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 Charlotte Homeowners
Loose joints, crushed runs, and torn flex duct are the three things we find most often in Charlotte attics, and each one quietly costs you money every month the system runs. We repair what we find, in-house, using the same professional-grade equipment we bring to a cleaning visit. Stratford Air Duct Cleaning has served the Charlotte area since 2017, and Pete Lowry leads a team that handles cleaning, dryer vent work, and duct repair without handing you off to a second contractor. We’re licensed, insured, can work with your insurer on larger repairs, and offer same-day service when the schedule allows. Call (833) 962-6967. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation is the work of building a new duct system from the air handler outward, sized and sealed to the equipment it serves. You need it when a home is being finished out, when an addition gets its own supply and return, or when an old layout was installed for a different furnace and never reworked for the current one. Stratford Air Duct Cleaning designs the run, sets the trunk and branches, seals every joint, and verifies airflow before we leave. Pricing depends on the number of runs, the length of the trunk, and how much access the attic or crawlspace gives us; the written estimate sets the final price, and the estimate itself is free.
Sizing and Layout
A duct system that’s too small for the equipment starves the blower and makes rooms uneven. We size runs to the load rather than copying what was there before. That means looking at the air handler, the room volumes, and how the supply and return paths actually run through the house.
Sealing New Joints
Every joint we build gets sealed, not just taped. Leaky new ductwork is the most common reason a fresh installation still feels weak at the far registers. We check the finished system with a pressure test before we call the job done.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement means removing a duct system that’s beyond repair and putting new ductwork in its place. It comes up when flex duct has collapsed or been torn through in several places, when old duct board has lost its liner, or when a system was sized for equipment that’s long gone. We pull the old runs, inspect what’s behind them, and rebuild the system so it matches the current furnace or air handler. Pricing depends on how many runs you have, the material we’re replacing with, and how much of the system sits in tight attic space; an estimated range is confirmed on site, and the written estimate locks the price before any work starts.
When Replacement Beats Repair
If more than a few runs are damaged, patching them one at a time costs more than replacing the system. We’ll tell you plainly when we’re at that point. The goal is a duct system that holds pressure, not a series of temporary fixes.
Choosing the Right Material
Flex duct, rigid metal, and duct board all behave differently in a Charlotte attic. We match the material to the run: rigid metal where a line gets stepped on, sealed flex on long branches, and duct board only where it makes sense. Contact cleaning with Rotobrush follows the installation so the new system starts clean.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers the fixes that keep a working system working: reconnecting a run that’s come loose, sealing a joint that’s leaking, patching a tear in flex, or straightening a run that got crushed. You need it when a room won’t heat, when you hear rattling behind the ceiling, or when a supply register blows noticeably weaker than its neighbor. We trace the problem from the register back to the trunk with airflow readings, repair the section that’s actually failing, and re-test. Pricing depends on how many spots need work and how easy they are to reach; the estimate is free, and the written quote sets the final price. We also check whether the leak has been pulling dust into the system and recommend a cleaning or the Stratford Air Duct Cleaning full duct-health visit when that’s the case.
Leaks and Loose Joints
A joint that’s separated by a quarter inch can leak a surprising amount of conditioned air into the attic. We seal with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then confirm the joint holds under pressure. Taping alone doesn’t survive a hot attic over the long haul.
Crushed and Kinked Runs
Flex duct that’s been stepped on or bent past its limit chokes airflow to every register downstream. We restore the run to a smooth path or replace the section if the duct has lost its shape. The result is airflow you can feel at the register.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement is the step where a section, or the whole system, gets swapped for new duct rather than patched. It’s usually needed when duct board has absorbed moisture, when flex has been in a hot attic long enough to sag and tear along its seams, or when a renovation opened up a chase that needs reworking. We remove the failed material, check the surrounding structure, and install new duct sealed to code. Pricing depends on how much of the system is coming out and what we’re putting back; ranges are confirmed on site, and the written estimate sets the price before work begins.
What Comes Out
We pull the failed duct completely before new material goes in, so nothing old is left behind a wall or under insulation. Any debris or contamination we find comes out with Nikro HEPA-rated extraction. That step keeps the attic clean and stops fine particulate from being pulled through the house when the system restarts.
What Goes In
New duct is sized to the equipment, sealed at every joint, and supported so it doesn’t sag. We don’t reuse old hangers or wrap unless it’s still in good condition. Guardsman protection goes on the surfaces we can reach after the job so the ducts stay clean longer.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the broad term for putting a duct system in place, whether that’s a full new build, a replacement after failure, or a layout someone else planned. You need it when a home is being built or substantially renovated, when a heat pump swap leaves the old ducts undersized, or when a contractor walks off a job and leaves the system half-finished. We install the full run, check static pressure at the air handler, and make sure the system delivers what it’s rated for before we sign off. Pricing is set per job by the written estimate, which is free and comes with no pressure to accept.
Planning the Run
A good duct layout starts at the air handler and works outward, keeping each run as short and straight as the house allows. We map every supply and return before a single piece of duct goes in. That planning step prevents the pinch points and sharp turns that kill airflow.
Verifying the Finished System
Once the system is in, we check airflow, look for leaks, and confirm the thermostat and registers deliver what the design called for. If something is off, it gets corrected before we leave. An installed system that isn’t verified is only half done.
Brands We Service
We work with Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems on every repair and installation job, because the rotary brush gets the interior of a duct back to bare metal and the vacuum captures what comes loose. We also carry Nikro HEPA-rated vacuums, which capture fine particulate that shop vacuums and truck-mounted blowers let back into the room. Our crews know where Rotobrush and Nikro equipment wear, how brushes and HEPA filters hold up on Charlotte jobs, and when each tool is the right one. If you have a system that came with the house and you’re not sure what makes it run, we’ll identify the equipment first.
