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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Bellaire
Air duct cleaning in Bellaire typically runs $380-$720 for a full residential system, with most jobs scheduled within three to five business days. Our crews dispatch from the Houston office and carry Rotobrush and Nikro negative-pressure extraction equipment sized for both the compact 1950s ranch homes off Brays Bayou and the 5,000-plus square foot rebuilds going up on the same blocks. We’ve been documenting duct conditions in Bellaire since 2013, and we know the difference between a system that needs cleaning and one that needs replacement after water intrusion. Call (346) 253-1822 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Pearland Is Bellaire’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Our Air Duct Cleaning crews have photographed the inside of duct runs in hundreds of Bellaire homes, from the original ranch houses near Brays Bayou to the new construction lining the Braeburn Country Club area. Every job starts with a written price under Haven Standard Clause 1, and every customer receives a Documented Photo Record showing what the camera found before a single panel came off.
We’re independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard, not a franchise network. That means Tomas Reyes sets the policy: background-checked, uniformed technicians identified by name before arrival, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing on every invoice. We’ve served over 52,000 homes since 2013, every one with a written price agreed before work began and photo documentation delivered when the crew left.
Bellaire customers get the same direct scheduling line as every other market we serve: a live person answers, 24/7, and we coordinate dispatch from our Houston office to keep trucks moving efficiently across the metro. No automated callbacks, no third-party dispatchers who can’t describe what a plenum is.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Services in Bellaire

Residential Duct Cleaning
Bellaire’s roughly 6,000 homes split into two distinct populations: surviving postwar ranches with 50-year-old flex ductwork and oversized luxury rebuilds with complex multi-zone systems. Both need cleaning, but for opposite reasons. The aging flex in original ranches off Evergreen Street and Maple Street is packed with decades of accumulated debris, degraded insulation, and in many cases post-Harvey moisture that wicked through wall cavities. The rebuilds on those same blocks have brand-new ductwork sealed with drywall dust and construction particulate before commissioning. Our residential service matches the equipment to the house: Rotobrush contact cleaning for light debris in newer systems, Nikro negative-pressure extraction for heavy buildup in legacy duct runs.

Commercial Duct Cleaning
Bellaire’s commercial base includes medical offices along Bissonnet Street, retail near the Bellaire Triangle, and professional services in converted residential structures. These buildings face unique airflow challenges: older HVAC conversions with undersized return paths, or new builds with tight envelopes that concentrate any duct contamination. We document every commercial job with before-and-after photography of each duct run, delivered as part of the standard job record for facility managers and property owners.

Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air from your air handler to the registers. In Bellaire’s 1950s-70s ranches, we regularly find supply runs where flex duct insulation has degraded from attic heat exposure, allowing the metal or fiberglass core to shed particles into the airflow. In newer rebuilds, supply ducts often carry drywall dust from construction that was never flushed before occupancy. We clean each supply run individually, photographing the interior before and after, so you see what was actually removed.

Return Duct Cleaning
Return ducts pull air back to the air handler for reconditioning. Because they’re under negative pressure, they collect more debris than supply runs. In Bellaire homes near Brays Bayou, we’ve found return plenums with moisture staining from post-Harvey wicking, sometimes years after the visible floodwater receded. Our return duct service includes video inspection of the plenum, the main trunk, and each branch connection to identify whether you’re looking at cleanable debris or moisture damage that requires duct replacement.

Full System Cleaning
A full system cleaning addresses every component: supply ducts, return ducts, plenum, registers, grilles, and the air handler cabinet. For Bellaire’s multi-zone luxury rebuilds, this is often the only way to clear construction debris from all branches. For the aging ranch homes, it’s how we document whether the system is salvageable or whether the flex duct has degraded past the point where cleaning is cost-effective. The full system price is agreed in writing before we start, with no per-vent add-ons.

Video Inspection
Our video inspection service uses a camera-equipped scope to document the interior condition of every duct run. In Bellaire, this is particularly valuable for two situations: post-Harvey homes where moisture may have entered wall cavities and wicked into attic flex duct, and new construction where the builder’s duct protection failed during drywall sanding. The video record becomes part of your job documentation and can support insurance claims if replacement is necessary.

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.
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Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush contact cleaning systems, Nikro negative-pressure extractors, and Honeywell and Aprilaire air quality components. We don’t use equipment you can’t look up yourself. For Bellaire customers, this means replacement parts and compatible filtration upgrades are available without special-order delays. If your system includes Honeywell electronic air cleaners or Aprilaire media filters, we document their condition during the full system cleaning and note any recommended maintenance in your written job record.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Bellaire Homes

