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 West University Place
Air duct cleaning in West University Place typically runs $400 – $900 for a whole-home system, with most jobs completed in a single day. We dispatch crews from our Houston office and arrive inside the quoted window, whether you’re off Bellaire Boulevard or closer to Rice Village.
We’ve worked in West University Place long enough to know the local housing stock isn’t like the rest of Houston. Most homes here sit slab-on-grade with no basement or crawlspace, so ductwork runs through hot attics and directly against concrete that wicks moisture year-round. After Hurricane Harvey, many homeowners put flood-exposed systems back into service without replacing the damp duct interior. That makes moisture mapping and antimicrobial treatment, not routine dust removal, the first step of any real duct job here. Our Air Duct Cleaning team treats every home like the unique system it is.
We answer calls live, 24 hours a day. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. When you’re ready, we’re ready.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is West University Place’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Hollis has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004. In West University Place, that longevity matters because we’ve seen what this climate and this soil do to ductwork over decades, not just seasons.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to operate under The Garrison Code: arrive inside the window, price in writing, complete the job by the book, leave the site clean. No exceptions.
Every job gets a written price before work starts. The number does not move at the door. Every job is also covered by 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. That promise is backed in writing on every invoice, not spoken and forgotten.
Phones are answered by a live person 24/7. Scheduling is coordinated from our Houston office, and crews serve West University Place locally with the equipment and parts to finish most jobs in one visit.
Ductwork Cleaning in West University Place
Ductwork Cleaning in West University Place starts with understanding what kind of house we’re walking into. A 1920s bungalow near Wakeforest Avenue has galvanized steel ducts that sweat in July. A rebuilt home near Chaucer Court has three separate air handlers with flex runs through a sealed attic that traps humidity like a greenhouse. We don’t price them the same because they are not the same job.
Our process: we camera-inspect first, then moisture-map, then clean only what needs cleaning. We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation inside the duct walls, paired with Nikro negative-air machines that pull dislodged debris into HEPA filtration rather than letting it settle in your living room. For homes with microbial growth, we apply antimicrobial treatment after agitation, not before, so the chemistry reaches the surface it needs to protect.
Typical Ductwork Cleaning in West University Place runs $450 – $750 for a single-system home, $800 – $1,400 for multi-system properties. We price per system, not per vent, because a vent count tells us nothing about how long the trunk runs or how many air handlers are involved.
Supply Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms. In West University Place’s newer tight homes, these runs often accumulate construction debris and microbial growth rather than ordinary household dust. We seal each supply register, agitate the full length with rotary brushes, and verify clearance with post-cleaning camera inspection. If we find leaks during this process, we also offer Duct Sealing in West University Place to restore system efficiency.
Return Duct Cleaning
Return ducts pull air back to the handler for reconditioning. They run larger and flatter than supply lines, and in slab-on-grade homes they often sit low where humidity concentrates. Our negative-air method maintains suction throughout the return trunk so nothing escapes into the home during cleaning.
Air Duct Inspection in West University Place
Air Duct Inspection in West University Place is where we separate a real problem from a sales pitch. We use video inspection to show you what we see: standing water in a flex run, mold staining on a trunk line, or construction debris left from a 2018 rebuild. You get the footage. We explain what it means for airflow, energy use, and what you breathe.
Inspections are especially critical here because so many homes have post-Harvey ductwork that was dried and resealed rather than replaced. Moisture doesn’t always leave a smell immediately. It leaves a fingerprint: corrosion on metal fittings, powdery residue on flex interior, or a temperature differential that our thermal imaging picks up before your nose does.
A standalone Air Duct Inspection in West University Place runs $150 – $250. If you proceed with cleaning, we apply the inspection fee toward the work. The inspection takes 45 – 90 minutes depending on system count and accessibility.
Video Documentation
Every inspection produces dated, labeled video files for each branch of your system. We note register locations, trunk directions, and any anomalies. This becomes your baseline for future comparison and our roadmap if cleaning is needed.
