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 $180-$340 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 90 minutes to two hours. If your dryer needs two cycles to finish a load, or if the outside vent cap barely pushes air when the dryer runs, the vent run is likely restricted and should be inspected before the buildup becomes a fire hazard.
We dispatch crews daily from our Houston office to homes across the metro, from Meyerland and Bellaire ranches to newer builds in the Energy Corridor. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team knows the local housing stock: the 1960s-1990s slab-on-grade homes with laundry closets too tight for proper airflow, the post-Harvey gut rehabs where drywall was replaced but original ductwork was left in place, and the specific way Houston’s Gulf Coast humidity changes what we find inside vent runs. Call (346) 253-1822 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Pearland Is Houston’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve served Houston homeowners since 2013 with one rule: every job gets a written price before a tool comes out of the van, and every vent run gets photographed before and after. That is Haven Standard Clause 1, and we have applied it to more than 52,000 homes.
Our Houston customers leave reviews that mention the same things: the technician showed them the photo of the clogged duct before explaining the work, the price on the invoice matched the written estimate exactly, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise was printed on their receipt, not just mentioned in passing. We do not ask for trust. We document what we find and let the evidence speak.
Crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival - Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Houston office, so we understand local traffic patterns, permit requirements, and the specific vent configurations common in Houston’s older neighborhoods. All calls are answered by a live person, 24/7.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from a competitor. Bring us another company’s quote; we will put our number next to it in writing, no charge.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Houston
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every Houston job starts with a camera inspection of the full vent run, from the dryer connection to the exterior cap. In Houston’s climate, this step is essential. Our average relative humidity of 70-75% year-round, combined with the extreme temperature differential between a 150°F summer attic and cold AC air, drives condensation inside flex dryer vent runs. This causes lint to clump and adhere to duct walls in ways that drier Texas cities never see. A vent that looks clear at the outside cap can still be heavily restricted behind the wall. The inspection photographs every joint, elbow, and accumulation point, and those images become part of your documented photo record.
Vent Cleaning
We clean with agitation tools and negative-pressure extraction - mechanical brushing that dislodges adhered material, followed by vacuum collection so nothing settles elsewhere in your home. Standard shop vacuums cannot remove the glue-like lint paste that forms when Houston’s attic condensation mixes with dryer lint over years of accumulation. Our equipment includes Rotobrush agitation systems and Nikro negative-pressure units, trade-recognized brands you can verify independently. In flood-damaged neighborhoods like Meyerland, Kingwood, and parts of the Energy Corridor, post-Harvey gut-and-rebuild crews routinely replaced all interior drywall but left the original ductwork untouched. We regularly find active mold colonies inside vent runs whose surrounding walls look freshly renovated and show no visible water damage.
Lint Removal
Lint removal in Houston is rarely a simple vacuum job. The city’s expansive clay soils shift foundations and pull duct connections apart, creating gaps where moist attic air enters the vent run. This moisture intrusion creates ideal conditions for lint to compact into dense, adhered mats that resist standard cleaning methods. In a 1978 slab-on-grade ranch in Meyerland, our tech pulled the dryer out and found the original foil flex duct crushed behind the unit, packed with a dense mat of lint and visible mold from years of attic condensation. Using a camera inspection, we located a disconnected joint in the attic run, then used agitation tools and negative pressure to remove the impacted lint before rerouting the vent with rigid metal pipe and installing a new vent cap. The homeowner told us their dryer had been taking two cycles to dry a load - after the work, it finished in one.
Vent Rerouting
Many Houston homes built during the oil-boom suburban expansion from the 1960s through the 1990s have dryer vents routed through superheated attics with multiple unnecessary elbows, or terminated in locations that violate current code. The city’s lack of zoning law accelerated rapid, varied-quality construction, meaning duct systems of wildly different ages, materials, and installation standards sit in neighboring houses on the same block. We reroute with rigid metal pipe where possible, reducing friction loss and eliminating the crushed flex sections we find behind dryers in tight slab-on-grade laundry closets. Every reroute includes a new vent cap, proper clearance from combustion appliances, and updated photographs for your job record.
