Air Duct Repair in Boca Raton - Tested First, Written Price Second

Trusted Air Duct Repair for Boca Raton Homeowners

When ducts come apart at a joint, crush behind a soffit, or sag until the run can’t carry air to a back bedroom, no amount of cleaning fixes it. Repair does. Ashton Air Duct Cleaning handles air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and air duct repair, so the same visit that finds a leak can seal it, re-hang a collapsed run, or replace a section that’s beyond saving. Our technicians have up to 8 years of experience with Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, they use it to physically agitate and extract debris rather than relying on suction alone, and they can tell a cleaning problem from a ductwork problem before anyone quotes a job. Same-day appointments are often available in Boca Raton. Call (888) 894-0255.

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HVAC Duct Installation

HVAC Duct Installation is the design and fitting of a new duct system for an addition, a converted garage space, a remodel where the old layout no longer works, or a home whose ducts were sized wrong from the start. You need it when a room never gets comfortable no matter how the thermostat is set, when a new air handler needs a distribution system built to match, or when a previous install left runs too long, too narrow, or too crooked to deliver the airflow the equipment was rated for. We plan the layout, fit the trunk and branches, seal the joints, and balance the result so each register gets its share. Typical installed pricing in the Boca Raton area runs roughly $1,800 to $4,500 for a partial system and can reach $6,000 and up for a full distribution rebuild, depending on the number of runs and how much of the work sits behind drywall. The written estimate sets the final price.

Planning the Layout Before Cutting

Every run gets measured against the air handler’s rated capacity before anything is cut. We work out trunk size, branch sizing, and register placement together, because a system that’s oversized at the plenum and undersized at the last boot wastes the whole effort. Getting this right up front is what keeps a back bedroom from becoming the problem room again.

Sealing and Balancing the New System

Seams and takeoffs get mastic or foil tape, never cloth duct tape that dries and falls off in attic heat. Once the system is together we check static pressure and airflow at each register, then adjust dampers so the rooms that need air actually get it.

Air Duct Replacement

Air Duct Replacement means pulling out a duct system that has reached the end of its useful life and putting a new one in the same footprint. It’s the right call when flex duct has collapsed or torn in multiple places, when older rigid duct has separated at enough joints that patching becomes a losing game, or when ductboard has soaked up moisture and started to break down. We handle the removal, the new installation, and the sealing in one job, working around attic access and tight chases without leaving the system half-open. Replacing a system like this typically runs $2,200 to $5,500 in Boca Raton depending on the number of runs, the material chosen, and how much ceiling or drywall has to be opened to reach the old duct. We give you the number in writing before the work starts, and the written estimate is what you pay.

When Repair Stops Making Sense

If more than a few sections are failing at once, patching costs more over two visits than replacing does in one. Sagging runs, crushed flex in the attic, and joints that have separated at every takeoff are the usual tipping point. We’ll tell you honestly which side of that line your system sits on.

Choosing Between Flex and Rigid

Flex duct installs faster and fits awkward chases, but it’s easier to crush and harder to keep straight. Rigid metal or ductboard holds its shape and carries airflow better where there’s room. We match the material to the space rather than forcing one answer on every home.

Ductwork Repair

Ductwork Repair covers the targeted fixes that bring a struggling system back to where it should be: sealing separated joints, reconnecting a run that’s come loose at the boot, re-hanging sagging duct, patching a puncture, and straightening a run that was installed with a sharp bend choking the flow. You need it when certain rooms stay warm while the rest of the house is fine, when you hear whistling or rattling at a register, or when dust starts collecting on the ceiling around a supply grille. We inspect the accessible runs, find the actual failure, and fix that run instead of selling you a whole new system. Most single-run ductwork repair in Boca Raton falls between $250 and $700 depending on access and how many connections need sealing. Larger jobs with several separated runs can run $900 to $1,500. The free estimate tells you which one you’re looking at.

Finding Leaks You Can’t See

A duct that leaks into the attic doesn’t show up as a puddle or a stain. It shows up as a higher power bill and a room that won’t cool. We trace the system from the air handler outward and check each connection, takeoff, and boot, since the leaks that matter are usually the ones behind insulation.

Sealing Joints That Keep Opening

Cloth-backed tape fails in attic heat, and that’s the reason so many runs come apart years after installation. We use mastic or foil tape rated for the temperature, applied to a clean surface so it holds. A joint done right stays sealed.

Duct Replacement

Duct Replacement is the narrower job of swapping out a single run or branch rather than the whole distribution system, and it’s the right move when one section has failed while the rest is still sound. You need it when a run is crushed flat behind a knee wall, when flex duct has torn open in the attic, when a boot is damaged beyond sealing, or when an older section was installed in a material you don’t want anywhere else in the house. We isolate the bad run, remove it, and fit a new one that matches the system’s sizing so the airflow doesn’t shift to the other registers. Single-run duct replacement typically runs $300 to $800 in Boca Raton, and multi-run replacement climbs from $900 to $2,000 depending on access and length. Pricing is per job by the written estimate, not per foot.

