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 Helotes
Air duct cleaning in Helotes typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and $800 – $2,400 for commercial buildings, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We’re the Helotes crew homeowners call when they want the price written down before we touch anything, and the work guaranteed for a full year.
Our dispatch team coordinates from the San Antonio office, but our trucks roll to Helotes daily. We know the difference between a 1978 ranch off Bandera Road and a new build on the north side, and we know what each one hides in its attic ductwork. That’s not local color. That’s the difference between a clean that lasts and a clean that doesn’t.
Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and that number won’t move when we arrive.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Helotes’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004. In Helotes, that means we’ve cleaned ducts through enough cedar fever seasons to know where the pollen actually collects, not just where it lands on furniture. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to operate by The Garrison Code: arrive inside the window, price in writing, complete the job by the book, leave the site clean.
Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround. That’s written on every invoice.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday to schedule.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Helotes
Residential Air Duct Cleaning in Helotes means pulling decades of Hill Country pollen, dust, and construction debris out of duct runs that were installed when Bandera Road was a two-lane route. Most Helotes homes we service fall in the $350 – $650 range for a full system clean, with Duct Sealing in Helotes or repairs adding $150 – $400 depending on what we find in the attic.
Our Air Duct Cleaning team uses a Rotobrush rotary brush system to agitate debris off duct walls, paired with negative-air machines from Nikro that maintain suction so nothing escapes into your living space. We follow with HEPA filtration to capture particles down to 0.3 microns. For Helotes homes, this matters. Cedar pollen is small enough to pass through standard filters and recirculate all winter if the source isn’t removed properly.
Video Inspection Before We Start
We run a camera through your ductwork before any cleaning begins. In Helotes, this step pays for itself. We’ve found crushed flexible ductwork, disconnected runs at the plenum, and even pest debris that a surface clean would have missed entirely. You see what we see. Then we price the fix in writing.
Supply and Return Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms. Return ducts pull air back to the handler. Both sides need attention, but the returns in older Helotes homes often show the worst buildup because they’re the intake point for every particle floating in the house. We clean both, then verify airflow at each register.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Helotes
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Helotes covers office parks near Loop 1604, retail spaces along Bandera Road, and medical or professional buildings throughout the 78023 ZIP code. Commercial systems run larger, with more complex zoning and higher occupancy loads. Typical pricing starts at $800 for small retail or office spaces and ranges up to $2,400 for larger multi-zone systems with rooftop units.
We schedule commercial work to minimize disruption, often running evenings or weekends. Our crew brings Nikro negative-air machines scaled for commercial CFM requirements, and we document before-and-after conditions with video for your maintenance records.
Full System Cleaning and Documentation
Commercial clients in Helotes need documentation for insurance, lease agreements, or health department requirements. We provide written scope of work, photo and video evidence, and a completion certificate. If your system fails inspection after our clean, we come back under the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Maintenance Scheduling for Commercial Clients
Helotes businesses with high dust loads, such as construction offices or veterinary clinics, benefit from scheduled maintenance. We don’t lock you into a contract. We recommend intervals based on your actual system load and usage, then schedule when you confirm.
Trusted Brands We Service in Helotes
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for agitation cleaning, Nikro negative-air machines for containment, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. These are the same tools commercial crews use, not hardware-store gear. We stock common fittings and replacement filters so Helotes customers aren’t waiting on parts. When we find a crushed duct run that needs more than cleaning, we carry the mastic and sealing materials to fix it same-day, priced in writing before we start.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Helotes Homes
- Crushed or disconnected flexible ductwork in 1970s – 80s ranch homes. The original flexible duct in Helotes attics often collapses under its own weight after decades of heat cycling. A standard clean without camera inspection misses the break entirely, so debris re-enters the living space through the leak. We find it, show you, and seal it.
- Cedar pollen accumulation during December through February. Hill Country cedar pollen is smaller and more allergenic than most grass pollens. It infiltrates attic vents and recirculates through HVAC systems all winter. Wiping registers helps the look; source removal fixes the problem.
- Construction debris in newer custom builds. Large-lot homes in Helotes often have drywall dust, sawdust, and insulation fibers left in duct runs from the build. A light surface clean won’t touch it. Our Rotobrush agitation and negative pressure pull it out completely.
- Kinked duct runs at the plenum connection. Poor original installation or decades of attic traffic leaves ducts kinked where they meet the air handler. This restricts airflow and creates a debris trap. We straighten, support, and seal these connections as part of a proper clean.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Helotes, TX
Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in the Helotes market:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Residential full system cleaning | $350 – $650 |
| Residential with duct sealing/repairs | $500 – $1,050 |
| Commercial small office/retail | $800 – $1,400 |
| Commercial multi-zone system | $1,600 – $2,400 |
| Video inspection (standalone) | $125 – $200 |
What moves the number: system size, accessibility of attic ductwork, whether we find disconnected or crushed runs that need repair, and how long since the last clean. We don’t quote per-vent pricing. That’s a teaser structure that balloons at the door. We price per system, in writing, before any work starts. Call (361) 326-5060 for your exact quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Helotes
Our crews work throughout the northern San Antonio metro, including Air Duct Cleaning in Helotes and surrounding areas: San Antonio, Bulverde, Converse, and Universal City. Same equipment, same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise at every stop.
Serving Helotes, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Helotes 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 in Helotes
Cedar fever season from December through February drives a measurable spike in duct cleaning calls here because Hill Country cedar pollen infiltrates attic vents and recirculates through HVAC systems. The pollen is small enough to pass through standard filters, so it accumulates in duct runs and on blower motors. A full source removal with HEPA filtration stops the recirculation; wiping registers does not. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
It usually needs a camera inspection first. Original flexible ductwork from that era in Helotes is often crushed, disconnected, or kinked at the plenum, and a standard clean without checking the runs leaves the real problem untouched. We find the breaks, show you the video, and price any sealing or reconnection in writing before we proceed. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
We look for crushed flexible duct, disconnected runs at joints, kinks where the duct meets the air handler, and pest debris in runs that have been open to the attic. These are common in Helotes’s 1970s – 80s housing stock and they’re invisible from the living space. Our camera inspection finds them before we quote the full scope. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
We use negative-air machines that maintain continuous suction on the duct system while the Rotobrush agitates debris loose. HEPA filtration captures particles at the collection point. Registers are sealed during cleaning, and we protect floors and furnishings. The debris leaves through our hose, not through your vents. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes, if the home was built within the last few years. Construction debris – drywall dust, sawdust, insulation fibers – often remains in duct runs after the builders leave. A light surface clean won’t remove it. Our agitation tools and negative pressure pull it out completely, and the difference in airflow and dust levels is usually immediate. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Helotes since 2004.




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