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 Danville
Dryer vent cleaning in Danville typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, with camera inspection and connector replacement adding $75 – $150 when needed. We’re familiar with the long vertical runs and finished-wall configurations common in Danville’s 1980s and 1990s builds, and our crews serve the San Ramon Valley from our Bay Area dispatch office. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We’ve worked in homes from Blackhawk to Diablo to the older neighborhoods near the Danville Library, and the pattern is consistent: original flex duct behind laundry walls, decades of lint accumulation, and vertical runs to roof terminations that a standard cleaning never fully addresses. Danville’s hot, dry summers push dryers hard for months straight, and that wear shows up in restricted airflow, longer dry times, and elevated fire risk. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team uses camera inspection and source-removal methods to find what you cannot see from the laundry room.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Danville’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Hollis Air Duct Cleaning has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and our Bay Area crews have built a reputation in Danville for showing up inside the window, pricing in writing, and leaving the site clean. We do not compete on teaser coupons; we compete on discipline.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we follow The Garrison Standard on every job: written price before any work starts, 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing, and a free second visit if the repair fails. Danville homeowners know what to expect before we touch a tool.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops, no callback queues. Scheduling is coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, and crews serve Danville locally.
We know the local housing stock. Large single-family homes from the 1980s and 1990s suburban boom, multiple HVAC zones, accessible attics and crawlspaces, and original flex duct that degrades over decades. That context changes how we approach every job.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Danville
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Danville means more than vacuuming lint from a trap or a short wall vent. We inspect the full run from dryer to termination, identify crushed or disconnected sections, remove accumulated lint and debris with agitation tools and negative pressure, and replace damaged connectors. A typical cleaning for a Danville home runs $150 – $275. Homes with long vertical runs, roof terminations, or wildfire ash residue may need camera inspection and extended source removal, which adds $75 – $150.
We use Nikro negative-air machines and HEPA filtration to contain debris during cleaning, not a shop vac that recirculates fine particles. The rotary brush systems from Rotobrush agitate built-up lint in rigid and flex duct without damaging aging materials. After cleaning, we test airflow and verify the termination is clear and properly screened.
Camera Inspection for Hidden Runs
Many Danville homes have dryer vents routed through finished second-floor walls to roof or gable terminations. You cannot see the lint accumulation in those vertical runs from the laundry room. We feed a camera through the line to locate blockages, crushed sections, and disconnected joints before we quote the full scope. No surprises at the door.
Wildfire Ash and Fine Debris Removal
Recent wildfire seasons have deposited fine ash in vent terminations and plenums throughout the San Ramon Valley. Standard vacuuming leaves these deposits behind. Our HEPA-contained negative-air method removes ash and fine particulate that would otherwise recirculate into the home.
Dryer Vent Installation in Danville
Dryer Vent Installation in Danville addresses the root problem when existing duct is beyond cleaning: crushed flex behind walls, sagging runs with standing water or lint, improper terminations, or code-violating plastic or foil transition duct. A new rigid or semi-rigid installation with proper supports and termination typically runs $300 – $550 for a standard replacement. Complex rerouting through finished walls or to a new termination point ranges $450 – $850.
We size the run correctly for your dryer’s CFM rating, use metal duct with smooth interiors to minimize lint adhesion, and install bird guards and proper backdraft dampers at the termination. Every installation receives a written price before work begins and is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Code-Compliant Rerouting
Some Danville homes have dryer vents that terminate in attics, crawlspaces, or through soffits in violation of current codes. We reroute to exterior wall or roof terminations with proper clearances and fire-rated materials. The price depends on access and distance, and we quote it in writing after inspection.
Bird Guard and Cap Replacement
Missing or damaged terminations let birds, rodents, and debris into the line. We install metal bird guards and replacement caps sized to your duct diameter, with screens that stop intrusion without restricting airflow.
Trusted Brands We Service in Danville
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for agitation cleaning, Nikro negative-air machines for contained debris removal, and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. We stock common connectors, transitions, and termination hardware for Danville jobs, so most repairs and replacements happen same visit without waiting on parts. For specialized filtration upgrades tied to wildfire smoke concerns, we source Aprilaire and Honeywell media that integrate with existing HVAC systems.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Danville Homes
- Crushed flex transition duct behind laundry walls. Original 1980s and 1990s flex duct in Danville homes compresses over time, trapping lint in wall cavities where a homeowner cannot reach it. Camera inspection locates the damage, and we replace with rigid or semi-rigid metal duct.
- Long vertical runs to roof or gable vents pulling loose lint into connectors. Blackhawk and Diablo homes often have dryer vents running two stories to termination. Gravity and convection pull lint backward into joints and elbows that a surface cleaning misses.
- Wildfire ash settling in terminations and plenums after smoke events. Fine ash from regional wildfires enters vent openings and deposits in duct runs. Standard vacuuming does not remove it; HEPA-contained negative-air extraction does.
- Disconnected or sagging runs in accessible attics and crawlspaces. Decades of vibration, thermal cycling, and pest activity separate duct sections in Danville’s original builds. We reconnect, support, and seal with mastic for a continuous, airtight path.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Danville, CA
Most Danville homeowners pay $150 – $275 for a complete dryer vent cleaning on a standard single-family home with a through-wall termination and accessible duct. Camera inspection adds $75 – $125. Connector replacement, transition duct upgrades, or bird guard installation adds $50 – $150 per item. Complex rerouting or full replacement through finished walls runs $450 – $850.
What moves the price: length of run, number of elbows, access difficulty, condition of existing duct, and whether wildfire ash or other fine debris requires extended HEPA cleaning. We inspect first, quote in writing, and the price does not move once agreed. No per-vent pricing, no teaser coupons that balloon at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Danville
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Danville crews also serve San Ramon, Clayton, Alamo, and Dublin. Same standards, same equipment, same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise across the San Ramon Valley.
Serving Danville, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Danville 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 Danville
Those homes were built with flex transition duct that degrades and crushes behind walls, and many have long vertical runs to roof terminations that accumulate lint out of sight. The fire load is hidden, and standard cleaning does not reach it. Call (361) 326-5060 for a camera inspection.
We use camera inspection to map the run, then agitation tools and negative-air extraction with HEPA filtration to remove lint without opening walls. If the duct is crushed or disconnected, we quote replacement in writing before cutting access. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
Yes. Fine ash enters vent terminations and deposits in duct runs and plenums, restricting airflow and recirculating particulate into the home. Standard vacuuming leaves ash behind; our HEPA-contained method removes it. Call (361) 326-5060 if you have noticed reduced dryer performance after smoke events.
Homes with vertical runs to roof terminations should be inspected annually and cleaned every 12 – 18 months. Heavy use, multiple loads per day, or recent wildfire exposure may shorten that interval. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free assessment of your specific run.
We locate the damage with camera inspection, quote replacement in writing, and install rigid or semi-rigid metal duct with proper supports and sealing. The work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Danville and the San Ramon Valley.




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