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 Pasadena
Air duct cleaning in Pasadena, TX typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system and $800 – $2,400 for commercial jobs, with most homes scheduled within a few days of calling. Hollis Air Duct Cleaning dispatches crews from our Houston office to serve Pasadena directly, and we know the local housing stock well enough to price the job accurately before we arrive. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
We’ve worked in Pasadena since 2004, and our technicians understand what separates a Gulf Coast duct system from one up north. The refinery emissions along the Ship Channel, the humidity that never really quits from May through October, and the post-WWII ranch homes with decades of accumulated debris in the attic ductwork – these aren’t abstract concepts to us. They’re what we account for on every job. Our Air Duct Cleaning team arrives uniformed, background-checked, and equipped with Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines, the same tools commercial crews use on industrial sites.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Pasadena’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Pasadena homeowners know the difference between a crew that vacuums the registers and one that actually cleans the system. We’ve built our reputation here on The Garrison Standard: arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing before touching anything, finish by the book, and leave the site clean. No exceptions.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed – you’ll know who’s walking in before they ring the bell. 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 for a human voice. And every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That promise is backed by the Garrison Partners family, not just a handshake.
We don’t compete on the lowest teaser price. We compete on the price you can trust – the one that doesn’t move once the van is in your driveway. Written down. Signed. That’s how we work in Pasadena, in the Bayshore neighborhood, along Spencer Highway, and everywhere else we serve.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Pasadena
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning in Pasadena addresses the heavier particulate load that offices, warehouses, and industrial spaces accumulate from Ship Channel traffic and refinery proximity. These systems run longer hours than residential units, often with rooftop package units or split systems serving multiple zones, and the ductwork can harbor the same oily soot we find in homes – just in greater volume. A typical commercial duct cleaning in Pasadena runs $800 – $2,400 depending on square footage, system complexity, and whether video inspection reveals disconnected runs or moisture damage that needs sealing.
System Assessment and Access Planning
Commercial jobs in Pasadena often require coordinating with building maintenance to access rooftop units or ceiling plenums in spaces near Fairmont Parkway or the industrial corridors south of the 225. We map the system first, identify supply and return trunks, and set up contained work zones so your operation isn’t disrupted.
Source Removal and Filtration
We use Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration to capture particulate during agitation, not redistribute it. For the greasy film common in Pasadena’s commercial spaces, we apply degreasing agents compatible with galvanized ductwork, then verify cleanliness with video inspection before closing access panels.
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Pasadena
Air Duct Cleaning Services in Pasadena cover the full residential system: supply ducts, return ducts, trunk lines, and the air handler cabinet. A typical single-family home in Pasadena – often a 1950s ranch or 1960s-70s tract house on a slab foundation – runs $350 – $650 for complete source removal. That price is written and agreed before work starts, with no per-vent add-ons or surprise charges at the door.
Video Inspection and Problem Identification
We camera every system before and after cleaning. In Pasadena’s older homes, we regularly find disconnected flexible runs, crushed sections behind the air handler, and joints taped over with decades-old duct tape that has dried and failed. The camera shows you exactly what we see – no guesswork, no sales pressure.

Sealing and Reconnection
Cleaning alone won’t fix a duct that’s drawing attic air through a disconnected joint. When we find collapsed or separated runs in Pasadena homes, we reconnect and seal them with mastic and mechanical fasteners, then test static pressure to confirm the system moves air where it’s supposed to go. This is often the real repair, and we price it separately in writing if it’s beyond standard cleaning scope.

