Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Air Duct Repair for Hesperia Homeowners
Air Duct Repair in Hesperia typically costs between $350 and $1,200, depending on the extent of the damage and how much ductwork needs attention. Most repairs, from sealing small leaks to replacing dented sections, are completed in a single visit. If your vents are pushing weak air, your energy bills have crept up, or you can hear whistling from the walls, there’s a good chance your ducts are leaking or broken somewhere you can’t see.
Duct Cleaning Hesperia has been handling air duct repair in Hesperia for years, and Ron Thibodeau leads a crew that brings the same professional equipment to every job: Rotobrush and Nikro systems for the cleaning side, Abatement Technologies filtration when air quality is genuinely compromised, and the hands-on skill to find and fix damaged ductwork instead of just cleaning around it. Call (877) 331-2951 and we’ll take a look.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation means running new ductwork from the main supply plenum to specific rooms in your home, either because the old runs were never installed correctly or because a remodel, addition, or airflow problem requires reconfiguration. If you’re finishing a garage conversion in Oak Hills or adding a room in Spring Valley Lake, proper installation is critical – undersized or badly routed ducts create temperature imbalances and pressure problems that never go away on their own.
Our installation work for air ducts typically runs $500 to $2,500 per run, depending on the distance, diameter, and whether we’re working in an accessible attic or a tight crawlspace. A single short branch with a new register costs far less than replacing an entire trunk line. In Hesperia, our installation pricing includes sealing every joint with mastic or metal tape, hangers every five feet, and a final airflow test.
Full-System Duct Installation
When a Hesperia home gets a new HVAC system, the old ductwork often doesn’t match the new unit’s airflow requirements. We measure each room’s heat load and size the supply and return runs accordingly. This is not guesswork – we use the same duct-sizing methodology industrial contractors apply to remediation jobs.
Replacement of an entire duct system in an average Hesperia home usually starts around $3,500 and can run past $7,000 for larger multi-story houses. We’ll bring Guardsman-level protection standards to the install, keeping your floors and doorways covered while we work.
Adding Duct Runs to Existing Systems
Some rooms never get enough air because the original installer shortchanged the number of runs or undersized the branches. We can add a new run off the main trunk with a properly sized register, balancing the system so that bedroom stops being the hottest room in the house in August. We handle this in Hesperia and surrounding areas like Victorville and Apple Valley, and we stock the sheet metal and flexible duct locally so we’re not waiting on supply houses.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement is the right call when your existing ductwork has reached the end of its serviceable life – think rusted or crushed sheet metal, torn flexible ducts that no longer hold air, or sections that are so contaminated with years of dust and pet hair that cleaning won’t restore proper airflow. We see this regularly in Hesperia homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, where attic ducts have baked in the desert heat for thirty years and the outer liner has split open.
In Hesperia, a full air duct replacement usually runs $3,000 to $8,000 depending on square footage, number of rooms, and attic accessibility. That includes removing the old runs and all the fasteners, replacing them with properly sealed new ductwork, and balancing the system with the existing blower. Ron Thibodeau will lay out the exact scope of work and a flat price before anything comes off the truck.
Whole-Home Duct Replacement in Attics and Crawlspaces
The biggest cost driver is access. A clean, tall attic with a walkway makes replacement straightforward; a cramped crawlspace with dirt floors and low clearance adds labor hours quickly. We give you an honest walkthrough of what we found and what it means for your total cost before you agree to anything.
After replacement, we run an airflow test and use our Nikro system to remove any debris the installation process left behind. That’s the “clean it, fix it, improve it” approach in action.
Partial Replacement of Damaged Duct Sections
Sometimes only one or two sections need replacement – a supply branch a roof rat gnawed through, or a return that someone stepped on and flattened. We can replace just those sections for $400 to $1,800, reconnecting to the existing system and sealing the transitions so the rest of your ductwork keeps performing. This is common around Mountain View Acres and Phelan where wildlife finds its way into attics during cold snaps.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair means restoring damaged, leaking, or poorly sealed ductwork to proper function without replacing the entire system. A disconnected joint, a split seam, a collapsed inner liner – these are repairable problems that a lot of companies would rather skip over in favor of a quick cleaning and an invoice. We find the problem and fix it in the same visit.
A typical ductwork repair in Hesperia runs $350 to $1,200, depending on how many joints need sealing, whether we’re patching or reconnecting, and the level of access. Small leaks at seams are at the low end; re-hanging a trunk line that dropped because the strapping failed is more involved. You get one flat price per repair before work starts, not a per-vent surprise at the end.
Sealing Leaks and Failed Joints
Air leaks are the most common duct problem we encounter in Hesperia homes. In the high desert, where the temperature swings thirty degrees between night and day, ducts expand and contract constantly. Joints that were poorly sealed from day one finally give out. We use mastic and metal-backed tape to seal leaks properly – not the cheap foil tape that peels off within a season.
We also check the connections at the supply plenum and the register boots, both of which are notorious leak points. A sealed system can move the same amount of air with less energy, and that shows up on your SCE bill.
