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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AfterHow Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Fort Worth?
Air duct cleaning in Fort Worth typically costs between $350 and $700 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs landing around $450 to $550. Larger homes, heavy buildup, or added services like dryer vent cleaning push the total toward $900 or more. The price depends on square footage, the number of vents and returns, how long it’s been since the system was last cleaned, and whether duct sealing or sanitizing is part of the job.
Fort Worth’s climate does the ducts no favors. Our summers run long and humid, and the spring pollen load from live oaks and cedars across Tarrant County is heavy. That combination pulls more debris into return systems than homeowners expect. If your system has never been cleaned, the cost will sit on the higher end of the range. That’s normal here. What isn’t normal is a price that changes once the technician is already inside your house. At Hollis, the price gets written down before any work starts, and it stays there.
Air Duct Cleaning Cost Breakdown (2026)
These ranges reflect what Fort Worth homeowners are actually paying in 2026. Treat them as a working budget, not a teaser rate. Every Hollis job includes a written price before we touch anything, and that number is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
| Service | Typical Fort Worth Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard air duct cleaning (single-family home) | $350 – $700 |
| Per additional vent beyond standard | $25 – $45 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standalone) | $125 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (bundled with duct cleaning) | $75 – $150 |
| Duct sealing (mastic and mesh) | $400 – $1,100 |
| Return duct cleaning (large or multiple returns) | $150 – $400 |
| Sanitizing or deodorizing treatment | $100 – $250 |
What pushes a Fort Worth job toward the top of that range? A two-story house in Heritage with two separate systems and 20-plus vents will always cost more than an 1,800-square-foot ranch in Wedgwood with one system. Heavy construction dust from a recent remodel, pet hair buildup, or years of neglect all add time, and time is labor. Duct sealing runs higher than cleaning alone because it’s a different job: we’re closing the gaps that let Fort Worth attic heat and humidity leak into your supply runs in the first place. Homes in older Fort Worth neighborhoods, where ductwork was often sized and installed decades ago, tend to need more sealing than new construction.
The number that matters most is the one you get before work begins. Our home page lays out how The Garrison Standard works, but the short version is this: no estimate that balloons once the technician is standing in your hallway.
What Affects Air Duct Cleaning Pricing in Fort Worth
Six things move the price the most, and every one of them is something we can check before quoting.
- Square footage and system count. A 1,500-square-foot home with one HVAC system takes less time than a 3,000-square-foot home running two. More systems mean more ductwork, more vents, and more hours on site.
- Number of vents and returns. Most Fort Worth homes have between 10 and 20 supply vents. Every vent past the standard count adds labor. Large return grilles and multiple returns add more because there’s simply more duct to reach.
- Buildup level. A home cleaned five years ago moves quickly. A system that hasn’t been touched in fifteen years, common in older neighborhoods off Camp Bowie and near the Stockyards, takes longer to clear properly. That’s honest labor, not an upsell.
- Duct accessibility. Ductwork buried under attic insulation or routed through tight chases takes more time to work around safely. Fort Worth attics in July and August are brutal, and we price for the conditions we actually work in.
- Home age and duct material. Sheet metal, flex duct, and older duct board each clean differently. Pre-1980s Fort Worth homes often have duct runs that were added to and patched over time, which slows the job.
- Add-on services. Dryer vent cleaning, duct sealing, and sanitizing each carry their own price. Bundling is cheaper than doing them separately, and we’ll tell you plainly when a bundle makes sense and when it doesn’t.
One more local factor: Fort Worth has heavy new construction in areas like Northside and along the Chisholm Trail corridor. New builds don’t always have cleaner ducts. Construction dust, drywall particles, and debris from framing often end up inside the system before the first homeowner ever turns it on. If you bought a newer home and never had the ducts cleaned, that’s worth a look.
How We Price a Job Before We Arrive
This is where a lot of Fort Worth homeowners have been burned, so let’s be specific about how we work. When you call, we ask about square footage, system count, approximate vent count, and how long it’s been since your last cleaning. That’s enough to give you a written range up front. When the technician arrives, they confirm the details and the written price, and work starts. It doesn’t change because we found a little more dust than we expected.
That written price is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something we did fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a second visit. Not many crews in the Fort Worth trade put that in writing. It’s part of The Garrison Code, the set of standards every one of our technicians is expected to work by on every job.
What You Get for the Price
When you pay for air duct cleaning in Fort Worth, you should know exactly what’s included and what tool is doing what. Here’s the plain-English version.
- Rotobrush rotary brush system. A spinning brush head travels through the ductwork, loosening dust and debris bonded to duct walls. It’s the tool that reaches what a vacuum alone leaves behind.
- Nikro negative-air machine. This creates suction at the duct opening during cleaning, so loosened debris is pulled out of your system instead of blown into the room. Without negative air, a cleaning can actually make your indoor air worse for a few days.
- Abatement Technologies equipment. These are the same machines commercial and industrial crews use. We use them because home HVAC systems deserve the same care, and they shorten the time we’re in your home.
- Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman filtration products. When your existing filter setup isn’t capturing what it should, we can recommend and install filtration that actually fits the system. We explain what each option does rather than just handing you a brochure.
- Duct sealing mastic and mesh. For sealing jobs, we use mastic and mesh to close leaks at joints and connections. Plain explanation: it’s a flexible sealant that fills and bonds over gaps that tape and hardware-store caulk won’t hold long-term.
If a crew shows up without negative-air equipment or uses only a shop vacuum, they can’t do the job properly. Ask what tools they bring. It’s a fair question, and any honest Fort Worth company will answer it.
How to Save on Air Duct Cleaning
You don’t need the cheapest bid to get a fair price. A few habits help.
- Bundle dryer vent cleaning with duct cleaning. Doing both in one visit costs less than two separate trips. Fort Worth homes with long dryer vent runs, common in two-story builds, should have this done every year or two regardless.
- Get the price in writing before work starts. This is the single best way to avoid a surprise. A written quote protects you, and it should be standard practice.
- Clean on a five-year schedule, not a panic schedule. Systems maintained on a regular cycle cost less per visit than systems that sit for fifteen years and need heavy clearing.
- Ask what’s included, not just what it costs. A $199 special that skips negative air and rotary brushing isn’t a deal. It’s a missed job.
- Use free estimates. We don’t charge for quotes. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll give you a written range before anyone knocks on your door.
We don’t run scarcity games or countdown timers. If a price works for your budget, we’ll tell you. If it doesn’t line up right now, we’ll tell you that too, and you can call when the timing is better.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Cleaning Cost
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Fort Worth?
Most Fort Worth homeowners pay between $350 and $700, with a typical job around $450 to $550. Your exact price depends on square footage, system count, vent count, and how much buildup is in the ducts. Call (361) 326-5060 for a written range. Estimates are free, and the price doesn’t move once the work starts.
Is it cheaper to clean or replace my ductwork?
Cleaning is almost always cheaper. Duct cleaning in a major Texas metro runs $350 to $700; full duct replacement in Fort Worth commonly costs several thousand dollars. Replacement only makes sense when ductwork is crushed, badly sized, or falling apart, and we’ll say so if we find that. For most homes, cleaning plus sealing gets you most of the benefit at a fraction of the cost.
How often should I have my ducts cleaned in Fort Worth?
Every three to five years is a reasonable schedule for most Fort Worth homes. Our humid summers and heavy spring pollen push that toward the shorter end. If you have pets, allergies, or recently finished a remodel, every two to three years is better. If it’s been more than five years, book it before the buildup adds to the price.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Fort Worth?
Standalone dryer vent cleaning runs $125 to $225; bundled with air duct cleaning it drops to $75 to $150. This one matters for safety, not just efficiency: lint buildup in a dryer vent is a real fire risk. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, that’s a sign. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll check it the same visit.
What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise cover?
Every repair is covered in writing for a full year. If something we did fails within 365 days, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a second visit. That’s the standard on every job, not something you have to ask for. Call (361) 326-5060 for details on how it applies to your service.
Why Fort Worth Homeowners Call Hollis
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, so we’ve watched the Fort Worth market long enough to know what a fair price looks like and what a teaser rate turns into at the door. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s coming into your home before they arrive. Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including when Fort Worth gets hit by a storm or a heat wave and everyone’s system is struggling at once.
Each Hollis location is independently owned and operated under The Garrison Standard, which requires four things on every job: arrive inside the quoted window, price it in writing, do the work by the book, and leave the site clean. That last one isn’t a slogan. We sweep up the dust and haul off the debris the work created. You shouldn’t have to clean up after your duct cleaning.
We use professional-grade equipment because the job requires it, and we explain what each machine does in plain terms. When a technician tells you the negative-air machine is there to keep loosened debris from blowing into your living room, that’s a fact, not a sales pitch. That’s the difference between a crew that does the job and a crew that looks busy for an hour.
Serving Fort Worth and the Surrounding Metro
We work across Fort Worth proper and the surrounding communities. If you’re in zip codes like 76107, 76109, or 76116 near TCU and Westcliff, or out toward the Alliance corridor in 76177, our crews cover your area. Same for the older neighborhoods near the Cultural District and Fairmount, where ductwork often needs more attention. Wherever you are in Tarrant County, ask us and we’ll tell you straight whether we reach you.
Call for Your Free Estimate
Air duct cleaning in Fort Worth runs $350 to $700 for most homes, and the only way to know your exact number is to ask. Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts. A live person answers, day or night. We’ll give you the range, explain what drives it, and let you decide without pressure. That’s how we work, and it’s how every Hollis location operates under The Garrison Standard.
Pricing reflects the Fort Worth market as of 2026. Hollis Air Duct Cleaning offers free estimates – call (361) 326-5060.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fort Worth since 2004.
What Our Customers Say
"Sealed some leaking duct joints in the crawl space with mastic. Rooms that were always cold now get air."
- Ronald W."Dryer vent was packed with lint and took two hours to dry a load. Cleaned it out from the roof cap down. One cycle again."
- Paula Q."No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L.