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 Westlake
Dryer vent cleaning in Westlake typically runs $150 – $280 for a standard single-family home, with most jobs completed in 60 to 90 minutes. We’re the local crew that knows why so many Westlake dryers run longer than they should, and we fix it without the runaround.
We serve the full stretch of Westlake, from the older homes tucked near the lakefront to the sprawling two-story builds off Detroit Road and Crocker Road. Our dispatch runs out of the Dallas-Fort Worth office, but our technicians live and work this corridor regularly. That means we know the difference between a 1980s ranch with a short straight vent run and a 1998 colonial in a planned development where the builder zigzagged flex duct through a finished basement. We’ve cleaned vents in the subdivisions where original installation was rushed, where joints have loosened through twenty years of Texas heat cycling into winter cold. We don’t guess. We show up, inspect with a camera when needed, and give you a written price before we touch anything. Call (361) 326-5060.
Why Hollis Air Duct Cleaning Is Westlake’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been at this since 2004, and our Dryer Vent Cleaning team has worked enough Westlake homes to recognize the patterns. The 1990s subdivisions here, especially along the Detroit Road corridor, were built with complex zoned HVAC and flexible ductwork that wasn’t always sealed well at the start. Roy Castellanos has trained our crews to spot the signs: a dryer that needs two cycles, a vent hood that barely opens when the dryer runs, or a laundry room that steams up in summer because humidity from Lake Erie is compounding a partial blockage.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they arrive inside the quoted window. The price is written down before work starts. No surprises at the door. Every job carries 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. That’s not a slogan. It’s in writing on every invoice.
Phones are answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail loops. No callback queues. When you’re staring at a dryer that won’t dry and lint backing up into the laundry room, you don’t need to wait until Monday.
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westlake
Commercial Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westlake covers multi-unit properties, homeowner association laundry facilities, and small commercial operations where dryers run back-to-back loads and lint accumulates faster than residential use. In Westlake’s condo developments near the lake and in the larger townhome communities off Crocker Road, shared laundry rooms often go years without proper vent maintenance. We clean the full run from dryer to termination, inspect with visual equipment when access is limited, and document the condition for property managers. A typical commercial dryer vent cleaning in Westlake runs $200 – $450 per unit depending on duct length, access difficulty, and whether bird guards or multiple termination points are involved.
Multi-Unit and HOA Laundry Facilities
Shared laundry rooms see concentrated use. Lint builds up in bends and horizontal runs where individual homeowners never look. We coordinate with property managers to schedule during low-use windows and leave written documentation of what was cleared and what condition the system is in.
Restaurant and Light Commercial Dryers
Any commercial dryer operation in Westlake running towels, linens, or uniforms needs vent cleaning on a shorter cycle than residential. We handle the heavier lint load and the longer duct runs common in converted retail or restaurant spaces.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Westlake
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service in Westlake means removing lint and debris from the full vent path, from the back of your dryer to the exterior termination hood, using professional-grade equipment that doesn’t damage flexible duct or dislodge poorly sealed joints. For Westlake’s housing stock, built largely from the 1980s through 2000s, this matters. Original installations in subdivisions like those off Detroit Road often used flex duct with minimal sealing at joints. A careless cleaning can pull those joints apart and leave you with a bigger problem than you started with. Our crews use Rotobrush rotary systems and Nikro negative-air equipment to control debris and protect your ductwork. A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Westlake costs $150 – $280. If we find damage that needs repair, or if your vent needs rerouting to meet current code, we’ll show you and price it in writing before proceeding.
Lint Removal and Vent Inspection
We start with a visual inspection of the full run, including the termination hood outside. Lint hides in elbows, sags in flex duct, and packs against screens or flappers that have stuck closed. We measure airflow before and after so you can see the difference.
Bird Guard and Cap Replacement
Westlake’s tree cover and proximity to water attract birds and small animals that nest in vent terminations. We install proper bird guards and replace damaged or missing caps to keep them out without restricting airflow.
