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 Mission Bend
Dryer vent cleaning in Mission Bend typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to final airflow test. If your dryer is taking two cycles to finish a load, or if you’ve just moved into a newly built home off Mission Bend Boulevard or near the Alief-Brays Bayou greenbelt, the vent run is likely packed with construction debris the builder’s crew never removed.
We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Garrison Partners family, and we’ve been working in Mission Bend’s 1980s and 1990s master-planned subdivisions since 2004. Our dispatch is coordinated from our Houston office, but our crews live and work in this market. They know the local housing stock: the builder-grade flexible duct runs that sag in Mission Bend’s attic heat, the original vent hoods that trap lint at the exterior wall, and the crushed flex sections left behind by framers and drywall crews. When you call (361) 326-5060, a live person answers the phone – no voicemail loops, no callback queues.
Every job starts with a written price before we touch anything. That price doesn’t move at the door. And every repair and 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.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Mission Bend’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Mission Bend homeowners have long memories for no-shows and bait-and-switch pricing. We’ve built our reputation here by doing the opposite. Our technicians arrive inside the quoted window, in uniform, with background checks verifiable on request. The price is written down before the work starts. The site is left clean. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s how every Hollis location operates.
We serve the full Mission Bend area, from the subdivisions near Mission Bend Boulevard to the neighborhoods closer to the Westpark Tollway and Bellaire Boulevard corridors. Our crew knows that Mission Bend’s dense concentration of 1980s and 1990s tract homes, combined with some of the highest humidity in the Houston metro, makes dryer vent cleaning here as much about restoring airflow and preventing moisture problems as it is about removing lint. The area’s original builder-grade flexible duct and first-generation HVAC systems are now almost all past replacement age, which means we often find sagging runs, disconnected joints, or crushed sections that need repair before cleaning can do any good.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team uses professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro – rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation and negative-air machines for source removal. These are the same tools commercial crews use, not hardware-store gear. We also stock filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman for homeowners who want to upgrade their vent terminations or add bird guards.
Dryer Vent Repair in Mission Bend
Dryer Vent Repair in Mission Bend is often the missing piece between “my dryer doesn’t work” and “my dryer works fine now.” In this market, we see a specific failure pattern: the flexible duct run has pulled loose at the exterior hood, or it has been crushed in the attic where a framer or insulation crew stepped on it during construction. The homeowner calls for a cleaning, but cleaning a crushed or disconnected run just packs debris tighter into the damaged section.
Our repair process starts with a camera inspection of the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination. We locate the damage, photograph it for the homeowner, and quote the repair in writing before any work begins. Typical Dryer Vent Repair in Mission Bend runs $200 – $450 depending on access, the length of the run, and whether we need to replace flex duct with rigid metal or reroute around an obstruction.
Crushed Flex Duct Replacement
Most Mission Bend homes built in the 1980s and 1990s used flexible duct for the dryer vent run. After thirty-plus years of attic heat and occasional foot traffic, that flex is often flattened or torn. We replace it with rigid metal duct where code allows, which improves airflow, reduces lint accumulation, and eliminates the sagging that traps moisture in Mission Bend’s humid climate.
Exterior Hood and Termination Repair
The exterior vent hood on Mission Bend homes often has a flapper that sticks open or closed. A stuck-open hood lets in rain and attic pests. A stuck-closed hood traps heat and moisture inside the duct. We repair or replace the termination, verify proper backdraft protection, and confirm the run is clear to the outside.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Mission Bend
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Mission Bend means more than running a brush down a pipe. At Hollis, it means a complete source-removal process: mechanical agitation with a Rotobrush rotary system to dislodge packed lint and construction debris, followed by negative-air extraction with a Nikro machine to pull the loosened material out of the home entirely. We finish with an airflow test at the exterior termination to confirm the vent is performing to manufacturer specification.
A standard Dryer Vent Cleaning Company service in Mission Bend runs $150 – $275 for a single-family home with a typical run length of 10 to 25 feet. Longer runs, second-story terminations, or runs with multiple elbows add time and cost. We quote every job in writing before we start, so the price you agree to is the price you pay.
Construction Debris Removal for New Homes
We were called to a newly closed home off Mission Bend Boulevard near the Alief-Brays Bayou greenbelt where the owners had moved in about three weeks earlier and the dryer was taking two full cycles to dry a load of towels. Our tech pulled the flex run in the attic and found it packed with construction drywall dust and framing sawdust that had never been removed at handover, plus a crushed section where the run had been stepped on during the build. After source removal with agitation tools and a camera inspection to confirm the run was intact to the exterior termination, dry time dropped back to a single cycle. This is not a rare story in Mission Bend. It’s the norm.
Post-Storm Moisture and Mold Assessment
After heavy rain events or storms like Hurricane Harvey, which inundated nearby parts of Fort Bend County, moisture can enter the vent run through a damaged hood or separated joint. In Mission Bend’s humid subtropical climate, that moisture plus lint equals mold and musty odors that blow back into the laundry room every time the dryer runs. Our cleaning includes a visual inspection for water damage and, if needed, recommendations for repair or replacement of compromised sections.
