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 Dickinson
Air duct cleaning in Dickinson, TX typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve been dispatching crews to Dickinson from our Houston office since 2004. Our Air Duct Cleaning team knows the 77539 ZIP well, from the older ranch homes near Dickinson Bayou to the newer subdivisions off FM 517. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Dickinson’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve earned our reputation in Dickinson by showing up inside the window, pricing in writing before we touch anything, and standing behind the work for a full year. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the repair fails, we come back at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s not a slogan; it’s written on every job.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues.
We serve Dickinson with equipment that matches what commercial crews use: Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro negative-air machines, and filtration from Honeywell and Abatement Technologies. We explain what each tool does and why it matters for your specific duct system.
Ductwork Cleaning in Dickinson
Ductwork Cleaning in Dickinson means source-removing the accumulated dust, debris, mold, and post-flood sediment that builds up inside your supply and return ducts, trunk lines, and registers. Most Dickinson homeowners need this every 3 – 5 years, though homes near Dickinson Bayou or in the 77539 flood zones often require more frequent attention due to humidity and prior water damage. A typical full-system ductwork cleaning in Dickinson runs $350 – $650, with larger homes or systems with heavy contamination toward the higher end.
Supply and Return Duct Cleaning
Supply ducts push conditioned air into your rooms; return ducts pull it back to the air handler. In Dickinson’s older pier-and-beam homes, we often find disconnected return ducts pulling musty crawl-space air instead of room air. We clean both sides of the system and verify airflow balance before we leave.
Post-Flood Source Removal
Surface wiping isn’t cleaning. After Harvey, many Dickinson homes got quick grille wipes while silt remained packed in trunk lines. We use negative-air HEPA containment and mechanical agitation to dislodge and extract debris at its source, not push it deeper.
Air Duct Inspection in Dickinson
Air Duct Inspection in Dickinson is often the most important step we perform, especially in homes that have never had their ducts camera-scoped. A typical video inspection in Dickinson costs $150 – $250 when performed as a standalone service, though we waive this fee when you proceed with cleaning. Dickinson’s mix of 1960s ranch homes, post-Harvey repairs, and slab-on-grade construction from the 1990s onward means we encounter a wider range of hidden problems here than in most markets.
Video Camera Assessment
We feed a lighted camera through your supply and return lines to document cracks, disconnections, standing water, mold growth, and post-flood silt deposits. You see what we see. This eliminates guesswork and lets us quote exact work before we start.
Pressure and Leak Testing
Disconnected ducts don’t just leak air; they leak money. We test static pressure and run simple smoke tests to find gaps that camera inspections can miss, especially in tight attic chases common to Dickinson’s slab-on-grade subdivisions.
Trusted Brands We Service in Dickinson
We clean and service duct systems connected to all major HVAC brands, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman for Dickinson customers who want upgraded protection after cleaning. Our Rotobrush and Nikro equipment handles everything from rigid galvanized trunk lines in older Dickinson homes to flexible ductwork in newer builds. Parts and filters are available through our Houston office with fast turnaround to Dickinson, so you’re not waiting weeks for a basic replacement.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Dickinson Homes
- Post-flood “cleanings” that skipped the trunk lines. After Harvey, many Dickinson homes got quick grille wipes while silt and mold remained packed inside galvanized trunk lines and behind floor registers. Every time the blower kicks on, that contamination recirculates.
- Disconnected or crushed flex duct in slab-on-grade homes. Dickinson’s post-1980s subdivisions often have flex duct squeezed through tight attic chases or buried under slab foundations. Without a camera inspection, these disconnections go unnoticed while the system pulls hot attic air.
- Condensation and rust from year-round humidity. Dickinson’s humid subtropical climate and salt air from Galveston Bay accelerate corrosion inside metal trunks and mold growth inside flex duct. Even systems that look clean from the register can be deteriorating inside.
- Original galvanized metal ducts in 1960s – 1980s ranch homes. These systems have decades of accumulation, often including lead-based paint residue and asbestos tape at joints. We identify these materials and adjust our cleaning approach accordingly.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Dickinson, TX
We believe in honest pricing you can plan around. A typical residential duct cleaning in Dickinson runs $350 – $650 for a full system, depending on home size, duct accessibility, and contamination level. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and HVAC complexity. Video inspection alone is $150 – $250, waived if you proceed with cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning adds $120 – $180 when bundled with duct cleaning.
What drives cost up: slab-on-grade construction with buried ductwork, heavy post-flood remediation requiring HEPA containment, multiple HVAC zones, or extensive duct sealing with mastic after cleaning. What doesn’t change the price: number of vents. We price per system, not per vent, so you’re not watching a meter run.
Every price is written down before work starts. No estimates that balloon once the technician is inside. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free, no-pressure quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dickinson
Our crews regularly work in Bacliff, Santa Fe, Kemah, and League City. If you’re just outside Dickinson city limits, we still dispatch from our Houston office with the same arrival windows and written pricing.
Serving Dickinson, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dickinson 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 Dickinson
Musty smells when the air handler runs, visible mold around registers, or increased allergy symptoms are common indicators. We recommend a video inspection if your home flooded and was “cleaned” by a general remediation crew rather than a duct specialist; many post-Harvey cleanings in Dickinson addressed water damage but skipped proper source removal inside the duct system itself. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule a camera scope.
Dickinson’s combination of high humidity, salt air from Galveston Bay, and extensive flood history accelerates mold growth, corrosion, and debris accumulation. Homes near Dickinson Bayou or in FEMA flood zones often need inspection every 2 – 3 years rather than the standard 5-year interval. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll recommend a schedule based on your home’s specific conditions.
In pier-and-beam construction, we frequently find return ducts disconnected or pulling damp crawl-space air, supply lines crushed by settling, and mold growth from ground moisture. Our cleaning addresses the contamination; our inspection identifies the structural disconnections that caused it. Call (361) 326-5060 for an evaluation of both.
Partially. Slab-on-grade duct systems have supply and return lines embedded in or beneath the concrete, which we cannot access without major construction. However, we can clean and inspect the accessible trunk lines, plenums, and registers, then seal any leaks at connection points to prevent the system from pulling contaminated air. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll assess what’s reachable in your specific home.
We set up negative-air HEPA containment to prevent cross-contamination, use rotary brush agitation and compressed-air whips to dislodge silt and mold from trunk lines, then extract debris with high-volume vacuum. We document the work with before-and-after photos of your own ducts, seal any disconnections we find, and verify system pressure before we leave. The job typically takes 4 – 6 hours for a standard Dickinson home. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Dickinson since 2004.




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