Santa Monica Insulation & Air DuctMichigan Ave · Santa Monica (424) 238-0793
Michigan Ave shop · Mon–Sat 7–7

Santa Monica Air Duct& Insulation CrewFor beach bungalows, condos and hillside homes across the Westside

Ocean air brings fog, salt and moisture into ductwork. Freeway and flight-path noise comes through thin walls. We clean and replace ducts, insulate walls and attics, and service dryer vents from the Palisades down to Playa Vista.

90404Bergamot area
7 AMfirst calls
Satappointments
Santa Monica air duct technician in a mask removing a ceiling return filter grille
Job in progress · Westside

Real Westside problems, played out by text

Services

Six ways we make Westside homes healthier and quieter

Single-family homes, condos, duplexes and small apartment buildings. We work with owners, tenants and property managers alike.

Vacuum hose removing debris from a ceiling vent in a coastal Santa Monica homeMusty · dusty · stale

Duct Cleaning & Odor Removal

Coastal moisture and dust build up together inside duct lining and turn into that stale, musty smell when the heater runs.

  • Supply and return runs brushed and vacuumed
  • Registers removed and washed
  • Moisture sources pointed out on site
Call for duct cleaning (424) 238-0793
Technician fastening new metal ductwork in a Santa Monica atticRusted · torn · leaky

Duct Replacement & Sealing

Salt air is hard on metal and old flex duct. When runs are corroded, collapsed or leaking, we seal or swap them for new insulated duct.

  • Corroded boots and collars replaced
  • New insulated flex or rigid runs
  • Joints sealed with mastic
Call for duct replacement (424) 238-0793
Rigid foam insulation boards installed on a shared wall to cut heat and noiseNoise + temperature

Sound & Thermal Wall Insulation

Filling hollow walls helps with two things at once: rooms hold temperature better, and traffic, neighbors and street noise come through less.

  • Shared walls in condos and duplexes
  • Bedrooms facing busy streets
  • Remodels with walls open
Call for wall insulation (424) 238-0793
Installer laying fiberglass insulation rolls between ceiling joistsFor the heat waves

Attic & Ceiling Insulation

Plenty of Westside homes were built without AC. Good ceiling insulation keeps late-summer heat waves out of top-floor rooms.

  • Batts or blown-in over the ceiling
  • Old, dirty insulation cleared first
  • Attic hatch sealed and insulated
Call for attic insulation (424) 238-0793
Spray foam insulation being installed in open wall framing during a rebuildRebuilds · ADUs

Spray Foam for Rebuilds & ADUs

For new framing, foam goes in before drywall and seals every gap around the studs. We schedule around your contractor and inspections.

  • New construction and full rebuilds
  • Backyard ADUs and garage conversions
  • Coordinated with your builder
Call for spray foam (424) 238-0793
Long brush pulling lint out of a condo dryer vent ductMulti-unit buildings

Condo & Apartment Dryer Vents

Stacked units often have long, twisting vent runs that clog fast. We clean single units or whole buildings on a schedule.

  • Individual units or full buildings
  • Roof and wall caps cleared
  • Building managers welcome
Call for dryer vents (424) 238-0793
Coverage map

Minutes from Bergamot to the whole Westside

We're on Michigan Avenue near the 10 and the E Line, so the coast, the hills and the flats are all close. Choose a neighborhood to see the usual drive.

NeighborhoodVenice
Typical drive12 min
SANTA MONICA BAY PIER SMO AIRPORT 10 405 E LINE MICHIGAN AVE

Pick your area

You phone the shop
Van leaves Michigan Ave
Text when we're close
Parked and at your door

Typical drive estimates from 2320 Michigan Ave with normal Westside traffic. Your arrival window is set on the phone.

Rotary brush cleaning inside ductwork in a Westside Los Angeles home
Duct liner moistureElevated
Marine layer daysMost of May–June
Living near the ocean

Coastal life is great. It's tough on ducts and walls.

