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 Horizon West
Air duct cleaning in Horizon West, FL typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, and most jobs are scheduled within a few days of your call. If your home was built after 1995 in one of Horizon West’s production subdivisions, there’s a strong chance the ducts still hold construction debris from the original build. We’re the Air Duct Cleaning crew that handles this exact scenario regularly.
Horizon West grew from roughly 15,000 residents in 2010 to over 60,000 today, and nearly every home went up in the last two decades. That means tight construction engineered for Florida humidity, flexible ductwork running through hot attics, and a recurring problem we see on almost every job: builders’ HVAC subs finish before drywall crews, so the ducts collect sanding dust, trim debris, and drywall residue that the homeowner breathes for years. Our scheduling is coordinated from our Miami office, but our crews serve Horizon West directly and know the local subdivisions, from Summerlake to Lakeside Village to the newer phases near Hamlin. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Horizon West’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve been in business since 2004 as part of the Garrison Partners family, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every Horizon West job in writing. If the work fails within a year, we come back at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s not a slogan; it’s printed on every agreement.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and expected to operate under The Garrison Code: arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching equipment, complete the work by the book, and leave the site clean. No estimates that balloon once we’re inside your home.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday to schedule.
We use professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies, the same tools commercial crews use, and we explain what each piece does for your specific system. Roy Castellanos leads our operation, and every job gets his standard of accountability.
Ductwork Cleaning in Horizon West
Ductwork Cleaning in Horizon West is often the first service new homeowners need, even if their house is only months old. The job involves source removal of debris from your supply and return ducts using a rotary brush system or negative-air method, followed by HEPA filtration so nothing recirculates into your living space. For a typical single-family home in Horizon West’s 34787 ZIP or nearby phases, Ductwork Cleaning runs $350 – $550. A larger home or one with multiple HVAC zones may reach $650.
Construction Debris Removal
New builds in Horizon West routinely contain drywall sanding dust, wood trim shavings, and even fastener wrappers that fell into open duct boots during construction. Our rotary brush system, powered by Rotobrush equipment, physically agitates this material loose while a Nikro negative-air machine pulls it out under containment. We finish with a video inspection so you see the before and after.
Mold and Mildew Mitigation
Central Florida’s humidity means HVAC systems run almost year-round. When moisture combines with construction debris or organic material in ducts, mildew takes hold fast. We treat affected duct surfaces with EPA-registered products and verify clearance with visual inspection, not guesswork.
Air Duct Inspection in Horizon West
Air Duct Inspection in Horizon West should happen before you assume your ducts are clean, especially in a production-built home. We use a video borescope to examine the full length of supply and return runs, the air handler cabinet, and the plenum connections. An inspection costs $150 – $250 and includes a written report with photo documentation. Many Horizon West homeowners schedule this first to determine whether full cleaning is warranted or whether the real problem is a disconnected duct.
Static Pressure Testing
We measure static pressure at the blower motor to identify restrictions or leaks. In Horizon West, a reading above manufacturer spec often points to a crushed flex duct or a disconnected collar, not dirty ducts. This test takes ten minutes and tells us whether you need cleaning, sealing, or a repair call to your builder.
Warranty Documentation
If your Horizon West home is still under original builder warranty, our inspection report provides third-party documentation of duct conditions. Most production builders exclude duct cleaning from warranty coverage, but a documented installation defect, such as a disconnected trunk line, may fall under structural or systems warranty. We note what we find and flag what qualifies.
Trusted Brands We Service in Horizon West
We stock filtration and duct sealing products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies for Horizon West customers, which means faster turnaround when your system needs a media upgrade or a sealed return. Honeywell electronic air cleaners and Aprilaire whole-house media filters integrate with most modern HVAC systems found in Horizon West’s post-2000 builds. We also carry Guardsman duct sealing mastic for repairing disconnected or leaking collars. Because we keep these parts on our service vehicles, most Horizon West jobs finish in one visit without waiting on a parts run to Orlando.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Horizon West Homes
- Construction debris left from the original build. Drywall crews in Horizon West subdivisions typically finish after HVAC subs have already installed flex duct runs. The result: sanding dust, joint compound residue, and trim shavings sit in the ducts from day one, blowing onto walls and furniture every time the system cycles.
