Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Glen Allen has a mix of older homes near Innsbrook and newer subdivisions off Nuckols Road and Hungary Spring. Both tend to have the same indoor air issues, just in different shapes. Older homes pick up decades of accumulated dust in ducts that have never been cleaned. Newer homes have tighter construction that traps everything that gets generated inside, especially in heating season when windows stay shut. Fresh Air treats indoor air quality as its own trade and handles duct cleaning, UV purification, whole-home filtration, ventilation, and humidity control for homes across Glen Allen.
Whole-home filtration upgrades using MERV 13, MERV 16, or HEPA bypass media filters that catch the fine particles standard one-inch filters miss. UV light installation in the air handler to neutralize mold spores, bacteria, and viruses moving through the system. Energy recovery ventilators that exchange stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air without losing the heating or cooling energy you've already paid for. Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Full duct cleaning that removes accumulated dust, debris, and biological growth. Duct sealing to stop conditioned air from leaking into attics and crawlspaces. Dryer vent cleaning for fire safety. Attic radiant barriers for summer cooling savings.
We start in the attic, the crawlspace, and inside the ductwork. We inspect the return ducts for visible buildup, check the filter slot, look at the air handler and coil for biological growth, and measure for any signs of moisture intrusion or pressure imbalance. Then we walk you through what we found and what would actually move the needle for your symptoms.
An IAQ assessment runs an hour or two. Most installs (UV light, filter upgrade, dryer vent cleaning) finish in a single visit. Full duct cleaning typically takes a half-day to a full day depending on system size. ERV installs and humidifier or dehumidifier integrations usually run one day. Major work like full duct replacement runs two to three days.
A whole-home filtration upgrade with a new MERV 13 media filter cabinet usually runs $500 to $1,200 installed. UV-C light installation in the air handler typically runs $500 to $1,000. Energy recovery ventilator installs run $2,500 to $5,000 depending on integration complexity. Full duct cleaning for a typical Glen Allen home runs $400 to $800. Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers run $1,500 to $3,500 installed. We provide a written, itemized quote.
Glen Allen is one of our most active service zones. We're on jobs here every week. Fresh Air has served the Richmond area since 2011. Our technicians are NATE-certified. The work runs under Virginia contractor licenses 2710051155 and 2705143403. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
Call Fresh Air at 804-730-1999 or book online for an indoor air quality assessment in Glen Allen. Free estimates on installation projects.