What happens when you call
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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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pasadena
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning works with professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies – the same brands commercial crews trust for contained, thorough source removal. We stock filtration products from Honeywell and Guardsman for Pasadena homeowners who want to maintain cleaner ducts after we’ve finished. That means faster turnaround when you need a specific filter size or upgraded media, and no waiting on special orders from out of state. Our technicians can recommend the right MERV rating for your system after inspecting airflow and duct condition, so you don’t restrict the blower with a filter that’s too dense for older Pasadena equipment.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Pasadena Homes
- Oily refinery soot coating duct walls. Standard dust-only cleaning leaves behind a sticky, corrosive film from Pasadena’s petrochemical ambient particulate and diesel traffic along the Ship Channel. That film attracts new dust and reduces airflow. We degrease before extracting so the surface is actually clean, not just less dirty.
- Disconnected or crushed duct runs in older homes. Post-WWII ranch and 1960s-70s tract houses on slab foundations often have original galvanized or flexible ductwork that has separated at joints or collapsed behind the air handler. The system draws unconditioned attic air instead of recirculating cleaned air. Camera inspection finds it; reconnection and sealing fix it.
- Mold and rust in humid attic environments. Pasadena’s subtropical climate means months of high humidity where condensation forms on cool duct surfaces. We find mold regrowth in systems that were cleaned without addressing moisture sources. Our crews identify and document these conditions so you can decide on remediation before it becomes a recurring problem.
- Original duct materials past service life. Galvanized steel ducts in Pasadena’s older neighborhoods have decades of corrosion at seams. Flexible ductwork has degraded, with torn inner liners and collapsed insulation. Cleaning extends useful life but can’t reverse material failure – we flag it when we see it, with photos and written explanation.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Pasadena, TX
Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in Pasadena’s market, based on the jobs we’ve priced and completed:
| Service | Typical Range in Pasadena |
|---|---|
| Residential full system cleaning (supply + return) | $350 – $650 |
| Residential with duct sealing / reconnection | $550 – $950 |
| Commercial duct cleaning (per system) | $800 – $2,400 |
| Video inspection only | $150 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (add-on) | $125 – $200 |
What moves the price: system size, accessibility of attic or crawlspace ductwork, degree of contamination (standard dust vs. heavy grease and soot), and whether we find disconnected runs that need reconnection and sealing. We don’t quote per-vent pricing – that’s the bait-and-switch model that burns homeowners. One flat price per system, agreed in writing, before any work starts. Call (361) 326-5060 for your exact quote; estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pasadena
Our crews regularly work in Pasadena and the surrounding communities: South Houston, Galena Park, Deer Park, and Channelview. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Houston office, with local crews serving each area. If you’re near the Pasadena city limits, we can typically route a technician without extended wait times.
Serving Pasadena, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Pasadena’s ducts are coated with a fine, oily soot from refinery emissions and Ship Channel traffic that standard dust extraction won’t remove. That film is corrosive and keeps attracting new particulate, so the system stays contaminated. We degrease the duct walls first, then extract under negative pressure with HEPA filtration. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Original galvanized or flexible ductwork in 1960s Pasadena tract homes is often disconnected at joints, crushed behind the air handler, or taped over with failed sealant. The system draws attic air instead of conditioned air, which cleaning alone won’t fix. We camera the system, show you what we find, and reconnect and seal runs that have separated. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Pasadena’s humid subtropical climate promotes mold and mildew growth on cool duct surfaces, especially in attic runs where condensation forms during long cooling seasons. Occasional heavy rains and flooding can also introduce moisture into the system. We inspect for these conditions during cleaning and document what we find so you can address moisture sources before mold regrows. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. A complete residential cleaning covers supply ducts, return ducts, trunk lines, and the air handler cabinet. Some Pasadena homeowners only think about supply ducts, but return ducts pull air back through grilles and can be just as contaminated – especially in older homes with undersized returns that run at higher velocity and deposit more debris. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Most Pasadena homes with older ductwork and standard blower motors do best with MERV 8 – 11 filters that capture pollen, dust, and the fine particulate common in this area without overworking the system. Higher MERV ratings can restrict airflow in aging equipment and increase static pressure. We check your blower specs and recommend the right filter after inspecting your system. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Pasadena since 2004.




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