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Air Duct Cleaning

Clean air starts in your ducts.

Professional Air Duct Cleaning in Hampton Roads

After water damage, mold, or fire, your HVAC system can harbor contaminants and distribute them throughout your property. Our professional duct cleaning restores air quality and protects your HVAC investment.

Common Causes

  • Fire and smoke residue in ductwork after a fire event
  • Mold growth in duct lining after water damage
  • Sewage odor drawn into HVAC during a backup event
  • Post-flood moisture trapped in duct systems
  • Renovation dust and debris contaminating ducts
  • Long-term accumulation requiring routine cleaning

Dealing with Duct Cleaning right now?

Our emergency line is answered 24/7. Call us and a team member will guide you through exactly what to do while awaiting crew arrival.

(757) 285-5963

What To Do First

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What NOT To Do

These are the most common mistakes that worsen damage and complicate your insurance claim.

DO NOT:Don't run HVAC after fire or sewage events

Fire particles, soot, and sewage contamination drawn into return air vents will be redistributed to every room in the structure.

DO NOT:Don't skip duct cleaning after mold remediation

Mold spores drawn into HVAC systems before or during remediation will recontaminate the restored space after occupancy.

DO NOT:Don't use consumer duct cleaning kits

Consumer tools cannot reach the full duct run, cannot apply antimicrobial treatment, and don't create the negative pressure required for thorough cleaning.

Not sure if something is safe to do? Call us at (757) 285-5963 before acting. We'd rather answer a question than have you make the damage worse.

Our Duct Cleaning Process

Every job follows the same documented process — no surprises, no shortcuts. Here's exactly what happens from first call to final sign-off.

1

HVAC system inspection

We inspect all accessible duct components, including supply and return runs, air handlers, and coils, to determine the extent of contamination.

2

Access point identification

We identify and create access points in the duct system as needed for thorough cleaning without unnecessary modification.

3

Negative pressure vacuum extraction

A large-capacity negative pressure vacuum is connected to the main duct trunk to capture dislodged debris and contaminants.

4

Rotary brush agitation

Flexible rotary brushes are run through all duct runs to dislodge adhered debris, soot, and biological material.

5

Antimicrobial treatment

EPA-registered antimicrobial products are applied to interior duct surfaces to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.

6

Air quality post-check

Post-cleaning airflow and air quality are verified, and a cleaning report is provided for your records and insurer.

Documentation at every step. We photograph, log, and report every phase of the process — giving you a complete paper trail for your insurance carrier and your own records.

We Help With the Insurance Process

Dealing with disaster is hard enough. We document damage for insurance claims and can coordinate with your carrier or adjuster when appropriate. Coverage, approval, payment, and claim handling depend on your policy and insurer.

1

Document Everything

We photograph and document all damage before starting work — creating the record your insurance carrier needs.

2

Support Your Claim

We help you notify your carrier, understand the process, and prepare the documentation needed to support your claim.

3

Coordinate With Your Adjuster

We are available to meet with your insurance adjuster on-site and provide a detailed scope of the damage.

4

Restore Your Property

We complete the approved restoration scope and provide final documentation for your records and your insurer.

Insurance Documentation Support

We prepare the records your carrier needs.

  • Photo and video documentation of all damage
  • Detailed written scope of affected areas
  • Moisture mapping and drying logs
  • Available for adjuster site visits
  • Final completion documentation for your file

Important: Insurance coverage, deductibles, approvals, and payments are determined by your insurance policy and carrier. Hampton Roads Damage Help does not guarantee claim approval or payment.

For Homeowners & Renters

Residential Duct Cleaning

Single-family homes, condos, rentals, and historic properties

Hampton Roads homeowners often discover their ductwork is contaminated only after a loss event — water damage, fire, or mold — makes it unavoidable. We provide duct cleaning as a standalone service and as part of our full restoration process.

What you can expect from us

  • A dispatcher calls you back as soon as possible — call us directly for the fastest response

  • We document damage and can help coordinate with your adjuster — coverage depends on your policy and carrier

  • We work in your home respectfully — covering floors, explaining every step before starting

  • Contents handled with care — pack-out services available when needed

Types of residential properties we handle

Single-family homes
Condominiums & townhomes
Rental properties
Historic homes
Manufactured / mobile homes
Vacation & second properties
Newly purchased homes
Properties in probate or estate

This is your home. We understand the stress that comes with property damage — the disruption, the uncertainty, and the concern about what comes next. Our crews are trained to work efficiently and respectfully, explaining every step so you always know what's happening in your own home.

For Property Managers & Commercial Owners

Commercial Duct Cleaning

Offices, retail, multi-family, industrial, and institutional properties

Commercial HVAC systems — particularly in hotels, office buildings, and medical facilities — require duct cleaning to the standards of NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association). We serve commercial properties with the documentation and process compliance that building management requires.

What we bring to commercial jobs

  • After-hours and weekend scheduling to minimize tenant disruption

  • Dedicated project manager for the full scope — single point of contact

  • Detailed documentation aligned with commercial insurance policy requirements

  • Large-loss capability for multi-unit, industrial, and portfolio properties

Property types we serve

Office buildings
Retail & restaurant spaces
Multi-family / apartment complexes
Hotels & hospitality
Industrial & warehouse
Medical & healthcare facilities
Schools & institutional
HOA common areas

We work with property managers, building owners, and facility directors — and can coordinate with your carrier or adjuster when appropriate. Coverage and claim outcomes depend on your policy and insurer.

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Duct Cleaning — Frequently Asked Questions

After water damage, mold remediation, or any fire/smoke event, duct cleaning is strongly recommended to prevent contamination spread.
Most residential systems can be cleaned in 3–5 hours. Larger commercial systems may take longer.
It often does when the duct cleaning is directly related to a covered loss event. We document the necessity for your adjuster.

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