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 $149-$289 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 90 minutes to two hours. Our crews dispatch from our Houston office and carry rigid metal duct, bird guards, and vent caps on every truck, so reroutes and replacements happen same visit without a return trip.
We’ve worked Houston homes since 2013, from the 1920s bungalows of Houston Heights to the flex-duct subdivisions near Bricker Park. The Gulf Coast humidity here isn’t abstract data, it’s what we measure inside your vent line. If your dryer’s taking two cycles to finish a load, or you’re finding lint behind the machine, the problem is usually in the run, not the trap. Call (346) 248-1474. We’ll put a written price in front of you before any panel comes off.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning The Woodlands Is Houston’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team has documented photo records from over 52,000 homes, and a measurable share of those are Houston addresses. Customers in Magnolia Park, Mayfair, and Somerset Green receive the same deliverable: before-and-after images of every duct run, a written scope of work, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing under Haven Standard Clause 1.
Houston’s market is crowded with $79 coupon operators who run a shop vac into the vent opening and call it done. We don’t do that. Every job starts with a camera inspection, proceeds with source removal using Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, and ends with photographic proof you can keep. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews.
Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Houston office, which means we’re routing crews through local traffic patterns, not guessing from a call center in another state. We know which 77007 attic accesses require a 16-foot ladder and which Somerset Green driveways flood in a hard rain. That local knowledge shows up in how we quote the job and how long we’re actually in your home.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate. Bring us a competitor’s quote, we’ll put our number next to it in writing, no charge.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Houston
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every Houston job begins with a camera-fed inspection of the full vent run, from the dryer connection to the exterior cap. In Houston Heights, we regularly find 1920s-30s retrofits where the vent routes through original plaster walls and low-pitch attic crawls, creating long, sagging runs where lint pools rather than exiting, a layout rare in newer suburbs. The camera shows us exactly where the blockage sits, whether it’s lint, a bird nest, or condensation damage from Houston’s 75-90% relative humidity. You see the footage before we quote the fix.
Vent Cleaning (Source Removal)
We use negative-pressure extraction, pulling debris from the vent line while agitating it with Rotobrush tools, not blowing it around your laundry room. Houston’s near-year-round cooling season means dryers run constantly, and lint load accumulates at roughly twice the rate of cities with a true winter off-season. The work concludes with a documented photo record of the cleaned run, delivered as part of your standard job record. No fogging, no scented spray, no upsell.
Lint Removal
The lint trap catches perhaps 60% of what your dryer produces. The rest cakes to the vent walls, especially at elbows and sag points. In Houston’s 140°F attics, that lint compresses into a dense, fire-risk mat. We remove it mechanically, verify airflow with an anemometer, and photograph the clear run. If your vent terminates through the roof, we check the jack for proper clearance, a detail many Houston roofers get wrong on replacement jobs.
Vent Rerouting
Some Houston homes, particularly pre-war bungalows in 77007, were never designed for modern dryer runs. The original vent path may be 40 feet with three turns, or it may dump into a garage or crawlspace. We reroute with rigid metal duct, not flex, to the shortest practical path with minimal turns. Rigid duct handles Houston’s thermal expansion better than flex, and it doesn’t sag. Every reroute gets a written price before we cut anything, per Haven Standard Clause 1.
Bird Guard Installation
Houston’s subtropical climate supports year-round nesting activity. We install metal bird guards and vent caps that block pests without restricting airflow, and we carry common sizes on every truck. A missing cap in Somerset Green is the same fire risk as a missing cap in Magnolia Park, but the local bird species differ, and we size accordingly.
Vent Cap Replacement
Plastic vent caps degrade in Houston’s UV and humidity within three to five years. We replace with metal caps, properly flashed, and we verify the damper operates freely. A stuck damper traps moist air in the line, accelerating corrosion and mold growth at joints.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush agitation systems, Nikro negative-pressure extractors, and Honeywell airflow verification tools, brands you can look up independently before agreeing to a price. We stock rigid metal duct, elbows, and vent caps common to Houston’s housing stock, so most replacements don’t require a parts order and second visit. For homes with integrated Aprilaire humidity control systems, we coordinate vent cleaning with the broader duct schedule to avoid disrupting balanced airflow. Everything we use is professional-grade, documented in your job record, and operated by technicians working under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Houston Homes
- Lint pooling in sagging flex duct through 140°F attics. Houston’s slab-on-grade construction puts virtually all ductwork in unconditioned attic space. Flex duct sags over time, creating low points where lint accumulates beyond what a standard trap cleaning can address. The camera shows it; source removal fixes it.