For jobs involving contamination, post-construction debris, or ductwork in compromised condition, we carry Abatement Technologies equipment and treat the work like a remediation job rather than routine dust removal. On the finishing side, we know Honeywell and Aprilaire air quality products well enough to spot a filtration gap and recommend a whole-home solution that fits the system. Whether you have Rotobrush, Abatement Technologies, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Rooms that never heat or cool. One weak register usually means a run has come loose or gotten crushed upstream. A simple trace with a flow meter finds it without tearing open the wall.
- Rattling behind the ceiling. A loose joint or a run vibrating against a joist is the usual cause. Left alone, a loose joint works its way apart and starts dumping air into the attic.
- Visible tears or separated flex in the attic. Flex duct can split along its seams after years in a hot attic. A torn section pulls attic air and insulation fibers straight into the house.
- Higher power bills with no change in use. A duct system that leaks or is starved for airflow makes the blower work harder. Your power bill sees it before you notice the dust.
- Dust settling quickly after cleaning. If dust is back within days, something upstream is open. A loose joint or a disconnected return will keep pulling dust into the system until it’s repaired.
Our Process, Step by Step
- 1
Ask about the symptoms. We start by asking which rooms struggle and when. The pattern often points to the failing run before we’re halfway across the property.
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Walk the system. We trace every reachable run and check joints, hangers, and material condition. Where it’s needed, we use a pressure gauge to confirm airflow rather than guessing.
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Give you a written estimate. You get a clear scope with materials, spot count, and an estimate before any repair starts. The written estimate is what sets the final price.
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Do the work. Our own technicians perform the repair using Rotobrush contact-cleaning, Nikro HEPA-rated extraction, and Guardsman finishing. No subcontracted handoff.
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Verify and clean up. We re-test airflow, confirm the joints hold, and remove all material we brought in. Before-and-after photos go to you so you can see exactly what changed.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Charlotte?
Air duct repair in Charlotte usually comes down to how much of the system needs work and how easy it is to reach. The written estimate sets the final price, but the ranges below give you a sense of what’s typical before you call.
| Job | Typical estimate range |
|---|---|
| Single joint reseal or a loose run reconnected | $150-$400 |
| Multiple leak points sealed in one visit | $300-$750 |
| Crushed run replaced, one branch | $250-$600 |
| Partial system replacement, several runs | $900-$2,500 |
| Full duct replacement with new layout | $2,500-$6,500 |
What affects the price: the number of repair spots, how much attic or crawlspace access we have, the material we’re working with, and whether the system needs cleaning after the repair. A finished basement ceiling costs more to work behind than an open attic chase.
How to avoid overpaying: get a written scope before work starts, ask how many spots are being repaired, and be suspicious of any quote that prices per vent. A duct repair quote should be one price for one system, not a per-register add-up.
Every free estimate includes a walk of the accessible system, a written scope, and a range for the work. If a cleaning makes more sense than a repair, we’ll say so. The same team handles Locust and the nearby communities, so a repair in Charlotte follows the same checklist.
Our Service Area Near Charlotte
From Charlotte we also cover homes in Enochville, Cramerton, Lowell, Ranlo, Stanley, Midland, Fairview, Lake Park, Lowesville, and Lake Norman of Iredell. Most of these are a short drive from our Charlotte base, and we schedule duct repair and replacement so a Charlotte homeowner isn’t waiting while we cover a distant call. When we quote a job, we tell you the dispatch window up front: fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and we’re closed Saturday.
Serving Charlotte, NC – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Charlotte and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Charlotte
Air duct repair is the work of fixing or replacing sections of the duct system so it delivers air where it’s supposed to. It covers resealing loose joints, rehanging sagging runs, replacing crushed flex, and rebuilding sections that have failed. It’s different from a cleaning, which removes dust and debris but doesn’t fix a broken joint or a crushed run.
A single joint or one crushed run usually takes a couple of hours, start to finish. A partial replacement with several runs is typically a full day, and a whole-system replacement can take longer depending on access. We give you a realistic window on the estimate so you can plan around it.
Simple repairs run roughly $150-$400 for one spot, and larger jobs land between $900 and $6,500 depending on how much of the system is being replaced. The written estimate is what locks the price. Call (833) 962-6967 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. We use Rotobrush contact-cleaning systems and Nikro HEPA-rated vacuums on our own jobs, and we know how they perform after years of service. If your duct problem needs a thorough cleaning or a repair, we’ll use the right tool for the job and explain what we’re using and why. For remediation-level situations we carry Abatement Technologies equipment as well.
Yes, when the schedule allows. We answer 24/7 and dispatch Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, with same-day service available on open slots. A call outside dispatch hours gets booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. We’re closed Saturday.
We don’t promise a specific warranty term here because it depends on the repair and the material. What we do promise: our own technicians perform the work, the written estimate covers what’s being done, and if a joint we sealed separates or a repair we made fails, we’ll come back and look at it. Ask on the estimate call and we’ll spell out what applies to your job.
Clear access to the attic hatch or crawlspace and the air handler is the main thing. Turn off the system so we’re not moving air while we inspect, and make a note of which rooms feel weak so we know what to look for. If you have pets, keep them away from the work area. That’s usually all it takes.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Charlotte Today
If a room won’t heat, a joint is rattling behind the ceiling, or the attic ductwork looks worse for wear, give us a call. We’ll walk the system, write a clear scope, and quote one flat price before any repair starts. Call (833) 962-6967 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by Pete Lowry, Owner at Stratford Air Duct Cleaning, serving Charlotte since 2017.