Video Inspection in Miami, FL

Video Inspection in Miami, FL

Video inspection of air ducts in Miami typically costs $99 – $250 when booked as a standalone service, and it’s often waived or discounted when bundled with a full Air Duct Cleaning in Miami job. The process uses a high-resolution camera on a flexible probe to look inside your ductwork in real time, so you can see exactly what’s moving through the air you breathe before paying for any cleaning or sealing work. At Hollis Air Duct Miami, we run video inspections with the same professional-grade tools our techs use on commercial jobs, and every inspection comes with a written price before we touch anything. If you’re in Miami and you want to know what’s actually inside your ducts, call (850) 660-3272 and we’ll schedule a time that works.

Most homeowners call us for a video inspection because they suspect something is wrong but can’t see it. Ducts hide behind drywall, above ceilings, and under slabs. A camera changes that. Roy Castellanos, owner at Hollis Air Duct Miami, has been running camera inspections long enough to know that what you find usually explains a problem you’ve been living with for months, sometimes years. You can read more about how we clean ductwork on our main air duct cleaning page, but this page is about the inspection itself: what it covers, when it makes sense, and what you’ll pay.

When You Need Video Inspection

Not every home needs a camera in the ducts. But in Miami, a lot of them do. Here are the situations where a video inspection pays for itself fast:

• You moved into an older home and don’t know what’s in the ducts. Miami has tens of thousands of homes built before 1990, from Coral Gables bungalows to Kendall ranches, and the ductwork in those homes has usually never been looked at. A camera tells you in 30 minutes whether you’re dealing with dust, mold, or something worse.
• You see dust settling on furniture within days of cleaning. That dust is coming from somewhere. Video inspection shows whether it’s a duct leak pulling attic air in, or a buildup inside the trunk line that keeps shedding particles into your rooms.
• You smell something stale or musty when the AC kicks on. In Miami’s humidity, condensation inside poorly sealed ducts creates exactly the conditions where mold grows. A camera confirms whether the smell is coming from the ducts or somewhere else, so you don’t pay for duct work you don’t need.
• Your energy bills climbed during summer. If the camera shows separated joints, crushed flex runs, or a duct that disconnected from the plenum, that’s your answer. Conditioned air has been cooling your attic instead of your living room.
• You had a pest problem, or you suspect one. Rats, mice, and roaches are part of life in Dade County. They get into ductwork more often than people want to think about. A camera shows droppings, nesting material, and entry points so you know what you’re dealing with before anyone opens a wall.
• A previous contractor said you need duct replacement. Before you spend $4,000 or more replacing ducts, get a second look. We’ve run cameras in Miami homes where the quote said “collapsed duct” and found a disconnected boot that took 20 minutes to reconnect. Video doesn’t lie.

If any of these sound familiar, the fastest move is a call to (850) 660-3272. We’ll tell you over the phone whether an inspection makes sense for your situation, and what it will cost before we schedule anything.

Key Takeaways

• Video inspection in Miami costs $99 – $250 standalone, often discounted with a cleaning job.
• The camera shows you in real time what’s inside your ducts: dust, mold, leaks, pests, or broken parts.
• It prevents paying for duct cleaning or replacement you don’t actually need.
• Hollis Air Duct Miami includes video verification after every cleaning, so you see the result yourself.
• Written price before we start. Always. No surprises at the door.

Our Video Inspection Process

Here’s exactly how a video inspection works when you book it with Hollis Air Duct Miami. The whole thing usually takes an hour or less, and you’re welcome to watch the screen with us.

1. We arrive on time, uniformed, and ready. Before the inspection, you get a written price for the inspection itself. Our techs are background-checked and wear company uniforms, so you know who’s in your home. We arrive inside the quoted window, per The Garrison Code that every Hollis location follows.
2. We access your duct system at the right points. Depending on your home’s layout, we may go through a supply register, the return plenum, or an access cut if one already exists. We’re not cutting holes in walls for an inspection, and we’ll explain where we’ll run the camera before we do it.
3. We run the camera through your main trunk line and branch runs. The camera is a small high-resolution head on a flexible push rod. It feeds live video to a handheld screen. We watch for buildup, mold, rust, water staining, separated joints, crushed flex, and pest activity. You can watch with us and ask questions as we go.
4. We document what we find. We capture still images and screen recordings of anything significant. You get to see them too. If there’s a problem, we don’t just describe it; we show you. That’s the whole point of the camera.
5. We give you a straight explanation and a written price for any work that’s needed. If your ducts are clean and sealed, we’ll tell you that and save you the cost of a cleaning you don’t need. If they need work, you get a written quote before any of that work starts. The price doesn’t move at the door.
6. We leave your home clean. Every access point we open gets closed back properly. The area around the registers is left as we found it. The Garrison Standard says the site gets left clean, and that applies to inspections too, not just full cleanings.

