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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Somerville, MA
Air duct cleaning in Somerville, MA usually costs between $350 and $650 for a full system on a standard triple-decker unit, and the job typically takes three to five hours. What makes Somerville work different from the suburbs is the housing itself: most of these homes were built before forced air existed, so the ductwork was retrofitted into walls, closets, and stair chases decades after the original construction. That means tighter spaces, sharper bends, and more construction debris than you’d find in a house built with central air from day one. If you’re looking for a Somerville air duct cleaning company that writes down the price before any work starts, call Morton’s at (323) 918-4345.
Why Somerville Homes Are Different
Somerville’s housing stock is dominated by wood-frame triple-deckers built roughly between 1880 and 1920. These buildings were designed for steam or hot-water radiator heat, not forced air. When central air or forced-air heating got added, the ductwork had to be squeezed into whatever space was available: closets, wall cavities, under-stair chases, and between floor joists. The result is duct systems with irregular routing, sharp 90-degree bends, poorly sealed joints, and no standard access panels. That matters for cleaning because every turn and every unsealed seam is a place where dust, plaster fragments, and renovation debris collect and stay.
The local angle here is specific to Somerville’s condo-conversion boom. In East Somerville and Winter Hill especially, we regularly scope systems and find duct runs that dead-end inside original plaster walls, sections that disconnected during a gut rehab and were simply drywalled over, or wall cavities with clear evidence of historic rodent activity. That’s why a camera inspection before quoting is essential on any pre-1950 building in this city. You can’t clean what you can’t see, and a lot of what’s hiding in Somerville ductwork was never meant to be there in the first place.
The climate adds another layer. New England’s prolonged heating season means forced-air systems run hard for five-plus months straight. When you combine that with summer humidity and aging building envelopes, moisture finds its way into unsealed duct joints. That creates conditions where mold can take hold in systems that were never designed to be airtight in the first place.
Our Main Somerville Services
Somerville homeowners call us most often for two jobs: whole-system air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. Each has its own dedicated Somerville page with full pricing and details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Somerville
Air duct cleaning in a Somerville triple-decker means working around retrofit routing that was never designed for service access. The crews plan around closets, stair chases, and tight wall cavities, and they run a camera inspection before quoting so the flat price covers what’s actually in the ducts, not an average guess. We use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, and every visit includes a written price before work starts, shoe covers and drop cloths throughout, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave. For the full breakdown of costs, what’s included, and what to expect on the day, see Air Duct Cleaning in Somerville.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Somerville
Dryer vents in Somerville’s older buildings are often long, angled runs that exit through roofs or side walls rather than short, straight paths. Lint builds up faster in those conditions, especially during the months when families run dryers constantly. A blocked dryer vent is also a fire risk, so we inspect the full run with a camera and clean it with professional equipment rather than a basic brush. The written quote covers the entire vent run, and the job can be scheduled around nap hours if that helps. Details and Somerville pricing are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Somerville 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 Somerville
We work on systems built around equipment from Aprilaire, Honeywell, and Guardsman, and we use Rotobrush and Nikro tools for the cleaning itself. Parts for common Somerville configurations are typically on the truck, which keeps turnaround tight. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Somerville, MA
| Service | Typical range in Somerville |
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| Full air duct cleaning, single-unit condo | $350 - $650 |
| Full air duct cleaning, two-level triple-decker unit | $450 - $750 |
| Full air duct cleaning, whole three-story building | $900 - $1,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, standard run | $125 - $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, long or multi-story run | $200 - $350 |
| Camera inspection add-on | $75 - $125 |
| Mold remediation in ductwork | $800 - $2,000 |
| Filter replacement (Aprilaire or Honeywell) | $40 - $90 |
In Somerville, the price pushes toward the high end when the ductwork runs through original plaster walls, when access panels have to be opened or added, or when a camera inspection turns up disconnected sections that need re-joining before cleaning can finish. Whatever the number, it gets written down before any work begins, and the invoice matches the quote.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Somerville
We work throughout Somerville, including the dense triple-decker streets where parking is tight and crews carry equipment in on foot rather than blocking driveways. Typical response time for scheduling a Somerville job is within a few business days, depending on the season.
- East Somerville
- Winter Hill
- Davis Square
- Union Square
- Spring Hill
Service Area – Cities Near Somerville
If you’re on the edge of Somerville or in a neighboring city, we also serve Cambridge, MA, Medford, MA, Boston, MA, and Everett, MA. Dispatch and scheduling for Somerville jobs are coordinated from our Boston office, and crews work locally throughout the area.
Serving Somerville, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Somerville 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 Somerville
No permit is required for air duct or dryer vent cleaning in Somerville. The work is considered routine maintenance, not construction, even in older triple-deckers. If a camera inspection finds disconnected duct sections that need re-joining, that repair may fall under renovation work depending on the building, and we’ll flag it before any quote is finalized.
Most Somerville jobs are scheduled within a few business days, depending on season and crew availability. Winter Hill and East Somerville often have more flexibility midweek. If you need a specific window around kids’ nap times or a work schedule, call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll find a slot that works.
Yes. Many Somerville jobs are in condo-converted triple-deckers. For building-wide cleanings, we coordinate with the HOA or property manager on access, common duct runs, and a single written quote for the whole system. Individual unit owners can also book their own cleaning if the ductwork is self-contained. Call (323) 918-4345 with the building details and we’ll tell you which approach makes sense.
Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning is led by Paul Adeyemi, and every Somerville job follows the Cedarwell Care Promise: a written price before work starts, shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate.
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 Somerville Customers Say
"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"Ducts and dryer vent both. They put runners down the whole hall and wore booties. Spotless after, and they showed me photos of what came out. Worth every penny."
- Bonnie Vo"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