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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Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning handles the ductwork other companies in Berkeley won’t touch. The flatlands are dense with pre-1940 Craftsman bungalows where forced-air ducting was retrofitted decades after construction, threaded through shallow crawlspaces and behind plaster walls with no proper access panels. That marine layer keeps things damp year-round, and damp ducts mean mold and particulate buildup. We work those cramped spaces with commercial equipment and a written price before anything starts. Call (323) 918-4345.
Why Berkeley Homes Are Different
Berkeley’s flatlands and hills pose two very different duct problems. In neighborhoods like Elmwood, Lorin, and south Berkeley, 1950s galvanized sheet-metal runs sit wedged between the original redwood foundation sill and the fir subfloor, reachable only through a single small crawlspace hatch. That configuration is so cramped that many regional companies simply decline the job. Berkeley Hills homes, many rebuilt after the 1923 Berkeley Fire, run ductwork along steep, irregular paths dictated by hillside terrain rather than standard layouts.
The climate compounds the problem. Berkeley’s marine influence keeps relative humidity higher than inland East Bay cities, even in summer. Because residents rarely need central AC, duct systems sit dormant and damp for months. Mold colonizes faster here than in Walnut Creek or Concord. When we clean Berkeley ducts, we’re not just removing dust. We’re resetting a system that’s been holding Bay moisture for years.
Our Main Berkeley Services
Two services cover nearly every call we receive from Berkeley homeowners, and each has its own dedicated page with full local details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Berkeley
Most Berkeley homes we see have ductwork retrofitted mid-century through crawlspaces with single small access hatches. We run Rotobrush and Nikro equipment designed for tight, obstacle-laden runs, and our techs are used to working on their backs under original fir subfloors. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job. See the full picture on our Air Duct Cleaning in Berkeley page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Berkeley
Lint-clogged dryer vents in Berkeley’s older flats and bungalows are a fire hazard, and we treat them with the same care as the rest of the home. Shoe covers and drop cloths go down before we touch the wall, and a photo of the clean-up is taken before we leave. Prices are written down before work starts. Complete details live on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Berkeley 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 Berkeley
Our Berkeley crews service residential systems built around Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies components. We stock common replacement filters and parts locally, so most follow-up fixes happen within days, not weeks. Visit our brands for the full list of equipment we work with.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Berkeley, CA
| Service | Typical range in Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $550 - $850 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (11-18 vents) | $850 - $1,150 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (19+ vents) | $1,150 - $1,550 |
| Air duct sanitizing (fogging, post-clean) | $150 - $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-family home) | $150 - $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-level or long interior run) | $250 - $400 |
| Rooftop dryer vent cap replacement | $150 - $350 |
| Crawlspace duct insulation replacement (per section) | $75 - $150 per linear section |
| Duct replacement (small section / attic drop) | $400 - $900 |
| Whole-system duct replacement | $2,500 - $6,500 |
Berkeley’s crawlspace access drives prices up: when a technician spends an hour getting to the duct runs before cleaning even begins, that labor shows on the invoice. Mold treatment and sanitizing also add cost, and we always flag those before any work starts. Every job comes with a written price up front and no surprises on the back end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Berkeley
Our Berkeley crews work the entire city, from the flatlands to the hills and all the way to the Albany border. Here are a few of the areas where we’re working most weeks:
- Elmwood and south Berkeley, where crawlspace access is tightest
- Berkeley Hills, with steep multi-level duct runs
- Northside and the UC campus area, where older flats and apartment conversions need careful scheduling
- West Berkeley flats, where retrofit ductwork runs behind original plaster walls
- Claremont and the Elmwood side of the Oakland border
Service Area – Cities Near Berkeley
Along with Berkeley itself, our technicians regularly serve Emeryville, CA, Albany, CA, El Cerrito, CA, and Piedmont, CA. Each city brings its own housing style and duct challenges, and we’re familiar with all of them.
Serving Berkeley, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Berkeley 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 Berkeley
Most flatland homes take 3 to 5 hours, including crawlspace access and clean-up. Hills homes with multi-level runs may run longer. We’ll give you a time estimate in writing when we quote the price.
No permit is required for cleaning or sanitizing existing ductwork. Duct replacement may need a mechanical permit in some Berkeley situations, and we’ll tell you if that applies to your job before anything is filed.
Yes. Tell us when you book and we’ll work around it. Quieter tools, pet-safe product choices, shoe covers, and drop cloths are all standard on every Berkeley visit, and we’ll confirm the plan by phone before the crew arrives.
If your Berkeley home has ducts that haven’t been inspected in years, or if the crawlspace has kept other companies away, call (323) 918-4345. We’ll talk through the job, give you a written price, and clean it right the first time.
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 Berkeley Customers Say
"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"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