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 Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Katy
Dryer vent cleaning in Katy typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard residential run and $350 – $650 for commercial or multi-story systems, with most jobs completed in under two hours. Our dispatch team coordinates scheduling from our Houston office, and our crews serve Katy neighborhoods directly – from Old Katy near First Street to the newer master-planned communities stretching toward the Grand Parkway. If your dryer is taking longer than one cycle to dry, throwing error codes, or if you’ve just moved into a new build on the Katy Prairie, call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
We’ve been working in Katy long enough to know the local housing stock block by block. The 1970s ranch homes near Avenue D often have short, straight vent runs through the slab foundation that are easy to access but packed with decades of lint. The two-story homes in Cinco Ranch, Elyson, and Cane Island frequently have longer runs through 140°F attics with flexible duct that sags at the low spots. And the newest construction – the homes that just got their certificate of occupancy – often arrive with the exterior vent hood still sealed by builder’s tape or clogged with drywall dust and Katy Prairie clay silt before the first load of towels ever runs.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Katy’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, founded in 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, brings The Garrison Standard to every Katy job: written price before work begins, background-checked uniformed technicians, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covering every repair in writing. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our technicians know Katy’s specific failure modes. They carry Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air machines, not hardware-store shop vacs. They know that a “new” vent in a new build can be more clogged than a twenty-year-old run in Old Katy. And they know that when a homeowner on the Katy Prairie calls because their brand-new dryer is throwing codes, the problem is rarely the appliance.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – no voicemail loops, no callback queues. We arrive inside the quoted window, price in writing, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Code, and it applies whether we’re working on a 1978 ranch near Morton Road or a 2024 build off the Westpark Tollway.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Katy
Dryer Vent Inspection in Katy is the first step we recommend for any homeowner who suspects restricted airflow, especially in new construction where the exterior hood may be blocked at handover. Our inspection runs a camera through the full vent run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, documenting blockages, duct damage, improper slope, or builder debris that a simple visual check would miss. A standard residential inspection in Katy costs $89 – $125; if you proceed with cleaning, we apply that fee toward the service.
Camera Documentation
We record the full length of your vent run so you see what we see – no guesswork, no “trust us” explanations. In Katy new builds, we regularly find builder’s tape, foam plugs, or stuck flappers at the hood that completely seal the termination. The camera shows it clearly, and the footage stays with your job record.
Airflow Measurement
We measure airflow at the exterior hood before and after any work, using a calibrated anemometer that gives a real number in cubic feet per minute. A properly functioning residential dryer vent should move 1,000+ CFM at the termination. In Katy’s humid climate, restricted airflow doesn’t just slow drying – it forces the dryer to run longer, driving up humidity in the utility space and accelerating corrosion at the connections.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy covers multi-family laundry rooms, HOA clubhouse facilities, veterinary clinics, and light commercial kitchens with high-volume dryers that accumulate lint faster than residential units. These systems typically use rigid metal duct in longer runs with multiple elbows, and they require source removal under negative pressure rather than simple rotary brushing. Commercial dryer vent cleaning in Katy runs $350 – $650 depending on run length, access difficulty, and whether the system serves multiple units.
Multi-Unit Laundry Systems
Apartment complexes and townhome associations near Mason Road or the Grand Parkway often have centralized laundry facilities with shared vent manifolds that collect lint from multiple dryers. These systems need scheduled maintenance – not emergency calls after a fire alarm. We clean the full manifold, inspect fire dampers where present, and document completion for property management records.
Light Commercial Kitchens
Restaurants, daycares, and assisted living facilities in Katy with high-turnover laundry operations run dryers near continuously. The lint load is heavier, the grease contamination from kitchen air is real, and the fire risk is higher. We use Nikro negative-air machines with HEPA filtration to contain debris during cleaning, and we schedule around your operating hours.