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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, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman - professional-grade tools that customers can look up independently before agreeing to a price. We stock common vent caps, rigid pipe fittings, and bird guard assemblies locally, so most Houston jobs requiring parts replacement are completed same-day without ordering delays. For homes with integrated Aprilaire or Honeywell whole-house ventilation systems, we coordinate dryer vent work with the broader airflow design to avoid backdraft or pressure imbalance issues.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Houston Homes
- Crushed or kinked flex duct behind the dryer. Houston’s tight slab-on-grade laundry closets often force the dryer against the wall, crushing the foil flex duct at its first bend. Lint accumulates at this restriction rather than reaching the outside cap, and many homeowners never realize the vent is blocked because the dryer still runs - it just takes longer.
- Attic condensation forming glue-like lint paste. The temperature differential between a 150°F Houston attic and the air inside a vent run drives moisture into the duct. When this condensation mixes with lint, it forms a dense, adhered paste that standard vacuuming cannot remove without mechanical agitation.
- Disconnected joints from foundation movement. Houston’s expansive clay soils shift with moisture changes, pulling duct connections apart in the attic. A disconnected joint dumps moist, lint-laden air into the attic space while the dryer works harder to push air through an incomplete path.
- Original ductwork left in place after Harvey gut-rehabs. In neighborhoods across the west side and near Buffalo Bayou, post-2017 rebuild crews replaced drywall and flooring but left 1970s-1990s vent runs untouched. We regularly find these original ducts harboring mold colonies that spread spores into the laundry space every time the dryer operates.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Houston, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Houston runs $180-$240 for a single-story home with a straight vent run of 15 feet or less. Two-story homes, vents routed through superheated attics with multiple elbows, or jobs requiring lint removal from impacted ductwork typically fall in the $260-$340 range. Vent rerouting with rigid metal pipe, including a new cap and exterior seal, generally runs $380-$520 depending on linear footage and attic access.
What moves the price: length of the vent run, number of elbows, accessibility (crawl space vs. walk-in attic), whether the duct is flex or rigid, and whether we find disconnected joints or mold requiring additional work. Every price is written and agreed before any work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons after the crew arrives.
Call (346) 253-1822 for a free written estimate. We will inspect the vent run with a camera, show you what we find, and deliver a fixed price before any cleaning begins.
We Also Serve Cities Near Houston
Our crews work throughout the Houston metro, including Houston proper and neighboring communities: Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, and Deer Park. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Houston office, with route optimization that keeps arrival windows reliable across the service area.
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
Houston’s average relative humidity of 70-75% year-round causes moisture to condense inside vent runs, especially in superheated attics where the temperature differential between ambient air and duct air is extreme. This condensation mixes with lint to form a dense, adhered paste that builds up far faster than in Dallas’s drier climate, where lint remains loose and more easily expelled. The same drying habits produce heavier accumulation here. Call (346) 253-1822 for a camera inspection and written estimate.
Yes. In flood-damaged neighborhoods like Meyerland, Kingwood, and parts of the Energy Corridor, post-Harvey gut-and-rebuild crews routinely replaced all interior drywall but left original ductwork untouched. We regularly find active mold colonies inside vent runs whose surrounding walls look freshly renovated and show no visible water damage. These colonies release spores into the laundry space every time the dryer runs. A camera inspection will show whether your vent run was included in the rebuild or left as-is. Estimates are free - call (346) 253-1822.
The most reliable indicator is a dryer that heats but does not dry efficiently, combined with low airflow at the outside vent cap when the dryer runs. In Houston, disconnected joints often result from foundation movement on expansive clay soils, which shift the duct alignment in the attic. You may also notice lint accumulation around the dryer connection or musty odors in the laundry area from moist attic air entering the duct path. Our camera inspection locates disconnects without dismantling walls. Call (346) 253-1822 to schedule.
Yes, and these are common in Houston’s 1960s-1990s housing stock. The extreme attic temperatures actually accelerate the problem: they drive condensation when the cool vent air meets the hot duct surface, and they degrade flex duct materials faster than in conditioned spaces. We use agitation tools and negative-pressure extraction designed for these conditions, and we often recommend rerouting with rigid metal pipe that withstands attic heat better than original foil flex. Every option is priced in writing before work begins.
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) sets the industry standard for mechanical cleaning of HVAC and dryer vent systems, including proper containment, agitation methods, and verification of results. CleanRun follows NADCA guidelines for all dryer vent work, which means we do not rely on vacuum noise alone - we mechanically agitate the full duct surface, collect debris under negative pressure, and photograph the results. Your documented photo record shows compliance, not just a clean bill of health. For a NADCA-aligned inspection and written price, call (346) 253-1822.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Houston since 2013.