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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Air duct cleaning in Alamo Heights runs $350 – $650 for most single-system homes, with dryer vent cleaning typically $120 – $180 and duct sealing ranging $800 – $2,400 depending on system size and accessibility. What drives the real cost isn’t the square footage on a flyer; it’s the age of the house, the condition of original ductwork, and whether technicians need to work around protected live oaks to reach roof vents. At Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, we price every Alamo Heights job in writing before we start, backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Dispatch and scheduling for Alamo Heights are coordinated from our San Antonio office, with crews serving the city locally. We’ve built our pricing and process around the realities of this market: historic homes with plaster ceilings and pier-and-beam foundations, strict tree preservation ordinances that limit roof access, and HVAC systems that run hard through eight months of humid heat.
Why Alamo Heights Homes Are Different
Alamo Heights has one of Texas’s oldest and most strictly enforced tree preservation ordinances. Mature live oaks and pecans canopy directly over historic roofs, which means air duct cleaning here is as much about clearing roof-level debris, pollen, and acorn mast from vents and intakes as it is about cleaning the ducts themselves. Technicians must often work around protected trees and navigate narrow driveway access on tight lots, constraints that don’t apply to neighboring San Antonio.
Much of the housing stock dates to the 1920s – 1950s: pier-and-beam foundations, plaster walls, and small-diameter ductwork or original gravity systems. Renovations left mismatched duct runs, and many houses still have attic ducts undersized for modern HVAC equipment. The original single-return systems common in 1930s – 40s bungalows draw air through long, narrow chases hidden above plaster ceilings, and we regularly find those chases shared with decommissioned floor-furnace flues.
The humid subtropical climate keeps HVAC running nearly year-round, accelerating dust and microbial buildup. Spring pollen from live oaks and cedars, combined with occasional heavy rains, pushes moisture and debris into vent openings that newer suburbs simply don’t face.
Our Main Alamo Heights Services
Alamo Heights homeowners call us most often for these three jobs, each handled with equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies and priced in writing before work begins.
Air Duct Cleaning in Alamo Heights
We clean supply and return ducts with a rotary brush system and negative-air method, pulling loosened debris out of the house rather than redistributing it. In Alamo Heights, this means accounting for plaster ceiling chases, small-diameter original ductwork, and roof vents partially blocked by tree debris. We inspect with a camera before and after so you see what came out. Air Duct Cleaning in Alamo Heights covers full-system pricing and what to expect on older homes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alamo Heights
Dryer vent cleaning removes lint buildup from the transition duct through the exterior cap, reducing fire risk and improving dry times. In Alamo Heights, long vent runs through pier-and-beam crawl spaces and exterior caps tucked under eaves or behind mature trees require specialized tools and careful routing. We clear the full run and verify airflow with a meter. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alamo Heights has full details on multi-story and historic-home configurations.
Duct Sealing in Alamo Heights
Duct sealing closes leaks in supply and return runs with mastic and mechanical fasteners, or aerosol sealant for inaccessible attic ducts. Alamo Heights homes often have decades of partial repairs, mismatched materials, and undersized returns that leak conditioned air into attics and crawl spaces. We test with a duct blaster, seal, and verify improvement. Duct Sealing in Alamo Heights explains the process for gravity-system conversions and historic-home retrofits.
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.
Brands We Service in Alamo Heights
We clean and seal ductwork connected to Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, and American Standard systems, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. Most replacement filters and basic parts are on the truck, so we don’t burn a second trip for standard items. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Alamo Heights, TX
| Service | Typical range in Alamo Heights |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $550 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story, direct exit) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (two-story or extended run) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing with mastic (accessible ductwork) | $800 – $1,500 |
| Aerosol duct sealing (inaccessible attic ducts) | $1,500 – $2,400 |
| Return duct modification/replacement | $400 – $900 |
| HVAC filter upgrade (Honeywell/Aprilaire/Guardsman) | $85 – $250 installed |
Prices in Alamo Heights push toward the high end when plaster ceiling chases require careful access, when roof vents need debris clearing before work starts, or when original ductwork is too deteriorated for cleaning alone. We give you one flat price per system, agreed in writing, before any equipment enters your home. That number does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alamo Heights
We work across Alamo Heights proper and the surrounding enclaves, with crews typically arriving inside the quoted window from our San Antonio dispatch office.
- Olmos Park Terrace
- Terrell Hills
- Alamo Heights historic district (Broadway corridor)
- Lincoln Heights
- Monte Vista (adjacent, near city limits)
Service Area – Cities Near Alamo Heights
Our crews also handle jobs in Houston, TX, Fort Worth, TX, and for our Florida operations, San Antonio, FL and Dallas, GA. Scheduling and routing are handled through each city’s local office under The Garrison Standard.
Serving Alamo Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alamo Heights 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 About Air Duct Cleaning Company in Alamo Heights
No permit is required for standard air duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning. Duct sealing that involves modifying or replacing duct runs may need review if your home is in a designated historic district or if work affects structural elements. We check local requirements before starting and handle any necessary documentation. Call (361) 326-5060 if you’re unsure about your property’s status.
Our technicians arrive with equipment sized for narrow Alamo Heights driveways and are trained to work around protected trees without pruning or damaging canopy. We don’t need to access your roof in most cases; our vacuum and brush systems run through existing vents. If roof vent access is unavoidable, we’ll discuss the approach with you beforehand and coordinate with city arborist guidelines when needed.
Yes. We’ve cleaned and sealed ductwork in dozens of Alamo Heights homes with 1920s – 1950s construction. We use camera inspection to locate chases and returns without cutting plaster, and we size our rotary brushes for small-diameter original ductwork. When a gravity system or single return can’t be adequately cleaned, we’ll tell you directly and explain your options, priced in writing.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Alamo Heights Customers Say
"Dryer vent was packed with lint and took two hours to dry a load. Cleaned it out from the roof cap down. One cycle again."
- Paula Q."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H.