Air Duct Cleaning cost · Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ
How much does air duct cleaning cost?
$300–$1,000
Air duct cleaning starts around $500 and commonly runs to $1,000 in New Jersey — a standard 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft home is usually $700–$900. If you have seen a $99 advertisement, that is not this job: it buys a vacuum at a handful of registers, and the upsell on arrival is where the real price appears.
- $300–$1,000 — typical 2026 range in Ocean & Monmouth County
- $99 inspection, deducted from an approved quote
- Written quote before any work starts — you approve the price
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Every chimney is different. Final pricing is based on your chimney's condition, height, accessibility and the type of work needed.
| Factor | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Size of the systemBiggest swing | Priced by the number of supply and return registers, so square footage drives it. |
| Number of systems | A house with separate upstairs and downstairs air handlers is two jobs. |
| Condition | Ordinary dust is routine. Visible mould growth or a rodent problem is remediation, and that is a different scope and a different price. |
| Access | Ducts in a finished basement ceiling or a tight crawlspace take longer to reach. |
$99 inspection, deducted from an approved quote
Our simple process
From booking to a air duct cleaning you can trust
A Holmdel family finishes a kitchen renovation and cannot get on top of the dust. Fine grey powder settles on every surface within a day of cleaning, and it started when the contractor left. The house is about 2,400 square feet on a single system.
- 1
Inspection with a camera in the trunk line
included
Construction dust and drywall powder through the whole supply side. The returns were left unsealed during the work, so the system distributed it everywhere for six weeks.
- 2
Negative-pressure vacuum on the trunk
$620
Truck-mounted unit on the main line, with agitation pushed into every branch. This is the part a $99 advertisement does not include.
- 3
All fourteen registers cleaned
$180
Supply and return, each one individually. Priced by register count, which is why square footage drives the number.
- 4
Blower, coil and drain pan
included
Checked and cleaned. The coil was carrying a felt of drywall dust, which is what was pushing the whole system's efficiency down.
$800 for a standard single-system house — the middle of the range. Two systems would have been close to double, and visible mould growth would have been remediation rather than cleaning, which is a different scope entirely. For a house with no renovation and no water damage, every three to five years is the right cadence.
A representative job of this type, written by the crew that does the work — not a customer review. Photographs of jobs we have actually completed are on our work.
What the price includes
What you get for the price
- Negative-pressure vacuum on the trunk line, with agitation at every branch
- All supply and return registers cleaned
- Blower, coil and drain pan checked
- Before and after photos from inside the ducts
Real results
Before & after
Before
AfterHow it compares to the rest
2026 ranges across Ocean and Monmouth County. Air Duct Cleaning is highlighted.
| Service | What we charge | Typical NJ price (2026) | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $179–$399 | $150–$400 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $150–$500 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | from $1,500 | $1,800–$4,000 | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | from $350 | $150–$4,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $200–$700 | $150–$500 | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | from $400 | $400–$2,500 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $250–$650 | $200–$800 | Preventive — white staining on the brick, or every 3 to 5 years |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $300–$1,200 | $300–$1,500 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $150–$400 | no NJ data published | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | from $200 | $200–$800 | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $89–$250 | $100–$250 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | from $500 | $300–$1,000 | After a renovation, after water damage, or every 3 to 5 years |
Market rates observed in Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ, surveyed September 3, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: 1 Hour Chimney (NJ) 2026, All Point Roofing & Chimney (NJ) 2026, Amazon Air 2026, Angi 2026, Clean Air Technologies (NJ) 2026, Doctor Chimney (NJ) 2026, Fireplace Experts 2026, Fixr 2026, HomeGuide 2026, Homeyou (Newark, Hoboken) 2026, Lehigh HVAC 2026, Omega Duct Cleaning (NJ) 2026, R&E Roofing (NJ) 2026.
What New Jersey law says before you pay anyone
- A deposit can never exceed one third of the job
- New Jersey home improvement law (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2) caps the deposit at 33 % of the contract price. If a contractor asks for half up front, or for the full amount before the work is finished, that is not standard practice — it is against the rules.
- Any job over $500 must be in writing
- Above $500 the contractor owes you a written contract with the total price, the work to be done and the start and finish dates. A verbal quote over the phone does not meet that bar.
- You get three days to cancel a contract signed at home
- If you sign in your own kitchen rather than at a place of business, New Jersey gives you three business days to cancel in writing, no reason needed.
- The contractor must be registered with the State
- Home improvement contractors register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and carry commercial general liability insurance. Ask for the registration number before work starts, not after.
Common questions
air duct cleaning cost — your questions
How much does air duct cleaning cost?
From $500, typically $700–$900 for a standard New Jersey home with a single system.
Is $99 air duct cleaning legitimate?
Almost never as advertised. A proper job takes a crew two to four hours with truck-mounted negative-pressure equipment; $99 does not cover that. It is a lead price, and the number you are actually quoted appears once someone is in your basement. Ask for the all-in price for your specific number of registers before booking.
How often should air ducts be cleaned?
Every three to five years for most homes. Sooner after a renovation, after water damage, or if someone in the house has a significant respiratory condition. Annual duct cleaning is not necessary and anyone selling it on that cycle is selling frequency rather than need.
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