Fast, Reliable Duct Repair & Sealing Across Manor
Duct repair and sealing in Manor, TX typically costs $180-$650 depending on whether you’re addressing a single joint separation or a whole-system re-seal, and most jobs are completed in one visit. If your home was built during Manor’s 2005-2020 boom along US-290 East, there’s a strong chance your builder-grade flex ductwork has never been professionally inspected since the day the drywall crews packed up.
We’re Bellows Air Duct & Vent Co., and we’ve been sending our Duct Repair & Sealing crews out to Manor since the first subdivisions started filling in. We know the difference between a ShadowGlen original and a newer build in the eastern reaches near 78653. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry the equipment to seal, repair, or insulate ductwork on the spot. Call (844) 685-6342 and you’ll reach a live person, any hour, who can get you scheduled.
Why Bellows Air Duct & Vent Co. Is Manor’s Preferred Duct Repair & Sealing Company
Manor homeowners aren’t looking for a coupon chase. They’re looking for someone who shows up when they say, does what they promised, and doesn’t invent problems in the attic. We’ve built our reputation in Central Texas over 42 years on exactly that.
Our Manor customers tell us the same thing repeatedly: the last company found “urgent” problems that somehow cost exactly their coupon amount plus upsells. We don’t operate that way. Our no-hassle upfront pricing means the number we give on the phone is the number on the invoice. Before we lift a single tool, you know what the work costs. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise backs it in writing - if it’s not right, we make it right with no paperwork and no arguing.
We answer calls with a live person 24 hours a day. Not voicemail. Not an app. A real person who can dispatch a technician to Manor, often same-day. Most repairs are completed in a single visit because our trucks carry Rotobrush equipment, Mastic Sealant, R-8 insulation wrap, and the common flex duct fittings used in Manor’s production-built homes.
Ray Castillo, who leads Bellows, set the standard back in 1984: one honest price, shown before we start. That hasn’t changed.
Our Duct Repair & Sealing Services in Manor
Duct Sealing
Manor’s builder-grade mastic sealant dries and cracks within 3-5 years in attic heat that routinely exceeds 140°F. We remove the failed material and apply fresh Mastic Sealant to every joint, boot, and plenum connection. Our process includes a camera inspection before and after, so you see the gap that was there and the seal that’s there now. A typical duct sealing job in Manor runs $280-$480 for a single-system home.
Flex Duct Repair
The Blackland clay beneath Manor shrinks and swells so severely that it physically pulls flex duct joints apart at attic drops. This isn’t a theory - it’s what we find in home after home. We serviced a production-built home in the ShadowGlen subdivision where the original builder-grade flex duct had separated at a boot takeoff, pulling unfiltered attic air and cedar pollen directly into the living room supply. Using Rotobrush equipment and Mastic Sealant, we reattached the joint, sealed the gap, and insulated the exposed duct run with R-8 wrap. Flex duct repair in Manor typically runs $180-$340 per damaged section.
Metal Duct Repair
Some older Manor homes and custom builds near downtown use galvanized metal ductwork. Where flex duct kinks, metal duct rusts at seams and vibrates loose at collars. We re-seal metal systems with Mastic Sealant and mechanical fasteners, then pressure-test to confirm no bypass. Metal duct repair in Manor generally runs $220-$420 depending on accessibility and extent of corrosion.
Duct Insulation
Uninsulated duct drops in Manor’s unconditioned attics sweat during summer humidity, promoting microbial growth inside the duct wall. We wrap exposed runs with R-8 insulation, sealing the vapor barrier to prevent condensation. For homes built after 2010 in Manor, this often means upgrading from the thin R-4 or R-6 wrap the builder installed to proper R-8. Duct insulation in Manor runs $320-$650 for a typical single-system home.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Manor
Our trucks stock parts and materials from Nikro, Honeywell, and Aprilaire - the same brands serious HVAC contractors specify. That means no waiting on a parts run to Austin when we’re working in Manor. We carry Mastic Sealant, R-8 insulation wrap, flex duct in common diameters, and the specialized collars and boots that match what was installed in Manor’s production homes. Most repairs are done that day, with camera-verified results you can see before we pack up.