- Condensation at vent joints from Gulf Coast humidity. When indoor dew point meets the cooler metal surface of a vent line, moisture forms at joints and inside insulation wraps. In Houston, this happens routinely, fostering mold that restricts airflow and often requires full vent replacement rather than cleaning alone.
- Improper caps or missing bird guards allowing pest nesting. We find nests blocking the lint pathway in homes near Bricker Park and throughout 77002. The blockage increases dryer motor strain and creates a confined ignition source next to accumulated lint.
- 1920s-40s Houston Heights retrofits with impossible vent runs. Original plaster walls and low-pitch attic crawls force long, unsupported duct paths with sharp bends. These configurations pool lint and condensation in ways essentially unknown in post-war construction, and they almost always require rerouting for safe, efficient operation.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Houston, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Houston runs $149-$189 for a single-story home with accessible exterior termination and no significant blockage. Vent rerouting with rigid metal duct, common in Houston Heights bungalows, typically falls in the $220-$289 range depending on linear feet and attic access difficulty. Bird guard or vent cap replacement adds $35-$75 per unit, parts and labor included.
What moves the number: length of run, number of turns, whether the vent terminates through roof or wall, attic access conditions, and whether we find condensation damage requiring replacement rather than cleaning. We deliver the written price before any work starts, every time, under Haven Standard Clause 1. No per-vent pricing, no coupon bait, no invoice inflation once the truck is in your driveway.
Estimates are free. Call (346) 248-1474.
We Also Serve Cities Near Houston
Our crews regularly work Houston and the surrounding communities, including Galena Park, Bellaire, Humble, and Spring. Dispatch is coordinated from our Houston office, so response times to these areas are predictable and local knowledge transfers directly. The same written price guarantee, documented photo record, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply in every zip we serve.
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 75-90% relative humidity causes condensation at vent joints and inside flex-duct insulation, accelerating lint compaction and mold growth that restricts airflow. This moisture load is why Houston dryers typically require more frequent vent attention than identical units in drier Texas metros like Dallas or El Paso. Call (346) 248-1474 for a camera inspection and written quote.
Houston Heights bungalows often route dryer vents through 1920s-30s plaster walls and low-pitch attic crawls, creating long, sagging flex runs where lint pools rather than exiting, a layout rare in newer suburbs. We recently serviced a 1930s bungalow in Houston Heights (77007) where the dryer vent ran through a sagging flex duct in a 140°F attic. Our camera inspection revealed lint accumulation from years of use, and after source removal and rerouting with rigid metal duct, the homeowner’s dryer cycle time dropped significantly. These retrofits require specialized rerouting, not just cleaning.
Yes. Lint is highly combustible, and a blocked vent forces the dryer to run hotter and longer. Houston’s year-round dryer use, combined with lint accumulation in 140°F attics, creates sustained ignition risk that standard trap cleaning does not address. The National Fire Protection Association identifies clothes dryers as a leading cause of home fires; in Houston’s conditions, that risk is elevated by humidity-compacted lint and aged flex-duct installations. We recommend annual camera inspection for homes with vent runs over 15 feet or any flex duct in attic space.
Look for a written price before work starts, photographic documentation of the vent interior, and equipment you can verify. Ask whether the technician will run a camera, whether they’ll show you the blockage, and whether the quote includes rerouting if the existing path is unsafe. At CleanRun, every job includes these deliverables under the H.A.V.E.N. Standard, with no exceptions.
Most Houston homes need dryer vent cleaning every 12-18 months, but homes with long runs, multiple turns, or flex duct in the attic should schedule annually. If your dryer takes more than one cycle to dry a standard load, or if you smell burning lint, schedule immediately regardless of calendar. Call (346) 248-1474 for a free estimate and we’ll put a written price in front of you before any work begins.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning The Woodlands, serving Houston since 2013.