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 Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Friendswood
Dryer vent cleaning in Friendswood typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are completed in under two hours with the homeowner present. We’re the local Dryer Vent Cleaning crew dispatching from our Houston office, so Friendswood appointments book within a few days, not weeks. If your dryer’s taking two cycles to finish a load, or the cabinet feels hot to the touch, that’s not normal in any climate, and in Friendswood’s Gulf Coast humidity it can signal wet lint packing into the run.
We’ve worked the neighborhoods along Clear Creek since before most of the master-planned communities went in. We know which ranch homes on Shadow Creek Drive have the original 1980s flex-duct runs that sag in the crawlspace, and which Sterling Creek builds have the newer rigid pipe that actually drains water. That local knowledge matters when we’re deciding whether your vent can be cleaned or needs replacement after a storm, and it’s why our Air Duct Cleaning - Friendswood service starts with a proper assessment of your home’s specific ductwork.
Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Friendswood’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve built our reputation in Friendswood on showing up inside the window, pricing in writing, and leaving the site clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how every Hollis technician is expected to operate on every job.
Our background-checked, uniformed crews serve Friendswood from our Houston-area dispatch office, so we’re familiar with the local building stock and the specific failure modes this climate produces. Homeowners in West Ranch and Sterling Creek know our trucks. We’ve documented moisture readings for flood claims on Clear Creek corridor properties. The work speaks for itself, but the written guarantee backs it: if anything we do fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit.
Phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Friendswood
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Friendswood starts with understanding whether you’re dealing with routine lint accumulation or post-storm water intrusion. A standard cleaning removes built-up lint from the full run, from the dryer transition hose to the exterior termination hood, using rotary brush agitation and negative-air extraction. In Friendswood’s humidity, we also check for moisture in the line, because wet lint doesn’t blow out. It mats. It hardens. It becomes a fire hazard that standard brushing won’t touch.
Most Friendswood homeowners need this service every 12 – 18 months if they run average laundry loads. Homes with pets, large families, or frequent beach-towel drying may need it sooner. After a named storm or flood event near Clear Creek, you may need inspection first to determine if cleaning is even possible.
What’s Included in a Standard Cleaning
We disconnect the dryer, inspect the transition hose for damage, run a rotary brush system through the full duct length, and extract lint under negative pressure using our Nikro equipment. We check the exterior hood for proper swing, clear any blockage, and test airflow before reconnecting. You get before-and-after photos of your own duct.
When Cleaning Becomes Replacement
Foam-backed flex duct in 1970s – 1990s Friendswood homes can hold moisture for weeks after water intrusion. If the duct’s delaminated or mold-contaminated, cleaning won’t restore it. We’ll show you the camera footage, explain the difference, and give you a written assessment for your insurer.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Friendswood
Dryer Vent Inspection in Friendswood is often the right first step after a tropical storm, a slow-dry complaint, or a home purchase in the Clear Creek area. We run a camera through the full run, document moisture levels at multiple points, and identify whether you’re looking at routine maintenance or water-damaged infrastructure. The inspection itself runs $89 – $149 and is credited toward cleaning or replacement if you proceed with the work.
Friendswood’s slab-on-grade construction with long under-floor runs makes this especially important. You can’t see the middle eight feet of a fifteen-foot duct without a camera. We’ve found wet lint packed against saturated slab edges that homeowners had no idea existed.
Camera Documentation for Insurance
We record dated video of the full run, note moisture meter readings with timestamps, and flag any flood-damaged sections. This documentation has been accepted by adjusters for Friendswood homeowners filing supplemental claims after Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Harvey-era events.
What the Inspection Reveals
We measure airflow in cubic feet per minute at the dryer and at the termination hood. A significant drop between those two points indicates blockage. We also check for improper slope, sagging flex duct, and backdrafting that pulls humid attic air into the system.
Trusted Brands We Service in Friendswood
We stock termination hoods, transition hoses, and repair parts from Guardsman and Abatement Technologies for same-day replacement on most Friendswood jobs. Our rotary brush systems are Rotobrush units, and our negative-air machines come from Nikro. These are the same brands commercial crews use in hospitals and schools, not hardware-store attachments. If your vent needs rerouting or a bird guard installed, we’ve got the parts on the truck. That means no return trip, no delay, no “we’ll order that and come back.”
