September 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // WASHINGTON, D.C. and BALTIMORE, MD. – DUCTZ, the trusted leader in air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration, is opening a new location serving Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The air duct cleaning company is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. DUCTZ of Washington-Baltimore serves Washington, D.C. along with Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Carroll counties in Maryland.
The veteran-owned franchise location will open on September 28th, and will be owned and operated by Brandon L. Thompson. Brandon served five years in the U.S. Navy as a Cryptologic Technician, and has over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity and information system expertise to government agencies throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. In his free time, Brandon enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with family.
“When I first started looking into potential franchise opportunities, I knew I wanted to go into business with a respected brand that has established a reputation for setting industry standards,” said Brandon L. Thompson, owner of DUCTZ of Washington-Baltimore. “This, combined with the potential to serve both residential and commercial clients, made my decision to franchise with DUCTZ fairly simple. As my team and I begin offering industry-leading air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration services, I look forward to building relationships with customers and being able to give back to homes and businesses across the community while running a business I can truly be proud of.”
Whether you’re in need of routine air duct cleaning, post-disaster HVAC restoration, dryer vent cleaning, coil or exhaust cleaning, DUCTZ technicians provide solutions suited to the specific needs of homes and businesses. DUCTZ teams adhere to National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) standards. DUCTZ teams arrive with the necessary tools, techniques, and equipment to tailor services to each property’s specific needs. In addition, every job includes a before-and-after photo report so customers can see the hard work technicians do firsthand.
John King, President of DUCTZ, is committed to upholding the brand’s standards, providing the ultimate customer experience alongside reliable service: “DUCTZ air duct cleaning, HVAC restoration and dryer vent cleaning services are all routine services for commercial buildings and residential homes. DUCTZ technicians are trained to provide these efficient services while adhering to industry standards, going the extra mile by walking customers through the entire cleaning and restoration process. The DUCTZ team looks forward to hearing about all the great work Brandon will accomplish within his community.”
DUCTZ has the added advantage of being part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchisor based on geographic footprint, and has over a decade of experience growing brands and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through industry-leading training, support and equipment, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development.
To request a service from DUCTZ of Washington-Baltimore, call them at (202) 933-1116 or email brandon.thompson@ductz.com.
Founded in 2002, DUCTZ is the leading brand for HVAC and air duct cleaning in the nation. Since the cleanliness of the air ducts in a home or business is directly tied to indoor air quality, DUCTZ technicians provide thorough services that improve HVAC system efficiencies. DUCTZ places an emphasis on building lasting relationships with residents and businesses through quality customer service. In addition to air duct cleaning, DUCTZ offers comprehensive HVAC restoration, dryer vent cleaning, coil cleaning, and exhaust cleaning.
To learn more about DUCTZ and to request a service, visit ductz.com.
BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint. The privately held, multi-concept franchise system is a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world’s largest disaster restoration company. For over a decade, BELFOR Franchise Group has grown their service franchise brands and support teams to be the most powerful franchises in the USA and globally.
BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization of 15 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration. The franchise brands include: 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Clear Pest Pros, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, Helpful Heroes, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ. For more information, please visit belforfranchisegroup.com.
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DUCTZ service technicians provide comprehensive indoor air quality products and services nationwide.