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 Tacoma Homeowners
Loose joints, crushed runs, and ducts that have pulled apart behind the drywall are why some rooms in a Tacoma home never get warm and why dust keeps settling on the furniture a day after you wipe it down. We repair the duct system itself – not just vacuum it – using Rotobrush agitation tools and Nikro HEPA collection so the debris we free up is captured, not pushed back into your living space. Air Duct Repair is a standalone service for us, which means we fix what we find instead of handing you a cleaning invoice and a shrug.
Our technicians have up to 10 years of experience, and they work on duct systems every day rather than splitting their time across plumbing and general HVAC. Same-day repair is often possible in Tacoma, and our specialists will tell you honestly whether a joint needs sealing or a run needs replacing. Call (888) 870-9539 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation is the work of building a new duct system where there wasn’t one, or where the old layout never worked – a finished basement, an added room, or a home where the supply and return runs were sized for a different furnace. You need it when a remodel adds conditioned space, when a system has always run hot in one half of the house, or when a previous installation left runs that are undersized or badly routed. We design the layout around your equipment and the rooms it serves, then seal and pressure-check the joints before we call it done. Typical HVAC Duct Installation in Tacoma runs $2,400-$6,800 depending on the number of runs and whether the work goes through open framing or finished ceilings. The written estimate sets the final price.
Layout and Sizing
Every installation starts with measuring the equipment’s airflow and matching run sizes to the rooms they feed. Run it wrong and the system fights itself for as long as you own the house, so we do the math first and the sheet metal second.
Sealing Before the Drywall Goes Up
We seal every joint with mastic while the ducts are still accessible. That single step does more for delivered airflow than any later duct cleaning, and it costs far less than opening a finished ceiling to fix a leak later.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement means removing duct runs that have failed and installing new ones in their place – the right call when the existing ductwork is rusted through, collapsed, contaminated beyond cleaning, or built from materials that no longer hold up. You need it when a run has physically lost its shape, when flex duct has torn or sagged into a kink, or when a section has been patched so many times that it no longer moves air. We pull the failing sections, inspect what’s behind them for mold or pest damage, and install sealed replacements that are matched to the rest of the system.
Typical Air Duct Replacement in Tacoma runs $400-$1,500 per run for partial work, and $2,800-$7,500 when most of the system is being replaced. Costs climb with attic or crawlspace access, the number of runs, and whether the new ducting has to route around existing structure. The written estimate sets the final price, and it includes the before-and-after photos of the duct interior so you can see exactly what was replaced and why.
Telling Repair From Replacement
Not every damaged run needs to come out. If the duct wall is intact and only the joints are loose, sealing does the job for far less money. We open an access point, look inside with a camera, and give you both options with the price of each.
Handling Finished Ceilings
Replacement inside a finished ceiling means careful access planning so we open as little as possible. We cut clean openings, replace the failing section, and leave the patch small enough for a drywaller to close in one visit rather than three.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers everything short of a full replacement – sealing disconnected joints, reattaching runs that have pulled free from a register boot, straightening crushed flex duct, sealing tears, and reconnecting returns that have come loose. You need it when a room gets noticeably less airflow than its neighbors, when you can feel air escaping at a joint, or when the system runs longer than it used to for the same result. Loose joints leak conditioned air into the attic or crawlspace, and in a Tacoma home that’s money going out the roof.
Typical Ductwork Repair in Tacoma runs $180-$650 for accessible joints and small sections, and $650-$1,800 when work has to go through finished walls or a tight crawlspace. Included in that: a full camera inspection, sealing with mastic rather than tape (tape fails within a few seasons), and before-and-after photos of the repaired run. Call (888) 870-9539 for a free estimate – we’ll tell you what needs fixing and what doesn’t.
What Mastic Sealing Actually Does
Mastic is a brushable sealant that stays flexible and bonds to the metal or flex duct. Tapes and caulks dry out and peel, which is why so many Tacoma homes have leaks that a previous contractor “fixed” only a couple of seasons ago.
Chasing Leaks With a Pressure Check
We pressurize the system and watch for where the airflow escapes. That’s the only reliable way to find the leaks hidden behind drywall or buried under insulation – a visual look only finds the obvious ones.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement applies when a section of the system is beyond repair and a like-for-like swap is the most sensible route – a crushed main trunk, deteriorated flex runs that have lost their liner, or a section that was never installed correctly to begin with. You need it when the cost of chasing repeated repairs starts to exceed the cost of doing the job once, or when an inspection finds contamination or damage that no amount of cleaning will resolve. We remove the failing section, verify the rest of the system, and install replacement ducting matched to your equipment’s airflow.
