Whole-system duct and dryer vent check with before-and-after photos - you see exactly what came out of your vents
That "$99 whole-house special" is a bait ad - the real number appears once they are in your hallway, or the "clean" is a shop-vac at the register. We photograph the inside of your ducts before and after instead.
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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Houston
Dryer vent cleaning in Houston typically runs $150-$280 for a standard single-family vent run, with rerouting or cap replacement adding $120-$250 depending on attic access and material length. Most jobs we dispatch from our Houston office are completed in 90 minutes to two hours, with the written price delivered before any panel comes off your dryer or wall. Call (346) 251-8919 for a free estimate with no obligation.
We’ve worked the Houston market since 2013, and our crews know the difference between a Meyerland ranch built in 1965 and a 1980s Alief split-level before they walk through the door. The housing stock here is specific, the attic conditions are brutal, and the vent problems we find are rarely just lint. That’s why every Dryer Vent Cleaning visit starts with a camera inspection, not a vacuum hose.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Houston Is Houston’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Our reputation in Houston is built on documentation, not decoration. We’ve served over 52,000 homes since 2013, every one with a written price before work started and a photo record when the crew left. Houston customers can verify what was done, what it cost, and what their vent looked like before and after.
Reviews from Houston homeowners consistently cite the same thing: the technician showed the photo, named the price, and did exactly what was scoped. No manager approvals, no post-job invoice creep. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies here exactly as it does everywhere we work - backed in writing on every job, not just stated in marketing copy.
Response time from our Houston office covers the full metro, from the Energy Corridor to Pasadena, typically same-week scheduling with confirmed arrival windows. Crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
Local knowledge matters because Houston’s vent problems aren’t generic. The original foil flex runs in Spring Branch and Meyerland attics, the post-Harvey unremediated ductwork in Kingwood, the missing bird guards after hail events - these aren’t hypotheticals. They’re what our techs documented last week.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Houston
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every Houston job starts here. We run a borescope camera through the full vent path, from the dryer boot to the exterior cap, and photograph what we find. In Houston’s 140-160°F attics, we regularly see the original foil flex vent crushed or completely separated at a joint, dumping lint onto blown insulation where the homeowner can’t see it. The camera shows it. We show you. Then we write the scope and the price before any work begins - Haven Standard Clause 1.
Vent Cleaning & Lint Removal
When the vent path is intact, we clean it with negative-pressure extraction (a vacuum system that pulls debris out rather than blowing it around) and rotary brushes sized to the duct diameter. Houston’s humidity complicates this: lint that sits in a vent with Gulf moisture becomes compacted, almost felted, and won’t dislodge with a shop vac. Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush and Nikro systems designed for this kind of buildup. The photo record shows the difference between real extraction and vacuum noise.
Vent Rerouting
This is where Houston’s housing stock demands real expertise. The 1960s-1980s ranch homes concentrated in Spring Branch, Meyerland, Pasadena, and Alief were built with dryer vents running through unconditioned attics in foil flex that degrades in the heat. We reroute to solid-metal pipe - typically galvanized steel or aluminum - with proper slope, support, and sealed joints. A reroute in Houston typically runs $280-$450 depending on linear feet and attic access complexity. The fix lasts because the material lasts.
Bird Guard Installation & Vent Cap Replacement
Houston’s storm frequency means roof vent caps and bird guards go missing after hail or high wind events. A missing cap lets rain and 70-75°F dew point air straight into the flex liner, which feeds mold growth that reads like a dryer problem but is actually a vent-path failure. We install code-compliant caps with integrated bird guards and verify with a manometer that airflow meets manufacturer spec. Cap replacement with guard installation typically runs $120-$180 in the Houston market.
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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.
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Our equipment comes from trade-recognized manufacturers we name because you can look them up: Rotobrush and Nikro for mechanical cleaning, Honeywell and Aprilaire for ventilation components and controls. We stock common vent caps, bird guards, and transition fittings locally for Houston customers, so reroutes and replacements don’t wait on shipping. Every tool and part is documented on your job record, same as the photo evidence.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Houston Homes
- Vent run crushed or disconnected in the attic. In Houston’s 140-160°F unconditioned attics, the original foil flex vent softens, sags, and separates at joints. Lint piles onto insulation instead of exiting. You won’t see this from the laundry room. We find it on camera.
