Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Trusted Air Duct Cleaning for Houston Homeowners
Most Houston homes recirculate the same air through their ducts dozens of times a day. If those ducts have never been cleaned, that air is moving past years of accumulated dust, pet dander, and construction debris. Kestrel Air Duct Houston has cleaned residential and commercial ductwork throughout the Houston area since 2004, under the Kingswell Guarantee. That guarantee is simple: a written price before work starts, a defined arrival window, a clean job site, and a written 365-Day Done Right Promise on every single job. Call (254) 347-2738 and you’ll speak with a live person, not a voicemail queue.
Key Takeaways
- Most Houston homes run between $450 and $900 for a full air duct cleaning, depending on square footage and the number of systems.
- The written price is in your hands before a single vent is touched. No door-step revisions, no surprise add-ons.
- Every job carries a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work falls short within the year, we return and make it right at no charge.
- Technicians are background-checked and uniformed, running Rotobrush and Nikro equipment, not box-store shop vacs.
- Kestrel Air Duct Houston answers calls with a live person 24/7. Call (254) 347-2738 any time.
Styles & brands we work with
Air Duct Cleaning Services
Air Duct Cleaning Services means removing the accumulated dust, debris, allergens, and microbial material from the interior surfaces of your home’s supply and return ductwork. Most Houston homeowners schedule this every three to five years, more often if they have pets, recent renovations, or family members with allergies. Kestrel Air Duct Houston uses negative-air extraction, which means a powerful Nikro unit creates continuous suction on the duct system while Rotobrush agitation loosens debris from the duct walls, so the loosened material is pulled out of your home rather than blown into it. Most Houston homes run between $450 and $900 for a full system cleaning. The written price covers the entire duct system, every vent, and the main trunk lines, with no per-vent upcharges.
Supply and Return Ductwork
Your supply ducts push conditioned air into the rooms. Your return ducts pull air back to the HVAC unit. Both sides collect dust, and both need to be cleaned. We clean the full path, including the return drop and the supply plenum, not just the vent registers you can see.
Registers, Grilles, and Trunk Lines
The main trunk lines carry the bulk of your airflow and usually hold the heaviest debris. Our technicians remove, clean, and reinstall each register and grille, then clean the trunk lines with the Rotobrush system. The result is a complete clean from the return grille to the farthest supply vent.
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.
HVAC Duct Cleaning
HVAC Duct Cleaning is the cleaning of the entire heating and cooling distribution system, not just the visible vents. In Houston, where the air conditioner runs for eight or nine months of the year, dust builds up faster than in cooler climates because air moves constantly through the system. Kestrel Air Duct Houston treats the ductwork as one connected system: we clean the return side, the supply side, the blower compartment access, and the plenum connections. Most homes in Houston run between $450 and $900 for HVAC duct cleaning. A thicker build-up on the blower wheel or evaporator coil access will be included in the written quote before work begins, never added at the door.
System-Wide Cleaning, Not Spot Work
A partial cleaning leaves the rest of the system to re-contaminate the cleaned sections within weeks. We clean the full circuit: every supply run, every return run, the trunk lines, and the plenums. That’s what separates a real HVAC duct cleaning from a surface-level vent wipe.
When to Clean More Often
Homes with shedding pets, recent sheetrock work, or a smoker in the household will need cleaning more frequently than the typical three-to-five-year interval. If you’ve just completed a renovation in Houston, drywall dust settles inside the ducts and keeps circulating until the system is cleaned. Ask about our Honeywell filtration options to reduce what re-enters the system after cleaning.
Vent Cleaning
Vent Cleaning addresses the visible registers and the immediate duct runs behind them, which is where Houston homeowners first notice dust buildup. Dark streaks around a vent, a register that looks dusty even after you wipe it, air that smells stale when the system kicks on – those are vent-level symptoms. Kestrel Air Duct Houston cleans every supply and return vent in the home as part of the full duct cleaning, not as a separate line item. Most homes run between $450 and $900 for the complete job, including all vents. We never quote a per-vent price because that’s where low-ball quotes turn into big invoices once the technician is on your driveway.