Typical Duct Replacement in Tacoma runs $600-$2,200 for a single trunk section, and $3,000-$8,000 for whole-system replacement on an average house. Attic and crawlspace access drives most of the variation in price, along with the number of runs and the type of ducting specified. The written estimate sets the final price, and it’s based on what we actually find rather than a phone estimate from the couch.
Choosing the Right Duct Material
Flex duct is fast to install but kinks easily when poorly routed. Rigid sheet metal costs more and lasts longer. We’ll tell you honestly what makes sense for your house and your budget, not what’s fastest for us.
Keeping the System Balanced
New ducting changes the airflow through every run on the same trunk. After installation we balance the system so the rooms that need heat get it and the rooms that don’t aren’t overcooked.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the broader job of putting a system together from scratch or extending an existing one – new trunks, supply and return runs, register boots, and the sealing that ties it all into a working pressure boundary. You need it when a home has no ducting, when an addition needs its own supply, or when a previous install was so compromised that starting fresh is cheaper than patching. We map the airflow first, install the runs, seal every joint with mastic, then pressurize and confirm the system moves air the way it should.
Typical Ductwork Installation in Tacoma runs $2,200-$6,500 for a full residential system, and $700-$2,400 when we’re extending existing ductwork into a new room. The exact figure depends on run count, access, and ducting material. The written estimate sets the final price, and it’s the same flat price per system we agree to before work starts – no add-ons once the technician is inside.
Matching the Duct to the Equipment
A furnace sized for 1,200 cubic feet per minute can’t push through ductwork sized for 800. We measure equip
ment capacity and build the ducts to match, which is why a new install moves air properly from day one.
Planning the Route Through the House
Good duct layout works with the framing, not against it. We plan the route before we cut a single hole, so runs stay short, straight, and accessible for future service.
Brands We Service
We carry and service Honeywell and Aprilaire air quality components, and we know where those systems wear out. Honeywell’s filtration and control equipment runs well for years but needs its filter media matched to the airflow – undersized media chokes the system, oversized media bypasses the filter entirely. Aprilaire humidifiers and filtration cabinets have their own service intervals and sensor points that a generalist contractor typically doesn’t check, and we do. We also work with Abatement Technologies negative-air and HEPA containment equipment so the air we stir up during repair gets captured rather than pushed through your home, and we use Nikro HEPA collection units to hold what we free from the ducts.
Whether you have a Honeywell system, an Aprilaire whole-home component, a Nikro-filtered setup, or any other make, we can help. We don’t sell equipment and we’re not a dealer – the parts are yours and the equipment stays yours. What we bring is familiarity with how these systems fail and how to integrate new ductwork or repair around them without disturbing what’s already working. If your air quality setup has a brand name on it, tell us when you call and we’ll come prepared.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Rooms that never heat or cool. If one bedroom is ten degrees off from the rest of the house, the duct feeding it is usually the cause. That’s a duct problem, not a furnace problem, and it gets worse every season you wait.
- Dust settling hours after you clean. Visible dust returning to the furniture within a day usually means a duct section is leaking into the living space or a return has pulled loose. Cleaning the ducts without repairing the leak only resets the clock.
- Whistling or hissing at the registers. A high-pitched noise at a vent signals a restriction or a leak somewhere on that run. It’s usually a crushed flex section or a joint separated behind the drywall.
- Higher energy bills with no change in use. A leaking duct system can send a meaningful share of the conditioned air into the attic. If your bill has climbed and nothing else has changed, it’s worth a look.
- Visible damage or pest evidence at a vent. Torn ducting, rodent droppings, or a register that moves loosely needs inspection before anything else. Do not run the system hard until it’s been looked at.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Phone conversation. We start by asking what you’re noticing – which rooms, which symptoms, how long it’s been going on. That narrows the likely cause before we ever show up, so the first visit is diagnostic rather than exploratory.
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Inspection with camera and pressure check. We open access points, run a camera down the runs, and pressurize the system to see where it leaks. You’ll see what we see on the monitor before we write a single number down.
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Written estimate. One flat price per system, agreed before any work starts. We list what needs repairing, what needs replacing, and what can safely be left alone. No add-ons once the technician is inside.
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Repair with containment. We use Abatement Technologies negative-air containment and Nikro HEPA collection while we work, so any debris we free up is captured rather than recirculated into your living space. Rotobrush agitation clears the duct walls so we’re sealing clean metal, not sealing over debris.
