620-5944 for a free estimate on air duct repair, cleaning, or dryer vent work in Mission District. We’ll walk your building, show you what we find, and give you one flat price before any work begins.
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 Mission District Customers Say
"Two guys, about three hours, plastic down at every register, and they wiped the vent covers before putting them back."
- Diego Delgado"Ran a negative air machine on the whole system rather than the shop vac on a stick that the cheap outfit down the road uses. Showed me the before and after photos from inside the trunk line and it was genuinely disgusting."
- Paul Schaefer"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."
- Kurt Walsh