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 Wilmington Homeowners
Duct problems show up as a room that never gets cool, a whistling register, or dust settling on furniture hours after you wiped it down. In Wilmington, those symptoms usually trace back to a disconnected joint, a crushed flex run in an attic, or a seam that opened as the system aged. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience tracing that kind of leak and closing it properly, and we bring professional-grade equipment rather than a shop-vac and a guess. We can often see the problem and fix it the same day. Call (855) 360-7068. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Key Takeaways
- We diagnose and repair leaks, disconnects, crushed runs and collapsed sections of ductwork.
- Repair sits alongside Wilmington duct cleaning, so a damaged duct found during cleaning gets handled without a second contractor.
- Every job starts with an inspection and a written estimate before any work begins.
- We work on the whole system, including the airflow components that feed it.
HVAC Duct Installation
HVAC Duct Installation is the layout and fitting of a duct system that matches your equipment, your room sizes and the space you actually have. You need it when a system is being replaced and the old ducts don’t suit the new blower, when a remodel adds rooms, or when a previous install left runs undersized for the air the system moves. Wilmington Duct Cleaning handles the full job: we measure the runs, size them for proper airflow, and seal the joints so pressure holds through the whole loop. Typical HVAC Duct Installation in Wilmington runs $2,200-$6,500 depending on how many runs are involved and how accessible the attic or crawlspace is. The written estimate sets the final price.
Layout and Sizing
Airflow problems usually start with a run that’s too small or a trunk that’s too short for the distance it covers. We calculate what each room needs and match the duct size to the equipment rather than reusing whatever was there. That matters in Wilmington homes where the attic sees hard summer heat and a starved run will show up as a warm bedroom by afternoon.
Attic and Crawlspace Access
Most Wilmington homes have flex or hard duct running through a low attic or a vented crawlspace. We plan the route around joists, roof trusses and existing plumbing before anything is cut or fitted. Tight access slows the work but it doesn’t change how we seal the joints.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Air Duct Replacement
Air Duct Replacement is pulling out ductwork that’s past repair and fitting new runs in its place. You need it when sections are crushed beyond straightening, when duct board is saturated and falling apart, or when old flex has torn in enough places that patching would just chase the damage. During replacement we use Nikro HEPA-rated vacuums to hold dust down while old sections come out, and we seal and support every new run as it goes in. Typical Air Duct Replacement in Wilmington runs $1,500-$5,200 depending on how much of the system is replaced and whether the attic is finished or open. The written estimate sets the final price.
When Replacement Beats Repair
If a run is torn along most of its length, patching the one spot you can see leaves the rest of it failing. We show you the condition of each section and let you decide, rather than recommending replacement by default. Age, material and how much of the run is compromised all factor in.
Sealing and Support
New duct only performs if it’s hung properly and sealed at every joint. Sagging flex compresses and chokes airflow, so we support runs at the spacing the material needs. Mastic and foil tape go on the seams and boots before anything is closed up.
Ductwork Repair
Ductwork Repair covers the fixes that restore a system without replacing it: rejoining a disconnected boot, sealing a failed seam, reconnecting a trunk that’s come loose, and straightening a run that got crushed against a joist. You need it when one room underperforms while the rest of the house is fine, or when pressure noise at a register points to a leak upstream. We work on the system, not just the visible parts, and Abatement Technologies negative-air equipment keeps dust contained while we open anything up. Typical Ductwork Repair in Wilmington runs $180-$900 depending on how many leaks we find once the inspection starts. The written estimate sets the final price.
Leak Detection
A pressure test and a close visual pass through the attic or crawlspace find the leaks that are costing you conditioned air. We look at the connections at the air handler first, since that’s where a lot of loss hides. What we find, we show you.
Sealing Methods
Mastic, foil tape and mechanical fasteners each suit a different joint, and we use the one that holds for that spot. Flex duct at the boot gets a physical strap plus sealant, not tape alone. Sealing is what makes the repair last.
Duct Replacement
Duct Replacement is the targeted swap of specific runs or a section of trunk without touching the rest of the system. You need it when one zone is chronically starved, when a run was damaged by pests or water, or when a homeowner wants to upgrade a single problem area. We isolate the section, remove it with containment in place, and fit new duct that matches the existing layout. Typical Duct Replacement in Wilmington runs $400-$2,400 depending on how many runs are involved. The written estimate sets the final price, and repair is always on the table if it will do the job.
Partial System Swaps
Not every system needs everything at once. Replacing the two or three worst runs can restore balance to the rooms that need it most. We point out which sections will get you the most airflow back for the cost.
Matching Existing Ductwork
New duct has to blend with the old in size and material or it creates a bottleneck. We measure the existing runs and match the replacement to what the system expects. The goal is a system that behaves like one piece of work.
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork Installation is the fitting of new ductwork where there wasn’t a proper system before: a converted garage, a finished basement, an addition, or a home where a previous owner used flex taped to a joist instead of a real layout. You need it when a new room needs supply and return air, or when you’re correcting a setup that never worked right. We use Rotobrush rotary brush equipment to clean and prepare any reused sections before we join new duct to them. Typical Ductwork Installation in Wilmington runs $800-$3,800 depending on how far the new runs travel and what has to be cut through. The written estimate sets the final price.
Additions and Conversions
Adding supply air to a new room means checking the existing equipment can handle the extra load before you cut a hole. If it can’t, the room gets a duct and never gets comfortable. That math happens before we start, not after.
Tying Into Existing Systems
New runs have to tie into the trunk in a way that doesn’t rob the rooms already fed by it. We account for the pressure change and size the new takeoff accordingly. Reused duct gets cleaned and inspected before it’s joined.
