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 Estero
Air duct cleaning in Estero typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, and every Hollis job starts with a written price before we touch anything. We’re the Air Duct Cleaning team that serves Estero from our Miami-area dispatch office, with crews who know the master-planned communities from Pelican Sound to The Brooks and understand what tight-building-envelope homes here demand. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Estero’s subtropical climate and 2000s-era construction create a specific problem: your HVAC runs almost year-round, and when the house is sealed tight, the ductwork becomes the only place where moisture, pests, and debris collect. We’ve cleaned systems in Grandezza villas where the homeowner never suspected a problem until we ran a camera past the register. That’s the standard we apply to every job.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Estero’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our Estero customers come back because we document what we find. No verbal reports, no “trust us” – we show you the camera footage, we write the price down, and we stand behind the work with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they arrive inside the quoted window. Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re dealing with post-storm water intrusion or off-season mustiness in a gated community, you don’t need a callback queue – you need answers.
We serve Estero specifically, not as an afterthought to a broader market. Our crews carry Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines, plus filtration products from Honeywell and Aprilaire, because Estero homes need commercial-grade extraction in residential spaces.
Vent Cleaning in Estero
Vent Cleaning in Estero means more than wiping visible registers. In communities like Pelican Sound and Grandezza, the supply and return vents are the only access points to flexible duct runs that snake through unconditioned attics above garage spaces and second-floor chases. We remove each register, inspect the boot and first few feet with a borescope, then use rotary brushes and controlled suction to extract debris without pushing it deeper into the trunk line.
A typical residential vent cleaning in Estero runs $150 – $300 as a standalone service, or it’s included in a full system cleaning. The price is written before we start.
Supply Vent Cleaning
Supply vents push conditioned air into your living spaces, but in Estero’s humid climate they also collect condensation at the register boot. We check for mold staining, clean the damper and diffuser, and verify airflow with a digital anemometer. If the flex duct behind the vent has sagged or separated, we flag it for repair.
Return Vent Cleaning
Return vents pull air back to the handler, which means they collect the most debris. In Estero homes with year-round HVAC operation, we’ve found returns clogged with pet hair, construction dust from 2000s-era drywall, and fine particulate from the region’s afternoon thunderstorms. We clean the grille, the filter track, and the duct transition.
Air Duct Repair in Estero
Air Duct Repair in Estero addresses a specific local failure pattern: flexible duct runs in unconditioned attics that have been compromised by condensation, pest intrusion, or post-storm water damage. We don’t patch and hope. We isolate the affected run under negative pressure, camera-inspect both directions, and replace saturated or torn sections with new flex duct sealed with mastic – not tape that will fail in the attic heat.
Typical air duct repair in Estero ranges from $200 – $500 for a single run replacement, or $800 – $1,500 if multiple trunk sections are involved. We write the scope and price before any demolition.
Post-Storm Damage Assessment
After hurricane season or a major thunderstorm, Estero homeowners often call with musty smells or reduced airflow. We run a video inspection from the air handler to determine whether the duct is cleanable or if water intrusion has saturated the insulation and liner. If it’s wet, we document everything for your insurer and replace the run. Source removal alone won’t fix mold.
Pest Intrusion Repair
In Estero’s gated communities, closed-up homes become nesting grounds. We find rodent debris and insect casings in flex runs above garages and in attic chases. Standard agitation can spread contamination through the entire system unless we isolate the affected run first, extract under HEPA filtration, then replace the compromised section.
Trusted Brands We Service in Estero
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Estero customers, which means faster turnaround on repairs and replacements. Our equipment roster includes Nikro negative-air machines for controlled debris extraction and Rotobrush rotary systems for mechanical agitation in flexible ductwork. These are the same tools commercial crews use in hospitals and schools, sized for residential systems in communities like The Brooks. When we recommend a filtration upgrade after cleaning, we install what we stock – no special-order delays.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Estero Homes
- Post-storm water intrusion in attic flex runs: Estero’s hurricane season and frequent afternoon thunderstorms can introduce water through soffit vents or compromised roof decking. Once the flex duct insulation is saturated, mold colonizes the liner within 48 – 72 hours. We camera-verify the extent and replace wet runs with documentation for insurance.
- Off-season pest nesting in sealed homes: In Pelican Sound, Grandezza, and The Brooks, villas left closed for summer months become shelter for rodents and insects. They enter through gaps at the air handler platform and nest in the flexible duct above the garage. We isolate, extract, and replace – never agitate without containment.
- Condensation-driven mold at supply boots: Estero’s tight building envelopes and year-round cooling create temperature differentials at the register boot. Cold supply air meets humid attic air, and mold forms on the diffuser and surrounding drywall. We clean the boot, treat the surrounding cavity, and recommend insulation upgrades.
- Debris-choked returns overworking blower motors: With HVAC systems running April through October, lint and fine particulate load builds fast in Estero homes. A clogged return raises static pressure, causing the blower motor to draw excess amperage and trip thermal limits. Homeowners often replace the motor before anyone checks the ducts with a camera.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Estero, FL
A full residential air duct cleaning in Estero typically runs $350 – $650, depending on system size, accessibility, and whether we find conditions requiring repair or sanitation. Commercial systems in Estero’s retail and office spaces start around $800 and scale with square footage and HVAC zoning. We do not quote per-vent teaser prices that balloon at the door. The price is one flat rate per system, agreed in writing, and it does not move.
Factors that affect your specific price: number of air handlers, duct material (flex vs. hard pipe), attic accessibility, presence of mold or water damage requiring documentation, and whether dryer vent cleaning is bundled. We offer free estimates – call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Estero
Our crews clean ducts throughout Southwest Florida, including Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres. Each job carries the same written price guarantee and 365-Day Done Right Promise, whether it’s a beachfront condo in Fort Myers Beach or a ranch home in Lehigh Acres.
Serving Estero, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Estero 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 Estero
If the flex duct insulation is dry and the inner liner intact, we can clean and restore the run. If water has saturated the insulation or mold has colonized the liner, the run must be replaced – source removal won’t fix it. We document the difference with camera footage for your insurer. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll inspect before you file.
The smell usually comes from rodent nesting or mold in flexible duct runs that sat stagnant in a sealed, humid envelope. The HVAC running on auto doesn’t move enough air to clear a contaminated boot or collapsed flex section above the garage. We camera-inspect from the air handler to find the source, then isolate and extract. Call (361) 326-5060 for a seasonal check before you move back in.
We provide dated video inspection files, written scope of work, before-and-after photos, and itemized replacement invoices. Insurers need proof that saturated runs were replaced rather than cleaned, and we build that documentation into every post-storm job. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll coordinate directly with your adjuster if needed.
Yes, dryer vent cleaning is a standard add-on service, and in Estero’s humid climate it’s critical. Lint buildup traps moisture, extends drying times, and creates fire risk in homes where the vent run is long or terminates through the roof. We clean the full run from the appliance to termination and verify airflow with a meter. Call (361) 326-5060 to bundle with your duct cleaning.
Yes, and possibly more than older homes. Tight envelopes in communities like Grandezza and The Brooks mean debris and moisture have nowhere to escape but the ductwork. Construction dust from 2000s-era drywall work also lingers in flex runs. We find significant buildup in homes less than 15 years old regularly. Call (361) 326-5060 for a camera inspection – estimates are free.
Ready to see what’s in your ducts? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate in Estero. We’ll write the price before we start, camera-verify every critical run, and stand behind the work with our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Estero since 2004.




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