Matching the New Run to the Old System

A replacement run has to match the diameter and length the original design called for, or it throws off the balance for every register downstream. We measure before we cut, and we check that the new section doesn’t add a bend the old one didn’t have. The goal is a run that behaves like the rest of the system.

Access Without Tearing Up the Ceiling

Most attic runs can be replaced through existing access, and that keeps drywall repair off the bill. Where a run sits in a tight chase or above a finished ceiling, we look for the least invasive route before we open anything. It’s the difference between a small job and a messy one.

Ductwork Installation

Ductwork Installation is the fitting of new duct runs and components into an existing system, whether that means adding a supply to a room that never had one, extending a branch for a new mini-split air handler, or installing a return where the system is starved for it. You need it when a renovation adds square footage, when a room was left off the original design, or when a return is undersized and the system whistles every time it runs. We size the new run against the existing trunk, fit it with sealed connections, and verify airflow at the register before we call it done. Adding a single supply or return run in the Boca Raton area typically runs $350 to $900 depending on distance from the trunk and how the run has to be routed. Multi-run additions run $1,000 to $2,800. All of it gets quoted up front in writing.

Sizing a New Run Correctly

An added supply that’s too small does nothing for the room, and one that’s too large steals air from everywhere else. We calculate the run against the trunk’s remaining capacity instead of guessing from the register size. That’s how a new room ends up comfortable without wrecking the rest of the house.

Adding Returns Where They’re Needed

A system with one small return pulls harder than it should, which shows up as noise and reduced airflow at the far registers. Adding return capacity near the air handler often fixes pressure problems that look like duct failures elsewhere. It’s one of the more useful changes we make.

Brands We Service

We work with and service equipment from Honeywell and Aprilaire, and we know where each tends to wear out. Honeywell zone dampers and controls are common in Boca Raton homes with more than one thermostat, and when a damper sticks, the symptom looks exactly like a duct problem in one part of the house. Aprilaire filtration and humidification equipment sits in line with the ductwork, and we service it as part of the same system rather than treating it as a separate visit.

We also handle Abatement Technologies equipment, which is built for contaminant control and puts specific demands on how the surrounding ductwork is sealed and fitted. Getting the duct right matters more with that equipment, not less. Whether you have Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, or any other make, we can help.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Rooms that won’t cool while others are fine. A single stubborn room usually means a run has come loose, crushed, or been choked by a sharp bend. Cleaning won’t fix it, and ignoring it just keeps the compressor working harder than it needs to.
• Whistling or rattling at a register. Noise at the grille points to a pressure problem, either an undersized return or a joint that’s pulled apart. It’s usually a small fix caught early and a bigger one caught late.
• Dust collecting around a supply grille. Dust settling on the ceiling near a vent means air is escaping at that joint and carrying particles with it. That’s a leak you can see, and the ones you can’t see are doing the same thing in the attic.
• Visible sagging or crushed flex in the attic. Flex duct that hangs below its supports or sits flat underfoot can’t carry its rated airflow. Once it’s crushed, it stays crushed, and replacement is usually the only real answer.
• Higher power bills with no other explanation. When nothing in the house has changed and the bill keeps climbing, leaking or disconnected ductwork is a common culprit. A repair visit costs far less than another summer of cooling the attic.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   We ask what you’re noticing. Which rooms are off, when it started, and whether anything changed in the house recently. That conversation usually narrows the problem down before anyone opens an attic hatch, and it keeps the visit focused on what actually matters to you.
2. 2
   We inspect the system from the air handler out. Every accessible run, takeoff, boot, and connection gets checked, and we use a camera where the duct isn’t reachable by hand. Rotobrush and Nikro equipment lets us agitate and extract debris so we can see the duct surface, not just the dust sitting on top of it.
3. 3
   We show you what we found. Before-and-after photos of your own ductwork, with the failed joint or crushed run clearly in frame. You see the problem yourself rather than taking a description on faith.
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   We give you one flat price for the system. No per-vent pricing, no coupon that changes at the door. You get the scope, the price, and what’s included in writing, and you decide before any work begins.
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   We do the repair and check the result. Sealing, re-hanging, or replacement, followed by an airflow check at the registers so we know the fix actually worked. Clean ducts. Repaired ducts. Done right.

How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Boca Raton?

Our Service Area Near Boca Raton

We work throughout Boca Raton and the surrounding communities, including Lake Clarke Shores, Hypoluxo, Lantana, Lake Worth Beach, Greenacres, Palm Springs, Wellington, Westgate, and Palm Beach. Drive times between these towns are short, so scheduling a visit in Boca Raton or a neighboring area usually comes down to the day rather than the distance. If you’re nearby in Lake Clarke Shores or Hypoluxo, the process and the pricing work exactly the same way. Start with our main Boca Raton page if you’d like the full picture of what we do locally.

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Repair in Boca Raton

Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Boca Raton Today

If a room in your Boca Raton home won’t cool or you’ve spotted sagging duct in the attic, the fix is usually faster and less expensive than people expect. You’ll get a free, no-obligation estimate with photos of your own ductwork and one flat price per system agreed before work starts. Call (888) 894-0255. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.

Written by the team at Ashton Air Duct Cleaning.