What We Look For During a Video Inspection

When Roy Castellanos or one of our techs runs a camera through Miami ductwork, we’re looking for specific things. Not vague “air quality issues.” Specific problems with specific fixes, each with a dollar amount attached.

Dust and Debris Buildup

Every duct system collects dust. The question is how much, and whether it’s loose debris that will blow into your rooms or material that’s caked onto the duct walls. The camera shows the difference. In most Miami homes, a build-up of an eighth of an inch or more across the bottom of the trunk line means Air Duct Cleaning services are justified. We can show you that measurement on screen, in real time, so the recommendation isn’t a judgment call you have to take on faith.

Mold and Moisture

Miami’s humidity is brutal on ductwork. When warm, humid attic air meets the cold supply ducts in the summer, condensation forms on the outside of the ducts. If the insulation is damaged or the ducts aren’t sealed properly, that moisture gets inside. The camera shows discoloration, staining, and sometimes visible mold growth. If we see it, we’ll tell you plainly, and we’ll recommend the right fix, which is normally a cleaning with an antimicrobial treatment plus sealing the source of the moisture.

Duct Leaks and Separated Joints

The US Department of Energy has found that typical duct systems lose 20 to 30 percent of conditioned air to leaks. In Miami, where AC runs nine months a year, that number adds up fast on your FPL bill. A camera shows separated joints, holes, and crushed flex runs. These are repairable, usually in the same visit as the inspection if you want the work done. We use duct sealing mastic, the same material used on new construction, applied to every accessible joint.

Pest Activity and Debris

Roof rats are common in Miami neighborhoods from Coconut Grove to Westchester, and they love ductwork. It’s warm, protected, and connected to the rest of the house. The camera shows droppings, nesting material, and sometimes the rats themselves. If we find evidence of pests, we’ll tell you what we saw and recommend the steps to deal with it. Some of those steps involve a licensed pest control operator, and we’ll say so instead of pretending duct cleaning alone solves it.

Previous Work Quality

A lot of Miami homes have ductwork that was installed or “repaired” by someone who shouldn’t have been in there at all. We see ducts taped with regular cloth tape, flex runs stretched too far, boots that were never sealed at the register. The camera documents all of it. If we find shoddy work, you’ll see it on the screen with us, and we’ll quote the repair using the right materials: mastic sealant, proper zip ties, correct flex duct lengths.

Video Inspection Pricing in Miami

Here’s what you can expect to pay for video inspection in the Miami area, based on what we see on jobs across Dade County:

Service	Typical Price Range	Notes
Standalone video inspection	$99 – $250	Depends on home size and number of systems
Video inspection with full duct cleaning	Often $49 – $99, or waived	Bundled discount on most jobs
Video inspection after a flood or water event	$150 – $300	More thorough; includes moisture check
Video verification after cleaning	Included	We show you the before and after

What affects the price? Three things, mostly. First, the size of the home. A 2-bedroom condo in Brickell takes less time than a 5-bedroom house in Pinecrest. Second, the number of systems. If you have two AC units and two separate duct systems, that’s two camera runs. Third, the access points. If we have to cut a new access hole because there’s no existing opening, that adds to the quote, and we’ll tell you that up front in writing.

Every video inspection quote is written down before we start. You’ll know the number, it won’t change when the tech is inside your home, and if we find that no cleaning is needed, you pay the inspection price and nothing else. If you want the work, the inspection fee typically rolls into the job. Call (850) 660-3272 for an exact quote for your home. Estimates are free and the call takes about five minutes.

