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 Kirby
Air duct cleaning in Kirby typically runs $350 – $650 for a full residential system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. We dispatch crews to Kirby from our San Antonio scheduling office, and we’ve worked enough homes along FM 78 and in the subdivisions off Binz-Engleman Road to know what your HVAC system is up against. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Kirby sits entirely inside San Antonio’s city limits, but it’s its own place with its own set of duct problems. The housing stock here skews newer than much of Bexar County, and that construction history leaves a specific signature inside the ductwork. Our Air Duct Cleaning team has cleared enough Kirby systems to recognize the pattern: drywall dust from 2010s builds, flexible ductwork sagging in humid attics, and the insect debris that collects where warm attic air meets cooled supply lines.
We’re not guessing when we quote your job. We inspect first, write the price down, and stick to it. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how Hollis has operated since 2004.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Kirby’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Kirby homeowners call us back because we show up inside the window and leave the site clean. Roy Castellanos built this operation on the principle that a written price and a uniformed technician beat a lowball coupon every time. When you’ve had a crew track mud through your living room or “discover” a $400 upsell after they’ve already pulled the van into your driveway, you learn to value predictability.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You get a name and photo before anyone rings your bell. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job in writing: if the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. No negotiation, no runaround.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a callback queue. Not “leave a message and we’ll get back to you Monday.” A real person who can book your Kirby appointment or answer a question about what we found in your ducts last time.
We know the local conditions. Homes near Kirby Heights deal with construction debris from rapid development. Properties in Windcrest Estates sit on lots that were graded and built fast during the 2010s growth spurt, and their attic flex duct often wasn’t sealed to current standards. We adjust our approach based on what we find, not on a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Air Duct Repair in Kirby
Air Duct Repair in Kirby addresses the separations, punctures, and deteriorated seals that let conditioned air leak into your attic or crawl space before it reaches your rooms. Most Kirby homes built between 1970 and 2000 use flexible ductwork suspended from rafters, and after decades of vibration, heat cycling, and the occasional raccoon or squirrel intrusion, that flex develops tears at the elbows and disconnects at the plenum. Repair costs in Kirby typically range from $200 – $450 for localized fixes and $800 – $1,400 for extensive reconnection and sealing work. We inspect with a video camera first, show you what we found, and write the repair price before any cutting or sealing begins.
Leak Detection and Sealing
We pressurize the system and use smoke pencils to find the gaps you can’t see from the attic hatch. In Kirby’s humid climate, even a small leak pulls warm, moist attic air into the cooled airstream, which strains your compressor and can breed mold on the duct liner. We seal with mastic and reinforced tape, not the foil tape that peels off after two summers.
Damaged Flex Duct Replacement
When flex duct has collapsed, been chewed, or degraded past sealing, we replace the run with new insulated flex or rigid duct where the application calls for it. Our crews carry the fittings and insulation to match your existing system, so we’re not making a second trip to a supply house while your attic stays open.
Ductwork Cleaning in Kirby
Ductwork Cleaning in Kirby removes the accumulated debris that circulates through your home every time the blower cycles. In Kirby specifically, we see two distinct contamination profiles: older homes near FM 78 with decades of settled dust, skin flakes, and pet dander; and newer construction in subdivisions like Kirby Heights where drywall dust, sawdust, and paint overspray from the build process was never fully evacuated before move-in. A full residential ductwork cleaning in Kirby runs $350 – $650 depending on system size and contamination level. Commercial systems start around $800 and scale with square footage and access difficulty.
Rotary Brush and Negative-Air Methods
We match the cleaning method to the duct type. For the flexible ductwork common in Kirby attics, we use Rotobrush rotary brush systems that agitate debris without tearing the liner. For metal trunk lines, we deploy Nikro negative-air machines that create suction at one end while we mechanically disturb deposits at the other. Both methods are explained to you before we start, and you’ll see the before-and-after photos of your own ducts, not stock images from a brochure.