Trusted Brands We Service in Westlake
We carry parts and accessories from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, and our equipment roster includes Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines. For Westlake homeowners, this means we don’t need to order a replacement cap or bird guard and make you wait. We stock what these homes typically need, and our technicians are trained on the equipment that professional crews use, not hardware-store attachments. If your vent system includes filtration products from any of these manufacturers, we can service them in place or recommend appropriate upgrades. Fast turnaround matters when your dryer is out of commission, and we keep our vans stocked accordingly.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Westlake Homes
- Original flex duct sagging in 1990s subdivisions. Homes off Crocker Road and in the Detroit Road corridor were often built with flexible ductwork that has sagged over time, creating low points where lint collects and moisture from humid summer air condenses. We see this weekly, and we know how to clear it without tearing the joint apart.
- Partial blockages from lake-area humidity. Westlake’s location near Lake Erie means summer humidity that can reach into vent systems, especially when airflow is already restricted. Lint becomes damp and compacts, forming a dense mat that’s harder to clear than dry lint alone. Our negative-air equipment handles this without forcing debris backward into your laundry room.
- Bird nests in termination hoods near wooded lots. The mature tree canopy in older Westlake neighborhoods and near the lake attracts nesting birds. A blocked termination hood forces the dryer to work harder, overheats the element, and creates a genuine fire hazard. We remove nests, install proper guards, and verify airflow restoration.
- Improper rerouting from finished basement remodels. Westlake homeowners who finished basements in the 2000s often had vents rerouted through longer runs with multiple elbows. These configurations reduce airflow and accelerate lint buildup. We inspect the full path and can reroute to code if needed, priced in writing before we start.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westlake, TX
Here’s what dryer vent cleaning costs in Westlake, honestly stated:
- Standard residential dryer vent cleaning: $150 – $280
- Commercial or multi-unit dryer vent cleaning: $200 – $450 per unit
- Vent rerouting (when needed): $300 – $600 depending on length and access
- Bird guard or cap replacement: $75 – $150 installed
- Dryer vent inspection with camera: $85 – $125 (credited toward cleaning if you proceed)
What moves the price? Duct length, number of elbows, whether we need to access through a finished ceiling, and the condition of the existing material. A straight 8-foot run through an unfinished basement is at the lower end. A 25-foot run with three elbows, partially collapsed flex, and a stuck flapper is more. We inspect first, explain what we found, and write the price down. It does not move at the door. No per-vent pricing, no teaser coupon that doubles once we’re inside. If you also need Air Duct Cleaning in Westlake or Duct Sealing in Westlake, we’ll bundle and price both together. Estimates are free. Call (361) 326-5060.
We Also Serve Cities Near Westlake
Our crews work across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro and beyond, including Westlake neighbors in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Each location operates under The Garrison Standard with the same written pricing, background-checked technicians, and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Westlake, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westlake 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 Westlake
A standard residential dryer vent cleaning in Westlake runs $150 – $280, with commercial jobs starting at $200 – $450 per unit. The exact price depends on duct length, access difficulty, and whether repairs or rerouting are needed. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
We cover all of Westlake, including the lakefront area, subdivisions off Detroit Road, homes along Crocker Road, and the full range of 1980s-through-2000s planned developments. Our Dallas-Fort Worth dispatch gets crews to Westlake regularly, and we know the specific vent configurations common in each era of construction.
We do not advertise same-day or emergency dispatch, but our phones are answered by a live person 24/7. If your dryer is overheating, smoking, or showing signs of a serious blockage, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll get you scheduled as quickly as the work can be done properly. For active fire or smoke, call 911 first.
Pricing is consistent across our service area. A standard residential job in Westlake costs the same $150 – $280 you’d pay in Dallas or Fort Worth. The only variables are the specifics of your home’s ductwork, not your ZIP code.
Every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the cleaning fails to resolve the issue within a year, or if a repair we made fails, we return and make it right at no charge, including a free second visit. That’s the standard Roy Castellanos set for Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and it applies to every Westlake customer.
Written by Roy Castellanos, Owner at Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, serving Westlake and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro since 2004.




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