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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Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Livonia, MI
Dryer vent cleaning in Livonia almost always comes down to the same thing: a 50-to-70-year-old basement duct system that has never been fully cleared, paired with a Michigan heating season that pushes a dryer to run constantly from October through April. The result is lint accumulation far beyond what a typical suburban home would produce, and a fire risk that compounds every year the vent goes untouched. We inspect, clean, and document every inch of the run, and we leave you with before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what was removed. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written price before any work begins.
Why Livonia Homes Are Different
Livonia’s housing stock is unusually uniform: roughly 36,000 single-family homes, the vast majority built between 1950 and 1975 as single-story ranches and tri-levels. They share the same basic duct architecture: long horizontal galvanized-steel trunk lines running the full length of an unfinished basement, branching up through interior walls to registers in every room. These original sheet-metal systems are now 50 to 70 years old, and many have never been professionally cleaned. The basement location means the trunks are accessible but rarely inspected, so decades of construction debris, pet hair, and deteriorated fiberglass liner fragments sit undisturbed, shedding particulates into the airstream every time the furnace kicks on.
Livonia’s climate compounds the problem. Proximity to Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie funnels Great Lakes humidity into the area each summer, while the long heating season runs furnaces hard from October through April. That moisture-to-dry cycling accelerates mold growth at supply boots and drives fine particulate deep into register cavities. In Livonia’s postwar ranch subdivisions, technicians also see a block-wide pattern: oversized 1960s-era plenum boxes paired with undersized returns. That design standard creates chronic negative pressure, pulling attic dust and insulation fibers into the supply side. The failure repeats almost identically from house to house along the same street because entire subdivisions were built by the same handful of tract developers using identical blueprints.
Our Main Livonia Services
Livonia homeowners call us most often for two jobs: full air duct cleaning of those aging basement trunk lines, and HVAC cleaning that addresses the blower, coil, and plenum in addition to the duct runs themselves.
Air Duct Cleaning in Livonia
Full air duct cleaning in Livonia means opening every accessible point on the trunk line and branch runs, extracting decades of accumulated debris with negative-pressure equipment, and photographing the interior of every duct run before and after. Given the age of Livonia’s original galvanized systems, we often find deteriorated fiberglass liner fragments and construction debris from the original build. The camera record shows you exactly what was removed, and the written price covers the full job, start to finish. Learn more about what’s included on our Air Duct Cleaning in Livonia page.
HVAC Cleaning in Livonia
HVAC cleaning in Livonia goes beyond the duct runs to the blower motor, evaporator coil, and plenum box, the components that move conditioned air through your home. In 50-to-70-year-old Livonia furnaces, these components carry a thick coating of dust and, often, mold from the humidity cycling that defines the local climate. Cleaning them restores airflow and reduces what gets pushed back into your living space. See the full scope on our HVAC Cleaning in Livonia 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.
BeforeAfterDryer Vent Cleaning in Livonia
Dryer vent cleaning in Livonia is a safety job first and an efficiency job second. The basement-duct layout in most 1950s-to-1970s Livonia homes means dryer vents run long horizontal stretches before exiting the foundation, giving lint more surface area to pack into, and the city’s long heating season means dryers run daily for months at a time. Lint buildup inside those runs is the leading cause of dryer fires, and in Livonia’s aging housing stock, it’s common to find vents that have never been fully cleaned since the dryer was installed. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning service documents the entire run with before-and-after photos.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take longer than 45 minutes to dry, the dryer exterior runs unusually hot, or you can smell a musty odor from the vent opening.
What it costs in Livonia
A dryer vent inspection in Livonia typically runs $89 to $149 depending on access and run length.
How we do it
We run a camera through the full vent run, document every obstruction and transition point, and give you a written report with photos.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
Visible lint at the exterior vent cap, a burning smell when the dryer runs, or more than 12 months since the last cleaning.
What it costs in Livonia
Full dryer vent cleaning in Livonia typically ranges from $149 to $249 for standard single-story runs, with longer runs or roof terminations adding $50 to $100.
How we do it
We run a rotary brush and high-volume vacuum through the entire run from the dryer to the exterior cap, then photograph the result.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
Lint is visible around the dryer connection, the exterior flap doesn’t open fully, or the dryer shuts off mid-cycle from overheating.
What it costs in Livonia
Targeted lint removal in Livonia runs $129 to $199 when performed as a standalone job.
How we do it
We dislodge compacted lint from elbows and termination points, vacuum it out with a HEPA-filtered negative-air unit, and verify airflow at the cap.
Vent Rerouting
Signs you need it
The existing vent run exceeds 25 feet, has multiple sharp elbows, or terminates in a location that violates current code clearance.
What it costs in Livonia
Vent rerouting in Livonia typically costs $300 to $600 depending on the new termination point and run length.
How we do it
We plan a shorter, straighter path, install rigid metal duct, seal every joint, and secure the new exterior cap to code.
Bird Guard Installation
Signs you need it
Birds nest at the exterior vent cap or you’ve heard scratching sounds from the vent run.