Re-hanging Fallen or Sagging Ductwork
Over time, duct hangers stretch, break, or pull loose, and the ductwork sags, creating low points that trap dust and block airflow. We replace the hangers with properly spaced supports and re-secure the runs to the underfloor or ceiling joists. This is the kind of repair that most duct cleaning companies never mention because they don’t have the tools or the training to fix it. We do.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement specifically refers to removing and replacing the flexible duct lines or rigid sheet metal sections that connect your main trunk line to individual supply registers, or in some cases the trunk line itself. If the flex duct in your attic is torn, crushed, or so old that its inner liner is shedding fibers, a duct replacement is the correct fix. In Hesperia, this is common on homes where the original ductwork wasn’t sized for the 20-degree temperature swings in the high desert.
A duct replacement job in Hesperia generally falls between $800 and $4,000 depending on how many runs we’re replacing and how difficult they are to reach. A single damaged flex run is a quick swap; replacing all the replacement lines in a 2,000-square-foot home with new R-6 insulated flex is a larger project. We stock the materials in our truck on repair calls so we can often complete the work the same day.
Flex Duct Replacement for Aging Systems
Flexible (flex) duct is common in Hesperia attics and has a lifespan of roughly 15 to 20 years before the inner liner starts breaking down. Once that happens, you’re breathing in air that passed through degraded material. We replace the old flex with new R-6 or R-8 insulated flex as appropriate for your system, checking the run length and bends to make sure we don’t strangle the airflow.
Sheet Metal Trunk Line Replacement
Metal trunk lines corrode over time, especially in homes where sweating ducts have been trapped in the insulation. When the trunk line is rusted through or leaking air along every seam, patching is a losing game. We’ll replace the damaged metal section, seal the transitions properly, and verify the whole system holds pressure before we call the job done. This is the kind of industrial-grade repair work you’ll want our team for.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation covers any new ductwork that wasn’t there before, from adding a complete system to a new home or addition, to adding branch lines and registers in rooms the original builder never supplied. If you’re finishing a garage in Adelanto or building an addition in Spring Valley Lake, the ductwork installation is just as important as the framing and drywall. A properly installed system runs quietly, heats evenly, and doesn’t leak 20% of its air into the attic.
In Hesperia, ductwork installation for new construction or additions can range from $2,500 to $10,000 or more, depending on the size of the space, number of rooms, and whether we’re tapping into an existing system or starting from scratch. We’ll create a written plan with duct sizes, register placement, and a flat price before we begin. We don’t do per-foot pricing games.
Designing New Duct Systems for Additions
Adding a room doesn’t just mean extending one duct to it. The existing system may not have enough capacity for the new square footage, and simply tapping into the main line can starve the rest of the house. We size the new ductwork to match your HVAC unit’s capacity and run the numbers to confirm that the blower can still move enough air for the entire home, not just the new addition.
We also install a proper return in additions when necessary. Many handymen skip it, but without a return, the room won’t pressurize correctly and will always be warmer or cooler than the rest of the house.
Replacing Undersized Ductwork from a Bad Install
We see Hesperia homes where the original ductwork was undersized from day one – sometimes because a previous installer cut corners, and sometimes because the HVAC system was upsized without replacing the ductwork. Replacing undersized sections and properly sealing every joint fixes the strain on your system, evens out room temperatures, and lowers energy usage. This is not a job for a generalist handyman; you want a crew that installs ductwork day in and day out.
Brands We Service
We work across every major equipment brand, but our crew has the deepest hands-on experience with Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire. Rotobrush and Nikro are the professional-grade tools we use daily here at Duct Cleaning Hesperia; we use the same systems that commercial contractors use for remediation and industrial air quality jobs, not consumer-grade alternatives.
Our work with Honeywell and Aprilaire equipment spans filtration and humidity control upgrades, so if you’re looking to integrate a whole-home media cabinet or a dehumidifier into your existing duct system, we can handle it. No matter what brand is in your home right now – whether it’s a builder-grade system in Oak Hills or a premium setup in Spring Valley Lake – we have the tools and experience to repair, replace, or improve the ductwork around it.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your energy bills keep climbing without a change in your thermostat habits. Leaky or disconnected ducts mean your HVAC system is blowing conditioned air into your attic or crawlspace instead of your living room. In Hesperia’s summer heat, a single disconnected supply run can add real money to your SCE bill every month.
- You can hear air moving but some rooms never feel comfortable. If one bedroom in your Hesperia home is always ten degrees warmer than the others, you may have crushed, pinched, or undersized ductwork feeding that room. We find the restriction and fix it.
- You see dust around the registers even after cleaning. Dust blowing from the supply registers often means a hole in the ductwork somewhere upstream, pulling in attic dust and pushing it into your home. Cleaning won’t help; the leak needs to be sealed first.
- You smell musty or stale air when the system kicks on. That’s usually a sign that return air is being pulled from an unconditioned space like a crawlspace or garage instead of from inside your living area, because a return duct has separated or collapsed.
- You hear whistling, rattling, or banging from the walls or ceiling. Whistling is air leaking through a gap. Rattling and banging often mean a section of ductwork has come loose from its hangers and is moving when the system cycles. Both are repairable before they become more expensive failures.