- Original flex vent sharing space with compromised supply ducts. When attic seals fail on nearby HVAC runs - common in Houston’s heat - insulation fibers and lint get pulled into the supply air stream. The dryer works harder, and the air you breathe carries debris from the attic.
- Missing roof cap or bird guard after storms. Houston’s hail and wind events knock caps loose or destroy bird guards. Without them, Gulf moisture enters the vent path, condenses on lint buildup, and creates the conditions for mold colonization inside the flex liner.
- Post-Harvey unremediated ductwork in flood zones. In Meyerland, Kingwood, and parts of the Energy Corridor, we regularly encounter dryer vents terminated within inches of flex duct that was submerged in 2017 and never professionally treated. The vent may function, but the surrounding ductwork tests positive for sewage-associated mold species. We scope both systems and write the full scope before starting.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Houston, TX
Here’s what dryer vent work costs in the Houston market, based on jobs we’ve completed in the last 24 months:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Standard vent cleaning (single run, intact flex or metal) | $150 - $220 |
| Vent cleaning with heavy compaction/humidity-caked lint | $200 - $280 |
| Vent reroute to solid metal (typical 8-15 ft attic run) | $280 - $450 |
| Vent cap replacement with bird guard | $120 - $180 |
| Full scope: reroute + cap + cleaning + sealing | $420 - $680 |
What moves a job to the higher end: attic access difficulty (tight crawl spaces, steep roof pitch), length of reroute, discovery of disconnected runs requiring additional labor, and coordination with adjacent duct repair when supply runs are also compromised. We price the full scope in writing before work starts - no per-vent add-ons, no post-job surprises. Free estimates at (346) 251-8919.
We Also Serve Cities Near Houston
Our Houston office dispatches crews throughout the metro, including Houston proper plus Pasadena, Bellaire, Humble, and Deer Park. Same written pricing, same photo documentation, same Haven Standard regardless of zip code.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston 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 - Dryer Vent Cleaning in Houston
Restricted airflow is the cause, and in Houston it’s usually not just lint. The combination of compacted, humidity-caked lint and a partially crushed or disconnected flex run in a 140-160°F attic chokes airflow more severely than dry lint alone. We camera-inspect to find the restriction, write the scope and price, then restore full airflow. Call (346) 251-8919 for an exact diagnosis - estimates are free.
Yes, because Houston’s Gulf humidity causes lint to compact and adhere to duct walls rather than passing through. Annual inspection is prudent here; every 18-24 months for cleaning if the vent path is intact and properly capped. Homes with missing bird guards or post-Harvey unremediated ductwork in flood zones like Meyerland or Kingwood may need more frequent attention. We scope and advise based on what the camera shows, not a calendar.
If your home is in a repeatedly-flooded neighborhood and the ductwork was not professionally remediated after 2017, yes. We regularly find dryer vents terminated within inches of flex duct that was submerged and never treated, with mold species hidden inside the liner that don’t affect dryer operation but do affect air quality. Our camera inspection shows the condition of both the vent and adjacent ductwork. The scope and price are written before any work begins.
Recurring clogs indicate a vent-path failure, not a maintenance gap. In Houston’s older homes, the real fix is usually rerouting from degraded foil flex to solid metal pipe with proper slope and support, plus a code-compliant cap with bird guard. We verify with a manometer that airflow meets manufacturer specification before we leave. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work in writing.
Frequently. The same 140-160°F attic that degrades dryer vent flex also degrades supply duct seals and flex connectors. In Spring Branch and Alief ranches, we often find the dryer vent disconnection coincides with supply runs pulling attic insulation fibers into the air stream. We scope both systems, document both with photos, and write a combined scope if the evidence supports it. You’re never pressured to add work - the photo record speaks for itself. Call (346) 251-8919 to schedule.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Houston since 2013.