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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AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Friendswood
Dryer vent cleaning in Friendswood typically runs $150-$275 for a standard single-family home, and our Dryer Vent Cleaning crews are scheduled through our Houston office with local routes covering Friendswood neighborhoods daily. We’re familiar with the mid-1970s to late-1990s housing stock that dominates here, the flex-duct runs through unconditioned attics, and the specific problems that come from a coastal climate where humidity stays elevated nine months of the year. If your dryer’s taking longer than one cycle, your laundry room feels unusually warm, or you’re getting that heavy lint smell even with a clean trap, the vent run itself is likely the culprit. Call (323) 918-4345 for a free estimate and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning Is Friendswood’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
We’ve been part of the Cedarwell family since 2005, and our reputation in Friendswood has been built one laundry room at a time. Homeowners here talk to each other, and we’ve found that most of our calls come from neighbors who watched our crew lay drop cloths over their friend’s tile, work quietly through a toddler’s nap, and leave a photo of the clean-up on the counter before walking out.
Our response time to Friendswood is typically next-day or within 48 hours, because we route crews through the area on scheduled runs rather than dispatching from across the metro. That matters when you’ve got three kids’ sports uniforms cycling through the dryer and you can’t afford a multi-day backlog.
What builds trust here is local knowledge. We know which Hunters Creek homes still run original flex duct behind rebuilt sheetrock. We know the 77546 zip sees more attic-sag issues than newer construction closer to FM 518. And we know that a dryer vent in Friendswood doesn’t just collect lint, it collects lint that stays tacky from humidity and hardens with dried sediment that a standard cleaning won’t touch.
Every technician is background-checked, uniformed, and works to the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values. Shoe covers and drop cloths are standard, not optional. And every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Friendswood
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company work in Friendswood means more than brushing out a lint trap and calling it done. A proper cleaning addresses the full run from the back of your dryer to the exterior hood, including any flex duct, rigid pipe, elbows, and the termination point where lint often packs hardest. In Friendswood’s climate, we regularly find runs that look clear at the trap but are narrowed to half their diameter further down, especially in homes where post-Harvey renovations stopped at the wall line.
A Friendswood homeowner needs this service when drying times stretch past 55-60 minutes, when the exterior hood flapper barely moves during a cycle, or when the laundry room heats up noticeably. Annual cleaning is the standard recommendation, but homes with pets, large families, or older vent runs often need attention sooner.
Pricing in the Friendswood market runs $150-$275 for a standard cleaning, with vent rerouting or cap replacement adding $125-$350 depending on materials and roof or wall access. Bird guard installation typically falls between $85-$150. Every price is written and agreed before we start.
What Our Cleaning Process Covers
We use Rotobrush agitation tools paired with Nikro negative-air HEPA systems to dislodge packed lint and sediment without blowing debris into your living space. The process includes a before-and-after airflow reading at the exterior hood so you can see the difference in real numbers, not just our word.
When Rerouting Makes Sense
Some Friendswood homes, particularly the 1980s builds near West Bay Area Boulevard, were originally vented through the roof with long flex runs that sag in summer attic heat. If your run has multiple low spots or exceeds 25 feet, rerouting to a shorter wall termination often pays for itself in efficiency and safety within a year or two.
Dryer Vent Inspection in Friendswood
Dryer Vent Inspection in Friendswood is the service we recommend when a homeowner isn’t sure whether cleaning is enough, or whether a hidden problem exists behind the wall. An inspection uses a camera run through the full duct path to document condition, identify blockages, spot damage from heat degradation or flood exposure, and determine whether the vent meets current code for material and termination.
Friendswood homeowners should schedule an inspection before buying a home, after any renovation work that touched the laundry area, or when drying problems persist after a previous cleaning. Given how many post-2017 rebuilds left original ductwork in place, an inspection often reveals the gap between what looks new and what actually is.
Inspection pricing in Friendswood runs $95-$145 as a standalone service, though we credit that amount toward cleaning if work is needed and approved the same day.
Camera Documentation You Keep
Our inspection includes digital video of the full run, delivered to you with notes on any problem areas. If you’re dealing with an insurance question, a home sale, or simply want to know what your contractor left behind in 2018, you have dated proof of condition.
Code and Safety Checks
We verify that your vent uses proper rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, not the plastic flex that was common in 1970s Friendswood builds and is now a known fire hazard. We also check that the termination hood has a functioning flapper and isn’t screened with mesh that traps lint.