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Before-and-after photos and a final pressure check. We confirm the system holds pressure after repair, then hand you photos of your own duct interior so you can see the difference. If something isn’t right, we fix it before we leave.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Tacoma?
Air duct repair in Tacoma typically runs $180-$1,800 depending on where the damage is and how easily we can reach it. A simple mastic seal on an accessible joint at the top of the range down is the low end of that; a crushed run behind a finished ceiling is the high end. Here’s how the common scenarios break down:
| Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Sealing one or two accessible joints | $180-$450 |
| Reattaching a separated run at a boot or trunk | $220-$550 |
| Removing a crushed flex section and replacing it | $400-$1,200 |
| Repair behind finished drywall or in a tight crawlspace | $650-$1,800 |
| Single-run Air Duct Replacement | $400-$1,500 |
| Full system Ductwork Repair | $1,200-$3,500 |
What moves the price: how much of the system is affected, how accessible the runs are, whether we’re working through attic, crawlspace, or finished walls, and whether the repair turns into a replacement once we see inside. What doesn’t move the price: how many vents are on the system. We don’t charge per vent and we don’t quote a teaser number from the phone. The estimate is free, we look, we price the whole job, and the written estimate sets the final price.
The most reliable way to avoid overpaying is to know what’s actually in your ducts before anyone quotes you. A shop-vac-and-flashlight crew will usually miss a separated joint because they can’t see it. We use camera inspection and a pressure check, which means our quote reflects the actual condition and not a guess. If a repair quote seems low, ask what’s included – the low quote often skips the containment, and the low quote often comes back with a surprise line item once the technician is on site.
Our Service Area Near Tacoma
We serve homeowners throughout Tacoma and the surrounding communities, including McChord AFB, Fox Island, Algona, Canterwood, Alderton, Longbranch, Key Center, Lake Holm, South Creek, Bethel, and North Yelm. Dispatch comes out of our Tacoma scheduling center, and we work Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Repairs across the Tacoma area usually go same-day when you call early, and the surrounding towns typically get scheduled within the standard dispatch window. If you’re not sure whether your address is in our range, call (888) 870-9539 and we’ll tell you straight.
Serving Tacoma, WA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Tacoma 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 Tacoma
Air Duct Repair is the work of fixing the physical duct system itself – sealing separated joints, replacing crushed or torn sections, reattaching runs to register boots, and restoring the pressure boundary so conditioned air actually reaches the rooms it’s supposed to. It’s different from Air Duct Cleaning, which removes debris from inside a functioning system. Repair comes first when the duct has to be structurally sound before cleaning means anything. Call (888) 870-9539 for a free estimate – we’ll tell you which you need.
Most single-run repairs take two to four hours, and a whole-system repair typically runs a full day. A joint seal at an accessible boot can be under an hour. A crushed run behind finished drywall takes longer because of the access planning and containment setup. We give you a realistic time window in the estimate rather than a vague “sometime today.” Call (888) 870-9539 to book a slot.
Air Duct Repair in Tacoma typically runs $180-$1,800, with the middle of that range covering most single-run fixes. The exact figure depends on access, how many runs are affected, and whether the repair becomes a replacement once we’ve looked inside. The written estimate sets the final price, and the free estimate gives you the actual number before any work starts. Call (888) 870-9539 to schedule.
Yes, we work with Honeywell and Aprilaire air quality components and know how they integrate with the duct system. That means the repair we do won’t interfere with your filtration or humidification setup. We also use Abatement Technologies containment and Nikro HEPA collection on every repair, so what we free from the ducts is captured. Call (888) 870-9539 and tell us what you have on the system.
Same-day repair is often available in Tacoma if you call in the morning. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Call (888) 870-9539 for a free estimate and the soonest available window.
Yes, we stand behind the work we do and confirm the repair holds a final pressure check before we leave. If something we repaired fails, we come back and fix it. The specific terms are listed on the written estimate, so you know exactly what’s covered before work starts. Call (888) 870-9539 with any warranty questions.
Clear access to your registers, furnace, and any attic or crawlspace hatch, and move anything breakable away from the work area. We bring the containment equipment, drop cloths, and cameras, so you don’t need to do anything else. If you have pets, a closed door between them and the work zone keeps everyone calm. Call (888) 870-9539 if you have a specific access question.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Tacoma Today
If your ducts are leaking, crushed, or separated, the fix is straightforward and the estimate is free. Call (888) 870-9539 for a no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. One flat price per system agreed before work starts, before-and-after photos of your own ducts, and satisfaction guaranteed. We’ll tell you exactly what’s going on in your Tacoma home’s ductwork.
Written by the team at Duct Cleaning Tacoma.