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 Kemah typically runs $350 – $650 for a whole-home system, with most jobs completed in a single visit. What drives the real difference here isn’t the house size, it’s the salt-laden Gulf air that corrodes duct components and packs dust tighter than you’ll see inland. At Hollis Air Duct Cleaning, we’re part of the Garrison Partners family, and we dispatch crews from our Dallas-Fort Worth office to handle Kemah’s coastal conditions with equipment and methods built for this exact environment. Call (361) 326-5060 for a free estimate.
Why Kemah Homes Are Different
Kemah sits on the edge of Galveston Bay, and that proximity changes everything about how we approach a duct cleaning job. The prevailing southeast winds carry salt spray straight into older bayfront neighborhoods, accelerating rust and corrosion inside metal ductwork that would last years longer in League City or Dickinson. We’ve opened systems here where galvanized steel had deteriorated in half the expected lifespan.
The housing stock compounds this. Much of Kemah was built as mid-century cottages and elevated coastal homes on pilings, many with original galvanized or aging flexible ductwork still in place. Those under-floor duct runs sit exposed to salt air in crawlspaces that stay damp year-round. Newer stilted construction brings its own challenges, access points are often tight, and builders sometimes used materials that weren’t selected for marine-adjacent conditions.
The humidity doesn’t help either. Kemah’s subtropical climate keeps moisture levels high enough that dust adheres to duct walls more stubbornly than in drier inland areas. Mold and mildew growth inside ductwork is a recurring issue we address on nearly every job. This combination, salt corrosion plus stubborn moisture bonding, means Kemah systems typically need more frequent attention than identical setups just twenty miles north.
Our Main Kemah Services
Most calls we get from Kemah homeowners fall into three categories. Each has its own dedicated page with full details on what we do, how we price it, and what to expect.
Air Duct Cleaning in Kemah
We clean the full supply and return duct network using a Rotobrush rotary brush system paired with a Nikro negative-air machine. In Kemah, we pay particular attention to corrosion-weakened joints that can separate under cleaning pressure, and we inspect for salt-damaged components that may need replacement rather than just cleaning. The rotary brush loosens debris while negative air pulls it out of your home entirely, not just deeper into the system. Air Duct Cleaning in Kemah
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Kemah
Dryer vents in Kemah face the same salt-air assault, with exterior vent caps corroding faster and lint trapping more readily in humid conditions. We run a rotary brush through the full vent length and check airflow with a manometer to confirm the system is actually clear, not just brushed through. Elevated homes on pilings often have longer vent runs that require specialized equipment to reach. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Kemah
Duct Sealing in Kemah
Corroded joints and separated seams are common in Kemah’s older systems, leaking conditioned air into crawlspaces and drawing humid, salty air back in. We seal accessible ductwork with mastic and reinforced tape rated for marine environments, then pressure-test to verify the seal holds. This is often the most cost-effective improvement for homes with otherwise sound ductwork. Duct Sealing in Kemah
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 Kemah
We stock parts and filtration products from Honeywell, Aprilaire, Abatement Technologies, and Guardsman, the same brands commercial crews specify. Most common replacements ship to our Dallas-Fort Worth office for next-day delivery to Kemah jobs. our brands
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Kemah, TX
| Service | Typical range in Kemah |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (single system) | $350 – $650 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $550 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $220 |
| Duct sealing (per system, accessible ductwork) | $450 – $850 |
| Corroded duct section replacement | $180 – $340 per section |
| Mold/mildew treatment application | $150 – $280 |
| HVAC access panel installation (for cleaning) | $85 – $150 |
| Return plenum cleaning | $95 – $175 |
Prices in Kemah trend toward the higher end of these ranges when we’re working on elevated homes with limited crawlspace access or when corrosion has damaged multiple duct sections. We write the price down before any work starts, and that number does not move once our technician is inside your home. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kemah
We work across Kemah’s full residential area, from bayfront cottages to newer developments. Most locations are within a thirty-minute drive of our dispatch coordination point.
- Kemah Waterfront
- Kemah Oaks
- Marina Del Sol
- Todville Road area
- El Jardin del Mar
Service Area – Cities Near Kemah
Our crews regularly work the full Clear Lake and Bay Area corridor. We schedule jobs in Bacliff, TX for the waterfront homes facing similar salt-air conditions, League City, TX for its larger suburban systems, Seabrook, TX for the marina-adjacent properties, and Dickinson, TX for its mix of historic and new construction. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, with local crews serving each market.
Serving Kemah, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kemah 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 Kemah
No permit is required for standard residential duct cleaning or sealing in Kemah. If our inspection reveals that corroded duct sections need replacement and we’re modifying the permanent HVAC structure, we’ll flag that and advise whether Kemah’s building department needs notification. Most jobs proceed without paperwork.
We typically schedule Kemah appointments within three to five business days, sometimes sooner depending on route consolidation from our Dallas-Fort Worth coordination office. Calls are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, so you can book anytime. Call (361) 326-5060 to check current availability.
Yes. We work on elevated homes and pilings throughout Kemah, including properties that take on water during storm events. If your ductwork was submerged or exposed to standing water, we inspect for contamination and can coordinate with your insurance documentation if mold treatment or replacement is needed.
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 Kemah Customers Say
"Dryer vent was packed with lint and took two hours to dry a load. Cleaned it out from the roof cap down. One cycle again."
- Paula Q."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.