Trusted Brands We Service in Friendswood
Our crews carry professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, and Guardsman, not the rental-shop tools that can’t generate enough agitation or suction for a packed Friendswood run. We stock common vent caps, bird guards, and transition fittings locally, so most repairs don’t require a return trip. For homes with integrated booster fans or longer commercial-style runs, we also work with Honeywell and Aprilaire components. The point is simple: when we arrive, we intend to finish, not to diagnose and order parts.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Friendswood Homes
- Post-flood “new” builds with old ductwork. Homeowners replaced sheetrock, flooring, and appliances after Harvey, but the flex run behind the wall stayed original. We regularly find dried Clear Creek silt packed into lint in these runs, forming a hard crust that standard cleaning won’t lift.
- Tacky lint from coastal humidity. Friendswood’s nine-month cooling season keeps laundry rooms warm and humid, so lint doesn’t dry and flake out the hood. It sticks to duct walls and builds in layers, narrowing airflow gradually enough that many homeowners don’t notice until drying times double.
- Attic-sagged flex duct in summer heat. Original 1970s-1990s flex runs routed through unconditioned attics soften and sag where temperatures exceed 130°F. Low spots become collection points for lint and any sediment in the line, and a straight vacuum pass never reaches the belly of the sag.
- Improper termination and back-pressure. Some older Friendswood homes terminate vents under eaves or through soffits instead of proper exterior wall caps, or use screens that clog within weeks. We replace these with code-compliant hoods that open under airflow and seal when the dryer stops.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Friendswood, TX
Honest pricing means whole-system ranges, not a teaser rate that balloons once we’re on site. In the Friendswood market, a standard dryer vent cleaning runs $150-$275. Vent rerouting costs $125-$350 depending on length, access, and whether we’re working through attic space or exterior wall. Bird guard installation is typically $85-$150. Vent cap replacement falls between $75-$200 based on material and whether the existing opening needs modification.
What affects your specific price: the length and configuration of your run, whether it’s accessible or behind finished walls, the degree of blockage, and whether we find damage requiring repair. We don’t charge per foot or per elbow. One flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts, every time.
Estimates are free. Call (323) 918-4345 and we’ll ask a few questions about your home’s age, laundry room location, and what you’re experiencing. Then we’ll give you a range you can plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Friendswood
Our crews regularly route through Webster, League City, Pearland, and Alvin from our Houston scheduling office. If you’re in a neighboring community and found this page while searching, we cover your area too. The same written pricing, same equipment, same Cedarwell Care Promise applies.
Serving Friendswood, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Friendswood 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 Dryer Vent Cleaning in Friendswood
Friendswood’s coastal position near Galveston Bay keeps indoor humidity persistently higher than inland Pearland, so lint in your vent run stays tacky and clings to duct walls instead of drying and blowing clear. That tackiness layers up faster, and if your home saw any Harvey flooding, residual silt in the run accelerates packing. Call (323) 918-4345 for an inspection if you’re not sure whether sediment is part of your problem.
Yes, very likely. Post-Harvey renovations in Friendswood frequently stopped at the sheetrock line, leaving original flex duct behind new walls and appliances. We’ve camera-inspected “new” utility rooms and found runs packed with dried creek silt and lint that the homeowner had no way to see. An inspection with video documentation will tell you exactly what was and wasn’t replaced.
No. Fogging agents coat surfaces but do not remove the lint, silt, or debris that actually restricts airflow and creates fire risk. In Friendswood’s humid climate, a fogged duct can leave moisture behind that supports microbial growth on organic debris still in the line. We don’t offer fogging upsells because they don’t solve the real problem. Mechanical removal with proper agitation and negative-air containment is what works.
Annually for most homes, every six months for households with multiple loads daily, pets that shed, or older vent runs. Friendswood’s humidity and the prevalence of post-Harvey sediment in older homes push many of our customers toward the shorter end of that range. If your dryer’s performance has changed suddenly, don’t wait for the calendar - that’s often the first sign of a significant blockage.
A real inspection sends a camera through the full run from dryer connection to exterior hood, documents the interior condition with video you keep, measures airflow at the termination, and checks material compliance and hood function. It takes 30-45 minutes and gives you facts instead of guesses. We charge $95-$145 in Friendswood and credit it toward cleaning if work is needed. Call (323) 918-4345 to schedule.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Morton’s Air Duct Cleaning, serving Friendswood and the greater Houston area since 2005.