Brands We Service
Many Wilmington homes have air quality equipment built around Aprilaire or Honeywell components, and our technicians are familiar with how those systems integrate with the ductwork around them. Knowing the equipment lets us diagnose whether the problem is the duct, the airflow control or a damper that’s stuck, rather than assuming it’s all in the pipes. We work on the system, not just the visible parts.
We also use Abatement Technologies equipment for containment and negative-air pressure when dust and debris need to stay put during repair work. Whether you have Aprilaire, Honeywell or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Whistling or roaring at a register. That noise is usually pressure escaping through a gap upstream of the vent. Left alone, it means conditioned air is going into the attic instead of the room, and the leak tends to grow.
- One room never cools while the rest is fine. A single starved zone almost always points to a crushed run, a disconnected boot or a closed damper that never got reopened. It’s one of the faster problems to diagnose once someone gets eyes on the duct.
- Rising dust on surfaces right after cleaning. Dust pulled from a gap in the return side gets pushed back into the air you breathe. A leaking return is the usual culprit.
- Visible sagging or torn flex in the attic. Flex that’s sagging or torn between the joists won’t carry its rated airflow, and one tear tends to widen as the system cycles. Support and seal are usually straightforward fixes.
- High energy bills with no explanation. Escaping conditioned air makes the system work longer for the same result. A pressure test shows how much you’re losing before you spend anything.
Our Process, Step by Step
- 1
Phone conversation and booking. We take the details of what you’re seeing and when it started. Call (855) 360-7068. We answer 24/7, and the estimate is free.
- 2
Full inspection with proper containment. We set up Abatement Technologies negative-air equipment before opening anything, then walk the system. We use Rotobrush and Nikro vacuums to control dust as we trace leaks, disconnected joints and damaged runs.
- 3
Photo documentation and a written estimate. We show you what we found and put a flat price per system in writing before any work begins. No surprises after the technician is on site.
- 4
Repair or replacement, sealed to standard. We complete the fix on the spot where possible, using the right sealant and fasteners for each joint. If a part needs ordering, we schedule it without sending you elsewhere.
- 5
Final check and before-and-after photos. We verify airflow at the registers and confirm the leak is closed. You get before-and-after photos of your own ducts so you can see the work was done.
How Much Does Air Duct Repair Cost in Wilmington?
Air duct repair in Wilmington typically costs $180-$900, depending on how many leaks or disconnects turn up and how hard they are to reach. A simple reconnection at a boot or a resealed seam sits near the low end. A system with several failed joints across a hot attic, or a trunk that needs rerouting, runs toward the middle and upper end. Full duct replacement starts around $1,500 and can reach $5,200 when most of the system is involved. HVAC Duct Installation runs $2,200-$6,500, and targeted Ductwork Installation for an addition runs $800-$3,800.
What moves the price: how accessible the attic or crawlspace is, how many runs are affected, and whether the duct material can be sealed or has to come out. Summer attic heat matters too. Duct that’s been baking under a Wilmington roof for years gets brittle, and brittle joints fail faster than the rest of the system.
To avoid overpaying, ask for a written estimate that names each repair rather than one lump figure, and ask to see the damage before work starts. Cheap quotes that turn into large invoices later are the reason we put a flat price per system in writing. Every free estimate includes a full inspection, photo documentation of what we find, and a written price. Call (855) 360-7068 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Our Service Area Near Wilmington
We work throughout Wilmington and the surrounding communities, including Kings Grant, Silver Lake, Myrtle Grove, Wrightsboro, Murraysville, Ogden, Northchase, Bayshore, Skippers Corner, Leland and Porters Neck. Response times depend on where you are and the day’s schedule, and we confirm timing when you call. For homes in the northern and western neighborhoods, we plan the visit around how long the drive runs so the estimate window is realistic.
Serving Wilmington, NC – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Air duct repair is fixing damage to the duct system itself: reconnecting separated joints, sealing leaks, straightening crushed runs, and replacing sections that are past saving. It’s different from cleaning, though the two often happen in the same visit when damage turns up during a cleaning. A repair restores the system’s ability to move air where it’s supposed to go.
Most single-leak repairs take a couple of hours, while a job involving several runs or a section of trunk can take most of a day. The inspection tells us which category you’re in before we commit to a timeframe. If the system needs parts ordered, we tell you that up front rather than halfway through.
Typical repair runs $180-$900, and replacement of damaged sections runs $400-$5,200 depending on scope. The final price comes from the written estimate, which sets a flat figure per system before any work starts. Call (855) 360-7068 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. We’re familiar with both, which means we can tell whether the problem is in the ductwork or in the airflow components those systems use. That distinction saves a lot of guesswork. Whether you have Aprilaire, Honeywell or any other make, we can help.
Often, yes. A call comes in, and we look at what’s scheduled and whether your job fits into an opening that day. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch is 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Our work is backed by a satisfaction guarantee, so if a repair doesn’t hold, we come back and make it right. Ask about the specifics during your estimate so it’s clear in writing. We’d rather you know exactly what you’re getting before we start.
Clear access to the attic hatch or crawlspace opening, and move anything stored directly under it so we have room to work. Secure pets and let us know about any alarm system. Beyond that, we bring the equipment and containment, so there’s nothing to set up on your end.
Schedule Your Air Duct Repair Service in Wilmington Today
If your system is whistling, starving a room, or spreading dust, a proper inspection will tell you what’s actually wrong. We put a flat price per system in writing before work starts, and you get before-and-after photos of your own ducts. Call (855) 360-7068 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Wilmington Duct Cleaning.