Video Inspection Documentation
Every full-system cleaning includes video inspection. We feed a camera through the main trunk and show you the condition before we begin and the results after we’ve finished. In Kirby, this matters especially for homeowners selling a property or working with an insurer after a water loss. You have dated, geotagged documentation of what was in your ducts and what we removed.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kirby
Hollis carries professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Abatement Technologies, and we stock filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman for Kirby customers who want to upgrade while we’re already in the system. These aren’t hardware-store tools. A Nikro negative-air machine pulls 2,000 CFM through a HEPA filter; a Rotobrush head spins at controlled RPM to match flex duct diameter without damage. When your Kirby home needs a media filter upgrade or a UV germicidal light installed downstream of the coil, we have the components on the truck and the training to size them correctly for your airflow. That means one visit, one flat price, and no waiting on a parts order from San Antonio.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Kirby Homes
- Construction debris in newer tract homes. Houses built during Kirby’s 2010s growth spurt, especially in Kirby Heights and Windcrest Estates, often have HVAC systems that were powered on before final cleaning was complete. Drywall dust cakes the evaporator coil and settles in the return duct, restricting airflow and recirculating fine particulate every time the fan runs.
- Insect infestation in attic flex duct. Kirby’s warm, humid attic environment mimics outdoor conditions, and many homes built in the last 20 years have ductwork that isn’t fully sealed at the joints. Ants and cockroaches enter through gaps, nest in the insulation, and leave droppings and carcasses that blow into living spaces when the system cycles.
- Mold growth from humidity intrusion. Kirby’s humid subtropical climate means HVAC systems run almost year-round. When attic ductwork has poor insulation or separated seams, condensation forms on the cool metal or flex liner, creating the moisture mold needs to colonize. We find this most often in homes with original 1970s – 1980s ductwork that has settled and pulled away from boots.
- Sagging flex duct reducing airflow to distant rooms. The long, hot summers in Kirby mean attics routinely exceed 130°F. Flexible ductwork hung with inadequate support straps sags between joists, creating low spots where debris collects and airflow is restricted. The bedroom or office at the end of the run gets weak cooling, and the homeowner cranks the thermostat lower to compensate.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Kirby, TX
We publish our ranges because we’ve been on the other side of the bait-and-switch, and we won’t run that play.
| Service | Typical Range in Kirby |
|---|---|
| Residential full-system cleaning (up to 12 vents) | $350 – $550 |
| Residential full-system cleaning (13 – 20 vents) | $450 – $650 |
| Supply duct cleaning only | $200 – $350 |
| Return duct cleaning only | $180 – $300 |
| Video inspection (standalone) | $150 – $250 |
| Commercial duct cleaning | $800 – $2,500+ |
What moves the price: system size, contamination level, access difficulty (crawl space vs. walk-up attic), and whether we find damage requiring repair before cleaning is effective. We do not price per vent. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. Every Kirby estimate is free. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kirby
Our crews work throughout the region, and we regularly schedule Air Duct Cleaning in Kirby alongside jobs in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Dispatch is coordinated from our San Antonio office, which keeps our response times tight for Kirby appointments. We also handle Dryer Vent Cleaning in Kirby and Duct Sealing in Kirby for homeowners who want to address the full ventilation system in one visit.
Serving Kirby, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kirby 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 Kirby
We typically schedule Kirby appointments within 3 – 5 business days, with limited next-day slots available depending on current demand. Call (361) 326-5060 to check this week’s availability.
Yes. We work throughout Kirby, including Kirby Heights, Windcrest Estates, and the older single-family areas along FM 78 and Binz-Engleman Road. No neighborhood is outside our service area.
We do not offer same-day emergency dispatch for duct cleaning, but our phones are answered by a live person 24/7 who can book your appointment and advise on whether to shut down your system until we arrive. For post-water-loss or mold concern situations, we prioritize scheduling and can often inspect within 48 hours.
Pricing is comparable. Kirby’s newer housing stock sometimes requires less intensive cleaning than century-old San Antonio systems, but construction debris in recent builds can add time. Your written estimate reflects your specific system, not your ZIP code.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers all Hollis work in Kirby for a full year from completion. If the cleaning fails to resolve the issue we were hired to address, or if repaired ductwork separates or leaks within that period, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. The terms are printed on every invoice.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Kirby as part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004.