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Friendswood Homes
- Wet lint matting in under-floor runs after Clear Creek flooding. The lint pathway passes through saturated soil or a flooded crawlspace, and the last six feet of duct packs solid. Standard agitation won’t break it loose until we dry the line and source-remove the material.
- Exterior hoods buried in flood-deposited silt or mulch. On large-lot properties in neighborhoods like West Ranch, storm runoff deposits debris against the termination point. The dryer runs but never actually exhausts. We clear the hood and rebuild with water-shedding geometry.
- Original flex duct in 1970s – 1990s ranch homes holding moisture for weeks. The foam backing acts like a sponge after humidity spikes or water intrusion. Cleaning won’t restore structural integrity once it’s delaminated.
- Long slab-edge runs with no cleanout ports. Friendswood’s two-story brick homes from the 1980s often have fifteen- to twenty-foot runs with no access points. We install cleanout tees where needed so future maintenance is possible without pulling the dryer every time.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Friendswood, TX
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Friendswood runs $150 – $275 for most single-family homes. Long runs over fifteen feet, under-floor or crawlspace access, or post-storm wet-lint removal push the range to $225 – $375. Vent rerouting, bird guard installation, or cap replacement are priced separately and quoted in writing before work begins.
Here’s what Friendswood homeowners typically see:
- Dryer vent inspection: $89 – $149 (credited toward work)
- Standard vent cleaning: $150 – $275
- Extended run or crawlspace cleaning: $225 – $375
- Vent rerouting: $300 – $550 depending on length and access
- Bird guard or cap replacement: $75 – $150 installed
We don’t quote per-vent or teaser prices that balloon at the door. The price is written down before any work starts, and it doesn’t move. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Friendswood
Our crews regularly work Dryer Vent Cleaning in Friendswood and the surrounding communities: Webster, League City, Pearland, and Alvin. Same standards, same equipment, same written guarantee. Scheduling is coordinated from our Houston office, with local technicians assigned to each area.
Serving Friendswood, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Friendswood 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 Friendswood
It depends on what the camera inspection shows. If the duct is rigid metal, properly sloped, and the water didn’t sit long enough to cause corrosion or mold contamination, we can usually clean and restore it. If it’s original flex duct with foam backing, or if mold growth is visible on the interior, replacement is the safer call. We document everything with dated video and moisture readings so your insurer can see why we made the recommendation. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule an inspection.
The Gulf Coast humidity means condensation forms inside ductwork whenever cool dry air meets warm moist air, which in Friendswood is most months. That moisture turns lint into a paste that sticks to duct walls instead of blowing through. Your vent needs cleaning more often here than in drier climates, and the job requires checking for moisture intrusion, not just lint volume. We run moisture meters on every Friendswood job.
We feed a camera through the full length from either the dryer connection or the exterior hood, whichever gives better access. For long slab-edge runs with no cleanout, we may install an access tee at a logical midpoint so future inspections don’t require pulling appliances. The camera shows us slope, sag, blockage, and moisture in real time. You’ll see what we see.
Yes. We provide dated inspection video, moisture meter readings with location notes, before-and-after photos, and a written scope of work. After Tropical Storm Imelda-era flooding in Sterling Creek, we documented wet-lint removal and hood rebuilds that homeowners used in supplemental flood claims. Ask us what’s needed for your specific insurer; we’ve worked with most major carriers in the Houston market.
Every 12 – 18 months for standard use, or sooner if you notice longer dry times, a hot dryer cabinet, or musty odors from the exhaust. After any named storm or visible water intrusion near your foundation, schedule an inspection regardless of timeline. The fire risk from lint buildup and the mold risk from moisture intrusion both escalate quickly in this climate. Call (361) 326-5060 to book.
Ready to get your dryer vent squared away? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free, written estimate. We’ll show up inside the window, price it before we touch it, and stand behind the work for a full year.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Friendswood and the greater Houston area since 2004.