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Full system inspection
Borescope camera into supply, return, and trunk lines. Pre-clean photos sent to your inbox the same day. You see exactly what we're working with before we touch anything.
SERVICE Residential air duct cleaning
Cleaner air for your home, the honest way.
NADCA-protocol cleaning of supply, return, and trunk lines, plus microbial growth inspection, identification, treatment, and removal. We remove three to five pounds of accumulated dust, allergens, mold, and biological growth from the average Houston home. The work most homeowners never know is needed, until they smell the difference the next morning.
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Locally ownedHouston, TX · founded 2023
I. The Houston factor
Houston's climate is uniquely hard on HVAC systems.
Average humidity 70–90% most of the year. Triple-digit summer heat. HVAC running eight to ten months a year. Every cycle pulls air, dust, pollen, and moisture through your ducts. The buildup is faster, the moisture is constant, and the consequences for indoor air quality are real.
Humidity feeds microbial growth.
Warm, moist air inside your ductwork creates ideal conditions for mold spores and bacteria to grow on duct walls, around the evaporator coil, and in the condensate pan. Over time, dust accumulates on those wet surfaces, the colonies expand, and what's growing in there gets recirculated into your bedrooms every six minutes.
Allergies that spike indoors.
Oak pollen, cedar pollen, ragweed, grass. Houston is one of the worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers. Pet dander, dust mite waste, and mold spores recirculate through unmaintained ductwork, often making indoor air worse than outdoor air. If your symptoms are worse inside than out, your ducts are the most likely culprit.
Recent water events change the math.
A roof leak, a sweating coil, a slab leak, even a "fully resolved" water intrusion seeds microbial growth that takes 30 to 60 days to become visible. NADCA recommends post-event inspection regardless of whether visible cleanup looked thorough.
II. Our process
A NADCA-protocol cleaning, documented start to finish.
No theatrics, no surprise upsells. Two trained technicians, four to six hours on site, photo documentation at every stage. Here's what we do.
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Negative-air containment
HEPA-rated negative-air machine connected to your duct system. All dislodged debris flows toward the collection unit, never back into your home. The step most "$99" cleaners skip.
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Agitation & extraction
Pneumatic rotary brushes and compressed-air whips dislodge accumulated material from interior duct walls. The negative pressure captures it as it loosens.
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Microbial treatment
EPA-registered antimicrobial chemistry, safe for kids and pets, applied to eliminate residual bacteria, mold spores, and odor sources. Especially critical in Houston's climate.
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Post-clean inspection
Camera back into the ducts. Before-and-after photos delivered. Walk-through with you on site so you see the work done. Most homeowners are genuinely surprised by the volume removed.
III. Why Pro-Fresh
Locally owned. Trained on the standards. Accountable to the result.
NADCA + IICRC trained.
Source-removal cleaning per NADCA. IICRC-trained technicians on every job. Both certifications independently verifiable in 60 seconds.
Photo documentation, every job.
Borescope before-and-after, sent to your inbox the same day. The receipts of the work. Your protection if you ever need to make an insurance claim.
98% on-time arrival.
Confirmed appointment windows. Real person on the phone if anything changes. Walk-through before we leave. Follow-up when we said we'd follow up.
Itemized quote, no surprises.
Written estimate before we start. Every line explained. No "starting at" pricing, no mid-job add-ons, no fear-based upsells.
IV. Pricing
Honest, written before we start.
Most Houston homes fall in the ranges below. The exact number depends on home size, vent count, and contamination level we find on inspection. Always quoted in writing before any work begins.
$299–$599per home
Full NADCA-protocol cleaning, microbial treatment, photo documentation. Pricing reflects home size (1,000–5,000 sq ft) and vent count (typically 8–25).
$89starting
Bundle with duct cleaning at the same visit. Full vent run from machine to exterior cap, lint extraction, and exterior cap inspection.
$0free, no obligation
Borescope camera through your trunk lines, photos to your inbox same day. If the photos say wait, we say wait. No pressure, no fear-tactic upsell.
Pro-Fresh Houston cleaned the ducts in our Katy home and I couldn't believe the before-and-after photos. Professional, on time, and thorough. They found mold near our air handler that we had no idea about.Sarah M.Katy, TX
V. Frequently asked
Honest answers to the questions we get most.
How often should I have my air ducts cleaned in Houston?
Most Houston homeowners should schedule professional cleaning every one to two years, given the city's high humidity and long HVAC season. Homes with pets, allergy sufferers, or recent water damage may need more frequent service. We give you an honest assessment based on what we find during inspection.
What are the signs my air ducts need cleaning?
Visible dust blowing from vents, musty odors, increased allergy symptoms, higher energy bills, uneven airflow, and any black grit you can swipe out of a register with a clean cloth. We have a free 5-minute self-audit at /5-point-checklist/ if you want to check before calling.
Does air duct cleaning help with mold problems?
Yes. Professional cleaning removes mold spores and visible growth from inside the duct system, followed by an EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment to prevent regrowth. In Houston's humid climate, this is one of the most important reasons to clean ducts regularly. If extensive mold is present, we may recommend full mold remediation before duct cleaning. We will tell you, transparently, what we find.
How long does residential air duct cleaning take?
Most jobs take two to four hours depending on home size and vent count. Larger homes or systems with heavy contamination may take longer. We give you an accurate time estimate when we schedule.
How much does air duct cleaning cost?
Residential air duct cleaning in Houston typically runs $299 to $599 depending on home size, number of vents, and contamination level. Dryer vent cleaning is $89 as a bundled add-on. Free, no-obligation written quotes before any work begins.
Will it improve my HVAC efficiency?
Yes. Clean ducts let air flow freely, reducing the workload on your HVAC unit. Lower monthly energy bills, longer equipment life, more consistent temperatures throughout the home. In heavily contaminated systems, energy savings up to 20% have been reported after professional cleaning.
Are your products safe for kids and pets?
Yes. We use environmentally responsible, non-toxic chemistry across every job. We send the product list with your appointment confirmation.
VI. When you're ready
Cleaner air, cleaner home, cleaner standard.
Free borescope inspection. NADCA protocol if we go. Itemized quote, no surprises. Same-day response from a real person.
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