Trusted Brands We Service in Katy
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation of lint and debris, Nikro negative-air machines for source removal on longer commercial runs, and HEPA filtration from Abatement Technologies to contain fine particulate during the job. We don’t show up with a shop vac and a prayer. For Katy customers with filtration upgrades or whole-home air quality concerns, we also work with Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman products – the same brands specified in commercial HVAC contracts. We stock common vent caps, bird guards, and transition fittings locally, so most repairs don’t require a return trip.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Katy Homes
- Builder-taped exterior hoods on new construction. We find this weekly in Katy’s newest subdivisions – the exterior vent hood wrapped in tape or blocked with foam to keep insects out during construction, then never removed at handover. The dryer runs, heat builds, and the homeowner blames the appliance.
- Katy Prairie silt packed at duct elbows. Fine clay particles from construction site disturbance get pulled into utility chases and settle in dryer vent low spots. It looks like lint but packs hard and doesn’t blow through – it needs mechanical agitation and negative-air removal.
- Sagging flexible duct in hot attics. Many Katy homes, especially slab-on-grade builds from the 1990s – 2000s, have foil or vinyl flex duct routed through attic spaces that hit 140°F+ in summer. The sagging low spot traps lint, the heat degrades the material, and tears develop at connections.
- Long runs to garage laundry rooms. Popular in Cinco Ranch and similar communities – the laundry sits off the garage, the vent runs 25+ feet with multiple elbows, and airflow never reaches adequate velocity to self-clear lint. These systems need more frequent cleaning and sometimes rerouting.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy, TX
Honest pricing means you know the range before you call. In Katy’s market, a standard residential dryer vent cleaning runs $150 – $225 for a single-story home with straightforward access and a run under 15 feet. Two-story homes with attic runs, or systems with bird guard installation or vent cap replacement, typically fall in the $200 – $275 range. Commercial systems, multi-unit manifolds, or long rerouted runs run $350 – $650.
What moves the price: run length and number of elbows, access difficulty (crawl space, steep attic, or enclosed soffit), whether the exterior hood needs replacement or a bird guard, and whether we find builder debris requiring extra agitation time. We give you one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. No per-foot add-ons, no “we found a surprise” charges at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll ask about your home’s layout and give you a firm range over the phone.
We Also Serve Cities Near Katy
Our crews regularly work in Katy and the surrounding communities – Fulshear to the west, Richmond to the southwest, Sugar Land to the southeast, and Stafford to the east. If you’re in one of these areas and need Dryer Vent Cleaning, the same pricing structure and scheduling apply. Dispatch is coordinated from our Houston office, and we route crews to minimize drive time and keep appointment windows tight.
Serving Katy, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Katy 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 Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy
Builder’s tape, foam plugs, or stuck flappers frequently cover the exterior vent hood at handover, and construction dust from the Katy Prairie settles in the duct run before you move in. We recommend a camera inspection on any new build before you assume the vent is clear – it’s often not.
Yes. Older homes accumulate lint from normal use; new Katy builds often have clay-heavy silt and drywall dust that packs tight at elbows and doesn’t respond to standard brushing alone. We use negative-air source removal and mechanical agitation to clear it. Call (361) 326-5060 if your new dryer’s throwing airflow codes.
With the dryer running on high heat, check that the exterior hood flapper moves freely and you feel strong airflow – not just warmth. If the flapper doesn’t move or airflow is weak, the hood may be blocked internally or the run may be clogged. We verify this with a camera and airflow meter during inspection.
Yes. Even on single residential dryer vents, we follow NADCA-recommended practices for source removal, containment, and post-cleaning verification. That means HEPA-filtered equipment, contained debris removal, and measured airflow documentation – not just “looks clean to me.”
Long runs with multiple elbows are common in Katy’s master-planned communities and often need rerouting for adequate airflow. We inspect the full run, measure static pressure and airflow, and give you options – cleaning, repair, or rerouting – with a written price for each before any work starts. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Katy since 2004.