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 Lealman
Dryer vent cleaning in Lealman typically runs $150 – $280 for a standard single-family vent run, and most jobs are completed in under two hours. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, or if you notice a burning smell near the laundry closet, you’re past due. Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We’ve worked the narrow alleys and shared driveways behind Lealman’s concrete-block bungalows since 2004. Our crews know how to get a Rotobrush portable and a Nikro vacuum into tight spaces where a full-size truck can’t fit. Whether you’re off 54th Avenue near the Pinellas Park line or closer to the Tyrone Square area, we arrive inside the quoted window, price the job in writing before touching anything, and leave the site clean. Scheduling is coordinated from our Miami office, but the technician who shows up at your door lives in the Tampa Bay metro and knows Lealman’s housing stock.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Lealman’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Lealman homeowners have seen enough bait-and-switch pricing to know a written quote matters. Before we start any Dryer Vent Cleaning work, we put the price on paper. It doesn’t move at the door. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how every Hollis location operates.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive. And every repair or cleaning is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we come back 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 to schedule. For Lealman residents dealing with a dryer that’s barely heating or a vent that hasn’t been touched in a decade, that accessibility matters.
We also understand the local building fabric. Lealman’s dense concentration of 1950s-60s concrete-block bungalows means laundry closets stacked back-to-back, shared roofline chases, and vent runs that snake through attics before they ever see daylight. A crew that treats every job like a suburban ranch with a straight 4-foot wall cap will miss the real problem.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Lealman
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Lealman means more than blowing lint out of a trap. In this market, it means navigating attic runs that sag under decades of Florida humidity, clearing shared chases that serve multiple units, and replacing flex duct that has collapsed behind laundry closets in 60-year-old concrete-block homes. A typical dryer vent cleaning in Lealman runs $150 – $220 for a straightforward single-family run, while jobs involving attic access, rerouting, or shared-chase clearing can reach $260 – $340.
What the Job Covers
We inspect the full lint pathway from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. That includes the transition duct behind the unit, any in-wall or in-attic run, and the exterior cap or roof jack. We remove built-up lint with a rotary brush system and high-velocity vacuum, then verify airflow with a meter. If we find a sagging flex duct or a glued-shut flapper, we note it and price the fix in writing before proceeding.
When Lealman Homeowners Need It
Signs you need service: loads take more than 55 minutes to dry, the dryer exterior feels hot to the touch, there’s a musty or burning odor, or it’s been more than two years since the last cleaning. In Lealman’s humid subtropical climate, where AC runs nearly year-round, moisture combines with lint to form dense, adhered clogs that a standard brush won’t touch.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Lealman
Dryer Vent Inspection in Lealman is often the smartest first step, especially in older homes where the vent run is hidden in walls or attics. A camera inspection lets us see collapsed flex duct, disconnected joints, bird nests in roofline chases, and lint accumulation at low points where sagging has created traps. A standalone inspection in Lealman runs $89 – $140, and we apply that cost toward the cleaning if you proceed with service.
Camera Inspection Process
We feed a flexible borescope through the vent run from either the dryer end or the exterior termination, depending on access. The live feed shows cracks in aging ductwork, separation at joints, and blockages we can’t reach from either end without knowing exactly where they sit. In Lealman’s shared-chase bungalows, this prevents us from cleaning only your segment while leaving lint in the neighbor’s pathway.
Inspection Reports for Property Managers
Lealman’s density of duplexes, small apartment blocks, and rental bungalows means property managers often need documentation. We provide written findings with photo captures from the camera feed, plus a priced scope of work for any repairs or rerouting. No vague recommendations. Exact locations, exact costs.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lealman
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation of adhered lint, Nikro negative-air machines for high-volume extraction, and Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration products when we’re working in occupied spaces that need airborne particulate control. We don’t use hardware-store gear. For Lealman customers, that means we stock rigid aluminum pipe, proper roof jacks, and bird guard assemblies sized for the 4-inch runs common in this area’s older housing. If your vent cap is damaged or your chase needs a new termination, we carry the parts and finish the job in one visit rather than ordering and rescheduling.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Lealman Homes
- Shared roofline chases in concrete-block bungalows. Because Lealman’s dense post-WWII concrete-block bungalows often stack laundry closets or utility rooms back-to-back across shared walls, many dryer vent runs here terminate in a common roofline chase rather than a single wall cap, so blockages, lint fires and clearance issues can affect adjacent units, not just the one dryer.
