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 Novato typically costs between $390 and $690 for a whole-home system in an average 1,800 to 2,400 square foot house, and most families book the job on a scheduled visit rather than an emergency call. Novato presents a specific set of conditions: inland valley heat, a large stock of 1960s and 1970s tract homes with original sheet-metal ductwork, and smoke infiltration from Sonoma County wildfire corridors that southern Marin towns rarely experience. We work with written pricing before anything starts, and you can reach us at (323) 918-4345 to talk through what your house needs.
Why Novato Homes Are Different
Most of Novato’s housing was built between 1960 and 1980, and that matters more than people expect. The ranch-style and split-level tracts in Ignacio and Atherton went up with simple sheet-metal ducts and minimal filtration, and a surprising amount of that original ductwork has never been professionally serviced. Sheet metal that old develops separated joints, small gaps, and loose hangers, and every gap pulls attic or crawlspace air into the system before it ever reaches a room.
Climate compounds the problem. Novato sits in an inland valley that runs warmer and drier than the coastal towns to the south, so HVAC systems cycle more cooling hours and pull in more particulate. There is no marine fog layer here to hold dust down the way it does in Mill Valley or Sausalito. Toward the eastern edge of the city, near the San Pablo Bay wetlands, seasonal humidity changes the picture again, creating conditions where dust that has accumulated inside ducts can become damp enough to support mold growth, particularly in systems undersized for the swing between dry heat and bay moisture.
Then there is Hamilton. The converted military housing from the former Hamilton Air Force Base includes structures dating to the 1930s and 1940s, and the duct configurations there are not standard. Technicians regularly find oversized trunk lines and plenum adaptations retrofitted for residential use, designed for barracks-era airflow rather than single-family square footage. Those jobs look routine from the outside and require commercial-scale equipment and more careful scoping once you get into the runs.
Paul Adeyemi and the team carry Rotobrush and Nikro equipment sized for exactly that kind of work, and shoe covers and drop cloths go down before the first hose comes in.
Our Main Novato Services
Most Novato homeowners call us about two things: the air ducts that move conditioned air through the house, and the dryer vent that carries lint and moisture out. Each has its own page with local pricing and details.
Air Duct Cleaning in Novato
Novato’s inland valley conditions mean dust, pet dander, and wildfire smoke particulate settle into duct runs faster here than in coastal Marin towns, and older tract homes in neighborhoods like Ignacio often have ducts that were never cleaned once in forty or fifty years. Our full service covers every supply and return run, the plenum, and the blower compartment, using Rotobrush agitation tools and HEPA-filtered collection so the debris leaves the house rather than recirculating. For homes near the wetlands, we check for moisture deposits that could indicate a larger issue with the system’s balance. Full details are on the Air Duct Cleaning in Novato page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato
Dryer vent cleaning in Novato matters all year, but the dry summer months make accumulated lint especially flammable, and longer vent runs in older ranch-style homes mean more surface area for lint to collect. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination point, remove the lint, and confirm the flap opens and closes properly. In Hamilton’s older converted structures, runs can be longer and routed at unusual angles, so we inspect those carefully before starting. The details specific to your house are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Novato 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 Novato
Novato homes run on a wide mix of equipment brands, and we stock common filters and access parts locally so most jobs are not delayed waiting on a shipment. That covers units under the Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman names, among others. You can browse the full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Novato, CA
| Service | Typical range in Novato |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (average 1,800-2,400 sq ft house) | $390-$690 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (larger homes, 3,000+ sq ft) | $690-$990 |
| Single furnace/air handler system | $290-$490 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard single-story run) | $75-$130 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (two-story or long run) | $110-$199 |
| Dryer vent repair or replacement | $125-$300 |
| Air duct sanitizing (fog treatment) | $150-$390 |
| Air duct replacement (per project, depending on scope) | $1,500-$4,500 |
| Whole-home HVAC system cleaning (includes coils, blower, cabinet) | $350-$650 |
| Blower motor only (without ductwork) | $120-$300 |
What pushes a Novato job toward the top of a range is usually access: crawlspace duct runs in older ranch homes, non-standard Hamilton-era layouts, or systems that have gone decades without service and need extra time to clear. The written price you get before work starts is the price you pay, and you get a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Novato
We cover the full city of Novato, and scheduling is coordinated from the brand’s San Francisco Bay Area office with crews serving the city locally. Your exact arrival window is confirmed by phone before the day of the job.
- Ignacio
- Hamilton
- Atherton
- Downtown Novato
- Olive
Service Area – Cities Near Novato
We also take on jobs in the nearby Marin and southern Sonoma communities. If you are just outside Novato, we serve Fairfax, CA, San Anselmo, CA, Petaluma, CA, and San Rafael, CA.
Serving Novato, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Novato 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 Novato
Scheduling is typically within a few business days, and we always confirm your arrival window by phone the day before. Novato jobs are coordinated through our Bay Area office with local crews. Call (323) 918-4345 to check the next available date for your neighborhood.
No. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning do not require city permits in Novato, and no HOA in the area restricts this type of maintenance. The work happens entirely inside your home and at the exterior vent point, so it does not trigger any approval process.
Yes. We use quieter tools and can plan the noisiest portion of the job around nap hours, and we keep pets safe with shoe covers, drop cloths, and secure handling while exterior doors are open. Let us know what your household needs when you call, and we will plan the visit around it.
Call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate, and we will send a written price for your Novato home’s system before any work begins.
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 Novato 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