Vent Covers, Cleaned and Reinstalled
Each register and grille is removed, cleaned with the same professional process as the ductwork, and reinstalled properly. We check for broken dampers and stripped screw holes while we’re at it. If a vent cover is damaged beyond cleaning, we’ll tell you and include the replacement cost in writing before any work proceeds.
Why Vents Aren’t the Whole Story
Cleaning only the vents is like washing the outside of a drinking glass. What you can see matters, but what’s behind it matters more. Our vent cleaning is always done as part of the complete duct system, so the air coming out of that clean vent has traveled through clean ductwork to get there.
Air Duct Repair
Air Duct Repair fixes the structural failures in your duct system: disconnected joints, crushed sections, torn flex duct, rusted-through trunk lines, and failing tape or mastic seals. Houston’s heat and humidity take a real toll on ductwork, especially in attics where temperatures can exceed 140 degrees in August. Kestrel Air Duct Houston identifies failed sections during the cleaning process and quotes the repair in writing before any work begins. Small repairs like a disconnected flex run or a torn collar often run $150 to $400, while replacing a damaged trunk section or multiple failed runs can push the job higher. The written quote you receive covers the complete repair, never a partial fix.
Sealing Leaks and Reconnecting Runs
A disconnected duct run can spill 20 to 30 percent of your conditioned air into the attic before it ever reaches the room it’s supposed to cool. We reconnect separated runs, replace failed connectors, and seal the joints with proper mastic and tape. That’s real repair work, not a piece of duct tape over a gap.
Replacing Failed Flex and Damaged Sections
Flex duct in Houston attics ages fast. The outer jacket tears, the inner liner collapses, and the duct strangles your airflow. When a section is beyond repair, we cut it out and install a proper replacement, sized to match the system’s airflow requirements. The repair is always quoted in advance, in writing, with no surprises.
Ductwork Cleaning
Ductwork Cleaning refers to the mechanical cleaning of the ductwork itself: the metal or flex runs, the trunk lines, the plenums, and the transitions between them. This is the core service, and it’s what gets the years of dust, pet hair, and debris out of the interior surfaces that no homeowner can reach. Kestrel Air Duct Houston runs a Rotobrush system through every accessible run while a Nikro negative-pressure unit keeps the loosened debris moving out of the home through the vacuum collection system. Most Houston homes run between $450 and $900 for ductwork cleaning. The price depends primarily on the number of systems, the home’s square footage, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning.
Rotobrush Agitation Done Right
The Rotobrush system pushes a rotating brush head through the duct run. As it travels, the brush scrubs the duct walls, dislodging compacted dust and debris. This is the difference between wiping the surface and actually cleaning it, and it’s the same professional-grade equipment used by commercial duct cleaning contractors across Houston.
Pressure-Controlled Extraction
Cleaning without proper extraction just moves dust from the ducts into your living room. Our Nikro units create continuous negative pressure in the system, pulling loosened debris into sealed containment instead of letting it settle on your furniture. The process keeps your living space clean while the ducts get clean.
Air Duct Inspection
Air Duct Inspection is a camera-based look inside your duct system to identify debris buildup, moisture intrusion, pest activity, disconnected sections, and failed seals before they become bigger problems. If your energy bills have crept up, or some rooms in your Houston home never seem to cool properly, an inspection tells you exactly what’s happening inside the ducts. Kestrel Air Duct Houston includes a visual inspection as part of every cleaning quote. If a homeowner wants a stand-alone inspection, we typically charge $95 to $195 depending on the home’s size, and that fee is credited toward the cleaning if you book the work.
What the Camera Shows
We run a small camera through the trunk lines and branch runs. The footage shows dust accumulation, moisture stains, disconnected joints, and any signs of rodents or insects. You’ll see the same images we see, so you can make a decision based on evidence, not on a sales pitch.
After-Cleaning Documentation
After we clean, we camera-check the system again. You get before-and-after images of your own ductwork, documenting exactly what was removed and what the clean ducts look like. That documentation is part of the job and part of the Kingswell Guarantee: proof the work was actually done.
