Whole-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.
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AfterFast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Alpharetta
Air duct cleaning in Alpharetta typically runs $380-$720 for a complete residential system, and every job starts with a written price delivered before any panel comes off. We dispatch crews to Alpharetta from our Atlanta office, and most homeowners in the Windward, Johns Creek, and downtown Alpharetta areas see us inside a standard scheduling window. Call (470) 516-9337 for a free estimate with a written number you can compare.
We’ve worked inside enough Alpharetta homes to know the local housing stock intimately. The master-planned communities off GA-400, the two-story builds in Avalon-adjacent neighborhoods, the winding subdivisions near Wills Park - they share a common thread. Most were built between 1990 and 2010 with flexible ductwork that is now hitting the age where construction debris from the original build and degraded liner material are both circulating through the same air your family breathes. That’s not a scare tactic. It’s what our cameras show on a regular basis.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Marietta Is Alpharetta’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
CleanRun has served the Alpharetta market since 2013, and our Air Duct Cleaning team has documented photo records from thousands of homes along the GA-400 corridor. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival - Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every Alpharetta job in writing, not as a verbal afterthought.
Alpharetta homeowners tend to research before they call. They ask about equipment brands, request proof of insurance, and want to see what was actually found. We expect this. Every Alpharetta customer receives a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, before and after, as a standard deliverable. No manager approval required. No extra charge.
Our response time to Alpharetta is coordinated from the Atlanta office, with crews running scheduled routes through Roswell, Woodstock, and the 30005, 30009, and 30022 zip codes. We’re familiar with the access challenges of gated communities like Windward and the older two-story layouts near North Point Mall where attic entry points can be tight. That local knowledge saves time on the job, which means less disruption to your day.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from a competitor. Bring us the quote. We’ll put our number next to it, line item by line item, in writing. Haven Standard Clause 1.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Services in Alpharetta
Residential Duct Cleaning
Alpharetta’s dominant housing type is the large, two-story suburban home, typically 3,000-5,500 square feet, built in master-planned subdivisions between roughly 1990 and 2010. Most are wired for two- or three-zone HVAC and constructed with flexible ductwork. Residential duct cleaning addresses the complete system: supply runs, return runs, trunk lines, and the plenum (the central distribution box connected to your air handler). In Alpharetta, we regularly find that homeowners who bought in 2015 or later assume their “newer” home doesn’t need service yet. The camera usually proves otherwise. Construction drywall dust from the original build frequently remains in ducts for a decade or more, and flex-duct liner degradation in unconditioned attics accelerates with Georgia’s summer heat.
Commercial Duct Cleaning
Alpharetta’s commercial base along North Point Parkway, Old Milton Parkway, and the Avalon district includes medical offices, professional services, and retail spaces with rooftop HVAC units and extensive duct networks. Commercial systems accumulate debris differently than residential - higher occupancy, more frequent filter changes that sometimes mask underlying buildup, and longer duct runs with more elbows where particulate settles. We size our equipment to the system, using negative-pressure extraction with HEPA filtration sized for commercial cubic-footage loads. Documentation includes the same photo record delivered to residential customers, formatted for facility managers who need maintenance logs for insurance or compliance.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air from your air handler to the registers in each room. In Alpharetta’s two-story homes, supply runs often stretch 30-50 feet through unconditioned attic space, and the flex duct installed in the 1990s and 2000s is now at the age where sagging and kinking restrict airflow. We recently serviced a 2003-built two-story in Windward where the homeowner reported visible drywall dust puffing from the registers every time the system kicked on. A camera inspection revealed construction debris and degraded flex-duct liner fragments coating the supply and return ducts, so we used agitation tools under negative pressure with HEPA filtration to perform full source removal. The dust stopped immediately and static pressure dropped noticeably at the air handler. Supply duct cleaning specifically targets these delivery lines, restoring designed airflow to rooms that have been underperforming for years.
Return Duct Cleaning
Return ducts pull air back to the air handler for reconditioning. In Alpharetta, this is where the pollen problem lives. The dense hardwood and pine canopy preserved across master-planned communities like Windward drives some of metro Atlanta’s highest spring pollen counts. Return-air intakes pull that load deep into ductwork during March through May, depositing layers year after year that standard 1-inch filters cannot stop. Return duct cleaning removes this accumulated material from the intake grille through the return trunk to the air handler cabinet. For Alpharetta homes with return plenums built from duct board rather than sheet metal, we inspect for moisture staining and liner degradation that can harbor mold in Georgia’s humid cooling season.
Full System Cleaning
Full system cleaning is our most common request in Alpharetta, and for good reason. The 1990-2010 builds with original flex duct systems across multiple HVAC zones need comprehensive service, not spot treatment. Full system cleaning covers all supply and return runs, trunk lines, the plenum, and accessible components at the air handler. We use Rotobrush agitation systems and Nikro negative-pressure extractors with HEPA filtration, equipment names you can verify independently. Every run is photographed before and after. The written scope specifies exactly what was cleaned and what condition it was in. This is the service we recommend for Alpharetta homeowners who have never had professional duct cleaning, or who suspect construction debris remains from the original build.