Trusted Brands We Service in Mission Bend
We stock parts and accessories from the brands that hold up in Mission Bend’s heat and humidity: Rotobrush rotary brush systems for mechanical agitation, Nikro negative-air machines for source removal, and filtration and termination products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman. For Mission Bend homeowners, that means fast turnaround on repairs and replacements without waiting for parts to ship. If your vent hood is damaged, your bird guard is missing, or your flex duct needs upgrading to rigid metal, we typically have what we need on the van. We don’t believe in telling a homeowner we’ll “order it and come back” when the job could be finished today.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Mission Bend Homes
- Construction debris in new builds. Mission Bend’s 1980s – 1990s master-planned subdivisions were built with builder-grade flexible duct runs that the builder’s own subcontractor typically left open during construction. We pull drywall dust, joint compound powder, and framing sawdust out of dryer runs in houses that have never had a load of laundry run through them.
- Crushed or sagging flex duct in attics. Because flex duct here sags and disconnects at the attic joints, debris collects in the low spots rather than reaching the register. A new owner sees a clean house and a clogged lint pathway, and the dryer labors through cycle after cycle.
- Run pulled at the exterior hood, “cleaned” by hand, then reassembled. This leaves the drywall dust and joint compound packed further upstream in the flex run and in the air handler cabinet, where it re-cakes the blower motor and gets pulled back through supply and return ducts.
- Moisture intrusion after heavy rain or flooding. After a major storm, Mission Bend technicians regularly find water-damaged, moldy ductwork in homes that otherwise look fine. The problem shows up as an unexplained musty smell every time the AC kicks on, and the dryer vent is often the entry point.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mission Bend, TX
Honest pricing for Mission Bend homeowners starts with honest ranges. Here’s what we typically see in this market:
- Standard dryer vent cleaning (single-family, run up to 25 feet): $150 – $225
- Extended or second-story runs, or runs with multiple elbows: $200 – $275
- Dryer vent repair (crushed flex replacement, hood repair, reconnection): $200 – $450
- Vent rerouting for access or code compliance: $350 – $650
- Bird guard installation or vent cap replacement: $75 – $150
What moves the price? Run length, number of turns, access difficulty (crawl space vs. walk-up attic), and whether we find damage that needs repair before cleaning can be effective. We do not quote per-vent or teaser prices that balloon once we’re inside. The price is written down before any work starts, and it does not move at the door. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate – we’ll ask about your home’s age, location in Mission Bend, and what symptoms you’re seeing, then give you a firm range you can plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Mission Bend
Our crews work throughout the Houston metro and beyond. If you’re outside Mission Bend proper, we also provide Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mission Bend and surrounding areas including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Houston office, with local crews deployed to each market.
Serving Mission Bend, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mission Bend 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 Mission Bend
Because the builder’s crew left the flex duct open during construction, and it’s packed with drywall dust, joint compound powder, and framing sawdust that never got removed at handover. In Mission Bend’s subdivisions, this is the rule, not the exception. The debris collects in sags and low spots where the flex duct has pulled away from joints, so your dryer works harder and your clothes take longer to dry. Call (361) 326-5060 for an inspection – estimates are free.
Yes. Attic heat in Mission Bend degrades flexible duct over decades, making it brittle and prone to tearing during cleaning. We use camera inspection first to assess the duct’s condition, then select lower-agitation methods if the flex is fragile. If the duct is damaged, we’ll quote replacement with rigid metal before proceeding. The goal is to leave the vent cleaner and more durable than we found it.
Dryer vent cleaning addresses a single, dedicated exhaust pathway that carries hot, moist air and lint to the exterior. The tools are smaller and more specialized, and the stakes are different: a blocked dryer vent is a fire hazard, not just an airflow problem. Air duct cleaning on your HVAC supply and return system is a separate, larger job that uses different equipment and addresses the air you breathe. We do both, but they’re not interchangeable.
Yes. Wind-driven rain can enter through damaged or missing exterior hoods, and Mission Bend’s humidity keeps that moisture trapped inside the duct. Combined with lint, it creates mold and musty odors that vent back into your laundry room. We inspect for water intrusion as part of every cleaning, and we can replace compromised terminations on the same visit. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We follow NADCA’s ACR standard for source removal, which means we don’t just push debris around – we mechanically agitate it loose and extract it from the home entirely. For your Mission Bend home, that means a camera-verified, airflow-tested result with before-and-after documentation you can see. The standard also requires protective equipment and containment, so your laundry room stays clean during the work. If a company can’t explain what standard they follow, they probably aren’t following one. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll walk you through our process.
Ready to get your dryer vent cleaned right? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, back it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and leave your Mission Bend home with a dryer that dries in one cycle and a vent run that’s clean to the exterior termination. Live person answering, day or night.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Mission Bend and the Houston metro since 2004.