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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Aurora?
Air duct cleaning in Aurora, CO typically costs between $280 and $650 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs landing around $350 to $450 depending on system size and duct condition. That range reflects what CleanRun sees across Aurora’s mix of 1980s ranch homes in Tollgate, newer two-story builds in Saddle Rock, and the larger square-footage homes in Tallyn’s Reach. Dryer vent cleaning, duct repairs, and sanitizing add to that base price – those line items are broken out below so you know exactly what you’re pricing.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
Every written price CleanRun delivers before work starts is built from the same line items. Here’s how they stack for Aurora homes in 2026:
| Service | Typical Aurora Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air duct cleaning – small home (up to 1,500 sq ft) | $280 – $360 | Covers supply and return runs, main trunk |
| Air duct cleaning – mid-size home (1,500 – 2,800 sq ft) | $350 – $475 | Most common range for Aurora single-family homes |
| Air duct cleaning – large home (2,800 – 4,500+ sq ft) | $475 – $650 | Tallyn’s Reach, Saddle Rock Ridge, Wheatlands builds |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89 – $149 | Higher end for vents routed through attic or roof |
| Sanitizing / antimicrobial treatment | $75 – $150 | Applied to duct interior after cleaning; optional add-on |
| Duct repair – minor sealing (per section) | $95 – $185 | Mastic sealant applied at joints; documented with photos |
| Duct repair – flex duct replacement (per run) | $150 – $320 | Common in Aurora homes built between 1985 and 2002 |
| Plenum cleaning (air handler box) | $65 – $120 | Plenum = the main distribution box at your air handler |
| Second opinion on a competitor estimate | $0 | CleanRun puts its written number next to any written quote |
A few things push Aurora jobs toward the higher end of those ranges. Homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s in neighborhoods like Mission Viejo and Meadowood often have original flex duct that has collapsed or kinked at elbows – when the Rotobrush camera goes in, it finds restriction before it finds debris. Fixing that kink is a separate line item, and it gets added to the written price before anyone picks up a tool. Homes over 3,000 square feet with three-zone systems add duct runs, which adds labor time. And Aurora’s altitude (roughly 5,471 feet) means HVAC systems run harder during both the winter heating season and the summer cooling stretch, so debris accumulation tends to be heavier than in lower-elevation Front Range markets.
What keeps a job at the lower end: a newer home (post-2005 construction in Southshore or Aurora Highlands tends to have sealed metal trunk lines), a smaller footprint, and a system that was cleaned within the last four to six years.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Aurora
- Number of duct runs and registers: Price is built per run – every supply duct, every return, and every register opening counts. A three-bedroom ranch in Fletcher has fewer runs than a four-bedroom two-story in Piney Creek, and that difference shows up directly in the written price.
- Duct material and age: Older flex duct (the silver corrugated type common in Aurora homes from the late 1980s) degrades faster than rigid sheet metal. A Rotobrush inspection often turns up tears, disconnected sections, or debris pockets that rigid systems don’t develop. Each repair is a separate line item – you see it before it happens.
- Debris load and what was found: Negative-pressure extraction – pulling air through the system with professional-grade Nikro equipment while agitating duct walls – takes longer when debris is heavy. In Aurora’s drier climate, fine particulate like construction dust and windblown soil settles deep into return runs. Homes in areas near the E-470 corridor see more of this than homes in older tree-canopied sections of Aurora near the Highline Canal.
- System accessibility: Ducts that run through a finished basement or a tight crawl space take more time to access. The same is true for homes where the air handler is in a utility closet instead of an open basement – Abatement Technologies negative-pressure equipment still does the job, but setup takes longer, and that time is in the price.
- Add-on services: Dryer vent cleaning, sanitizing, and duct sealing are priced separately and added only if you want them. CleanRun doesn’t bundle them in to inflate a base price and doesn’t pressure-add them at the door. If the camera shows a reason to recommend one, the technician shows you the photo and puts a number next to it – that’s the extent of the sales process.
- Aurora’s seasonal demand: Pricing doesn’t change with seasons at CleanRun, but availability does. The weeks before and after Aurora’s first hard freeze (typically late October) are the busiest booking period, because homeowners want ducts cleared before heating season. Booking in summer or early fall generally means faster scheduling.
