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 Fort Worth
Air duct cleaning in Fort Worth typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We dispatch from our Dallas-Fort Worth office and serve Fort Worth neighborhoods directly, from the Near Southside to the Alliance corridor. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
We’ve been cleaning ducts in Fort Worth since 2004, and we’ve learned that this city doesn’t play by one set of rules. The housing stock here is split down the middle: century-old bungalows with original galvanized ductwork in Fairmount and Riverside, and 1990s – 2000s tract homes in far North Fort Worth with flexible mylar runs baking in attics that hit 140°F by July. Our Air Duct Cleaning crews carry two different toolkits because these two Fort Worths need two different approaches. A franchise script won’t cut it here.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Fort Worth’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve built our reputation in Fort Worth on The Garrison Standard: written prices before any work starts, background-checked uniformed technicians, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing on every job. If the work fails within a year, we come back and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues. When you schedule in Fort Worth, we arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing, complete it by the book, and leave the site clean. That’s The Garrison Code, and it’s how we operate in every Fort Worth home we enter.
We’ve earned strong local reputation across Tarrant County by showing up squared away and doing what we said we’d do. Our customers in Fort Worth aren’t looking for the cheapest bid; they’re looking for the bid they can trust.
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Fort Worth
HVAC Duct Cleaning in Fort Worth means source removal from the entire forced-air system: supply trunks, return plenums, branch lines, and the air handler itself. In Fort Worth’s climate, with HVAC systems running hard nine months of the year, dust, pollen, and microbial buildup accumulates faster than in milder markets. A typical residential HVAC duct cleaning in Fort Worth runs $350 – $550 for a standard system, with larger homes or commercial jobs reaching $650 – $950.
Source Removal and Negative-Air Method
We use Nikro negative-air machines to pull debris out under controlled vacuum while Rotobrush rotary agitation loosens buildup from duct walls. This isn’t a shop-vac job. The negative-air method captures contaminants at the source so they don’t redistribute through your Fort Worth home during cleaning.
Camera Inspection Before and After
We run video inspection on every Fort Worth job. In older homes near Lipscomb Street or Riverside Drive, we regularly find disconnected galvanized runs or crushed trunk lines that explain why two bedrooms never cool properly. Camera footage goes to the homeowner before we quote repair work.
Vent Cleaning in Fort Worth
Vent Cleaning in Fort Worth targets the supply and return registers, grilles, and boot connections where visible dust collects and where airflow enters your living space. This is often the entry point for homeowners who notice dark buildup around ceiling vents or reduced airflow from specific rooms. Standalone vent cleaning in Fort Worth typically runs $150 – $250, though we usually bundle it with full system cleaning for better value.
Register and Boot Deep Cleaning
We remove each register, clean the boot connection, and treat the surrounding ceiling or wall interface. In Fort Worth’s newer subdivisions, we find construction debris packed in boots from original build-out. In Fairmount bungalows, it’s decades of accumulated particulate in unlined galvanized boots.
Return Vent Contamination
Return vents pull air back to the handler, so they’re magnets for pet hair, pollen, and skin cells. Fort Worth’s long allergy season means these loads are heavier than northern markets. We clean returns with the same HEPA-contained equipment we use on duct interiors.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Worth
Our Fort Worth crews work with professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies, and we install filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman when upgrades make sense. We don’t roll up with hardware-store gear. The rotary brush systems and negative-air machines we deploy are the same units commercial crews use in hospitals and schools. For Fort Worth homeowners, that means thorough cleaning without damage to fragile original ductwork in Near Southside bungalows or collapsed flex runs in Alliance attics. We stock common fittings and filtration media locally so turnaround on replacement parts is fast.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Fort Worth Homes
- Asbestos-wrapped original ductwork in Fairmount and Near Southside bungalows. The 1920s – 40s galvanized runs in these Fort Worth neighborhoods are often wrapped in asbestos-containing insulation. Most franchise operations aren’t licensed or equipped to handle this safely. We identify it during camera inspection and advise on proper abatement before proceeding.
- Collapsed or torn flexible mylar duct in far North Fort Worth attics. The Alliance and Keller corridor tract homes built from the 1990s – 2010s use flexible duct that degrades in attics hitting 130 – 140°F. High-pressure cleaning tools tear these runs worse. We use low-agitation methods suited to collapsible duct and inspect for separations at every connection.
- Disconnected supply runs causing uneven cooling. In pier-and-beam bungalows, decades of vibration and settling pull galvanized joints apart. We find bedrooms that haven’t received designed airflow in years. Reconnection and sealing often solve the problem that cleaning alone won’t fix.
- Blower motor and coil re-contamination after incomplete cleaning. If a crew skips the air handler, return plenum, and evaporator coil, the system re-contaminates itself within months. Our full-system approach includes these components so Fort Worth homeowners don’t pay twice.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Worth, TX
Here’s what air duct cleaning costs in Fort Worth’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Residential full system cleaning (standard home) | $350 – $550 |
| Large home or heavy contamination | $550 – $750 |
| Commercial duct cleaning | $650 – $950+ |
| Vent cleaning only (registers and boots) | $150 – $250 |
| Video inspection with written report | $125 – $175 |
| Duct sealing and reconnection (per job, not per vent) | $200 – $500 |
What moves the price: system size, contamination level, accessibility of duct runs, and whether we find disconnected or damaged duct that needs repair. We give one flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door. Every Fort Worth job includes before-and-after photos of your own ducts so you can verify the work. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Worth
Our crews clean ducts throughout Tarrant County, including Air Duct Cleaning in Fort Worth and surrounding communities: Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Hurst, and Kennedale. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with local crews serving each area.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth
No, and any company that says yes without proper abatement licensing is putting your household at risk. We identify asbestos-containing insulation during our initial camera inspection. If found, we stop and refer you to a licensed abatement contractor in Fort Worth. Once cleared, we return to clean and seal the underlying galvanized ductwork. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule inspection.
Flexible mylar duct in the Alliance and Keller corridor was never designed for attics that reach 140°F. Heat degrades the material, and improper cleaning with high-pressure tools tears seams further. We use low-agitation rotary methods suited to collapsible duct and inspect every connection for separation. Many Fort Worth homeowners in these subdivisions need duct sealing or partial replacement, not just cleaning.
Yes, especially in Fort Worth. Construction debris from original build-out often remains in ductwork for decades, and our humid subtropical climate accelerates dust and microbial accumulation regardless of house age. We’ve found packed boots and collapsed flex runs in 2005-built homes that never had proper initial cleaning. Camera inspection reveals the actual condition.
Source removal means we extract contaminants from where they originated, not just blow them around. We place the duct system under negative pressure with Nikro equipment, agitate buildup with Rotobrush tools, and capture everything in HEPA filtration. For Fort Worth’s older homes, this preserves fragile original ductwork. For newer homes, it prevents tearing flexible runs. The result is measurable: improved airflow, reduced blower motor strain, and cleaner air at the registers.
Yes, and we recommend it. Dryer vent cleaning is a separate service but bundles efficiently with duct cleaning on the same visit. In Fort Worth’s older pier-and-beam homes, we find long vent runs with multiple bends that clog with lint. In newer homes, improper vent routing through hot attics creates fire hazards. We clean the full vent path and verify airflow at termination. Ask about bundling when you call (361) 326-5060 for your free estimate.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Fort Worth since 2004.