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 Dripping Springs typically runs $450 – $850 for a standard whole-home system, depending on ductwork layout, home size, and how long it’s been since the last cleaning. We’re Cardinal Air Duct Cleaning, part of the Relay Home Co. family, and we work throughout Dripping Springs with written pricing handed over before any equipment comes off the truck. Call (737) 727-2314 for an estimate based on your specific home, not a generic square-footage guess.
Why Dripping Springs Homes Are Different
Dripping Springs sits on the edge of the Hill Country, and the homes here reflect that. Many properties in neighborhoods like Belterra, Highpointe, and Caliterra were built fast during the 2010s and 2020s construction boom, often on limestone shelf that limits how deep and straight duct runs can go. We routinely open up systems in Dripping Springs and find flex duct that was stretched tight around rock, pinched in the middle, and coated inside with construction dust from the build itself – drywall powder, sawdust, even paint overspray that got pulled into return lines before the first owner moved in.
Add to that the climate: long stretches of cedar-heavy air in winter, grass and oak pollen in spring, and a genuine dust problem in summer when the ground cracks and every passing truck on 290 kicks up a cloud. Homes in Dripping Springs that run their AC from April through October pull that air through the return ducts constantly. Cedar pollen is especially sticky, and once it’s inside a duct run it tends to stay. For homes with septic or well systems, there’s also the simple reality that Dripping Springs lots are dustier than a wetter, denser suburb – more exposed dirt, more wind, more of it ending up in the blower cabinet.
Our Main Dripping Springs Services
Most Dripping Springs homeowners call us for one of three jobs: dryer vent cleaning, full air duct cleaning, or a deeper HVAC system clean. Each one has its own dedicated page below, because the scope, price, and timing are genuinely different.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Dripping Springs
Dryer vents in Dripping Springs clog faster than in flatter, denser suburbs. The heat, the dust, and longer vent runs through single-story ranch-style homes all contribute. We use a rotary brush system to break up compacted lint and then negative-pressure extraction to pull it out, so nothing drifts back into your laundry room. If you’ve noticed clothes taking two cycles to dry, that’s usually the vent. Get the full breakdown on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Dripping Springs page.
Air Duct Cleaning in Dripping Springs
This is the whole-system job: supply and return ducts, registers, and the plenum. In Dripping Springs we see a lot of construction dust from the build, plus years of Hill Country pollen and fine limestone grit. Our crew runs a Rotobrush through the ductwork while a Nikro HEPA vacuum maintains negative pressure, which means the loosened debris goes straight into the vacuum, not back into your living room. Details, local conditions, and pricing are on the Air Duct Cleaning in Dripping Springs page.
HVAC Cleaning in Dripping Springs
HVAC cleaning goes beyond the ducts to the equipment itself: blower wheel, evaporator coil, drain pan, and the inside of the air handler. In Dripping Springs’s limestone-dust environment, the blower wheel picks up a layer of grime that reduces airflow and strains the motor. We remove the housing, clean each component by hand, and treat the drain line so it doesn’t back up during humid Hill Country summers. Visit the HVAC Cleaning in Dripping Springs page for what’s included and what it costs.
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 Dripping Springs
We work on duct systems in Dripping Springs attached to all major HVAC brands, and we carry filtration products from Honeywell Aprilaire and Guardsman. For cleaning itself, our fleet runs Rotobrush rotary brush systems, Nikro HEPA extraction units, and Abatement Technologies containment where the job calls for it. For parts availability and turnaround specifics, see our brands.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Dripping Springs, TX
| Service | Typical range in Dripping Springs |
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| Standard whole-home air duct cleaning | $450 – $850 |
| Air duct cleaning + HVAC unit cleaning (combined) | $650 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story, short run) | $120 – $180 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (two-story or long run over 15 ft) | $180 – $300 |
| HVAC cleaning only (blower wheel, evaporator coil, drain pan) | $350 – $600 |
| Supply and return register cleaning (per home, included with full duct cleaning) | Included |
| Furnace or air handler cabinet cleaning | $150 – $300 |
| Blower motor removal, hand cleaning, and reinstall | $200 – $400 |
| Drain line treatment and flush | $75 – $150 |
What pushes the price up in Dripping Springs is duct accessibility: homes built into limestone shelf often have runs that are harder to reach, longer flex-duct stretches, and more elbows than an average suburban tract home. Whatever the number, it’s written down and handed to you before we start, and it does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dripping Springs
We cover all of Dripping Springs and the surrounding Hays County pockets, including:
- Belterra
- Highpointe
- Caliterra
- Headwaters
- Arrowhead Ranch
Most Dripping Springs homes are within a short drive, and we schedule jobs across the area every week. We’ll give you a live arrival window you can track, not a four-hour guess.
Service Area – Cities Near Dripping Springs
If you’re in a neighboring community, we cover those too. We serve Buda, TX, Austin, TX, and Kyle, TX on a regular basis. For our Hill Country customers further out, we also offer service in Canyon Lake, CA. Scheduling is coordinated through our Austin dispatch office; the crews that arrive at your door are local to Dripping Springs.
Serving Dripping Springs, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs
No permit is required for air duct cleaning, HVAC cleaning, or dryer vent cleaning within Dripping Springs city limits or in unincorporated Hays County. These are maintenance services, not modifications. If you’re in an HOA community like Belterra, there’s no approval needed either, since the work happens entirely inside your equipment and ductwork. Call (737) 727-2314 with any questions about your specific property.
Most standard single-family homes in Dripping Springs take 3 to 5 hours for a full air duct cleaning. Larger two-story homes or systems with hard-to-reach ducts in the limestone shelf can run longer. We’ll give you an honest time range when you book, and you can track our arrival live. Call (737) 727-2314 for a schedule estimate based on your home’s layout.
Most Dripping Springs homeowners get on the schedule within 5 to 10 days of calling, depending on the season. Spring and fall fill up faster because of pollen and cedar season. If you call (737) 727-2314, we’ll give you actual available dates on the spot, not a callback promise.
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 Dripping Springs Customers Say
"Booked a slot in the app, got a reminder text, and watched the crew's van on the map as it came. Cleaned all the vents and the main trunk. Easy from start to finish."
- Rob J."Cleaning plus HVAC coil clean. Tech texted when he was ten minutes away. No surprises on the price."
- Evan S."Dryer vent fix fixed the burning smell. The clog was behind the elbow and the whole laundry room smells normal now."
- Dennis K.