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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Air duct cleaning in Highlands, TX typically costs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system and addresses a specific mix of industrial particulate, Gulf humidity-driven mold, and decades of buildup in older ductwork. We’re Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, and our crews work the Highlands area from our Houston dispatch office, bringing Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to homes that face conditions techs in inland markets rarely see. Call us at (361) 326-5060 for a free written estimate.
Why Highlands Homes Are Different
Highlands sits in the humid Houston Ship Channel industrial corridor, so air duct cleaning here is as much about pulling out industrial particulate, refinery and petrochemical soot, and heavy Gulf humidity-driven mold spores as it is about ordinary household dust. The combination of long, hot, humid cooling seasons and nearby petrochemical industry means ducts here see a specific blend of biological growth and fine industrial fallout that techs in inland or coastal-resort towns don’t encounter the same way.
The housing stock tells the rest of the story. Highlands is a small, largely working-class community of older single-family homes, many built mid-20th century for shipyard and chemical-plant workers, with some newer construction on the edges. Those older homes commonly have original or retrofitted sheet-metal and flex duct systems that trap decades of debris and are prone to disconnected joints and crushed runs. The Gulf Coast climate keeps HVAC systems and ducts damp most of the year, so mold, mildew, and biological growth are constant risks. Hurricane-season flooding and storm-driven moisture intrusion can also introduce contaminants into ductwork that standard cleaning may not fully address.
Our Main Highlands Services
Most Highlands homeowners call us for one of three jobs. Each has its own page with full details on how we handle local conditions.
Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands
We pull debris from the full supply and return network using a rotary brush system and negative-air method, which means we agitate buildup at the source while vacuuming it out under controlled suction. In Highlands, we pay special attention to industrial particulate and odor compounds that standard residential cleaning can miss. We also inspect for moisture damage and biological growth common in this humid corridor. Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands covers our full process and what we find in local homes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highlands
Lint accumulation in dryer vents is a fire hazard anywhere, but in Highlands the combination of humidity and fine industrial dust can create a particularly stubborn blockage. We run a rotary brush and high-velocity vacuum through the full vent run, including rooftop terminations common on older homes here. The job usually takes 45 – 90 minutes, and we check airflow before and after. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highlands has the full breakdown.
Duct Sealing in Highlands
Older Highlands homes with sheet-metal or flex duct often leak conditioned air through disconnected joints, crushed runs, and gaps at the plenum. We seal accessible ductwork with mastic and metal-backed tape, then pressure-test to verify the improvement. This is especially valuable here because leaky ducts pull humid, unfiltered air from attics and crawl spaces, compounding the mold and particulate problems this climate already creates. Duct Sealing in Highlands explains our process and pricing.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Highlands
We carry parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Abatement Technologies, and our crews run Rotobrush rotary brush systems and Nikro negative-air machines on every job. Most filter replacements and component swaps happen same visit. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Highlands, TX
| Service | Typical range in Highlands |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $120 – $220 |
| Duct sealing (per system, accessible ductwork) | $450 – $950 |
| HVAC mold remediation treatment | $200 – $400 |
| Sanitizing/deodorizing treatment | $75 – $150 |
| Register and grille deep cleaning | $8 – $15 per register |
| Return air chase cleaning | $75 – $150 |
| Main trunk line cleaning (additional) | $100 – $200 |
Prices in Highlands can run toward the higher end when ducts haven’t been cleaned in 10+ years, when we find significant mold or industrial soot buildup, or when access is limited by cramped attics or crawl spaces. We write the price down before any work starts, and that number does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highlands
Our Highlands crews cover the full community and surrounding pockets, from the older core near the Ship Channel to newer development on the edges. Most appointments are scheduled within a few days, with dispatch coordinated from our Houston office.
- Highlands proper (original town center)
- Barrett Station area
- Cedar Bayou vicinity
- Eastgate and surrounding subdivisions
- Newer construction along Highway 146
Service Area – Cities Near Highlands
We work Highlands directly and also serve homeowners in Channelview, TX, Baytown, TX, La Porte, TX, and Deer Park, WA. If you’re unsure whether your home falls inside our service radius, call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll confirm before booking.
Serving Highlands, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highlands 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 Air Duct Cleaning Company in Highlands
No permit is required for standard residential air duct cleaning or dryer vent cleaning in Highlands. Duct sealing that involves modifications to the HVAC plenum or structural changes may need review, and we’ll flag that during our estimate if it applies. Call (361) 326-5060 and we’ll walk you through it.
Most Highlands appointments are available within 3 – 5 business days, though hurricane season and post-storm periods can stretch that to a week or more. We don’t quote same-day or emergency speed for duct cleaning because it’s a scheduled, in-home job that requires proper setup and time to complete right.
Yes. Highlands’ location in the Ship Channel corridor means we regularly encounter fine particulate and odor compounds that standard cleaning misses. Our negative-air method with HEPA filtration and optional deodorizing treatment is specifically designed to address this local condition, not just household dust. We inspect for it on every job and explain what we find before we start.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local air duct cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Highlands Customers Say
"No sales pitch. Told me which parts of the system were fine and only cleaned what needed it."
- Ted L."They checked each section with a camera and showed me the dust before and after. Thorough and honest."
- Nicole H."Duct sealing along with the cleaning cut our summer bill. Straight talk and fair price."
- Gwen O.