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 Air Duct Cleaning Across Highlands
Air duct cleaning in Highlands, TX typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and is usually scheduled within a few business days. The work takes 3 – 5 hours for most homes in the area, and you’ll get a written price before we start.
We’ve been pulling gunk out of Highlands ductwork since 2004. Our crews know the difference between a house off Main Street built in 1962 for a Humble Oil worker and a newer place out toward the edge of town. That matters because the older homes around here, and there are plenty of them, carry decades of buildup that newer equipment and methods handle differently. When you call (361) 326-5060, a live person answers, day or night. We’ll get you on the schedule and show up in the window we promised.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Highlands’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Highlands sits in the humid Houston Ship Channel industrial corridor, so air duct cleaning here is as much about pulling out industrial particulate, refinery and petrochemical soot, and heavy Gulf humidity-driven mold spores as it is about ordinary household dust. The combination of long, hot, humid cooling seasons and nearby petrochemical industry means ducts here see a specific blend of biological growth and fine industrial fallout that techs in inland or coastal-resort towns don’t encounter the same way. We’ve developed methods for this exact environment.
Our Air Duct Cleaning team serves Highlands from our Houston dispatch office, with crews running local routes that include Channelview, Baytown, and La Porte. That proximity means we understand the regional conditions without claiming false local storefronts.
Roy Castellanos built Hollis Air Duct Cleaning on The Garrison Standard, which means background-checked, uniformed technicians, written prices before any work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. If something fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround.
Our 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 morning to get on the schedule.
Ductwork Cleaning in Highlands
Ductwork Cleaning in Highlands addresses the specific burden this Gulf Coast industrial town places on HVAC systems: decades of accumulated dust, petrochemical particulate, humidity-driven mold, and biological growth that ordinary household cleaning can’t reach. We use a rotary brush system, powered by Rotobrush equipment, that physically scrubs the interior walls of supply and return ducts while a Nikro negative-air machine pulls the dislodged debris out of your home entirely. For a typical Highlands home, full ductwork cleaning runs $350 – $550, with larger or more heavily contaminated systems reaching $650.
Sheet-Metal and Flex Duct Systems
The older homes in Highlands, many built mid-century for shipyard and chemical-plant workers, commonly have original or retrofitted sheet-metal and flex duct systems. These trap debris differently, and crushed flex runs or disconnected joints are common findings. We inspect for mechanical damage while we clean and note anything that needs Duct Sealing in Highlands.
Post-Storm Contamination
Hurricane-season flooding and storm-driven moisture intrusion can introduce contaminants into ductwork that standard cleaning won’t address. When we find evidence of flood-related contamination, we adjust our approach and document it for your records.
Air Duct Inspection in Highlands
Air Duct Inspection in Highlands uses video camera technology to show you the actual condition inside your ductwork before any cleaning begins. We feed a lighted camera through the system and display the feed on a monitor so you see what we see: black mold streaks, dust buildup, disconnected runs, or industrial particulate coating the duct walls. A standalone inspection runs $150 – $250, though we waive this fee if you proceed with the recommended cleaning. Most Highlands homeowners schedule an inspection when they notice musty odors, uneven cooling, or after a water intrusion event.
What the Camera Reveals
Video inspection removes guesswork. You’ll see whether that dark patch is mold, soot, or ordinary dust, and whether your ducts have structural issues like separated joints or collapsed sections that cleaning alone won’t fix.
Documentation for Insurance
If your Highlands home has suffered storm damage or flooding, our video inspection provides dated documentation that many insurance adjusters accept when evaluating claims related to HVAC contamination or replacement.
Trusted Brands We Service in Highlands
We clean and service ductwork connected to all major HVAC brands, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell and Aprilaire for Highlands customers who want upgraded protection after their cleaning. Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration, the same tools commercial crews use in industrial settings. If your system needs a filter upgrade or you’re dealing with the fine particulate common to the Ship Channel corridor, we can source and install the right media on the same visit. Turnaround is fast because we keep common sizes and configurations on our trucks.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Highlands Homes
- Industrial soot accumulation: Because Highlands sits in the shadow of the Ship Channel’s refineries and chemical plants, ducts collect fine industrial particulate and odor compounds that ordinary residential dust, and even standard duct cleaning, often miss. We use HEPA-contained negative-air methods specifically to capture this material.
- Humidity-driven mold and mildew: The Gulf Coast climate means near-constant high humidity and a cooling season that runs most of the year, so HVAC systems and ducts stay damp and are at high risk for mold, mildew, and biological growth. We treat visible microbial contamination during cleaning and recommend filtration upgrades where appropriate.
- Disconnected joints in older metal ductwork: Highlands’s mid-century housing stock was built for industrial workers, and many original sheet-metal systems have separated at the seams after decades of thermal expansion and vibration. We flag these during cleaning for sealing or repair.
- Crushed or kinked flex duct runs: Retrofitted flex duct in attics and crawl spaces, common in additions and updates to older Highlands homes, often gets crushed by storage, foot traffic, or settling insulation. This restricts airflow and creates debris traps that our inspection identifies.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands, TX
Most full residential air duct cleaning jobs in Highlands fall between $350 and $650. A small home with straightforward access and moderate contamination lands at the lower end. Larger homes, heavy industrial soot buildup, or systems requiring video inspection and multiple access points push toward the higher end. Commercial duct cleaning starts around $800 and scales with system size and complexity.
We do not quote per-vent prices, and we do not bait you with a low coupon that balloons once the van is in your driveway. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before we touch anything. That price includes the full cleaning, debris removal, and a post-job walkthrough. If you want Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highlands done at the same time, we bundle it at a reduced rate.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll ask about your home’s size, age, and any symptoms you’ve noticed, then give you a range you can plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Highlands
Our crews run regular routes through Highlands, Channelview, Baytown, La Porte, and Deer Park from our Houston dispatch office. If you’re in one of these neighboring communities and found this page, the same pricing, standards, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll route the nearest available crew.
Serving Highlands, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highlands 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 Highlands
Most Highlands homeowners pay $350 – $650 for a full residential system, with the typical job landing around $450 – $500. Commercial systems start at $800. We give you a written, flat price before any work begins, and that number does not change at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate specific to your home.
The low quotes usually come with per-vent pricing, hidden fees for “extra” returns, or upsells once the technician is inside. We don’t do that. Our price covers the whole system, and we put it in writing before we start. If a Highlands competitor won’t commit to a flat price in advance, ask yourself why.
We show you. Our video inspection lets you see the before condition, and we’ll show you accessible sections after cleaning if you want visual confirmation. We also leave the access panels open for your review and explain what we found and removed. The debris goes out in our contained Nikro system, not back into your home.
Every 3 – 5 years for most Highlands homes, though the industrial particulate and humidity here can accelerate buildup. Homes near major roadways or with visible mold, recent water damage, or respiratory-sensitive occupants may need more frequent service. We don’t push unnecessary cleanings, and we’ll tell you honestly if your system doesn’t need it yet.
If any part of our cleaning fails within one year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. This is backed in writing on every job, not a verbal assurance. The coverage applies to workmanship and equipment performance, not new damage from floods, pests, or subsequent construction. If you have concerns within that window, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll schedule the callback.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Highlands since 2004.