Moisture Mapping
We thermal-scan accessible duct surfaces and probe suspect areas with humidity meters. In West University Place’s slab-on-grade construction, we pay special attention to low return runs and attic flex that sits near the roof deck where summer temperatures exceed 140°F and create extreme condensation cycles.
Trusted Brands We Service in West University Place
Our vans carry professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, plus filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We stock common replacement components locally so West University Place jobs aren’t delayed waiting for parts. If your system uses an Aprilaire media filter or a Guardsman UV treatment unit, we service it with the correct specifications, not universal substitutes. The same tools commercial crews use, explained in plain terms on every job.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in West University Place Homes
- Multi-system homes priced as single-system jobs. Many West University Place rebuilt homes have two or three air handlers with separate trunks. A flat-rate crew cleans the main supply and leaves secondary systems circulating mold spores. We count handlers, map each trunk, and price per system so nothing gets skipped.
- Skipped camera inspection on slab-on-grade properties. Without a basement or crawlspace, all ductwork is hidden in walls, attics, or concrete chases. Technicians who don’t camera-inspect miss wet flex runs or ponded condensate that re-contaminates ductwork within weeks of cleaning.
- Flood-exposed ductwork put back into service untreated. After Hurricane Harvey, many West University Place homeowners had ducts dried and sealed without antimicrobial treatment. Those systems now harbor dormant mold colonies that activate every summer when humidity spikes above 75°F dew point.
- Historic bungalow modifications without permits. West University Place has strict historic preservation rules for its 1920s – 1950s housing stock. Contractors who reroute ductwork without checking compliance create headaches for homeowners at resale or insurance review.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in West University Place, TX
Honest pricing means numbers before we touch anything. Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in West University Place:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Single-system residential cleaning | $400 – $700 |
| Multi-system residential cleaning (2 – 3 handlers) | $800 – $1,400 |
| Commercial duct cleaning | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Standalone video inspection | $150 – $250 |
| Antimicrobial treatment (when needed) | $150 – $300 per system |
| Dryer vent cleaning (add-on) | $120 – $200 |
What moves the price: system count, total linear footage of ductwork, accessibility (attic height, register location), whether antimicrobial treatment is needed, and whether we find damage requiring repair before cleaning proceeds. We inspect first, then write the price. You approve it. Then we work. No per-vent pricing, no teaser coupons that balloon at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near West University Place
Our Houston office dispatches crews throughout the metro and beyond. We also provide Air Duct Cleaning in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Each location operates independently under The Garrison Standard with the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving West University Place, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West University Place 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 West University Place
Because a flat rate assumes one air handler and one trunk line, and many West University Place homes have two or three. We price per system so each handler, trunk, and branch gets cleaned, documented, and guaranteed. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll count your systems during a free estimate.
You probably don’t without a camera inspection. Floodwater enters through return registers, loose fittings, or slab penetrations, then dries leaving mineral residue and dormant mold. We look for corrosion, staining, and musty thermal signatures. If your home was built or rebuilt before 2018 and you don’t have inspection footage, we recommend starting there.
Before-and-after video of each branch, a written invoice with the 365-Day Done Right Promise noted, and a summary of any conditions found. In West University Place’s multi-system homes, we also label which handler was cleaned when, so you have a maintenance record for each unit.
Yes. Summer dew points above 75°F create condensation on cold duct surfaces, especially in energy-efficient homes where tight construction traps moisture. We’ve found active mold in ducts that never saw floodwater, simply from seasonal condensation cycles. That’s why moisture mapping is standard on every inspection we perform.
Often yes. West University Place has historic preservation requirements that affect visible exterior modifications and sometimes interior routing changes in designated structures. We check permit requirements before altering duct paths in 1920s – 1950s homes, and we advise homeowners when a permit pull is needed. Call (361) 326-5060 to discuss your specific property.
Ready to see what’s in your ducts? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll arrive inside the window, inspect with cameras, write the price before we touch anything, and stand behind the work for a full year. That’s The Garrison Standard.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving West University Place since 2004.