Video Inspection
Video inspection lets you see inside your ductwork before deciding on service. We feed a camera through the supply and return systems, recording the interior condition of flex duct, sheet metal, or duct board. In Alpharetta, this inspection frequently reveals construction debris from the original build, degraded flex-duct liner material, or pollen accumulation at return elbows. The video becomes part of your documented job record. Many Alpharetta homeowners request video inspection specifically because they want evidence, not a sales pitch. We deliver the footage. You decide what happens next.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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CleanRun operates professional-grade equipment from trade-recognized brands: Rotobrush agitation systems, Nikro negative-pressure extractors, and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration units. These are not consumer tools. They’re manufactured for the duct cleaning trade and sized for the large-system workloads common in Alpharetta’s 3,000-plus-square-foot homes. We stock replacement components and filtration media for these brands, which means if your Alpharetta job requires equipment reconfiguration or unexpected filter changes, the crew has what they need on the truck. No return trip. No delay. Guardsman sanitizing products are available for customers who want antimicrobial treatment applied after mechanical cleaning, applied according to manufacturer specification, not oversold.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Alpharetta Homes
- Construction debris still circulating in 2000s-era builds. Alpharetta’s master-planned subdivisions went up fast during the 1990s and 2000s, and builders’ duct cleaning was often a shop-vac at best. Drywall dust, wood particulate, and insulation fragments remain in ducts for 15-20 years, circulating every time the system runs. Homeowners smell it when the heat first kicks on in fall.
- Flex-duct liner shedding in 140°F attics. Georgia summer attic temperatures routinely exceed 140°F, and flex duct runs laid across unconditioned space in Alpharetta’s two-story homes see surface temps above that threshold. The inner liner degrades and sheds fibrous particles into the airstream. Homeowners notice dust that doesn’t match their cleaning schedule. The camera shows why.
- Pollen accumulation at return elbows and plenum entries. Alpharetta’s preserved tree canopy produces pollen loads that standard filters cannot capture completely. Return ducts pull this material deep into the system where it accumulates at directional changes and plenum connections, restricting airflow and providing organic material for moisture-related growth during the May-September cooling season.
- Multi-zone systems with inconsistent maintenance. Alpharetta’s larger homes frequently have two or three HVAC zones, and homeowners often service the main system while neglecting secondary units. The neglected zone’s ductwork accumulates debris at the same rate, sometimes worse due to lower airflow velocity in smaller-capacity systems.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Alpharetta, GA
A typical full system cleaning for an Alpharetta home runs $380-$720, depending on system size, number of zones, and accessibility. Single-zone homes on slab foundations with basement or closet air handlers tend toward the lower end. Three-zone, two-story builds with attic air handlers and extensive flex-duct networks run higher. Commercial systems are priced by cubic footage and access configuration.
| Service | Typical Range in Alpharetta |
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| Full residential system cleaning (single zone) | $380-$520 |
| Full residential system cleaning (two-three zones) | $520-$720 |
| Video inspection only | $180-$280 |
| Return duct cleaning (standalone) | $220-$340 |
| Commercial system cleaning | $0.18-$0.32 per sq ft of conditioned space |
What affects cost: number of supply and return registers, linear footage of ductwork, presence of duct board versus sheet metal (duct board requires gentler agitation and more time), and whether the air handler is accessible without attic entry. We do not price per vent. Haven Standard Clause 1 means one flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. No add-ons discovered mid-job. Call (470) 516-9337 for a written estimate at no charge.
We Also Serve Cities Near Alpharetta
CleanRun crews run scheduled routes through Alpharetta and surrounding communities including Roswell, Woodstock, Holly Springs, and Marietta. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Atlanta office. Same documentation standards. Same written pricing. Same 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re in a neighboring city and found this page, we likely serve your address.
Serving Alpharetta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alpharetta area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Air Duct Cleaning in Alpharetta
Yes, and possibly more urgently than a 1980s home that has been cleaned before. Alpharetta’s 1990-2010 master-planned builds frequently left construction debris in ducts that was never fully removed. The flex-duct systems in these homes are also now at the age where liner degradation begins. We find drywall dust, insulation fragments, and degraded liner material in 2005 builds regularly. Call (470) 516-9337 for a video inspection that will show you exactly what’s inside.
It circulates as respirable particulate every time your system runs, loads your filter prematurely, and provides a substrate for moisture-related microbial growth during Georgia’s humid cooling season. In Alpharetta specifically, the combination of construction debris and high spring pollen loads creates a compounded accumulation problem that single-source filtration cannot address. The debris also restricts designed airflow, making your system work harder for the same output.
Alpharetta’s master-planned communities preserved and planted dense hardwood and pine canopies as a selling feature. Windward, the subdivisions near Wills Park, and the wooded lots along Kimball Bridge Road all contribute to pollen counts that rank among the highest in metro Atlanta. Return-air intakes pull this load indoors during March through May, and standard 1-inch filters capture only a fraction. The accumulated material deposits inside ductwork year after year, particularly at elbows and plenum connections where airflow changes direction. Cities with less tree canopy and more open development simply don’t see the same volume.
Yes, specifically the flex-duct liner in unconditioned attics. Georgia summer attic temperatures routinely reach 140-150°F, and flex duct laid across trusses in Alpharetta’s two-story homes sees sustained exposure at those levels. The inner adhesive degrades. The liner becomes brittle. It sheds particles into the airstream. This is not theoretical - it’s a failure mode we document with camera evidence in the 1990s-era subdivisions clustered around GA-400 exits. Homeowners are often surprised because 25 years sounds “new enough” to skip maintenance. The thermal data and the camera footage say otherwise.
The builder should have performed source removal cleaning after construction dust settled and before final occupancy, using negative-pressure extraction with sealed registers - not a shop-vac at the air handler. The Georgia residential construction boom of the 1990s and 2000s prioritized speed, and duct cleaning was frequently delegated to the lowest subcontractor or skipped entirely. What we find in Alpharetta homes from this era is consistent: drywall dust at supply elbows, wood particulate in return trunks, and insulation fragments throughout. The builder should also have verified that flex-duct runs were fully supported and not kinked, since sagging flex duct traps debris and accelerates liner degradation. If you’re unsure what your builder actually did, a video inspection will answer the question with footage you can see yourself. Call (470) 516-9337 to schedule.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Alpharetta since 2013.