Common Duct Repair & Sealing Problems We See in Manor Homes
- Cracked builder mastic from attic heat cycling. The original sealant applied during fast construction dries brittle within a few summers. Gaps open at plenums and boots, pulling 140°F attic air into your supply.
- Flex duct kinked by foundation settling. Blackland clay shifts pier-and-beam and slab foundations enough to stretch flex duct loops until they collapse. Airflow drops. Rooms go stale.
- Unseated joints from soil heave. The same expansive clay that cracks driveways pulls duct connections apart at attic drops. This is nearly unique to Manor’s geology and doesn’t occur in geologically stable markets.
- Sweating uninsulated drops. During summer monsoon humidity, cold supply air hits hot attic metal or thin-wrapped flex. Condensation forms inside the duct wall. Microbial growth follows.
Pricing for Duct Repair & Sealing in Manor, TX
Here’s what duct repair and sealing costs in Manor’s market:
| Service | Typical Range in Manor |
|---|---|
| Single joint sealing (Mastic) | $180-$280 |
| Flex duct section repair/replacement | $180-$340 |
| Metal duct seam repair | $220-$420 |
| Whole-system duct sealing | $280-$480 |
| Duct insulation upgrade (R-8 wrap) | $320-$650 |
| Duct integrity inspection with camera | $89-$150 |
Factors that move the needle: attic accessibility, extent of original builder shortcuts, whether foundation settling has damaged multiple runs, and if we’re already on-site for a cleaning. We disclose every cost before work begins. No bait coupons, no price changes at the door. Ask about our $50 Off Any Repair Over $250, or our Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Manor
Our crews work throughout eastern Travis County and into the surrounding communities. If you’re in Manor, Hornsby Bend, Pflugerville, Elgin, or Wells Branch, the same live-answer dispatch and same-day scheduling applies. We know the housing stock in each area - from Hornsby Bend’s rural-acreage homes to Pflugerville’s denser subdivisions - and we adjust our approach to what your ductwork actually needs.
Serving Manor, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manor area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Duct Repair & Sealing in Manor
Cleaning removes debris but doesn’t close the gaps that let debris in. Manor’s builder-grade mastic cracks within 3-5 years, and Blackland clay soil movement pulls joints apart - so new attic dust and pollen re-enter within weeks if the leaks aren’t sealed. We always recommend sealing at the time of cleaning for Manor homes. Call (844) 685-6342 for a free estimate.
Most post-2010 Manor homes were built with R-4 or R-6 duct wrap, which is below current best practice. We upgrade to R-8, which is the minimum that performs adequately in Manor’s 140°F attics. The upgrade typically runs $320-$650 for a single system. Call (844) 685-6342 to check what your home has.
Ashe juniper pollen peaks December through February and delivers some of North America’s highest single-species airborne pollen counts directly into return-air intakes. Unsealed ductwork in Manor pulls that pollen - plus attic dust - past your filter and into every room. Proper sealing blocks this bypass path. We see the worst cases in homes near the undeveloped tracts east of ShadowGlen where juniper stands remain dense. Call (844) 685-6342 to schedule before peak season.
Yes. Because of Manor’s unique clay-soil foundation movement, we perform a camera inspection before quoting any repair. We’ve found separated joints that homeowners couldn’t feel as temperature problems - only as dust or allergy issues. The inspection runs $89-$150 and is waived if you proceed with the repair. Call (844) 685-6342 to book.
Yes. R-8 insulation reduces heat gain into your supply air by roughly 30-40% compared to uninsulated or poorly insulated ductwork in Manor’s conditions. That means your AC doesn’t work as hard, and your supply air arrives closer to the temperature your thermostat requested. Homes near the eastern edge of 78653 with longer duct runs see the biggest benefit. Call (844) 685-6342 for a free assessment.
Written by Ray Castillo, Owner at Bellows Air Duct & Vent Co., serving Manor and Central Texas since 1984.