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Air Duct Cleaning in Northcote
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Edwardian weatherboards, Californian bungalows and the extensions that keep getting added to them: we clean Northcote ducts outlet by outlet and show you the before and after.
Renovation country, renovation dust
Northcote, in the City of Darebin, is full of Edwardian weatherboards and interwar Californian bungalows, with High Street running through the middle. It’s also one of the inner north’s busiest renovation suburbs: back extensions, second storeys and full restorations are everywhere.
Renovations and ducted heating don’t always mix well. Floor outlets get left open while walls are sanded and ceilings patched, extensions get new ducting joined onto old runs under the house, and the dust from months of building work waits in the system until the first cold night.
If you’ve just finished a renovation, or your neighbours have, the ducts are often the last thing anyone thinks to clean.
Northcote VIC 3070 · City of Darebin
How Northcote homes are usually ducted
Edwardian weatherboards
Floor outlets with ducting under the house. We clean each outlet and boot and check the runs we can reach.
Californian bungalows
Often floor outlets in the original rooms and ceiling outlets in a later extension.
Renovated and extended homes
Old and new runs joined together, sometimes with a second system for an upstairs addition.
Three things we see a lot in Northcote
Renovation dust left in the ducts
Plaster and sanding dust from building work settles in open outlets and comes out when the heating starts.
Old runs joined to new
Extensions tie new ducting into older systems, and the joins are where leaks and dust traps form.
Damp under weatherboards
Ducts under older timber homes can pick up damp dust and the occasional rodent.
Signs a Northcote home is due for a duct clean
- You’ve just finished renovating If the outlets weren’t sealed during the work, renovation dust is almost certainly in the ducts.
- White or grey dust from the floor vents Plaster dust blowing out of a floor outlet is a clear sign.
- The extension feels colder than the old part Where new ducting joins old, leaks can starve a room of air.
- A musty smell from the floor grilles Damp dust in underfloor ducts smells stale when the heating starts.
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 Northcote
Renovations are the biggest cause of duct damage we see in Northcote: runs crushed by trades under the floor, outlets moved and left disconnected, and new ducting taped onto old.
We photograph any damage we find while cleaning, explain it and quote the repair before we touch it. If a run only needs reconnecting, that’s all we’ll quote.
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 Northcote winter
Old weatherboards lose heat quickly, so ducted heating in Northcote runs long hours in winter. Any renovation dust sitting in the ducts gets blown straight into the room.
A clean before winter, especially after building work, clears the outlets, ducts and filter. We can book a heater service at the same visit.
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
After a renovation we pay particular attention to the outlets nearest the building work and to where new ducting joins the original runs.
- 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.”
“They were very clear up front about pricing & what was included in the service, and were very thorough doing the actual work.”
“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).”
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
We’ve just finished renovating. Should we clean the ducts?
Yes, especially if the outlets weren’t sealed during the work. Plaster and sanding dust is very fine and spreads through the house when the heating runs.
We’ve added an upstairs with its own system. Do you clean that too?
Yes. We clean ducted reverse cycle, ducted gas and evaporative systems, including newer systems in upstairs additions, and quote each one upfront.
Should we clean during the renovation or after?
After. Cleaning while work is still going means the ducts fill up again. Seal the outlets during the work, then clean once the trades have left.
Do you cover Thornbury and Fairfield?
Yes. Thornbury, Fairfield, Westgarth, Croxton and Alphington are all on our regular run.
Can dirty ducts cause a musty smell?
Yes. Dust and debris in the ducts and on the return-air filter hold odours, and damp ducts can grow mould. A whole-system clean removes the build-up; if there’s a moisture problem behind it, we’ll show you.
Do you clean commercial premises?
Yes — offices, clinics, shops and strata common areas. Tell us about the site in the form and we’ll arrange an inspection and quote.
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 Northcote
We clean ducted systems in Northcote and across Darebin, 7 days a week. Thornbury, Fairfield, Westgarth, Croxton, Alphington and Preston are all on our regular run — give us a call or use the form and we’ll sort out a day.
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