BeforeAfterWhy the $79 Coupon Price Doesn’t Hold Up in Aurora
This section exists because Aurora homeowners searching for duct cleaning prices will run into it: the $49, $69, or $79 “whole house” offer that shows up in mailers and some ad placements. It’s worth explaining specifically what that price buys, because it affects how you evaluate any quote.
That price point typically reflects a shop-vac-grade machine hooked to two or three registers and run for 45 minutes. No negative-pressure extraction at the air handler. No Rotobrush agitation inside the duct walls. No camera inspection. No documentation. For a 2,200-square-foot Aurora home with 18 supply and return runs, a real cleaning takes two technicians two to three hours with professional equipment. The math on $79 doesn’t work for that scope – something is getting skipped.
CleanRun’s position on this isn’t moral, it’s procedural: every job gets a Documented Photo Record of the inside of every duct run before and after work. If a $79 job had cleaned what it claimed, there would be before-and-after photos. Ask for them. The answer tells you what was actually done.
For a direct comparison between what’s included in a CleanRun job versus what the coupon market offers, the Air Duct Cleaning in Aurora service page covers the full scope and what the Rotobrush camera typically finds inside Aurora ductwork.
What You Get in a CleanRun Written Price
Haven Standard Clause 1 is the rule that shapes how every CleanRun price works: the written price is delivered before any work starts, every time, on every job. Not a range. Not a “starting from.” A number.
Here’s what that written price covers, concretely:
- Rotobrush camera inspection of supply and return runs before cleaning begins – the before photos are part of the job record, not a sales tactic
- Negative-pressure extraction using Nikro equipment at the air handler, creating a sealed negative environment so debris comes out instead of redistributing
- Rotary agitation of duct walls using Rotobrush equipment, rated for flexible and rigid duct systems
- After photos of every duct run, delivered to the customer as part of the standard Documented Photo Record
- Written scope of any additional repairs or treatments observed, with a separate line-item price for each – no work added without a second written approval
- 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work isn’t right, CleanRun makes it right, without requiring a manager’s approval or a re-inspection fee
Tomas Reyes built CleanRun around this model in 2013 because the alternative – quoting low, adding at the door, leaving no documentation – was already the industry standard. The written price exists to make the alternative unnecessary.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning in Aurora
Getting the most value out of air duct cleaning near me in Aurora, CO isn’t primarily about finding the lowest number – it’s about making sure the number you’re quoted corresponds to work that actually happens. That said, here are the practical ways Aurora homeowners keep costs reasonable:
Combine services on one visit
If your dryer vent is overdue (the Consumer Product Safety Commission puts the cleaning interval at every two years, and Aurora’s longer winter heating season means more dryer use), combining it with duct cleaning on the same visit saves a trip charge. Dryer vent cleaning runs $89 to $149 added to a duct cleaning job – it would be more as a standalone call. The same logic applies to sanitizing if you’ve had a moisture event or a rodent issue: one visit, one written price for the whole scope.
Book outside peak season
Late October through November is the hardest time to get on the schedule in Aurora. August and September are slower, and CleanRun’s technicians are available with more flexibility. Pricing doesn’t change, but timing flexibility does.
Use the free second opinion
If you’ve received a written estimate from another Aurora duct cleaning company, CleanRun will put a written number next to it at no cost. That’s not a promotional offer – it’s a standard service. If the competitor’s scope is solid and their price is fair, that’s what CleanRun’s comparison will show. If the scope is thin or the pricing has unexplained line items, you’ll see that too, in writing.
Understand what you actually need
Not every Aurora home needs sanitizing. Not every job needs flex duct replacement. The Rotobrush camera inspection at the start of every CleanRun job is the evidence layer that separates what’s recommended because it was found from what’s recommended because it costs more. If the camera doesn’t show a debris problem that warrants sanitizing, the technician won’t suggest it. That’s how the documentation protects you from upsells.
Ask for a written price before scheduling
Haven Standard Clause 1 means you can call (720) 513-5159, describe your home’s square footage and approximate age, and get a written price range before a technician ever arrives. The exact number gets confirmed on-site after the camera inspection – but you won’t be surprised by a number that doubled from the estimate.