- Crushed or disconnected flex duct at the air handler. We find this in newer Horizon West homes more often than in Orlando’s older neighborhoods with hard-piped metal ducts. A 14-inch flex trunk crushed behind a truss or left unsealed at the collar pulls hot attic air and fine sandy soil instead of conditioned air, spiking energy bills and humidity.
- Mildew growth from continuous HVAC operation in high humidity. Horizon West’s climate means systems run almost constantly eight months of the year. When debris traps moisture in flexible ductwork, microbial growth follows. The musty smell at the registers is the first sign most homeowners notice.
- Fine sand and organic debris from former citrus groves and wetlands. Horizon West sits atop land that was actively farmed and seasonally wet. Afternoon thunderstorms kick up sandy soil that finds its way into attic vents and, from there, into duct systems with poor filtration or missing return seals.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Horizon West, FL
Most full residential duct cleanings in Horizon West fall between $350 and $650, depending on system size, number of HVAC zones, and accessibility. A single-zone townhome near Hamlin typically lands at the lower end. A larger single-family in Summerlake with two systems and attic ductwork runs toward the upper range. Commercial duct cleaning for Horizon West’s retail and office spaces starts around $800 and scales with square footage and duct complexity.
We do not price per vent. We quote one flat price per system, agreed in writing before any work starts. The price does not move at the door. Factors that affect your specific quote include: whether video inspection reveals disconnected ducts requiring repair, the presence of construction debris versus routine dust accumulation, and whether mold remediation is needed inside the duct runs.
Every estimate is free. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Horizon West
Our crews cover the full Central Florida corridor, including Air Duct Cleaning in Horizon West and surrounding communities. We regularly schedule jobs in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, with dispatch coordinated to minimize wait times across the region.
Serving Horizon West, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Horizon West 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 Horizon West
Yes, and it’s more common than most new homeowners expect. In Horizon West’s production-built subdivisions, we routinely find construction debris that the builder’s HVAC sub never removed before handover. A family in Summerlake called us three months after closing because every register was dusting the walls brown. Our tech pulled the flex trunk off the air handler and found drywall sanding dust, trim debris, and a crushed 14-inch run that had never been sealed at the collar. We set up negative pressure with HEPA filtration, ran agitation tools through the supply and return ducts, and the static pressure reading at the blower motor dropped enough that the system stopped short-cycling. The builder had signed off on it as-is. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free inspection if your new build smells musty or blows visible dust.
Yes, that’s standard for most production builders here. Builder warranties in Horizon West typically cover structural defects and major system failures, but they classify duct cleaning as routine homeowner maintenance even when the ducts contain original construction debris. However, if our inspection finds an installation defect, such as a disconnected duct or crushed flex run, that documentation may support a warranty claim under your structural or HVAC systems coverage. We note the difference in our written report. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection that gives you facts to present to your builder.
Weak airflow in back bedrooms usually indicates a duct restriction or leak, not a sizing problem. In Horizon West homes, we most often find crushed flex duct behind attic trusses or a trunk line that was never fully connected at the air handler collar. The system is trying to push air through a kinked hose or into the attic instead of the bedroom register. Our video inspection locates the exact restriction, and static pressure testing confirms whether the blower motor is working against a blockage. Repair often costs less than homeowners expect, and it’s covered under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 326-5060 for diagnosis.
It does, especially in Horizon West. This area was citrus groves and wetlands before development, and the native soil is fine sand with organic content. Afternoon thunderstorms kick it up, and it enters attic spaces through soffit vents, gable vents, and any gap in the building envelope. From there, a disconnected return duct or missing filter seal pulls it directly into your HVAC system. We see this most often in homes within a few miles of the former grove land, now built out as subdivisions near Hamlin and Lakeside Village. Our negative-air cleaning removes this material, and we identify the entry point so it doesn’t recur. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection.
The builder’s HVAC subcontractor should have capped duct boots during drywall sanding, vacuumed debris from supply and return runs before final trim, sealed all flex duct collars with mechanical fasteners and mastic, and verified static pressure across the full system. In Horizon West’s fast production schedules, these steps are often skipped. The result is a home that looks finished but has a respiratory system full of construction waste. We document what we find and what should have been done, so you have a record. Our cleaning restores the ducts to the condition the builder should have delivered. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Ready to find out what’s actually in your ducts? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free, written estimate. We’ll show up in the window we promised, price the job before we start, and stand behind our work for a full year with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Horizon West since 2004.