What it costs in Livonia
A bird guard installation in Livonia runs $75 to $150 including the guard and labor.
How we do it
We install a louvered metal guard over the exterior termination that blocks birds and rodents while maintaining full airflow.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Livonia
| Item | Typical range in Livonia |
|---|---|
| Dryer Vent Inspection | $89 - $149 |
| Full Dryer Vent Cleaning | $149 - $249 |
| Vent Rerouting | $300 - $600 |
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Livonia?
Every 12 to 18 months for most Livonia homes, more often if your dryer runs daily through the long Michigan heating season or if you have a long basement vent run. We can document the current buildup and recommend a schedule. For an exact book price, call (806) 606-6902.
Can you clean a dryer vent that terminates on the roof in Livonia?
Yes, roof terminations are common in Livonia’s ranch and tri-level homes, and we clean them with the same rotary brush and negative-air equipment, accessed from the roof with proper fall protection. The written price covers the access method before we start. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Livonia
Duct repair and sealing in Livonia addresses the most common failure we see in the city’s 50-to-70-year-old systems: leaking joints, separated runs, and deteriorated fiberglass liner that sheds into the airstream. The basement trunk lines that run the length of a Livonia ranch are accessible enough to inspect thoroughly, but most have never been sealed since the original installation, and the chronic negative pressure from undersized returns pulls dust, attic fibers, and basement air into the supply side all winter long. Our Duct Repair & Sealing service starts with a camera inspection and ends with a written record of every repair.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Rooms heat unevenly, your furnace runs constantly, or you can feel air moving in the basement near duct joints.
What it costs in Livonia
Duct sealing in Livonia typically costs $400 to $900 for a full system, depending on the number of accessible runs and existing leakage.
How we do it
We locate leaks with a pressure test or thermal scan, seal every accessible joint with mastic or aluminum tape, and re-test airflow.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You have crushed, torn, or sagging flexible ducts, often visible in basement runs where storage items have pressed against them.
What it costs in Livonia
Flex duct repair in Livonia ranges from $250 to $500 per section, including replacement duct and sealing.
How we do it
We replace the damaged section with new insulated flex, secure it to the trunk and register boot, and seal both connections.
Metal Duct Repair
Signs you need it
You have disconnected or rusted-through galvanized trunk sections, common in older Livonia basements where moisture has sat against the metal.
What it costs in Livonia
Metal duct repair in Livonia typically ranges from $300 to $800 depending on the size of the section being replaced or reinforced.
How we do it
We cut out the failed section, fit and fasten new galvanized steel, seal the joints with mastic, and verify the run is airtight.
Duct Insulation
Signs you need it
Condensation forms on the outside of ductwork in summer, or rooms at the far end of the house never reach the thermostat setting.
What it costs in Livonia
Duct insulation in Livonia typically costs $500 to $1,200 for a full basement trunk line, depending on length and access.
How we do it
We wrap the trunk and branch runs with foil-faced fiberglass insulation, secure it mechanically, and seal every seam.
Mastic Sealant
Signs you need it
Duct tape is peeling from joints, or you can see gaps at register boots and plenum connections.
What it costs in Livonia
Mastic sealant application in Livonia runs $350 to $750 for a full system, applied to all accessible joints.
How we do it
We brush on a full coating of water-based mastic at every accessible seam, boot, and plenum connection, then let it cure before re-pressurizing.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Livonia
| Item | Typical range in Livonia |
|---|---|
| Duct Sealing (full system) | $400 - $900 |
| Flex Duct Repair | $250 - $500 per section |
| Metal Duct Repair | $300 - $800 |
Why do Livonia homes have such leaky ducts?
Most Livonia homes were built before duct sealing was standard practice, and the original galvanized joints have been loosening for 50 to 70 years. The block-wide pattern of oversized plenums and undersized returns makes leakage worse by creating negative pressure. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written sealing quote.
Can you repair ducts in a finished Livonia basement?
Yes, we can work through existing access panels or cut small, clean access openings where needed, then seal and document each one. The written price covers any access work before we begin. Call (806) 606-6902 to talk through your layout.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Livonia
Air quality and sanitizing in Livonia is about what happens after decades of Great Lakes humidity and long heating cycles have left their mark inside ductwork: mold at supply boots, bacteria in the plenum, and odors that return every time the furnace kicks on. The original fiberglass liners in many Livonia ranch homes shed particulates constantly, even when the system is clean, and the negative-pressure issue from undersized returns keeps pulling in attic dust. Our Air Quality & Sanitizing service treats the source, not just the symptom, and documents everything with photos.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
Musty odors that strengthen when the furnace runs, or visible mold growth at supply registers and boots.
What it costs in Livonia
Mold treatment in Livonia typically ranges from $400 to $900, depending on the number of affected runs and the treatment method required.
How we do it
We apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial fog to every affected run and boot, then photograph the results and recommend any liner replacement needed.
Bacteria Sanitizing
Signs you need it
Recurring allergy symptoms at home, a persistent stale smell, or a household member with respiratory sensitivity.