Why Miami Homeowners Trust Hollis Air Duct Miami for Video Inspection

We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and that track record matters when you’re letting someone into your ducts. Here’s what you get from us that a lot of fly-by-night outfits in Miami won’t offer:

• A written price before any work starts. That includes the inspection itself. No estimate that balloons once the tech is inside. The number we quote is the number you pay.
• The 365-Day Done Right Promise. If we clean or repair your ducts and the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That includes a free second visit. It’s in writing on every job.
• Background-checked, uniformed technicians. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. Our techs follow The Garrison Code: arrive inside the window, price in writing, do the job by the book, leave the site clean.
• A live person answers our phone 24/7. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. If it’s 11 p.m. and you just saw a rat disappear into a vent, a person picks up.
• Professional-grade inspection equipment. We run our cameras on the same gear commercial crews use. Our job equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and filtration products from Honeywell and Guardsman. That’s not hardware store gear. It’s what real duct crews run.

Roy Castellanos has spent years looking at the inside of Miami ductwork, and he’ll tell you straight: a camera inspection is the cheapest insurance you can buy against a bad duct cleaning or an unnecessary duct replacement. If a company won’t show you what’s inside your ducts, that tells you something. We’ll show you every time.

Video Inspection vs. Just Cleaning: Do You Need Both?

Short answer: most Miami homes that need cleaning don’t strictly need a separate inspection first, because our cleaning process includes video verification after we finish. You’ll see the before and after. But if you’re not sure whether you need cleaning at all, a standalone inspection answers that question for under $250 instead of spending what Air Duct Cleaning Costs in Miami, FL typically runs on a cleaning you might not need.

Here’s how to think about it. If you’ve lived in your home for years and you’ve never had the ducts touched, a cleaning is almost certainly justified, and we’ll show you the proof when we’re done. If you’re in a newer home, or a condo, or you’re just suspicious because of one specific issue, a standalone video inspection gives you the facts without committing to the full job. Either way, the decision is yours, and you’ll have footage to back it up.

FAQs – Video Inspection

How much does video inspection cost in Miami?

A standalone video inspection in Miami typically costs $99 to $250, depending on home size, number of AC systems, and access points. Most homeowners bundle the inspection with a full duct cleaning, where the inspection fee is often reduced to $49 – $99 or waived entirely. Call (850) 660-3272 for a written quote for your specific home.

Can you do a video inspection the same day?

We can often schedule same-day or next-day video inspections in Miami, depending on the time of year and where you are in Dade County. Our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, so call (850) 660-3272 and we’ll tell you the soonest window we have.

Does video inspection damage my ducts?

No. The camera head is small and smooth, and the push rod is flexible. We run it through existing openings like supply registers and return plenums, so there’s no damage to your ductwork or your home. If an access cut is needed because there’s no existing opening, we’ll tell you before we do it and include it in the written quote.

Will I be able to see what the camera sees?

Yes. We run the video feed live on a handheld screen during the inspection, and you’re welcome to watch with us and ask questions. If we find something significant, we’ll point it out on screen so you’re seeing it with your own eyes, not taking our word for it. We also capture still images and clips of anything notable.

Is it cheaper to clean without an inspection?

It’s cheaper up front to skip the inspection, but you risk paying for a cleaning that doesn’t fix your actual problem. If the issue is a duct leak or a disconnected run, cleaning won’t solve it, and you’ll be back to square one in a month. Video inspection shows you exactly what’s going on so the money you spend goes to the right fix. Call (850) 660-3272 and we’ll help you figure out whether an inspection makes sense before you commit to anything.

Do you offer video inspection in specific Miami neighborhoods?

Yes. We run video inspections all over Miami Dade, including Coral Gables, Kendall, Pinecrest, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Westchester, Doral, Homestead, and everywhere in between. If you’re in Miami Dade and you have ducts, we’ll run a camera through them. Same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, same crew standard regardless of where you live.

Schedule Your Video Inspection

If you want to know what’s actually inside your Miami ductwork, the fastest way to get answers is a phone call. We’ll talk through your situation, tell you whether a video inspection makes sense, and give you a written price before we schedule anything. You won’t get a pressure pitch. You’ll get a straight answer, from a live person who picks up the phone 24 hours a day.

Call (850) 660-3272 for a free estimate, or reach out through our home page to learn more about how we work. See the full scope of our Air Duct Cleaning in Miami service to understand what happens after the inspection, if your ducts need work. If they don’t, we’ll tell you that too, and you’ll have the footage to prove it.

Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Miami, serving Miami.