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 Hudson costs between $320 and $480 for most single-family homes, with whole-system cleanings including the main trunk lines, supply and return ducts, and both plenums. Hudson’s housing stock makes this work more involved than in neighboring towns: homes here are largely mill-worker cottages and two- to three-family houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s, many of which were retrofitted with forced-air systems decades after they were built. That retrofitted ductwork runs through spaces never designed for it, which changes how the job is done. Call (323) 918-4345 if you’d like a written quote for your specific home.
Why Hudson Homes Are Different
Hudson’s identity as a former shoe and rubber manufacturing town left a housing legacy that shows up inside the ductwork. Homes near the old Apsley Rubber and Hood Rubber mill sites along Main and Apsley Streets were built for steam or gravity heat. When forced-air oil or gas systems arrived in the 1960s and 70s, contractors routed supply trunks through tight wall cavities and uninsulated crawl spaces that were never designed to carry air. We regularly find undersized returns, odd 90-degree bends behind lath-and-plaster walls, and unsealed joints where the old structure meets the newer metal. The result is a system that pulls debris from crawl spaces and wall voids far faster than the purpose-built ductwork in newer Marlborough or Northborough construction.
Climate adds to the workload. Hudson sits in the Assabet River valley, and homes near the river corridor and its wetlands hold higher ground-level humidity. That moisture seeps into basement and crawl-space duct runs, and when it mixes with the fibrous dust that settles there, it forms a compacted layer that standard brush agitation won’t remove. Central Massachusetts winters push furnaces to run five or six months continuously, which means the duct system here sees some of the heaviest seasonal use in the state. In the older neighborhoods near downtown, where steam radiators gave way to oil-fired forced air, we often find that distinctive mix of lint, plaster dust, and damp particulate that technicians rarely see just a few miles down Route 85.
Our Main Hudson Services
Most Hudson homeowners call us about one of two things: the ducts that carry heated and cooled air through the house, or the dryer vent that carries lint and moisture out of the laundry room. Each has its own page with Hudson-specific details and pricing.
Air Duct Cleaning in Hudson
Air duct cleaning in Hudson means opening the supply and return side of the system, agitating the interior surfaces with professional Rotobrush or Nikro equipment, and pulling debris out under negative pressure. In Hudson’s older homes, we pay extra attention to the return side, because retrofitted returns often draw air from a single central hallway register and pull dust from a wide radius of the house. We also check for disconnected sections in crawl spaces, which are common in post-and-beam homes where supports have settled over a century. Full details and Hudson pricing are on the Air Duct Cleaning in Hudson page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hudson
Most Hudson dryer vents run through basements and crawl spaces, with exterior terminations at odd heights or behind foundation plantings that have grown in over decades. That matters because a restricted vent pushes lint back into the home, and in a house where the laundry sits in the basement of a three-family building, a clogged shared vent is a real fire concern. We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior cap and document the before-and-after so you can see the result. Full details and Hudson pricing are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hudson 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 Hudson
We work on all major duct and vent system brands, and our technicians are trained on equipment from our brands including Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman. Replacement filters for Honeywell and Aprilaire media cabinets are commonly stocked on our trucks, which means most filter replacements happen during the same visit rather than on a follow-up trip.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hudson, MA
| Service | Typical range in Hudson |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single HVAC system) | $320 - $480 |
| Additional HVAC systems (2nd or 3rd zone) | $185 - $300 each |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $85 - $135 |
| Return vent / cold air return cleaning | $65 - $110 |
| Supply vent cleaning (per vent) | $32 - $56 |
| Furnace cabinet / blower motor cleaning | $120 - $220 |
| AC evaporator coil cleaning | $140 - $240 |
| Plenum cleaning (supply and return) | $85 - $160 |
| Mold or microbial treatment in ducts | $250 - $550 |
| HEPA filter replacement or media cabinet installation | $60 - $180 |
In Hudson, the biggest price drivers are older retrofitted systems with long, winding duct runs and homes with multiple HVAC systems, which are common in the larger two-family conversions near Main Street. Whatever the number, you get a written price before any work starts. That price is the price, and it covers the full job for your system.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hudson
We work throughout Hudson, from the mill-era streets around downtown out to the mid-century ranch and split-level neighborhoods that grew along Route 85 and Washington Street. Our crews are in Hudson most days of the week, and most homes can be scheduled within a few days of calling.
- Downtown Hudson (Main Street, Apsley Street, Church Street)
- Assabet River corridor and wetlands-adjacent streets
- Brigham Street and Central Street area
- Route 85 residential neighborhoods (Wheeler Road, Manning Street)
- Hudson-Marlborough line off Washington Street
Service Area – Cities Near Hudson
We also serve Hudson’s neighboring towns, including Marlborough, MA to the south, Maynard, MA to the northeast, Clinton, MA to the west, and Northborough, MA to the southwest. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated through Morton’s Boston office, and crews serve all of these communities locally.
Serving Hudson, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hudson 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 Hudson
Most Hudson homes can be scheduled within three to five business days. Our technicians are in Hudson regularly throughout the week, so the scheduling window is typically shorter than in towns further from our dispatch routes. Call (323) 918-4345 and we can give you a specific date before you commit.
No. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning are considered routine maintenance, not construction, so no town permit is required. If you live in a Hudson condo association or a multi-family building with shared duct runs, we can provide a work description for your board or property manager if they ask for one.
Yes. We’re used to working around napping toddlers and curious dogs. We lay drop cloths, wear shoe covers inside, and use quiet equipment during nap hours when you tell us the schedule. Pet-safe product choices are available, and we always ask before using anything beyond basic agitation and extraction.
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 Hudson Customers Say
"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"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