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 Shady Hollow, TX typically runs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system, with most jobs scheduled within a few days and completed in three to five hours. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve built our reputation on written prices that don’t move once the van is in your driveway. In Shady Hollow, the work is different because the neighborhood is different: mature live oaks and cedar elms touch the rooflines, cedar pollen coats everything from December through February, and the 1970s-1990s housing stock means original flex-duct and early rigid-metal trunk lines that have never been cleaned. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Shady Hollow Homes Are Different
Shady Hollow sits in a heavily wooded pocket of southwest Austin where the tree canopy isn’t scenery, it’s a working part of your HVAC system. The live oaks and cedar elms that give the neighborhood its character also drop leaf litter, acorns, and pollen directly onto roofs and into soffit vents. Our crews regularly find squirrel nests, chewed flex duct, and leaf debris packed into attic runs where branches overhang the eaves.
The housing stock compounds this. Most homes here were built between the 1970s and 1990s as custom or semi-custom builds on large lots, many on septic and private wells. Construction is split between slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam, and the original ductwork is now thirty-plus years old. On pier-and-beam homes, we find disconnected or crushed flex duct under the floor where wildlife has pushed through foundation vents. On slabs, the rigid-metal trunk lines have decades of pollen buildup that rotary brush systems struggle to dislodge without proper negative-air containment.
Central Texas heat keeps systems running nearly year-round, and Shady Hollow’s cedar season runs December through February, followed by heavy oak pollen in spring. That sticky pollen coats evaporator coils and return plenums, then dries into the duct walls. It’s a different cleaning challenge than the fine dust you’d see in drier western climates. We size our equipment accordingly: Rotobrush rotary systems for flex-duct runs, Nikro negative-air machines for rigid trunk lines, and filtration upgrades from Aprilaire and Guardsman when the original system can’t handle the pollen load.
Our Main Shady Hollow Services
Shady Hollow homeowners call us for three jobs, each with its own page and pricing. Here’s what each involves in this neighborhood.
Air Duct Cleaning in Shady Hollow
We clean the full supply and return system with rotary brush agitation and negative-air extraction, pulling pollen, leaf debris, and wildlife nesting material out of attic and crawl-space runs. On Shady Hollow’s older flex-duct systems, we inspect for crushed or disconnected lines before we start, because cleaning a broken duct just blows debris into your insulation. Air Duct Cleaning in Shady Hollow
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shady Hollow
Dryer vents here clog faster than you’d expect. The same tree canopy that drops debris on your roof also means longer vent runs through exterior walls with more bends, and lint mixes with pollen and humidity to form dense blockages. We pull the full length with rotary tools and check exterior termination points for bird or squirrel nests. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Shady Hollow
Duct Sealing in Shady Hollow
Thirty-year-old ductwork leaks. We seal supply and return plenums, trunk line joints, and flex-duct connections with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then pressure-test the system. In Shady Hollow’s pier-and-beam homes, we pay special attention to crawl-space runs where wildlife access has loosened connections. Sealing before cleaning is often the smarter sequence. Duct Sealing in Shady Hollow
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 Shady Hollow
We stock parts and filters for Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman systems, and we carry Rotobrush and Nikro cleaning equipment on every van. Most filter replacements and minor repairs happen same visit. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Shady Hollow, TX
| Service | Typical range in Shady Hollow |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $550 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or rooftop termination) | $180 – $280 |
| Duct sealing (single system, mastic) | $400 – $750 |
| Duct sealing (two systems) | $650 – $1,100 |
| Evaporator coil cleaning (add-on) | $150 – $250 |
| Return plenum deep clean (add-on) | $100 – $180 |
What pushes price up in Shady Hollow: pier-and-beam homes with crawl-space access issues, multiple attic access points for split systems, heavy wildlife debris requiring extra containment time, and rigid-metal trunk lines that need longer negative-air extraction. What doesn’t push price up: we don’t charge per vent. One flat price per system, written down before we touch anything, and it doesn’t change when we arrive.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Shady Hollow
We work across the full Shady Hollow area, from the original 1970s sections near the creek to the later builds off the main loop. Most appointments are scheduled within two to four days, with dispatch coordinated from our Austin office.
- Shady Hollow West
- Shady Hollow Village
- Shady Hollow Estates
- The Ridge at Shady Hollow
- Creekhaven Estates
Service Area – Cities Near Shady Hollow
Our crews travel throughout the Austin metro and beyond for scheduled work. Nearby areas we serve include Houston, TX, San Antonio, FL, Dallas, GA, and Fort Worth, TX. Call (361) 326-5060 to confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Shady Hollow, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning or sealing in Shady Hollow. If we’re replacing ductwork or modifying plenums as part of a larger HVAC renovation, Travis County may require a mechanical permit. We’ll tell you before we start if your job crosses that line.
Most Shady Hollow appointments are scheduled within two to four business days. We don’t overbook, and we don’t promise same-day what we can’t deliver. When you call (361) 326-5060, we give you a real date and a two-hour arrival window, not a shrug.
We’ve worked in neighborhoods with HOA notification requirements and can provide proof of insurance, background checks, and written scope of work on request. We park marked vans, wear uniforms, and leave the site clean. If your HOA needs advance notice, tell us when you book.
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 Shady Hollow 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.