FreshDuct
Air Duct Cleaning in Kew
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Large period homes, interwar villas, hillside houses above the river and apartments near the Junction: we clean every outlet and run in Kew homes and photograph the before and after.
Hills, history and big systems
Kew, in the City of Boroondara, climbs from the Yarra River and Studley Park up to the Junction. Along with its Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes, it has plenty of houses built into slopes, with a lower level or an under-house storey facing the garden.
Homes like that often have ducting that runs between levels or through an under-house space, and those runs are the hardest to reach and the easiest to forget. Under-house areas near the river can also be damp.
Older roofs among Kew’s big trees are popular with possums, and possums are hard on ducting. We find chewed jackets and nesting material more often here than in newer suburbs.
Kew VIC 3101 · City of Boroondara
How Kew homes are usually set up
Homes built into a slope
A lower level or under-house storey with ducting running between floors. Those runs are where sags and kinks usually hide.
Period homes
Floor outlets with underfloor ducting in the original rooms, sometimes with ceiling ducts in a later addition.
Apartments near the Junction
Ducted reverse cycle in ceiling bulkheads, where the small return-air filter needs regular attention.
Three things we see a lot in Kew
Runs between levels
Ducting that climbs or drops between floors sags over time, and the rooms on the lowest or highest level feel it first.
Possums in older roofs
Possums chew duct jackets and nest around the runs. We photograph any damage we find.
Damp under-house spaces
Lower levels near the river can be damp, and damp dust in the ducts smells musty when the heating starts.
Signs a Kew home is due for a duct clean
- The lower level is always cooler Long runs down to a lower floor are prone to sagging and leaks.
- Scratching in the roof at night If possums have been in the roof, the ducting is worth checking.
- A musty smell from the downstairs outlets Damp dust in under-house runs smells stale when the system starts.
- A clogged apartment return-air filter In bulkhead systems the small filter clogs quickly and is easy to forget.
Same duct. Same angle. One clean.
Drag the handle. These are real FreshDuct job photos — we photograph every job before and after, and the photos are yours to keep.
BeforeAfter
Duct repair & replacement in Kew
Between-level runs that have sagged, ducting chewed by possums and under-house sections damaged by damp are the repairs we see most in Kew.
We photograph any damage while cleaning, explain it and quote the fix before we touch it. Damp or soiled sections are replaced rather than cleaned.
What we check and fix
- Crushed, torn or disconnected ducts found and photographed
- Repairs quoted before any work
- Whole runs replaced only when they’re past saving
- Outlet boots, grilles and return-air fittings refitted or replaced
Ducted heating cleaning before a Kew winter
Kew’s larger homes take a lot of heating, and the lower levels of hillside houses are often the coldest rooms. Whatever has settled in the ducts gets blown through every floor.
A clean before winter clears the outlets, runs and filters, and a check of the between-level runs makes sure the downstairs rooms get their share.
See what comes out of a ducted system
Real FreshDuct jobs, filmed by our crews. Hit play — this is the difference a proper clean makes.
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A whole-system clean — not just the vent covers
In homes with a lower level we check airflow at the furthest outlets on each floor, and look for possum damage in the roof runs we can reach.
- Free inspection of your system before we start
- Every outlet and grille cleaned
- The full duct run cleaned
- Return-air duct, grille & filter cleaned
- Dust captured by negative-pressure vacuum collection
- Optional sanitise & deodorise
- Damaged or disconnected ducts photographed and explained
- Before & after photos of the work
What we actually find inside ducts
Real photos from FreshDuct duct cleans in Melbourne homes. Tap or hover to pause.
What our customers say about us
“I am very impressed with Gabriel and his team, they were very professional with their job, he taught me what am suppose to know about vent and how to take care of it. They did an amazing job, will call them again for next time.”
“We have used other companies in the past and this is by far the most thorough cleanup that we’ve experienced to date. All vents were cleaned and sanitized (and any surrounding dirt that spilled over was picked up as well).”
“I had Freshduct Commercial Air duct Cleaning in my dental office to clean all the air ducts, and replace the filters. They did a very professional job, clean, and friendly crew.”
How It Works?
Four simple steps from quote to clean air.
Fill the form
Tell us about your home in about a minute — or call 04 3191 8137.
Get estimate
A free, firm quote upfront. No call-out fee, no hidden costs.
Pick service time
Choose a time that suits you — we work 7 days a week.
Your pro arrives!
A police-checked, fully insured technician inspects, cleans and photographs everything. You pay after the job.
You will know us when you see us
Branded vans, uniformed technicians, professional equipment — the same documented FreshDuct standard on every job.
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No call-out fee
We come to you and quote for free — no fee just for turning up.
Pay after the job
You see the result and the photos first, then you pay.
100% satisfaction
Not happy with any part of the clean? We come back and re-clean it.
Before & after photos
Every job is photographed before and after, and the photos are yours to keep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our house is built into a slope with a lower level. Can you reach those ducts?
Yes. We clean through every outlet on each level and reach as much of the between-level runs as we safely can, then show you photos of anything we couldn’t reach.
Possums have been in our roof. Should we check the ducts?
It’s worth it. We look for chewed jackets and nesting material in the runs we can reach, photograph it and quote any repair. Removing the possums is a job for a licensed wildlife controller.
Do you clean apartments near Kew Junction?
Yes. We clean ducted reverse cycle in apartments and work with building managers on access and parking.
Our downstairs rooms are always colder. Is that the ducts?
Often. Long runs down to a lower level sag and leak over time. We check the airflow on each floor and photograph any problem runs.
Do you clean evaporative and refrigerated cooling ducts too?
Yes. We clean ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling and refrigerated or reverse-cycle systems — the outlets, ductwork and return air — and quote each system upfront.
How long does it take?
Typically 1.5 to 2 hours for a home, depending on the number of outlets and how much build-up there is.
When do I pay?
After the job is done and you’ve seen the before & after photos. Cash, card or bank transfer.
What if I’m not happy?
Tell us. If something isn’t right, we come back and re-clean — that’s our 100% satisfaction commitment.
Are your technicians insured and police-checked?
Yes. Police-checked technicians, NDIS Worker Screening checks, and full public liability and business insurance.
Duct cleaning around Kew
We clean ducted systems in Kew and across Boroondara, 7 days a week. Kew East, Studley Park, Balwyn, Deepdene and Hawthorn are all on our regular run — fill in the form and the office will call you to lock in a day.
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