Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
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Sanitizing & deodorizingWhole-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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Highlands
Air duct cleaning in Highlands, TX typically runs $450 to $900 for a full single-family system, and it matters more here than in most places. Highlands sits in the San Jacinto River floodplain, and decades of petrochemical activity mean our ductwork collects a specific kind of contamination: fine industrial particulate mixed with storm-driven river silt. Our Air Duct Cleaning team serves Highlands regularly, and we know these homes. We know the pier-and-beam houses on South Main, the slab homes off Wade Road, and the elevated structures near the river. When you call (940) 314-5008, a live person answers. We schedule a walkthrough, write your price before any work starts, and never rush a job with kids’ bedrooms and pet areas in the house.
Why Mortons Air Duct Houston Is Highlands’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
Highlands homeowners call us because we understand what floodwater does to ductwork, and we don’t pretend every system just needs a quick vacuum. Mortons Air Duct Houston has been cleaning and repairing ducts since 2005, and our technicians train on the specific failure modes we see after San Jacinto River flooding and years of exposure to industrial air particulates. We wear shoe covers and lay drop cloths from the front door to the air handler, protect furniture corners in tight hallways, and use quieter equipment when there’s a toddler napping down the hall. Paul Adeyemi leads our team, and his standard is simple: document everything, price everything upfront, and leave the home better than we found it.
We back every Highlands job with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it isn’t right, we make it right. Not a pro-rated credit, not a follow-up call that never happens. Every visit also carries the Cedarwell Care Promise: written price before work starts, background-checked uniformed technicians, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. Highlands customers see the before-and-after images of their own ducts, not a stock photo from another state.
Styles & brands we work with
Vent Cleaning in Highlands
Vent cleaning in Highlands is not a spray-and-wipe job. It means removing the supply and return vent covers, cleaning the register boxes, and agitating the duct interior with professional Rotobrush or Nikro equipment under HEPA-filtered negative pressure. In a Highlands home, vent cleaning also involves inspecting each register for river silt, pet hair, and the fine gray dust that drifts from the nearby petrochemical corridor. A full vent and duct cleaning for a typical three-bedroom Highlands house runs between $450 and $750, depending on the number of registers and the condition of the duct runs.
Register and Boot Cleaning
We pull every register, wash the metal or plastic components, and vacuum the boot where the duct meets the floor or wall. In Highlands homes with pier-and-beam foundations, boots often collect more debris because outside air and moisture find their way into the under-floor cavity. We document what we find with the camera so you can see it too.
HEPA-Filtered Extraction
Our negative pressure machines pull air through the duct system while agitation tools knock debris loose. This captures dust, mold spores, and industrial particulate instead of blowing it into your living room. That distinction matters in Highlands, where the dust isn’t ordinary household lint. It’s a mix of soil, petrochemical residue, and whatever the last flood left behind.
Air Duct Repair in Highlands
Air duct repair in Highlands usually follows one of two discoveries: a camera inspection that finds collapsed or separated flex duct, or a moisture reading that confirms insulation inside the duct has been saturated. We repair what can be repaired and we’re honest when replacement is the only safe option. Basic duct repairs like sealing separated joints or replacing a short section of flex duct typically run $180 to $400 per affected run. Replacing an entire trunk line or multiple saturated returns in a Highlands home can range from $800 to $1,800, depending on access and materials.
Replacing Saturated Flex Duct
When floodwater sits inside flex duct, the inner liner and insulation hold moisture for weeks. Cleaning won’t fix that. We test with a moisture meter, and if the reading is above NADCA thresholds, we recommend replacement. We photograph the condition, record the readings, and provide the documentation homeowners need for insurance claims.
Sealing and Re-Supporting Runs
Older Highlands homes often have sheet metal ductwork that has sagged or separated in crawl spaces. We re-support the runs, seal the joints with mastic, and wrap or insulate where needed. It’s straightforward work, but it has to be done in the crawl space, under the house, in the humidity. Our crews work carefully, and we protect the access points and floors when moving equipment in and out.
Trusted Brands We Service in Highlands
We run professional equipment from Rotobrush and Nikro, the same brands commercial cleaning contractors use in Houston industrial facilities. We also install and service filtration components from Honeywell and Aprilaire when a Highlands home needs better protection against fine particulate. Stocking common parts locally means faster turnaround for Highlands customers. If your Aprilaire media filter needs replacement or your Rotobrush-cleaned ducts need a follow-up seal, we’re ready quickly. We don’t run entry-level rental gear, and we don’t cut corners on filtration in a town where air quality is a real, daily consideration.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Highlands Homes
- River silt accumulation after floodwater recedes. The San Jacinto River doesn’t just leave mud on your floor. It leaves a fine, breathable silt inside duct runs, especially in low-lying pier-and-beam homes. That silt dries into dust that re-enters the house every time the fan kicks on.