- Post-Harvey moisture in attic flex duct. Homes near Brays Bayou that took on even minor floodwater often developed mold inside flex duct runs years later, as moisture wicked up through wall cavities and insulation. The contamination isn’t visible from the living space and is only discovered when musty odors persist from supply registers.
- Construction debris in new luxury rebuilds. Bellaire’s teardown cycle produces 4,000-6,000 square foot replacements whose multi-zone duct systems are frequently sealed with drywall dust and particulate before the first owner moves in. The air handler and blower motor pull contaminated air from day one.
- Heat-degraded flex duct in aging ranches. Bellaire attic temperatures routinely hit 140-160°F in summer, degrading the insulation on original flex duct and causing duct tape seals to fail. Gulf air infiltrates through gaps, introducing moisture that seeds mold inside the runs.
- Block-by-block system mismatch. On a single Bellaire street, our crews may find a 1962 ranch with original debris-packed flex duct and a 2023 rebuild with contaminated new ductwork. The diagnostic approach and equipment selection differ completely, and we price each job individually after inspection.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Bellaire, TX
| Service | Typical Range in Bellaire |
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| Residential full system cleaning (ranch home, 1,200-2,000 sq ft) | $380-$520 |
| Residential full system cleaning (luxury rebuild, 3,500-6,000 sq ft, multi-zone) | $580-$720 |
| Video inspection only (delivered as standalone service) | $180-$240 |
| Post-flood mold assessment with documentation for insurance | $260-$380 |
| Commercial duct cleaning (per system, varies by square footage) | $420-$680 |
These ranges reflect what we actually quote in Bellaire, not teaser rates that balloon once the truck arrives. Every price is written and agreed before work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1. Factors that move a job within these ranges: square footage, number of zones, accessibility of attic ductwork, and whether video inspection reveals damage requiring documentation rather than simple cleaning. We do not quote per-vent pricing. Call (346) 253-1822 for a written estimate specific to your home.
When Ducts Can Be Cleaned and When They Must Be Replaced After Water Intrusion

This is the question we answer most often in Bellaire, and it’s the reason we invested in video documentation.
After Hurricane Harvey in 2017, large portions of Bellaire took on floodwater. Even homes that appeared structurally undamaged often experienced moisture wicking through wall cavities and into attic insulation. That moisture reached flex duct runs in the attic space, and in many cases, mold established inside the duct core before homeowners noticed any odor from the supply registers. We’re still finding these cases in 2024 and 2025, particularly in homes near Brays Bayou.
Our process starts with video inspection of every run. If the camera shows surface debris with intact duct lining and no moisture staining, negative-pressure extraction and HEPA filtration typically restore the system. If we find delaminated flex duct, moisture staining at the insulation core, or active mold growth penetrating the duct lining, we document each finding with time-stamped photography and written description. This documentation becomes your evidence for an insurance claim or contractor dispute.
On one block in the Braeburn Country Club area, we pulled a 1962 ranch’s original flex duct and found the run packed with 50 years of debris, while two doors down a newly built 5,200 sq ft home had its brand-new multi-zone system coated in drywall dust before the owners moved in. After negative pressure source removal and HEPA filtration, our camera inspection cleared the ranch’s supply and return ducts, and the rebuild’s registers finally stopped blowing construction particulate. The ranch job was cleanable. The rebuild job was also cleanable, but only because we caught it before the drywall dust had time to compact into the duct lining.
The difference between cleaning and replacement is never a guess at our company. Haven Standard Clause 4, Documented Evidence, requires we show you what the camera found before recommending either path.
We Also Serve Cities Near Bellaire
Our Air Duct Cleaning in Bellaire crews regularly travel to Stafford, Missouri City, Sugar Land, and Houston from our Houston office. Scheduling is coordinated across the metro, so Bellaire customers aren’t competing with outlying markets for appointment slots. Each city gets the same written-price-first protocol and Documented Photo Record standard.
Serving Bellaire, TX - Our Local Coverage Area

We’re based in the Bellaire 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 - Air Duct Cleaning in Bellaire
Most post-Harvey duct systems in Bellaire can be cleaned if the flex duct lining remains intact and the moisture exposure was limited to wicking rather than direct submersion. We determine this with video inspection of every run, and we document the findings with time-stamped photography for your records or insurance claim. If the camera shows delaminated lining, moisture staining at the insulation core, or active mold penetration, we provide written documentation recommending replacement. Call (346) 253-1822 to schedule an inspection, estimates are free.
Bellaire’s luxury rebuilds are frequently sealed with drywall dust and construction particulate inside the ductwork before the air handler is ever turned on. The multi-zone systems in these 4,000-6,000 square foot homes have complex branch runs that trap debris where a simple flush won’t reach. We clean these systems with negative-pressure extraction and HEPA filtration, then photograph every run to confirm the registers are delivering clean air before you occupy. Call (346) 253-1822 for a written quote on pre-move-in cleaning.
Yes. Bellaire attic temperatures routinely reach 140-160°F in summer, which degrades the insulation on flex duct and causes adhesive seals to fail. Once the vapor barrier is compromised, Gulf air infiltrates the duct core and introduces moisture that seeds mold. We inspect for heat damage during every full system cleaning and note any degraded sections in your written job record. Call (346) 253-1822 to schedule an assessment.
We use a camera-equipped scope to inspect the interior of every duct run, focusing on flex duct in attic spaces where moisture from wall-cavity wicking is most likely to accumulate. In Bellaire homes near Brays Bayou, we’ve found mold in attic flex runs five to seven years after Harvey, in cases where the living space showed no visible damage. The video record is delivered as part of your standard job documentation. Call (346) 253-1822 to schedule a post-flood assessment.
Every job follows the same sequence: written price agreed before work starts, register and grille removal, video inspection of each duct run, negative-pressure extraction with Rotobrush or Nikro equipment sized to the system, HEPA filtration of discharged air, re-inspection with camera to confirm cleanliness, and delivery of a Documented Photo Record showing before-and-after conditions of every run. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all work. Call (346) 253-1822 for a written estimate specific to your Bellaire home.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Bellaire and the Houston metro since 2013.




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