Our Process, Step by Step
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We talk through what you’re experiencing. When you call Ron Thibodeau at (877) 331-2951, we ask about the symptoms: which rooms are uncomfortable, what you’ve noticed around the registers, how old the home is. That helps us form a picture before we even arrive.
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We inspect the full duct system. We visually inspect every accessible section of ductwork in your attic, crawlspace, or under the house. We look for crushed flex, split seams, disconnected joints, dropped hangers, and signs of contamination. We also check the plenum connections and the return system.
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We give you a flat price, not a range that grows. Before any work begins, you get one written price for the repair or replacement scope we’ve identified. No per-vent add-ons, no surprise material charges. If we find something else while working, we stop and talk to you about it first.
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We do the work with professional equipment. We use our Rotobrush and Nikro systems where needed to remove debris, and we apply proper sealing materials – mastic and metal-backed tape – at every joint. If air quality is a concern, our Abatement Technologies filtration equipment comes out to keep the work environment clean.
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We verify the repair and clean up. After the repair or replacement is complete, we run the system and measure airflow at the affected registers to confirm the problem is solved. We leave your home as clean as we found it, with photo documentation of the before-and-after so you know exactly what was done inside your walls.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Hesperia?
A typical air duct repair in Hesperia runs $350 to $1,200. Sealing a few leaking joints is at the low end. Re-hanging a fallen trunk line, replacing a crushed flex run, or repairing multiple disconnected branches adds labor and materials. A full air duct replacement in a standard Hesperia home ranges from $3,500 to $8,000, and a partial replacement of a few damaged sections falls in the $800 to $2,500 range.
What affects the price: attic accessibility, the number of damaged sections, whether we’re working with flexible duct or rigid sheet metal, and whether the HVAC system needs re-balancing afterward. High ceilings and steep roof pitches add complexity to attic work. Homes in Victorville and Apple Valley with older ductwork often need more sealing work than newer homes in Spring Valley Lake or Oak Hills, simply because the systems have been through more seasonal expansion cycles.
The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a flat price before work begins. Ask any contractor to walk the duct system with you, show you the damage, and explain exactly what they’ll do and what it costs. If they won’t, walk away. Our estimates are free, they’re in writing, and they don’t change once we start unless you approve additional work first.
Our Service Area Near Hesperia
We serve Hesperia and the surrounding high desert and mountain communities: Victorville, Apple Valley, Adelanto, Spring Valley Lake, Oak Hills, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Mountain View Acres, Muscoy, Phelan, and Piñon Hills. If you’re up in Lake Arrowhead or Crestline, expect us to account for mountain road time, but we still schedule same-week service for most calls.
Serving Hesperia, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hesperia area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage – if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Hesperia
Air duct repair is the process of restoring damaged, leaking, or poorly sealed ductwork to proper working condition so your HVAC system delivers the right amount of conditioned air to every room. It includes sealing leaks, patching holes, reconnecting disconnected sections, replacing crushed or torn duct runs, and re-hanging sagging lines. In Hesperia, our team handles everything from a single failed joint to a full trunk line replacement.
Most air duct repairs in Hesperia take between two and five hours on site. A straightforward seal-and-reconnect job is done in an afternoon. Full replacements can run one to three days depending on the home’s size and attic access. We give you a clear time estimate with your written quote.
Air duct repair in Hesperia typically runs $350 to $1,200 for standard repairs, and $3,500 to $8,000 for full-system replacement. Partial replacement of a few damaged sections falls between $800 and $2,500. Exact pricing depends on access, materials, and scope. Call (877) 331-2951 for a free, no-obligation quote with a flat price you can hold us to.
Yes. We work on every major duct and HVAC equipment brand, with specialized experience around Rotobrush, Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire systems. Our team carries the tools and materials to repair or replace ductwork in any residential or light-commercial system, regardless of the original installer or manufacturer.
We prioritize calls where duct failure has created a safety or comfort emergency, like a disconnected return pulling carbon monoxide from a garage or a trunk line collapse in extreme weather. Call (877) 331-2951 and describe what’s happening. We schedule genuinely urgent Hesperia jobs as early as the next available slot.
We stand behind our work with a warranty on labor, and the materials we install carry their manufacturer warranties as well. If a sealed joint fails or a replaced section comes loose within the warranty period, we’ll make it right at no charge. We’ve built our Hesperia reputation on that commitment, and Ron Thibodeau personally oversees every repair warranty claim.
Clear a path to the attic hatch or crawlspace access, and move furniture away from any registers that might need work. Keep pets in a separate room for their safety and ours. We bring all the equipment, tarps, and cleanup gear we need. You don’t need to do anything else before we arrive.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Hesperia Today
If you’re dealing with weak airflow, high energy bills, or a duct system that’s showing its age, call Ron Thibodeau and the team at Duct Cleaning Hesperia at (877) 331-2951. We’ll inspect your ductwork, show you exactly what’s going on, and give you a free, no-obligation estimate with one flat price. The air in your home should work as hard as you do.
Written by Ron Thibodeau, Owner at Duct Cleaning Hesperia, serving Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley, and the surrounding high desert communities.