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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Company in Katy, TX
Air duct cleaning in Katy, TX addresses a specific local problem: thousands of 2,500 to 4,500 square foot homes built since the 1990s in master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch and Seven Meadows, nearly all running builder-grade flexible ductwork through attics that hit 140 to 150 degrees all summer. That heat, combined with Gulf Coast humidity that rarely drops below 70 percent, breaks down flex duct faster here than almost anywhere else in Texas. We’re Kestrel Air Duct Cleaning, and we work on those systems every week. Call (469) 972-3151 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Katy Homes Are Different
Katy’s housing boom happened fast. Between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, developers built Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Firethorne, and dozens of similar subdivisions in a single push, which means whole neighborhoods share the same construction methods, the same materials, and now the same maintenance window. The overwhelming majority of these homes use flexible ductwork run through unconditioned attic space, where summer temperatures sit between 140 and 150 degrees for months at a time. Flex duct has a plastic inner liner, a fiberglass insulation layer, and a vinyl outer jacket. After 15 to 25 years of that heat cycling, the hangers sag, the collars separate, and the inner liner develops micro-tears that pull attic air, insulation fibers, and whatever else is up there directly into the living space.
Then there’s the humidity. Katy’s position on the flat coastal prairie means air conditioners run nearly continuously from April through October, pulling moist outside air through return leaks and across the coil. When the system cycles off, warm moist air condenses inside the duct insulation. We regularly find biological growth inside flex duct in Katy homes, often in systems that looked fine from the register. And Hurricane Harvey left a longer shadow than most people realize. Homes near Barker Reservoir and along Buffalo Bayou tributaries flooded in August 2017, and while flooring and drywall got replaced quickly, many duct systems were never inspected for moisture intrusion. We still pull apart ducts in Nottingham Country and Kelliwood and find Harvey-era mold colonies that were sealed in, not removed. Katy duct work needs inspection and cleaning on a schedule that reflects those conditions, not a generic national average.
Our Main Katy Services
Katy homeowners call us most often about two things: the ductwork throughout the house and the dryer vent that runs to the outside. Each has its own detailed Katy page below.
Air Duct Cleaning in Katy
The typical Katy system is large in footage and long in flex-duct runs, often crossing a three or four thousand square foot footprint with multiple trunk lines and more registers than older homes. Air Duct Cleaning in Katy on these homes means running a rotary brush down every supply and return run, then pulling negative air pressure with a HEPA-filtered vacuum to capture everything the brush dislodges. We pay particular attention to flex-duct collars and sagging sections, which are the most common failure points in Katy’s heat. The full scope, pricing, and process are on that page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy
Katy’s floor plans put laundry rooms deep inside the house, which pushes dryer vent runs to 15, 20, sometimes 30 feet with multiple elbows before they reach the exterior wall. Long vent runs collect lint faster, and that lint holds moisture in Katy’s humid air and becomes a real fire risk. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Katy covers how we clean the entire run from dryer to exterior cap and what it costs. Most Katy homes should have this done every 12 to 18 months, more often if the dryer sits against an interior wall.
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 Katy
We work on standard residential duct systems regardless of brand, and we regularly service homes with Aprilaire, Honeywell, and Guardsman filtration components inline with the ductwork. We stock common replacement filters and media for those systems on the truck. See our brands page for details on what we stock and what we order.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Katy, TX
| Service | Typical range in Katy |
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| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $395 - $595 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (11-20 vents) | $595 - $895 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (21-30 vents) | $895 - $1,295 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (31+ vents) | $1,295 - $1,895 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single run) | $129 - $189 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long or multi-story run) | $189 - $289 |
| Air duct cleaning + dryer vent cleaning (combined) | $495 - $995 |
| Ductwork inspection only | $89 - $149 |
| Return-side deep clean add-on | $75 - $150 |
| Supply register replacement (per register) | $12 - $35 |
What pushes a Katy price toward the top of those ranges is mostly vent count and duct length. A 4,200 square foot Cinco Ranch home with 28 registers and two returns costs more than a 2,600 square foot Grand Lakes house with 14, simply because of the volume of ductwork involved. Harvey-era mold remediation or fully detached flex runs add labor. One thing does not change: the written price for your Katy system is fixed before we touch a single vent, and the Kingswell Guarantee puts that in writing.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Katy
We run jobs across the full Katy footprint, from the older established sections near Katy proper out to the newer master-planned edges. Because our crews live and work in the area, we can typically offer a defined two-hour arrival window when you book.
- Cinco Ranch
- Grand Lakes
- Seven Meadows
- Nottingham Country
- Firethorne
Service Area – Cities Near Katy
Katy’s west Houston location puts us within easy reach of several neighboring communities. If you’re in Fulshear, TX, Richmond, TX, Sugar Land, TX, or Stafford, TX, our local crews cover those areas as well, and the same honest pricing and written guarantee apply.
Serving Katy, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Katy 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 Katy
Our Katy crews typically book within five to seven business days, though we leave buffer for homes that need a longer morning or afternoon slot than expected. You’ll get a defined two-hour arrival window, and your written quote is confirmed before the truck rolls.
No, air duct and dryer vent cleaning are interior maintenance items and don’t require HOA review or approval in any Katy community we serve. We’re in and out through your front door, and all equipment is self-contained. Your neighbors won’t hear or see much of anything.
We cover the full Katy service area, including all master-planned communities and older sections of town. If you’re in Katy ISD or within city limits, we’re there. Call (469) 972-3151 to confirm your street and get set up.
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 Katy Customers Say
"My wife's allergies were awful every morning. Had the ducts done and it's made a real difference. Tech was on time and wore booties in the house without me asking."
- Rob Pendergast"Bought an older home and the previous owners had pets everywhere. After Kestrel did the ducts the stale smell was just gone. On time, quick, and they showed me the filter they pulled."
- Preston Ngata"Our dryer was taking two cycles to dry a load. They cleaned the vent and pulled out a frightening amount of lint. Dries in one cycle now and honestly I feel better about the fire risk."
- Marcus Lee