Pricing guide · Boston, MA
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Boston?
Here are our actual starting prices, what makes the number move, and why two quotes for the same job can be five times apart.
$89
Air duct cleaning, from
$79
Dryer vent cleaning, from
$89
Chimney sweeping, from
$0
Inspection of all three systems
Our starting prices
Air Duct Cleaning — from $89
Dust at the vents or debris after a renovation? Clean beyond the covers and remove buildup hiding inside your ductwork.
Dryer Vent Cleaning — from $79
Clothes taking more than one cycle? Lint can restrict exhaust airflow. Clearing the vent helps your dryer release heat and moisture.
Chimney Sweep — from $89
Before the next cozy night by the fire, give soot and creosote the attention they need with chimney sweeping and a visual inspection.
What moves the price
A starting price is a starting price. These are the things that decide where your job lands:
- How many supply vents and return ducts the system has
- The size of the home and the length of the duct run
- How reachable the ductwork is — a finished basement and a crawl space are different jobs
- How much buildup is actually inside, which the inspection shows
- For a dryer vent: how long the run is and where it exits
- For a chimney: its height, the type of fireplace and how much creosote has collected
Why two quotes can be five times apart
The spread in this trade is enormous, and most of it is not quality — it is how the quote is built. Some companies charge per vent, so a "cheap" quote grows the moment they count your rooms. Some advertise a whole-home price that only covers a handful of vents. Some add chemical treatments you never asked for.
Before you compare two prices, ask the same three questions of each: how many vents and returns are included, is the filter check part of it, and what is charged if the job takes longer than expected.
Reference: U.S. EPA, “Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?” — the agency's guidance on chemical biocides and sealants in duct systems.
Red flags in a quote
Price per vent
The number you're quoted is never the number you pay once they've counted your rooms.
Today-only discount
A discount that expires tonight is pressure, not a deal. Real prices don't depend on the hour.
Bundled chemicals
Sanitizing, deodorizing and sealants added to a routine cleaning you didn't ask for.
No inspection first
If nobody looked inside your system, nobody can honestly tell you what it needs.
What your money should buy
- The vents and returns actually cleaned, not just the covers wiped
- Buildup loosened and pulled out of the ductwork
- Your filter checked and the results shown to you
- A firm price agreed before the work starts
- A free visual inspection of the other two systems while we're in the house
Pricing questions
+How much does air duct cleaning cost in Boston?
Our air duct cleaning starts at $89. Dryer vent cleaning starts at $79 and chimney sweeping at $89. Every cleaning includes a free visual inspection of the other two systems.
+Why do some companies quote $300 to $600 for duct cleaning?
Usually because they price per vent, cap the 'whole home' deal at a small number of vents, or bundle services you don't need. Ask how many vents and returns the quote covers before you compare prices.
+Should I pay for duct sanitizing or a sealant?
Not as a routine add-on. The EPA notes that no biocide is registered specifically for use inside unlined ducts, and chemical treatments and sealants are not part of a normal cleaning. They belong only with a specific, identified problem.
+Is the inspection really free?
Yes. Book any cleaning and we visually inspect your air ducts, dryer vent and chimney at no charge. Extra cleaning or repair is quoted separately and only done with your approval.
+Can I get a price over the phone?
I can give you the starting price, but the exact number comes from looking at your system. That is what the free inspection is for — you get a firm price before any work starts.
Keep reading
- Air duct cleaning in BostonWhat the job includes, how long it takes and what the EPA says about it.
- Dryer vent cleaning in BostonFrom $79, usually under an hour, and why it's a safety item.
- Chimney sweep & inspection in BostonFrom $89, with the yearly inspection the safety standard asks for.
- Is air duct cleaning worth it?When it is and when it isn't, so you don't pay for nothing.
- Request a free inspectionTell us your town and what you've noticed — we'll give you a firm price.