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 Martinez, CA
Dryer vent cleaning and duct repair in Martinez are jobs shaped by two forces: a housing stock where pre-WWII Craftsman bungalows and late-Victorian homes were retrofitted for forced air decades after they were built, and the Carquinez wind gap that pushes refinery-corridor air through those systems daily. The result is ductwork that accumulates combustion particulates, sulfurous film, and lint faster than neighboring Contra Costa cities. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning handles all three core services for Martinez homeowners, with a written price before any work starts. Call (806) 606-6902 to schedule.
Why Martinez Homes Are Different
Martinez sits directly against the Carquinez Strait, and the wind that funnels through that gap does not stop at the waterfront. It moves through downtown, up into the hillside neighborhoods, and across the eastern ranch-home tracts, carrying whatever the PBF Energy Martinez Refinery complex releases on a given day. For duct systems, that translates to a fine particulate load that standard residential cleaning protocols were not built around. Technicians working the western neighborhoods near the waterfront know to ask about recent flaring events: an HVAC system running during a flare pulls sulfur-compound-laden air through intakes and leaves a yellowish-gray film on duct interiors that most companies never look for.
The housing stock compounds the problem. Downtown and hillside Martinez are dense with Craftsman bungalows and late-Victorian homes where forced-air ductwork was squeezed into cavities never designed for it. Those runs twist, dip, and patch through flex-duct sections that trap debris at every elbow. Mid-century ranch homes in the eastern neighborhoods carry original sheet-metal ductwork from the postwar expansion, now sixty-plus years old with failing joints and tape that surrendered long ago. For Martinez homeowners, duct cleaning without inspecting that infrastructure misses half the job.
Our Main Martinez Services
These two services are the most common calls we field from Martinez homeowners. Each has its own dedicated Martinez page with full pricing and local detail.
Air Duct Cleaning in Martinez
Full-system cleaning for homes where the Carquinez breeze has been pushing refinery particulate and household dust through supply and return runs for years. We photograph every duct run before and after, so you see exactly what was removed. In downtown Craftsman homes, we map the retrofitted runs carefully before negative-pressure extraction begins. See the full Martinez breakdown at Air Duct Cleaning in Martinez.
HVAC Cleaning in Martinez
Blower, coil, and plenum cleaning for Martinez systems that have been pulling wind-gap air through the return side. The coil is where that sulfurous film collects first, and a dirty coil drags efficiency down while recirculating what you are trying to remove. The dedicated page covers scope and pricing: HVAC Cleaning in Martinez.
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 Martinez
Dryer vent cleaning in Martinez is a fire-risk job before it is an efficiency job. Lint accumulates in the vent run, and in a city where the delta breeze pushes through exterior penetrations daily, that lint can trap the moisture and heat the dryer is trying to exhaust. In older downtown homes with long, convoluted vent runs, the blockage risk is higher simply because the route is longer. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, photograph it before and after, and hand you the record. It is the kind of work covered in detail on our Dryer Vent Cleaning hub.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Clothes take longer than 45 minutes to dry, the dryer exterior gets hot to the touch, or you smell a musty dampness near the laundry area.
What it costs in Martinez
A standalone dryer vent inspection in Martinez runs $75 to $150, and that fee is credited toward cleaning if you proceed on the same visit.
How we do it
We run a camera through the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, measuring airflow and documenting every bend, blockage, or disconnection on video.
Lint Removal
Signs you need it
Visible lint buildup at the exterior vent hood, longer dry cycles, or a dryer that shuts off mid-cycle on its high-limit safety switch.
What it costs in Martinez
Full lint removal from the dryer vent run in Martinez typically costs $120 to $250 depending on run length and blockage severity.
How we do it
We insert a rotating brush through the full run while running a negative-pressure extraction vacuum at the other end, pulling lint out rather than pushing it into the wall cavity.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Martinez
| Item | Typical range in Martinez |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $75 - $150 |
| Lint removal / full vent cleaning | $120 - $250 |
| Bird guard installation | $60 - $120 |
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Martinez?
Every 12 months for most households, and every 6 months if your vent run exceeds 15 feet or has multiple elbows. Martinez homes with rooftop terminations or long retrofitted runs fall into the more frequent category.
Will cleaning my dryer vent lower my utility bill?
Yes. A clear vent lets the dryer run its designed cycle time, which is where the electricity goes. The savings vary by machine age, but the bigger win is not running the dryer twice for one load.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Martinez
Duct repair and sealing in Martinez is a structural job before it is an efficiency job. The pre-WWII homes downtown and on the hillsides have forced-air systems retrofitted into cavities that were never designed for them, and sixty-year-old ranch homes to the east are running original sheet-metal with failed seams. When the Carquinez wind pushes against leaky duct penetrations, conditioned air escapes into attics and crawlspaces, and whatever is in that wind gets pulled in. The full service breakdown lives at Duct Repair & Sealing; what follows covers the two sub-jobs we perform most in Martinez.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms that never reach set temperature, visible sagging or kinked flex sections in the attic, or a spike in your bill with no change in usage.
What it costs in Martinez
Flex duct repair in Martinez typically runs $180 to $520 depending on the number of sections and how much of the run must be replaced.
How we do it
We locate the failed or crushed section, cut it out, and replace it with properly supported flex duct sized to the system, then seal both connections with mastic.
Duct Sealing
Signs you need it
Dust accumulating on registers shortly after cleaning, rooms that feel drafty even with the system off, or a blower that cycles more than it should.