Residential Air Duct Cleaning
Residential Air Duct Cleaning is the complete cleaning of the duct system in a single-family home, townhome, or condo. Most Houston homes need this every three to five years, and the work typically takes three to five hours for a single system. Kestrel Air Duct Houston sends two uniformed, background-checked technicians to every residential job. One runs the Rotobrush and camera equipment, the other manages the Nikro extraction unit and the containment setup. Most single-family homes in Houston run between $450 and $900 for residential air duct cleaning. The written quote covers the full system: all supply and return vents, trunk lines, plenums, and the return drop.
Single-System Homes
A typical 2,000 to 3,000 square foot Houston home with one HVAC unit is a standard one-day job. The two-technician crew sets up containment, cleans every accessible duct run, and completes the camera verification in a single visit. Your written quote reflects the system you have, not a generic package.
Multi-System and Larger Homes
Homes with two or more HVAC units, or houses over 3,500 square feet, require more time and a larger scope of work. The written price will reflect the additional systems and square footage. We quote multi-system homes as one complete job with one total price, not as separate per-system charges that stack up.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning covers the duct systems in offices, retail spaces, medical facilities, restaurants, and light industrial buildings throughout the greater Houston area. Commercial systems run longer hours, move more air, and accumulate debris faster than residential systems. Kestrel Air Duct Houston cleans commercial ductwork with the same professional equipment and the same written-price commitment: Rotobrush agitation, Nikro negative-pressure extraction, and Abatement Technologies HEPA filtration to keep loosened particles out of occupied spaces. Commercial pricing depends on the building’s square footage, the number of rooftop units, and the accessibility of the ductwork. Most commercial properties in Houston run between $800 and $3,500 for a complete duct cleaning, quoted in writing before any work begins.
After-Hours and Weekend Scheduling
We clean commercial ducts on your schedule, not ours. For offices, clinics, and retail spaces that can’t accommodate work during business hours, our Houston crews run after-hours and weekend jobs. The pricing is the same, and the written guarantee applies exactly the same way.
Multi-Tenant and Property Management Work
For property managers handling multiple buildings, we provide consistent documentation, before-and-after camera images for every job, and one written price per building. The Kingswell Guarantee applies to every commercial job: a written scope, a defined arrival window, and a clean work site when we leave.
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AfterBrands We Service
Kestrel Air Duct Houston works on duct systems connected to every major HVAC brand. Our technicians understand how Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, and American Standard systems move air, and we know the common duct configurations for each. When you call, we’ll ask about your equipment, but the cleaning process works the same regardless of brand: professional-grade agitation, negative-pressure extraction, and camera verification.
For homeowners who want to keep their air cleaner between service visits, we offer Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration and indoor-air-quality products. These aren’t box-store filters. They’re the same media filters, UV systems, and whole-home filtration products that HVAC professionals across Houston install. Whether your system is a Trane in Katy or a Lennox in Pearland, we can help. Learn more about our full range of Houston services on our Air Duct Cleaning in Houston page.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Dust returns within days of cleaning. If you wipe a surface and it’s dusty again in two or three days, your ducts are likely pushing dust into the living space. A professional cleaning removes the source, not just the symptom.
- Some rooms never reach the thermostat temperature. Disconnected or crushed ducts can keep entire rooms from getting conditioned air. An inspection shows exactly where the airflow is failing.
- You see dark streaks or dust around vent covers. Those streaks mean air is bypassing the filter and carrying dust out of the vents. It’s a visible sign of buildup inside the duct runs behind the register.
- Your energy bills keep climbing with no obvious cause. When ducts leak or the system is clogged, the HVAC unit works harder to push the same amount of air. Clean, sealed ductwork reduces that strain.
- You renovated recently and never had the ducts cleaned. Drywall dust, sawdust, and paint particles settle inside ductwork during renovations. Without a cleaning, that debris keeps circulating through your Houston home for months.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call, we quote. Call (254) 347-2738 and speak with a live person. We’ll ask about your home’s size, system type, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. You’ll receive a written price range before we ever schedule the visit.
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Walkthrough and camera inspection. On arrival, the technician walks the home with you and runs a camera through the trunk lines. You’ll see the condition of the ducts before any work begins. The final written price is confirmed before a single vent is touched.
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Cleaning day. We set up containment, connect the Nikro negative-pressure unit, and run the Rotobrush through every accessible supply and return run. The system stays under negative pressure the entire time, so loosened debris exits into the collection unit, not your living room.
