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 Malibu costs between $395 and $1,700 for a whole-home system, depending on home size and how much wildfire ash, salt corrosion, and canyon dust has settled in the ductwork since the last service. Malibu’s mix of beachfront estates on PCH and canyon homes in the Santa Monica Mountains creates two very different duct environments, and a crew that treats them the same will miss what actually matters in each. Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning brings professional Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to every Malibu job, with a written price before any work starts. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
Why Malibu Homes Are Different
Malibu’s repeated wildfire history means surviving homes often have ductwork that has been through more than the homeowners realize. The 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed over 1,600 structures across the city, but it also left a quieter problem in homes that were not damaged: HVAC systems running during the fire event pulled smoke and fine ash into return-air plenums and filter housings, essentially vacuum-filtering contaminated air for hours. Homes in Malibu Park and Point Dume that looked untouched from the outside were later found with packed particulate deep in the duct system. That ash does not leave on its own, and the next Santa Ana wind season adds fresh chaparral dust on top of it.
The marine layer adds a second layer of complexity. Beachfront properties along PCH deal with salt-laden air and persistent coastal moisture that accelerates corrosion on metal flex duct connectors and promotes mold growth inside ducts year-round. Canyon homes in Latigo Canyon and Malibu Canyon, meanwhile, collect fine dry dust through hot Santa Ana wind cycles. A post-Woolsey rebuild might have brand-new ductwork sitting directly beside a neighbor’s never-serviced system from the 1970s. Pre-service inspection is not a formality here; it is how we know which condition we’re actually walking into. Paul Adeyemi, our owner, reviews the inspection findings with every Malibu customer so the plan is clear before the equipment comes off the truck.
Our Main Malibu Services
These are the two jobs Malibu homeowners call us about most. Each has its own detailed Malibu page with pricing, process, and what to expect.
Air Duct Cleaning in Malibu
Whole-home air duct cleaning in Malibu means removing the layers that the local environment leaves behind: wildfire ash from burn events, salt corrosion particles from marine air, and the fine dust that canyon winds push through vents. We run Rotobrush agitation and Nikro HEPA-filtered negative air equipment through the full duct system, including return plenums where Woolsey Fire particulate tends to pack in hardest. Shoe covers and drop cloths go down before anything starts, and the crew works quietly if there’s a toddler napping down the hall. See the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in Malibu page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Malibu
Dryer vent cleaning in Malibu gets overlooked until a dryer starts taking two cycles to finish a load. Beachfront homes often have longer vent runs that trap salt-damp lint against the duct walls, and canyon homes collect the same fine dust that settles everywhere else. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination point and check for the corrosion and blockages that Malibu’s coastal air accelerates. The job comes with a written price before work begins and before-and-after photos so you can see the vent is actually clear. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Malibu 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 Malibu
Morton’s crews service duct systems and components from Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire in Malibu homes. We keep common replacement parts stocked on the truck so a filter housing or connector issue does not turn into a second appointment, and anything we do not have we can typically source within one to two business days. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Malibu, CA
| Service | Typical range in Malibu |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $395 - $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (11-18 vents) | $650 - $950 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (19-25 vents) | $950 - $1,300 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (26+ vents) | $1,300 - $1,700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 - $249 |
| Air handler / blower fan cleaning | $150 - $300 |
| Return air plenum cleaning | $150 - $300 |
| Supply register / grille cleaning (full set) | $75 - $150 |
| Duct sanitizing treatment | $250 - $500 |
| HEPA filter replacement (per filter) | $40 - $100 |
Malibu pricing tends to run toward the higher end of each range when a home has not been serviced in years, when post-wildfire ash has packed into plenums and filter housings, or when beachfront salt corrosion requires extra time on connectors and liners. Whatever the final quote, you get it in writing before any work starts, and that is the price on the invoice. No surprises after the van is in the driveway.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Malibu
Crews run Malibu routes throughout the week, and we schedule canyon and beachfront neighborhoods on the same day whenever the map makes sense so drive time does not inflate the bill. These are some of the areas we are in regularly:
- Point Dume
- Malibu Park
- Latigo Canyon
- Malibu Canyon
- PCH beachfront (east and west of Malibu Pier)
Service Area – Cities Near Malibu
Morton’s also serves homeowners just over the county line and down the coast. If you’re in Agoura Hills, CA, Westlake Village, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, or Calabasas, CA, the same written-price promise and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. Scheduling is coordinated from the brand’s Los Angeles office, and crews serve each of these communities locally.
Serving Malibu, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Malibu 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 Malibu
Most Malibu jobs are scheduled within a few days, and we group canyon and beachfront appointments by geography so drive time stays off your invoice. Call (323) 918-4345 and a live person will give you a concrete window, not a chatbot.
Most Malibu HOAs do not require approval for interior duct or dryer vent cleaning, since the work happens entirely inside the home. If your community needs a certificate of insurance or a simple heads-up, we can provide whatever the association asks for. Mention it when you call and we’ll handle the paperwork before the visit.
Yes. Tell us when you book and we’ll plan the quieter portions of the job around nap hours. Crews wear shoe covers inside, lay drop cloths from the entry to the work area, and keep pet-safe product choices available where they apply. The house should feel no different than when we arrived, except that the ducts are clean.
For a free estimate on air duct or dryer vent cleaning in Malibu, call Morton’s at (323) 918-4345. A live person answers, and you’ll have a written price before anything starts.
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 Malibu Customers Say
"Spotless work. They laid drop cloths everywhere and I was honestly impressed there was zero mess at the end. Showed me the dirt they pulled out so I could see it was worth it."
- Shelby Dunham"New house, old dusty ducts. They were gentle in the house, laid down drop cloths, and double checked every register was sealed back up. Air smells fresh now."
- Scott Hemmings"Friendly, calm crew that clearly cared about the house. Covered their shoes, protected the floors, and double checked they'd closed up every vent cover properly. Would have them back."
- Omar Zaid