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 Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Alexandria
Dryer vent cleaning in Alexandria typically runs $149 – $289 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 60 – 90 minutes. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and our crews have been clearing lint-blocked vents from Old Town’s narrow rowhouse alleys to the West End’s townhome courts for years. Scheduling and dispatch run through our Washington, DC office, but the technicians who arrive at your door know Alexandria’s housing stock inside and out. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Alexandria’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Alexandria homeowners don’t hire us because we’re the cheapest crew in Northern Virginia. They hire us because our price is the price, and it’s written down before anyone touches a tool.
We earned our reputation here block by block. In Old Town, property managers call us back because our technicians navigate plaster walls and original heart-pine floors without leaving scuff marks or dust trails. In Kingstowne and the West End, homeowners appreciate that we show up inside the quoted window, in uniform, with background-checked credentials they can verify. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alexandria crews carry the same Rotobrush and Nikro equipment that commercial outfits use on apartment complexes, but scaled for residential jobs.
The Garrison Standard governs every visit: arrive when we said we would, price it in writing before work starts, complete the job by the book, and leave the site clean. That standard, plus our 365-Day Done Right Promise, is why Alexandria customers refer us to neighbors. 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. No voicemail loops, no callback queues, no waiting until Monday morning to schedule.
Dryer Vent Installation in Alexandria
Dryer Vent Installation in Alexandria requires different approaches depending on whether we’re working in a 19th-century Old Town rowhouse with plaster walls and non-standard chases, or a 1980s West End colonial with flexible duct runs and finished basements. A typical installation here runs $299 – $549, with complex reroutes through historic masonry or tight soffits at the higher end. We price every job in writing before starting, and that number does not move at the door.
Historic Home Retrofits
In Alexandria’s historic district, we regularly encounter original gravity-furnace ductwork that has been adapted over decades. Our technicians use hand-guided methods and low-impact mounting hardware to protect plaster walls and heart-pine floors while creating safe, code-compliant vent paths. We coordinate with local preservation guidelines where applicable, and we never drill blindly into masonry that predates the Civil War.
Modern Townhome and Condo Runs
Kingstowne and West End properties often need longer vent runs through interior walls or between floors. We use rigid aluminum ducting where possible for better airflow and fire safety, sealing joints with proper mastic rather than foil tape that degrades in Alexandria’s humid summers. When a run exceeds 25 feet, we install inline booster fans sized to the load.
Dryer Vent Repair in Alexandria
Dryer Vent Repair in Alexandria addresses the specific failures this climate and housing stock produce: rusted sections from condensation in unheated attic spaces, crushed flex duct from decades of maintenance neglect, and disconnected joints where vibration has worked clamps loose. Most repairs here fall between $129 – $349, with simple cap or section replacements at the lower end and multi-point rerouting or bird guard recovery at the upper. We diagnose the full system before quoting, and we photograph the damage so you see what we see.
Condensation and Corrosion Damage
Alexandria’s humid subtropical climate means steam from your dryer hits cold duct surfaces in winter and stays wet long enough to rust metal or degrade flex duct from the inside out. In Old Town homes where vents run through unheated attic spaces or between party walls, we find corrosion that newer neighborhoods simply don’t produce. We replace damaged sections with corrosion-resistant materials and improve insulation where needed.
Blockage and Pest Intrusions
Squirrels and birds love the warm air around vent terminations, especially in mature neighborhoods with heavy tree canopy. We remove nests and debris, then install proper bird guards and pest-resistant caps that meet Alexandria’s code requirements. If the vent cap itself has cracked or lost its flapper, we stock replacements that fit standard terminations.
Trusted Brands We Service in Alexandria
Our vans carry professional-grade equipment from Nikro, Honeywell, and Abatement Technologies, plus filtration and venting products from Aprilaire and Guardsman. We don’t run to the hardware store mid-job. For Alexandria homeowners, that means faster turnaround and parts that fit correctly the first time. Our rotary brush systems and negative-air machines are the same tools commercial crews use, maintained on schedule and operated by technicians trained on each manufacturer’s specifications. When we recommend a replacement cap, booster fan, or vent section, we can explain exactly why that brand and model suits your home’s configuration.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Alexandria Homes
- Historic rowhouse retrofit vents. In Old Town, dryer vents often share chases with plumbing or electrical runs from decades of piecemeal updates. These narrow, irregular paths collect lint in corners that standard brushes miss. We use flexible rotary systems with camera verification to confirm the full path is clear.
- Long flex-duct runs in West End townhomes. Properties built in the 1970s – 1990s frequently have 30-plus feet of flexible duct snaking through finished basements or between floors. The ribbed interior traps lint, and the length reduces airflow enough that dryers overheat. We measure static pressure and recommend rigid-duct upgrades where the run exceeds 25 feet.
- Condensation in unheated chase spaces. Alexandria’s cold snaps and humid summers create temperature swings that produce moisture inside poorly insulated vents. Wet lint compacts into dense blockages that restrict airflow more than dry lint alone. We inspect for water staining and improve insulation or reroute to prevent recurrence.
- Pollen and outdoor debris accumulation. The oak, maple, and elm canopy that makes Alexandria beautiful also sheds material that clogs exterior vent caps, especially during spring’s heavy pollen surge. We clear the termination and verify the flapper operates freely so your dryer can exhaust properly year-round.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alexandria, VA
Honest pricing means no teaser coupons that balloon once the technician is inside your home. In Alexandria, a standard dryer vent cleaning runs $149 – $289 for a single-family residence, depending on vent length, accessibility, and blockage severity. Multi-unit properties or vents requiring rooftop access fall in the $249 – $449 range. Bird guard installation adds $89 – $149. Vent cap replacement, when needed, runs $59 – $129 including parts and labor.
What affects your specific price: the length and material of your vent run, whether we need to access a rooftop or crawl space, the density of lint accumulation, and whether we find damage requiring repair. We do not charge per foot or per vent. You receive one flat price per system, agreed in writing, before any work begins.
Every cleaning includes airflow testing before and after, plus photos of the lint removed. You’ll know the work was done because you’ll see it. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Alexandria
Our crews work throughout Northern Virginia and beyond, including Duct Sealing in Alexandria and neighboring communities. We regularly dispatch to Arlington, Leesburg, Richmond, and Virginia Beach for homeowners who want the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise their Alexandria neighbors receive. Each job is scheduled and routed from our Washington, DC office with local technicians assigned to your area.
Serving Alexandria, VA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alexandria 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 Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alexandria
We typically schedule Alexandria appointments within 3 – 5 business days, with limited next-day slots available for vents showing clear blockage symptoms like overheating or long dry times. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
Yes, we work across Alexandria from the waterfront rowhouses of Old Town to the townhome courts of Kingstowne and the single-family streets of the West End. Our technicians carry equipment suited to both fragile historic chases and modern flexible duct systems.
We prioritize calls involving fire-risk symptoms like burning smells, visible smoke, or dryers too hot to touch. Our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, and we’ll schedule the earliest available technician for genuine safety concerns. For standard maintenance, regular scheduling applies.
Alexandria’s pricing sits in line with Arlington and slightly above Richmond or Virginia Beach due to historic-home complexity and parking/access challenges in Old Town. The range we quote is the range you pay, regardless of which Northern Virginia jurisdiction you’re in.
Every dryer vent cleaning is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If airflow problems recur within a year due to our workmanship, we return and correct the issue at no charge, including a free second visit. The guarantee covers labor and materials we installed; it does not cover new blockages from continued use or damage from external causes.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Alexandria and the greater Washington, DC area since 2004.




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