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Post-cleaning camera verification. After the cleaning, we run the camera again. You’ll see the before-and-after images of your own ductwork. If anything was missed, we fix it on the spot. The job isn’t complete until the camera confirms it.
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Guarantee in writing. Before we leave, you receive a written copy of the 365-Day Done Right Promise. It states that if the work falls short within one year, we return and make it right at no charge. The Kingswell Guarantee isn’t a verbal promise; it’s a document.
How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Houston?
A typical air duct cleaning in Houston runs between $450 and $900 for a single-family home with one HVAC system. Larger homes or those with two systems can push the price to $1,200 or more. Commercial properties in Houston typically run between $800 and $3,500 depending on square footage and the number of rooftop units. The main factors are the number of systems, the home’s square footage, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning.
Anyone quoting less than $300 for a full Houston duct cleaning is either cutting corners or planning to add charges once the technician arrives. The low-ball coupon price is the most common complaint we hear from Houston homeowners who’ve been burned before. They booked a $99 special and ended up with a $700 invoice and a system that was barely touched. Kestrel Air Duct Houston gives one flat price per system, in writing, before work starts. No per-vent charges. No door-step revisions. No surprise add-ons.
Every estimate is free. Call (254) 347-2738, speak with a live person, and get your written price. For homes outside the Houston core, see our coverage page for Air Duct Cleaning in Katy or Air Duct Cleaning in Pearland.
Our Service Area Near Houston
Kestrel Air Duct Houston serves the full Houston metro area, including Bellaire, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Friendswood, Deer Park, Stafford, Dickinson, San Leon, and Nassau Bay. Our technicians run routes throughout the region daily, so a typical appointment is scheduled within a few days of your call. Whether you’re inside the Loop, out in Fort Bend County, or down toward Galveston Bay, the Kingswell Guarantee applies the same way. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, call (254) 347-2738 and ask. We’re part of the Kingswell family of companies, and our home page has the full picture of how we work.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Duct Cleaning in Houston
Air duct cleaning is the mechanical removal of dust, debris, pet dander, and other contaminants from the interior surfaces of your home’s heating and cooling ductwork. The process uses professional equipment to agitate debris from the duct walls and extract it from the home under negative pressure. A proper cleaning covers the full system: supply runs, return runs, trunk lines, plenums, and all vent covers.
For a typical single-family Houston home with one HVAC system, the full cleaning takes three to five hours. Larger homes with multiple systems can take a full day. We schedule a defined arrival window and complete the work in a single visit whenever possible.
Most Houston homes run between $450 and $900 for a complete air duct cleaning. The price depends on the number of HVAC systems, the home’s square footage, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. Call (254) 347-2738 for a free estimate; the written price is in your hands before any work begins.
Yes. Our cleaning process works on duct systems connected to Lennox, Carrier, Trane, Rheem, Goodman, American Standard, and every other major brand. We also offer Honeywell and Aprilaire filtration products for homeowners who want to improve their indoor air quality after the cleaning is complete.
We answer calls with a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. True emergency situations, like a duct system affected by fire, flood, or animal infestation, are scheduled as quickly as possible. Call (254) 347-2738 and describe the situation; we’ll get you on the schedule.
If your duct cleaning falls short within one year of the service date, we return and make it right at no charge. The guarantee is documented in writing on every job, not just verbal. If you believe the work wasn’t done properly, call us, and we’ll schedule a return visit under the Kingswell Guarantee.
Clear a small area around your vents and registers so the technicians can remove and reinstall each cover easily. Keep pets in a closed room during the appointment. You don’t need to move furniture or leave the house; our equipment is self-contained and the extraction process keeps dust out of your living space.
Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Service in Houston Today
You deserve a duct cleaning company that tells you the price before the work starts and stands behind the job in writing. That’s what Kestrel Air Duct Houston has done since 2004. Call (254) 347-2738 for a free, no-obligation estimate. Speak with a live person, get your written price, and schedule a visit that follows the Kingswell Way: fair price, honest work, and a guarantee you can point to.
Written by Dale Whitmore, Owner at Kestrel Air Duct Houston, serving Houston since 2004.