When your ductwork is installed correctly, the difference shows up immediately. Every room hits the temperature you set on the thermostat. Not just the living room while your bedrooms bake at 85 degrees.
Your energy bills drop because conditioned air actually reaches the rooms instead of leaking into unconditioned attic space. Most Travis homeowners see the reduction in their first full month after installation. The system runs less because it’s not fighting against itself.
You stop dealing with constant dust, allergens cycling through leaky connections, and that musty smell that comes from moisture problems in poorly sealed ducts. The air coming through your vents is the air that left your HVAC unit—nothing picked up along the way through gaps and cracks.
This is what happens when ductwork is sized correctly for your system capacity, sealed with mastic instead of tape, insulated for Texas heat, and installed by someone who understands how air moves through a Travis home.
We’re a veteran-owned HVAC company that’s been handling air duct installation in Travis, TX and across Central Texas for over two decades. We’re licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, carry full liability insurance, and we’re an Austin Energy participating contractor—which means our work qualifies you for available rebates.
We’ve seen what Travis summers do to ductwork installed wrong. Attic temperatures hit 140 degrees. Flexible ducts sag. Connections fail. Undersized systems can’t keep up. We’ve fixed enough of these problems to know how to prevent them from the start.
Our technicians bring military precision to every installation. That means load calculations before we size anything. Complete removal of old ductwork instead of covering problems. Climate-appropriate materials that handle temperature swings. And honest assessments—if your ducts aren’t the problem, we’ll tell you what is.
We start with a comprehensive load calculation. That means measuring your home’s insulation, HVAC capacity, room layout, and how your specific property responds to Texas heat. This determines exactly how much airflow capacity your duct system needs. No guessing based on square footage.
Next comes complete removal of existing ductwork. All of it—ducts, insulation, connecting materials. Installing new ducts over old ones creates airflow restrictions and hides problems. We access attic spaces, crawl areas, and wall cavities where ducts run. Everything gets removed and properly disposed of.
Then we install your new system using materials matched to Travis climate conditions. Rigid metal ductwork for long-term performance. Professional-grade insulation to prevent energy loss. All connections sealed with mastic—not tape that fails in heat. Ducts properly supported so they don’t sag over time.
Before we finish, we verify airflow at every register. We check for leaks. We make sure your system integration is complete—that ductwork, equipment, and airflow work together as designed. You get documentation of the work, including what qualifies for Austin Energy rebates if applicable.
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A proper air duct installation in Travis means addressing the specific challenges your home faces. Travis County homes lose an average of 27% of conditioned air through poorly installed ducts. That’s the baseline we’re fixing.
You get ductwork sized exactly to your HVAC system capacity using actual load calculations. Weather-resistant materials designed for the temperature extremes your attic sees—over 140 degrees in summer. Professional-grade insulation that prevents both energy loss and the moisture problems that come with temperature differentials.
Every connection is sealed with mastic, not tape. Ducts are properly supported to prevent sagging that restricts airflow. The system is integrated with your existing HVAC equipment so everything works together efficiently.
We handle the mechanical permit required by Travis County for duct replacement. We protect your home during the removal process and handle all debris disposal. And because we’re an Austin Energy participating contractor, your installation qualifies for available rebates on duct sealing and system efficiency improvements.
This isn’t a patch job. It’s a complete system designed for how you actually use your home and what Travis climate demands from ductwork.
Complete air duct replacement in Travis typically runs between $1,500 and $8,000 depending on your home size, duct material, and how accessible your existing ductwork is. A 1,500 square foot home with straightforward attic access costs less than a 3,000 square foot home with ducts running through walls and crawlspaces.
Material choice affects price. Rigid metal ductwork costs more upfront but handles Travis heat better and lasts longer than flexible options. The best choice depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay in the home.
Your final cost also depends on what we find during removal. Sometimes old ductwork hides other issues—inadequate insulation, structural problems, air leaks that need addressing. We give you a detailed assessment before we start so you know exactly what you’re paying for. And if your project qualifies for Austin Energy rebates, that offsets some of the investment.
Most residential air duct installations in Travis take two to four days. Day one is removal—taking out all existing ductwork, insulation, and connecting materials from attic spaces and wherever else ducts run. This includes protecting your home and disposing of debris properly.
Days two and three are installation. We’re routing new ductwork, making connections, sealing everything with mastic, adding insulation, and integrating the system with your HVAC equipment. Larger homes or complex layouts take longer.
The final day is testing and verification. We check airflow at every register, test for leaks, and make sure the system performs as designed. You’re without AC during this process, which is why most Travis homeowners schedule duct replacement in spring or fall rather than peak summer. We work efficiently, but we don’t cut corners to finish faster.
If your ductwork is undersized, sagging, or more than 20 years old, sealing leaks is like putting a bandaid on a broken system. You’ll still have airflow restrictions, inadequate capacity, and ducts that can’t handle Travis temperature extremes.
Sealing makes sense when you have newer ductwork that’s properly sized but developed minor leaks at connections. It’s a fraction of the cost and can recover some efficiency. But if you’re dealing with the 27% air loss that’s average in Travis County, or rooms that never reach comfortable temperatures, sealing won’t fix the underlying problems.
We’ll assess your specific situation and tell you honestly whether sealing is enough or whether you need complete replacement. Sometimes the answer is a hybrid—replace the worst sections and seal the rest. The goal is getting you the best performance for your investment, not selling you the most expensive option.
Rigid metal ductwork handles Travis climate better than flexible alternatives. It maintains its shape in attic temperatures over 140 degrees, provides consistent airflow, and resists the thermal stress that damages flex duct over time. Metal ducts don’t sag, don’t develop the tears and separations that flex systems do, and last decades longer.
Flex duct costs less upfront and works in tight spaces where rigid duct won’t fit. But in Travis attics, flex duct degrades faster. The temperature extremes break down the material. Improper support causes sagging that restricts airflow. And repairs are harder because you typically need to replace entire sections rather than fixing a joint.
The best choice depends on your home’s layout, your budget, and how long you plan to stay. We evaluate your specific situation—attic access, existing layout, HVAC capacity—and recommend what delivers the best performance and value for Travis conditions. Sometimes that’s all metal. Sometimes it’s metal trunk lines with flex branches. We’ll show you the tradeoffs so you can decide what makes sense for your home.
Yes. Travis County requires a mechanical permit for duct replacement and HVAC modifications. The permit costs $105 plus a 6% surcharge and ensures your ductwork meets local building codes and energy efficiency standards.
The permit process involves submitting plans, getting approval, and scheduling inspections during and after installation. This protects you by verifying the work is done correctly and safely. It also matters if you ever sell your home—unpermitted HVAC work can create problems during the sale process.
We handle the permit application and inspection scheduling as part of your installation. You don’t need to deal with the Development Services Department or figure out what documentation they need. And because we’re licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and carry required insurance, the permit process is straightforward. This is standard procedure for professional duct replacement in Travis, not an optional extra.
Yes, if the work improves your duct system efficiency and you use an Austin Energy participating contractor. We’re a participating contractor, which means installations we complete can qualify for available rebates.
Austin Energy offers rebates for duct sealing and system efficiency improvements. Recent program updates increased rebate amounts, with qualifying projects averaging $3,000 in rebates. The exact amount depends on your specific project scope and what efficiency improvements are verified after installation.
To qualify, the work must meet Austin Energy requirements for materials, installation standards, and efficiency testing. We document everything needed for rebate applications and can guide you through the process. The rebate doesn’t cover the full installation cost, but it offsets a meaningful portion of your investment. And the energy savings from properly installed ductwork continue reducing your bills long after the rebate is processed.
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