Check your system before calling
Knowing your approximate duct count, whether your system has flex or rigid duct, and when (or whether) your ducts were last cleaned helps CleanRun give you a more accurate written estimate on the first call. Most Aurora homeowners can find their system type on the HVAC paperwork left by the builder or a previous owner.
What a Real Aurora Duct Cleaning Job Looks Like
This is worth describing concretely because the process directly affects the price – and because “duct cleaning” covers a wide range of actual work depending on who shows up.
In a typical Aurora home – say, a 2,400-square-foot two-story built in 1998 in Seven Hills – the CleanRun process runs like this:
The technician arrives in a marked vehicle, introduces themselves by name (Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews), and starts with a Rotobrush camera pass through the main trunk line and the first few supply runs before explaining anything else. The before photos go into the job record as they’re taken. On a home that age in Aurora, the camera typically shows fine particulate layering on the duct floor, occasional debris pockets at elbows, and sometimes early flex duct degradation near the plenum connection.
The plenum – that’s the distribution box your air handler blows into before air moves into individual runs – gets photographed and cleaned first, because it’s the origin point for everything that moves through the system. Nikro negative-pressure equipment attaches at the air handler, pulling the system to a negative state so debris moves toward the equipment rather than back into the living space when duct walls are agitated.
Each supply run gets a Rotobrush pass – rotary brushes sized to the duct diameter loosen debris from duct walls while the negative pressure carries it out. Return ducts get the same treatment. Every register is photographed. The after photos go into the job record alongside the before shots, run by run.
At the end, the technician walks through the Documented Photo Record with the customer and leaves a copy. If any repairs were identified during the camera inspection – a separated flex joint, a failed mastic seal at a trunk connection – those are written as separate line items with separate prices. No repair happens without a second written approval from the homeowner.
That process takes two to three hours for a home in that size range. It’s why the price is $350 to $475 instead of $79.
Aurora-Specific Pricing Factors Worth Knowing
A few things are specific to the Aurora market that don’t show up in national pricing guides:
Construction era matters more here than in many markets. Aurora saw major residential development in three distinct waves: the late 1970s to early 1990s (Mission Viejo, Meadowood, Tollgate Creek), the mid-1990s to 2005 (Piney Creek, Seven Hills, Saddle Rock), and the post-2010 expansion east toward E-470 (Southshore, Aurora Highlands, Wheatlands). Each wave used different duct materials and different installation standards. The 1980s wave almost universally used flex duct, much of which is now 35 to 40 years old and shows collapse and debris accumulation patterns the camera picks up immediately. The 1990s to 2005 wave used a mix of rigid sheet metal trunk with flex branch runs – generally in better condition but prone to joint separation at elbows. Post-2010 construction tends to have better-sealed systems with less debris accumulation, so those jobs more often land at the lower end of the price range.
Aurora’s altitude affects debris type. At roughly 5,471 feet, Aurora sits at an elevation where the air is drier and finer particulate stays suspended longer. That means return ducts – which pull household air back to the system – accumulate a finer, more compacted debris layer than you’d see in lower-altitude Colorado cities. It doesn’t dramatically change the cleaning process, but it does mean the camera more often shows uniform debris coating on duct floors rather than the chunky, visible debris you’d see in a more humid environment.
New construction in east Aurora warrants early inspection. Homes built in active Aurora development zones often have construction debris – drywall dust, insulation fragments, adhesive residue – sealed inside duct runs during the build process. CleanRun has documented this in homes as new as two years old in the Southshore and Aurora Highlands areas. That debris doesn’t affect the base price of cleaning, but it does mean newer homes aren’t automatically off the cleaning schedule.
FAQs: Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Aurora
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Aurora, CO?
Air duct cleaning in Aurora costs $280 to $650 for most single-family homes, with the majority of jobs falling between $350 and $475. The lower end applies to smaller homes under 1,500 square feet with newer duct systems; the upper end reflects larger homes (3,000 square feet and up) or systems with flex duct in poor condition. That’s the written price you receive before work starts – not a “starting from” estimate. Call (720) 513-5159 for a written number tied to your specific home size and system.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace damaged ductwork?
