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 Travis Ranch
Dryer vent cleaning in Travis Ranch typically runs $150 – $275 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in under two hours. If your dryer is taking longer than one cycle to dry towels, or if you’re noticing a burnt-lint smell near the laundry room, the vent is likely clogged and needs attention before it becomes a fire hazard.
We know Travis Ranch well. Our crews dispatch from the Dallas-Fort Worth office and have been working the master-planned communities east of Dallas long enough to recognize the builder patterns out here. Nearly every home in Travis Ranch went up between 2004 and 2014, which means the same flexible duct runs through the same unconditioned attic chases, and the same HOA guidelines govern where exterior vents can terminate. That repetition works in your favor. We don’t waste time figuring out your layout. We’ve already cleaned vents in homes with your exact floor plan on the next street over. When you call (361) 326-5060, we can usually give you a firm price range before we even ring your doorbell.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Travis Ranch’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve built our reputation in Travis Ranch on showing up inside the window and leaving the site clean. That sounds basic, but in this trade it’s rarer than it should be. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team arrives in uniform, with background-checked technicians who’ve been briefed on your home’s builder profile before they step out of the van.
Travis Ranch homeowners call us back because we price in writing before any work starts. No teaser quotes that double once the ladder is up. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every dryer vent job we do here. If the work fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s backed in writing on every invoice, not a verbal assurance that evaporates after we leave.
Our phones are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No callback queues, no voicemail loops, no waiting until Monday morning to schedule. For Dryer Vent Cleaning in Travis Ranch, that responsiveness matters when you’re smelling hot lint and don’t want to run another load until someone checks the vent.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Travis Ranch
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Travis Ranch addresses the specific vent configurations that production builders used throughout this development. Most homes here have rigid or semi-rigid duct running from the laundry room, through an unconditioned attic chase, to an exterior wall cap. That attic run is where lint accumulates in the low spots and where the 140°F summer heat can degrade flexible connections. We clean the full run from dryer connection to exterior termination, using rotary brush systems and high-velocity air tools that break loose packed lint without damaging the duct.
A standard cleaning in Travis Ranch runs $150 – $225. If your vent run exceeds 25 feet, has multiple bends, or requires roof access for termination cleaning, expect $200 – $275. Bird guard installation, if your vent cap is missing or damaged, adds $75 – $125.
What the Job Covers
We disconnect the dryer, inspect the full duct run with a borescope camera, agitate and extract lint with a rotary brush system, then verify airflow with an anemometer. You’ll see the before-and-after. We also check the exterior cap for proper swing operation and intact screening.
When to Schedule
Once a year is the baseline for Travis Ranch homes with standard usage. Families running multiple loads daily, or homes where the vent run exceeds 20 feet through hot attic space, should consider every 6 – 8 months. The North Texas cooling season keeps attics brutally hot, and that thermal cycling accelerates lint compaction in flex duct.
Dryer Vent Installation in Travis Ranch
Dryer Vent Installation in Travis Ranch often involves correcting builder-grade shortcuts that have finally failed. The original flex duct in many Travis Ranch homes was secured with basic foil tape or inadequate clamps at the plenum connections. After fifteen-plus years of attic heat cycling, those joints separate or sag, creating lint traps and moisture backflow. We replace failed runs with proper semi-rigid or rigid metal duct, secured with mechanical fasteners and sealed with high-temperature mastic.
New vent installation or full replacement in Travis Ranch typically costs $300 – $550, depending on run length, attic accessibility, and whether we need to core a new exterior penetration. Vent rerouting to a more efficient termination point runs $400 – $650. Every installation receives a written price before we cut anything, and falls under the same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Code-Compliant Materials
We use rigid or semi-rigid metal duct only. Plastic or foil flex is not permitted by IRC standards and we won’t install it. In Travis Ranch’s hot attics, metal duct holds its shape and won’t sag into the low spots where lint collects.
HOA-Aware Exterior Work
Travis Ranch’s HOA guidelines restrict vent cap styles and placement locations. We stock neutral-tone caps that comply with typical community standards, and we coordinate any exterior modification with your requirements. No surprises, no violation letters.
Trusted Brands We Service in Travis Ranch
Our equipment roster includes Nikro negative-air machines and rotary brush systems, plus filtration and venting products from Honeywell and Aprilaire. We keep common vent caps, bird guards, and transition fittings stocked for Travis Ranch jobs, which means most installations and repairs don’t require a return trip. If your dryer is a newer Energy Star model from LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, or GE, the venting requirements are stricter than older units. We size the duct accordingly. For homeowners who also want their full HVAC system addressed, we also handle Air Duct Cleaning in Travis Ranch using the same professional-grade equipment and the same written pricing standard.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Travis Ranch Homes
- Crushed flex duct in attic chases. The tight chase clearances builders used throughout Travis Ranch often result in duct compressed against framing or insulation. That restriction cuts airflow by 30% or more and turns the compressed section into a lint trap.
- Failed mastic at plenum connections. We find this on street after street in Travis Ranch. The original builder-grade sealant dries and separates in the attic heat, leaking lint and moisture into the chase. It’s one of the first things our techs check.
- Missing or damaged bird screens. North Texas birds nest in vent terminations year-round. A missing screen invites blockages that back up heat and moisture into the laundry room and attic.
- Excessively long vent runs with multiple bends. The two-story floor plans common here sometimes push dryer vents past 35 feet with two or three 90-degree turns. Each bend reduces airflow efficiency and increases lint accumulation.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Travis Ranch, TX
Here’s what dryer vent work costs in the Travis Ranch market:
- Standard dryer vent cleaning: $150 – $225
- Extended run or multiple bends: $200 – $275
- Vent installation or full replacement: $300 – $550
- Vent rerouting to new termination: $400 – $650
- Bird guard or vent cap replacement: $75 – $125
These are whole-system prices, not per-foot or per-vent teaser rates that balloon at the door. We agree to one flat price per system before any work starts. What affects your final number: run length, attic accessibility, whether we need roof or ladder work for the exterior cap, and whether the existing duct needs repair or full replacement. Every Travis Ranch homeowner receives a free, written estimate with no obligation. Call (361) 326-5060 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Travis Ranch
Our crews work throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and beyond. We regularly handle Duct Sealing in Travis Ranch and surrounding communities, with scheduled service also available in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with local crews serving Travis Ranch residents directly.
Serving Travis Ranch, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Travis Ranch 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 Travis Ranch
We typically schedule Travis Ranch appointments within 2 – 4 business days, with live phone scheduling available 24/7. Call (361) 326-5060 to check next available slots.
Yes. We service the full Travis Ranch master-planned community, including the sections near the community center, the eastern phases near FM 548, and the southern streets toward the district line. The uniform builder patterns across all phases mean our techs arrive familiar with your home’s layout.
We do not classify dryer vent cleaning as an emergency dispatch service. If you suspect an active fire hazard, exit the home and call 911. For urgent scheduling of a known blockage, our live answering can prioritize your appointment. Call (361) 326-5060.
Pricing is consistent across our Dallas-Fort Worth service area. Travis Ranch’s uniform housing stock often makes our jobs more predictable, not more expensive. Standard cleaning runs the same $150 – $225 here as in adjacent communities.
Every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the cleaning or installation fails within one year, Hollis returns and makes it right at no charge, including a free second visit. This is backed in writing on your invoice, not a verbal promise.
Ready to get your dryer vent checked? Call Hollis Air Duct Cleaning at (361) 326-5060 for a free, written estimate. We’ll confirm your price before any work starts, show up inside the scheduled window, and leave your Travis Ranch home’s vent system running clean and safe.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Travis Ranch since 2004.