- Collapsed flex duct behind laundry closets. The original or retrofitted flex duct in 1950s-60s Lealman homes has often sagged at low points, creating lint traps that restrict airflow and create fire hazards. A standard cleaning that only addresses the straight run misses these accumulations entirely.
- Humidity-glued exterior flappers. Lealman’s subtropical humidity combines with lint dust to form a paste that seals exterior vent caps shut. The dryer still runs, but moist air backs into the laundry closet and attic space, promoting mold growth on nearby surfaces.
- Alley access limitations for equipment. Scheduling a crew with a vacuum truck or portable Rotobrush into a Lealman block where the only access is a rear alley or shared driveway means equipment never reaches the dryer vent run unless the crew plans for it. We use portable Nikro units and extension hoses specifically for these constraints.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lealman, FL
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning costs in Lealman’s market, based on the actual jobs we’ve priced and completed:
| Service | Typical Range in Lealman |
|---|---|
| Standard single-family vent cleaning (straight run, wall cap) | $150 – $220 |
| Vent cleaning with attic access or roofline termination | $200 – $280 |
| Shared-chase cleaning (multi-unit, common ductwork) | $260 – $340 |
| Dryer vent inspection with camera | $89 – $140 |
| Vent rerouting with rigid pipe replacement | $320 – $480 |
| Bird guard or vent cap replacement | $75 – $150 (parts + labor) |
What moves the price: length of the run, number of turns, whether we need attic or roof access, condition of existing ductwork, and whether the job involves a shared chase requiring coordination with adjacent units. We price every job in writing before work starts. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for an exact quote on your specific setup.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lealman
Our crews cover the full Tampa Bay metro and beyond. We regularly dispatch to Lealman from our regional hub, and we also serve Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando with the same equipment standards and the same written pricing. Each Hollis location is independently owned and operated, so the crew that knows your neighborhood is the crew that shows up.
Serving Lealman, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lealman 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 Lealman
Yes, attic runs take longer and require roof or gable access, which adds $50 – $80 to the typical job. We use portable Nikro negative-air machines with extended hose runs so we don’t need to haul a truck-mounted unit into your attic. The lint accumulation in these vertical runs is often denser because gravity works against natural airflow. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll price it specifically for your attic layout.
Absolutely. Shared chases require us to clear the full common pathway, not just the segment serving your unit. We inspect the chase with a camera from multiple access points, coordinate with property management or adjacent tenants when needed, and verify airflow at every termination. Cleaning only your segment leaves lint in the shared duct, so the problem returns quickly. We price shared-chase work at $260 – $340 depending on the number of units served.
Every 12 – 18 months for a typical Lealman household, and every 6 – 12 months if you run multiple loads weekly or have pets that contribute fur to the lint load. The subtropical humidity here causes lint to adhere to duct walls more aggressively than in drier climates, and the near-constant AC operation means your vent system rarely gets a dry-season break. If your home has the original 1950s-60s flex duct, lean toward the shorter interval.
Yes. We were called to a block of 1950s concrete-block bungalows near the Pinellas Park line where a tenant’s dryer was taking two cycles to dry a single load. Using a camera inspection we found the flex duct had collapsed behind the laundry closet and was packed with years of lint, and the exterior flapper was glued shut by humidity and debris. We re-ran the lint pathway with rigid pipe, cleared the shared chase to the roofline, and restored normal drying time in one visit. Our portable equipment fits through gates and narrow passages where a full-size truck can’t.
We use Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical lint removal, Nikro negative-air machines for high-volume extraction, and Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration products when working in occupied spaces. These are the same tools commercial duct crews use, not consumer-grade hardware store units. For Lealman’s older housing stock, that power and precision matters.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Lealman since 2004.