Minor duct repairs – sealing separated joints with mastic, reattaching a disconnected flex run – typically cost $95 to $185 per section and make sense for isolated damage in an otherwise functional system. Full flex duct replacement per run runs $150 to $320, and a full system replacement in a mid-size Aurora home can reach $2,500 to $4,500 depending on system complexity. CleanRun’s Rotobrush camera inspection at the start of every job identifies what’s actually damaged versus what’s just dirty – the photos are in the job record, and the recommendation is in writing before any work starts. If the damage is isolated, repair is almost always the right call. If the system is comprehensively failing, replacement is the honest answer, and the technician will say so with photos to support it. Call (720) 513-5159 for a free written second opinion on any estimate you’ve already received.
How often do Aurora homes need duct cleaning?
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends cleaning every three to five years under normal conditions, but Aurora-specific factors push some homes toward the shorter interval. Homes in the pre-2000 construction zones with original flex duct, homes near active construction east of Buckley Road, and homes with pets or allergy-sensitive occupants typically benefit from a four-year schedule. The Rotobrush before photos from your last CleanRun job are in your Documented Photo Record – if you have a previous job record, that’s the most accurate baseline for deciding when the next cleaning makes sense.
Can you do same-day air duct cleaning in Aurora?
Same-day availability depends on the schedule at the time you call, but CleanRun answers every call with a live person and can confirm availability immediately. Aurora jobs are typically schedulable within two to four business days during non-peak periods; late October and November book faster due to pre-heating-season demand. Call (720) 513-5159 to check today’s availability – if same-day isn’t open, the next available slot will be specific and confirmed on the first call.
What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise actually cover?
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work performed on your job for 365 days from the service date – if something wasn’t done right, CleanRun makes it right at no additional charge. That’s a written commitment delivered with every job, not a policy subject to manager approval or a narrowly defined list of exclusions. “Done right” is assessed against the Documented Photo Record from your job: the after photos show the condition the duct system was left in, and that record is the baseline for any follow-up claim. Tomas Reyes has held this standard on every CleanRun job since 2013, across more than 52,000 homes served.
What should I ask before hiring any Aurora duct cleaning company?
Ask four things: Will I get a written price before work starts? Will you photograph the inside of every duct run before and after? What equipment do you use, specifically? And what’s your guarantee, in writing? If the answer to any of those is vague, that’s the information you need. CleanRun’s answers: written price before work starts on every job (Haven Standard Clause 1); Documented Photo Record of every run included as a standard deliverable; Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies equipment on every job; and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (720) 513-5159 and ask the same questions – the answers should take less than two minutes.
One More Thing: What the Free Second Opinion Actually Means
If you’re comparing prices in Aurora and have a written estimate from another company, CleanRun will put a written number next to it. Not a verbal comparison. A written price, on paper, for the same scope. That’s available at no cost, no obligation.
This is relevant for Aurora homeowners who have already received a quote and aren’t sure whether it’s fair. The comparison shows you what the same job costs when the price is built from actual scope rather than a low-entry number that climbs during the visit. If the competitor’s quote is solid, the comparison will confirm it. If it’s not, the written numbers will show you why.
The goal of this page is to give you enough specific pricing information that you can walk into any conversation about duct cleaning in Aurora with a realistic baseline. The $280 to $650 range for standard homes, the line-item breakdown by service type, and the explanation of what drives costs up or down in Aurora specifically – that’s the information the estimate conversation should start from, not end at.
CleanRun has been doing this in Aurora since 2013. Every job Tomas Reyes has run since then started with a written price and ended with a photo record. That’s still how it works. The work you’re reading about on this page is documented – not described.
For more on what the full cleaning process covers and what the Rotobrush camera typically finds in Aurora ductwork, the home page has the full service overview.
Ready for a Written Price?
Call (720) 513-5159 and a live person will pick up. Give them your home’s square footage and approximate build year, and you’ll get a written price range before anyone drives to your house. If you have a competitor’s estimate, have it ready – CleanRun will put a written number next to it on the same call. There’s no “call for a quote” holding pattern here; Haven Standard Clause 1 means the price is part of the first conversation, not something that materializes at the door.
Pricing reflects the Aurora, CO market as of 2026. Written prices are confirmed on-site following Rotobrush camera inspection. CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora offers free estimates – call (720) 513-5159.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Aurora, CO since 2013.
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