What it costs in Martinez
Duct sealing in Martinez, including mastic application at accessible joints and connections, runs $350 to $900 for a typical single-system home.
How we do it
We access the plenum, trunk lines, and branch connections, apply mastic sealant to every joint and seam, and test the system’s static pressure before and after to document the change.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Martinez
| Item | Typical range in Martinez |
|---|---|
| Flex duct repair | $180 - $520 |
| Duct sealing (mastic, accessible joints) | $350 - $900 |
| Duct insulation | $250 - $700 |
Is duct sealing worth it in an older Martinez home?
In most pre-WWII homes, yes. Retrofitted runs leak far more than modern installations, so sealing recovers conditioned air you are already paying for. The payback in a leaky downtown bungalow is typically faster than in a newer build.
Can you seal ducts without tearing open walls?
Accessible ductwork in attics, crawlspaces, and basements can be sealed without opening walls. Runs buried inside finished walls or ceilings may need access points, which we scope and price in writing before any cutting starts.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Martinez
Air quality in Martinez starts with what the Carquinez wind carries, and what that wind carries is different from anywhere else in Contra Costa. The refrigerated-air stack of the PBF Energy complex, combined with daily delta breezes, means particulate intrusion through intakes and leaky returns is a year-round issue, not a fire-season issue. After a cleaning, sanitizing the plenum and treating surfaces with an antimicrobial addresses what has already accumulated. The complete service scope is on the Air Quality & Sanitizing hub.
Mold Treatment
Signs you need it
A persistent musty odor from your registers, visible dark spotting on vent covers or in the plenum, or allergy symptoms that worsen when the system runs.
What it costs in Martinez
Mold treatment in Martinez, including surface cleaning and antimicrobial application, runs $280 to $700 depending on the affected area.
How we do it
We clean the affected surfaces mechanically, apply an EPA-registered antimicrobial, and document the process with photos before and after treatment.
Air Purifier Install
Signs you need it
Persistent dust settling on surfaces within days of cleaning, household members with respiratory sensitivity, or an HVAC system that lacks any form of media filtration.
What it costs in Martinez
Air purifier installation in Martinez typically costs $450 to $1,100, including the unit and integration into your existing HVAC system.
How we do it
We mount the purifier in the supply or return plenum, wire it to run when the blower runs, and verify the electrical connection and airflow with the system operating.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Martinez
| Item | Typical range in Martinez |
|---|---|
| Mold treatment | $280 - $700 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $200 - $450 |
| Air purifier install | $450 - $1,100 |
Does sanitizing my ducts get rid of the refinery smell?
It reduces it significantly. The sulfurous film left behind after flaring events clings to duct surfaces, and removing that film plus applying an antimicrobial is what clears the odor. It will not stop future intrusion, but it removes what is already inside.
Are UV lights worth installing in a Martinez HVAC system?
For homes near the waterfront where the coil stays damp from maritime air, yes. A UV light mounted at the coil prevents biological growth on the one surface that is wet all summer. It is a maintenance tool, not a miracle filter.
Brands We Service in Martinez
We install and service Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration and purification equipment, and use Abatement Technologies negative-pressure extraction units on every duct cleaning job in Martinez. Parts for common Honeywell and Aprilaire units are stocked in our Bay Area supply, which means most Martinez installs are completed in a single visit. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Martinez, CA
| Service | Typical range in Martinez |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent inspection | $75 - $150 |
| Lint removal / full dryer vent cleaning | $120 - $250 |
| Bird guard installation | $60 - $120 |
| Flex duct repair | $180 - $520 |
| Duct sealing (mastic, accessible joints) | $350 - $900 |
| Duct insulation | $250 - $700 |
| Mold treatment | $280 - $700 |
| Bacteria sanitizing | $200 - $450 |
| Air purifier install | $450 - $1,100 |
What pushes price up in Martinez is access. Retrofitted runs in pre-WWII homes are harder to reach, and crawlspace or attic work in hillside neighborhoods adds labor time. What does not change is the Haven Standard Clause 1 requirement: a written price before any panel comes off, so you know the number before we start.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Martinez
We cover all of Martinez, including the downtown Victorian and Craftsman blocks, the hillside neighborhoods west of Alhambra Avenue, the mid-century ranch subdivisions to the east, and the newer developments near Hidden Lakes and Virginia Hills.
- Downtown Martinez
- Mountain View / Hillside
- Hidden Lakes
- Virginia Hills
- Alhambra Valley
Most Martinez jobs are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days, and we dispatch crews from our Bay Area office to the Martinez area daily.
Service Area - Cities Near Martinez
From our Bay Area dispatch office, we serve Martinez and the surrounding Contra Costa communities. Homeowners in Walnut Creek, CA, Pittsburg, CA, and Berkeley, CA receive the same written-price guarantee and photo-documented results. We also maintain a dedicated page for Concord, NC for our East Coast service area.
Serving Martinez, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Martinez 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 Martinez
Typical scheduling in Martinez runs 3 to 5 business days from your call. We do not run same-day promises because we do not want to double-book a crew and rush your job. The appointment you get is the appointment we keep.
For interior duct cleaning, dryer vent work, and most attic or crawlspace sealing, no. If your Martinez HOA requires exterior work approval, that applies to visible changes like a new vent hood or roof termination, not to cleaning inside the system.
No. Air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning are separate services with separate scopes and pricing. If you want both, ask when you call (806) 606-6902, and we will put both on one written estimate 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 Martinez 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.