May Gray and June Gloom moisture

Damp marine air settles into ducts in crawlspaces and attics, and dust holds onto it.

Salt air corrosion

Metal boots, straps and older galvanized runs rust out faster within a few miles of the coast.

Noise from the 10, the 405 and busy boulevards

Hollow, uninsulated walls let traffic and neighbor noise straight into bedrooms.

September heat with no AC

When an inland heat wave reaches the coast, homes with bare ceilings heat up fast and stay warm overnight.

Describe your home(424) 238-0793
Technician on a ladder brushing a ceiling supply vent
Supply vent brushing
Foam insulation sprayed along the underside of a roofline
Roofline foam
Dryer vent cleaned with a rotary brush and vacuum in an apartment laundry area
Unit dryer vent
Technician repairing ductwork through a ceiling opening
Ceiling duct repair
Foam insulation panel placed on an exterior wall during a retrofit
Wall retrofit
Supply vent brushing
Roofline foam
Unit dryer vent
Ceiling duct repair
Wall retrofit
Dryer hose packed with lint before cleaning
Before cleaning
Clamp tightened on a flex duct collar
Collar reconnect
Cleaning flex ductwork at a furnace in a utility closet
Furnace closet
Vacuum attachment cleaning an exhaust duct opening
Exhaust duct
Before cleaning
Collar reconnect
Furnace closet
Exhaust duct
Working with us

Easy for owners, tenants and building managers

Parking, building access and HOA rules come with the territory on the Westside. We plan for them so the visit goes smoothly.

FIRST

Phone the shop

Tell us the address, the building type and what you're dealing with.

THEN

Access sorted

We confirm parking, gate codes or HOA notice ahead of the visit.

ON SITE

Inspect & work

We show you what we find, then clean, seal or insulate with the area covered.

AFTER

Photos for your records

Before-and-after photos you can keep or forward to your landlord or HOA.

FAQ

Westside questions, straight answers

Not covered here? Ring (424) 238-0793.

Why do my vents smell musty near the beach?

Damp ocean air, especially during the foggy months, can collect in ductwork along with dust. When the heat comes on, that stale smell gets pushed into the room. Cleaning the ducts and fixing leaks usually helps.

Does wall insulation really reduce noise?

Filling empty wall cavities absorbs a good share of airborne sound, like traffic and voices. It won't make a room silent, but most people notice a clear difference, especially on walls facing a street or a neighbor.

I only have a heater, no AC. Do I still need duct cleaning?

Yes, if the system has ducts. Heating-only systems still move air through the same ducts, and they often sit unused for months, which is when dust and moisture build up.

Can you work in condos and apartment buildings?

We do. We can service a single unit or a whole building, and we're used to coordinating with HOAs, property managers and building access rules.

Do you insulate homes being rebuilt in the Palisades?

Yes. We install spray foam and other insulation in new framing and can work around your general contractor's schedule and inspections.

What days can I book?

Our phones and crews run Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. Sunday is our day off.

Where we work

Westside neighborhoods we serve

Coast to the 405 and beyond: Santa Monica, the beach communities, the Westside flats and the canyons.

  • Santa Monica
  • Ocean Park
  • Venice
  • Mar Vista
  • Pacific Palisades
  • Brentwood
  • Westwood
  • Sawtelle
  • West Los Angeles
  • Palms
  • Cheviot Hills
  • Culver City
  • Del Rey
  • Marina del Rey
  • Playa Vista

Fresher air. Quieter rooms.

One call to our Santa Monica shop gets your ducts, walls or dryer vent looked at by people who work on Westside homes every day.

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Santa Monica Insulation & Air Duct 2320 Michigan Ave, Suite B
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(424) 238-0793
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Monday7 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 7 PM
Thursday7 AM – 7 PM
Friday7 AM – 7 PM
Saturday7 AM – 7 PM
SundayClosed
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