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 South Houston runs between $390 and $1,080 for a whole-home system, with most families paying around $650. The job here differs from what you’d expect in Pearland or Friendswood because South Houston sits directly downwind of the Ship Channel’s refinery corridor. That means the dust inside your ducts isn’t ordinary household dust. It’s often a dark, oily particulate that builds up faster and requires more thorough cleaning cycles. If your registers show grey-black residue, call Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning at (323) 918-4345 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why South Houston Homes Are Different
South Houston’s homes were mostly built between the late 1940s and the early 1970s for working families tied to nearby industrial plants. Many still have original or early-generation flex duct that has grown brittle through decades of humidity cycling. The Texas Gulf Coast keeps relative humidity at 70 to 90 percent for much of the year, and when air handlers sit in unconditioned garages or attics that exceed 140°F in summer, duct liners and seals get stressed. That combination creates near-ideal conditions for mold and mildew inside ductwork, especially in homes that took on water during Hurricane Harvey.
Then there’s the air itself. South Houston lies less than three miles south of the Houston Ship Channel’s petrochemical and refinery complex, one of the heaviest industrial concentrations in North America. HVAC systems here routinely pull in sulfur compounds, hydrocarbon particulates, and industrial soot that coat ductwork in a contamination profile far beyond what you’d see in residential suburbs farther from the corridor. Technicians who work South Houston regularly learn to flag the dark, oily residue on supply registers. It’s not typical grey dust. It’s a petrochemical-tinged deposit that signals a need for deeper cleaning than a standard residential job.
Our Main South Houston Services
South Houston homeowners call Morton’s for two jobs above all else, and each one has its own detailed page with pricing, process, and what to expect from start to finish.
Air Duct Cleaning in South Houston
Most South Houston homes need a full-system clean every three to five years, though homes closer to the industrial corridor often benefit from more frequent attention. Our crews use Rotobrush and Nikro equipment to agitate and extract the petrochemical-laden dust that settles in supply and return lines, and we photograph the inside of your ducts before and after so you see the difference. Floors are protected with shoe covers and drop cloths from the moment we arrive, and the written price you get upfront is the price on the invoice. See the full breakdown on our Air Duct Cleaning in South Houston page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in South Houston
Humidity in South Houston means dryer lint clogs faster than it does in drier climates, and a restricted vent makes your dryer work harder while pushing moist air back into the laundry room. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, using professional equipment made for the long, sometimes awkward vent runs common in 1950s and 1960s homes here. Every job ends with a photo of the cleaned vent and a written note on what we found. Details and pricing are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in South Houston page.
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 South Houston
We service duct systems from all major brands, including carriers, and we stock common parts locally so South Houston jobs rarely wait on a shipping delay. For a closer look at the equipment families ask about, visit our brands page.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in South Houston, TX
| Service | Typical range in South Houston |
|---|---|
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (up to 10 vents) | $390 - $680 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (11-15 vents) | $520 - $840 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (16-20 vents) | $640 - $980 |
| Whole-home air duct cleaning (21-25 vents) | $760 - $1,080 |
| Additional vent | $18 - $22 each |
| Return air duct only | $170 - $280 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 - $165 |
| Furnace/air handler cleaning | $160 - $260 |
| Mold / microbial treatment | $225 - $450 |
| Pet hair / dander add-on | $80 - $140 |
Prices in South Houston tend to run toward the upper end of these ranges when ducts carry heavy petrochemical residue or haven’t been cleaned in many years. What you won’t see is a surprise. Every Morton’s job comes with a written price agreed before the work starts, so the invoice matches the quote.
Neighborhoods We Serve in South Houston
We work throughout South Houston and know the housing stock well, from the compact post-war bungalows near Spencer Highway to the 1960s and 1970s homes around the city’s east side. Our crews typically schedule South Houston jobs within the week and confirm an arrival window the day before.
- Spencer Gardens
- Southside Place
- Houston Gardens
- Kennebec
- Eastside South Houston
Service Area – Cities Near South Houston
Morton’s serves South Houston and the communities around it. If you’re in a nearby city, we cover those too: Pasadena, MD, Galena Park, TX, Deer Park, WA, and Pearland, TX. Each area’s page details local conditions and pricing for that city.
Serving South Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South 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.
FAQs About Air Duct Cleaning Company in South Houston
We schedule most South Houston jobs within one week of your call, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 to book the appointment. You’ll get a confirmed arrival window the day before we come, not a four-hour “sometime” block.
Often, yes. The Ship Channel’s proximity means ductwork here accumulates oily petrochemical particulate faster than in cities farther from the industrial corridor. Homes closer to the refineries may benefit from cleaning every two to three years instead of the usual three to five.
No. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning are routine maintenance that requires no city permit in South Houston and no HOA approval. The work is done entirely inside your home and at the exterior vent termination, with no structural changes.
If your ducts haven’t been cleaned in years, or you’re noticing dark residue on your registers that won’t wipe away with ordinary dusting, give us a call at (323) 918-4345. We’ll walk you through what we found, what we recommend, and exactly what it costs before anyone touches anything.
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 South Houston Customers Say
"Friendly, calm crew that clearly cared about the house. Covered their shoes, protected the floors, and double checked they'd closed up every vent cover properly. Would have them back."
- Omar Zaid"Ducts and dryer vent both. They put runners down the whole hall and wore booties. Spotless after, and they showed me photos of what came out. Worth every penny."
- Bonnie Vo"Spotless work. They laid drop cloths everywhere and I was honestly impressed there was zero mess at the end. Showed me the dirt they pulled out so I could see it was worth it."
- Shelby Dunham