What it costs in Livonia
Bacteria sanitizing in Livonia runs $300 to $600 for a full-system antimicrobial treatment.
How we do it
We fog the entire duct system with an EPA-registered sanitizer, focusing on the plenum and supply boots where bacteria concentrate.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Odors from smoke, pets, or cooking that return every time the blower runs, or a musty smell specific to one room.
What it costs in Livonia
Odor removal in Livonia typically costs $250 to $500 per treatment, depending on the odor source and system size.
How we do it
We identify the source, clean the affected runs, and apply an odor-neutralizing treatment that binds to the particles causing the smell.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
Recurring mold growth despite cleaning, or a household member with a compromised immune system.
What it costs in Livonia
UV light installation in Livonia runs $600 to $1,200 including the unit, installation, and wiring to the blower circuit.
How we do it
We mount the UV lamp inside the supply plenum, wire it to run with the blower, and verify it covers the coil and surrounding surfaces.
Air Purifier Install
Signs you need it
Persistent particulate in the air despite cleaned ducts, or a household member with asthma or severe allergies.
What it costs in Livonia
Air purifier installation in Livonia typically ranges from $800 to $2,000 depending on the unit and integration with your existing system.
How we do it
We install a whole-home purifier at the supply side of the furnace, wire it to run with the blower, and verify pressure drop stays within spec.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Livonia
| Item | Typical range in Livonia |
|---|---|
| Mold Treatment | $400 - $900 |
| Bacteria Sanitizing | $300 - $600 |
| UV Light Installation | $600 - $1,200 |
Will sanitizing fix the musty smell in my Livonia basement ducts?
Sanitizing kills the mold and bacteria causing the odor, but if the original fiberglass liner has deteriorated, it may need to be removed and replaced first. We’ll document what we find before recommending a course of action. Call (806) 606-6902 for a written assessment.
Is antimicrobial fogging safe for my family and pets in Livonia?
Yes, we use EPA-registered products applied per manufacturer label directions, and we recommend keeping the blower off during application and for the specified re-entry period. The written quote includes the product name and safety data. Call (806) 606-6902 with questions.
Brands We Service in Livonia
We service and install equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Honeywell, and we stock common replacement parts for these systems locally so Livonia jobs don’t stall waiting on components. See our brands for the full roster and what we recommend for each application.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Livonia, MI
| Service | Typical range in Livonia |
|---|---|
| Dryer Vent Inspection | $89 - $149 |
| Full Dryer Vent Cleaning | $149 - $249 |
| Duct Sealing (full system) | $400 - $900 |
| Flex Duct Repair | $250 - $500 per section |
| Metal Duct Repair | $300 - $800 |
| Mold Treatment | $400 - $900 |
| Bacteria Sanitizing | $300 - $600 |
| UV Light Installation | $600 - $1,200 |
Prices in Livonia push toward the higher end of these ranges when the original basement trunk lines have never been cleaned, when access requires working around finished basement ceilings, or when deteriorated fiberglass liner must be removed and replaced before cleaning can be effective. Every job is priced in writing before work begins, under Haven Standard Clause 1, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Livonia
We work throughout Livonia, from the ranch subdivisions of the northeast side to the tri-level clusters near the western edge. Our crews know the local basements and duct layouts by neighborhood because the original builders used identical blueprints block after block. Typical response time for a scheduled visit is 2 to 5 business days depending on the season.
- Rosedale Gardens
- Beverly Hills
- Old Rosedale
- Livonia Woods
- Five Points
Service Area - Cities Near Livonia
We also provide air duct cleaning and related services to homeowners in nearby communities including Westland, MI, Redford, MI, Canton, MA, and Dearborn Heights, MI. If you’re close to Livonia but across a boundary line, give us a call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Livonia, MI - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Livonia 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 in Livonia
Most Livonia jobs are scheduled within 2 to 5 business days of your call, depending on the season and the number of services requested. We’ll give you a specific date and arrival window when you book, and the written price is confirmed before any work starts. Call (806) 606-6902 to check current availability.
Duct cleaning, sealing, and sanitizing do not require a city permit in Livonia. Any structural work that affects the home envelope, like a new exterior dryer vent termination or roof vent access, may have code requirements. We’ll flag anything that needs city review and handle the paperwork if you choose to proceed.
We cover the entire city of Livonia, from the oldest postwar subdivisions near the center to the newer construction at the edges. If you’re within the city limits, we’ll schedule you. Our dispatch is coordinated from the Detroit metro office, and crews serve Livonia locally throughout the week.
If your Livonia home still has its original 1950s or 1960s ductwork, the best time to document what’s inside is now, before another Michigan heating season drives more debris through the system. Call (806) 606-6902 for a free estimate, a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1, and a documented photo record of every duct run we touch.
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 Livonia Customers Say
"The before and after photographs of each run are the reason I used them. You cannot argue with what came out of the return."
- Marguerite O."Flat price agreed up front, no per-vent add-ons at the end. That was the whole reason I did not call the coupon company."
- Suzanne B."The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M.