- Mold and mildew from persistent humidity. Highlands’s humid subtropical climate keeps moisture trapped in duct interiors, especially after a water intrusion event. Mold spores colonize flex duct quickly, and brush-only cleaning doesn’t remove them.
- Petrochemical dust and industrial particulate. The plants along the Houston Ship Channel corridor release fine particulate that settles inside homes. We see gray-black residue on register covers and inside supply ducts in nearly every Highlands home we service.
- Aging sheet metal and flex duct failures. Many Highlands homes were built in the mid-20th century, and the original ductwork is either rusted thin or past its service life. Separated joints in crawl spaces pull in outside air, moisture, and debris, which means the system stays dirty no matter how often it’s cleaned.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands, TX
A standard whole-house duct cleaning in Highlands runs $450 to $900. That includes all supply and return ducts, register cleaning, and HEPA-filtered extraction. Video inspection adds $75 to $150, and we recommend it if you suspect flood damage or if the system hasn’t been opened in years. Duct repair work is priced per run: sealing a separated joint runs $180 to $300, while replacing a saturated flex duct run can run $350 to $800 depending on length and access. The total quote you receive is the total you pay. We write it before any work starts, and the invoice matches. Call (940) 314-5008 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through what your Highlands home actually needs.
We Also Serve Cities Near Highlands
Our Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands coverage extends into the surrounding communities when scheduling allows. We regularly serve Channelview, Galena Park, Pasadena, and South Houston, and understand the different housing stock and flood profiles in each. If you’re just outside Highlands and need duct work, call us and we’ll coordinate a visit.
Serving Highlands, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highlands 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 in Highlands
Some ducts can be cleaned and some cannot, depending on the material and how long water sat inside. Sheet metal ducts without internal insulation can usually be cleaned with HEPA-filtered negative pressure and agitation. Flex duct that absorbed floodwater almost always fails moisture tests and should be replaced. We document the difference with camera footage and moisture readings so you can make an informed decision and support an insurance claim if needed. For an exact assessment of your Highlands home, call (940) 314-5008.
We provide a written report with photo documentation, moisture meter readings, and a condition assessment that follows NADCA standards. That report shows the insurer what we saw: saturated insulation, mold growth, silt depth, and structural damage. Our documentation has helped Highlands homeowners get replacement ducts approved because the evidence is visual and specific. We’ve handled these claims after Harvey and after smaller San Jacinto overflows, and we know what adjusters look for. Call us and we’ll explain the documentation process before you commit.
It’s often both, and yes, professional duct cleaning removes it. Petrochemical dust tends to be finer and grayer than household lint, while flood silt is heavier and earth-toned. The dust settles in ducts and re-enters living spaces through registers. Our HEPA negative pressure systems capture both types of particulate, and we can show you before-and-after camera footage so you can see the difference. A whole-system cleaning in Highlands runs $450 to $900 and is the most direct way to address persistent dust. Call (940) 314-5008 for a free estimate.
We recommend scheduling an inspection within 7 to 14 days after floodwaters recede and your home is accessible. Earlier is better because mold colonization accelerates quickly in humid conditions, and saturated insulation begins breaking down immediately. The inspection itself is non-invasive. We use a camera scope and moisture meter to assess the condition before recommending cleaning or replacement. If you’re in Highlands and dealing with post-flood conditions, call (940) 314-5008 and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Pier-and-beam homes in Highlands sit close to the ground where floodwater settles and dries, leaving silt and moisture in the crawl space and inside low duct runs. Slab homes have ducts routed through attics and walls, but they still collect industrial particulate from outside air infiltration. The difference is water exposure. Duct runs under pier-and-beam homes are far more likely to take on floodwater, and that water carries river silt and plant residue. The result is a contamination profile that requires aggressive HEPA extraction and often duct replacement. If your Highlands home sits on piers, we recommend an inspection regardless of when the last flood occurred.
Call Mortons Air Duct Houston at (940) 314-5008 for a free estimate. We serve Highlands with honest pricing, real documentation, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job we do.
Written by Paul Adeyemi, Owner at Mortons Air Duct Houston, serving Highlands, TX since 2005.