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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Before
AfterAir Duct Cleaning in Highlands Ranch, CO
Dryer vent cleaning in Highlands Ranch runs $120-$190 for a standard single-family home, and most jobs are booked within a few days. The housing stock here makes the work predictable: nearly every home was built between 1985 and 2010 with long dryer vent runs through finished basements, and Colorado’s dry, high-altitude air keeps lint loose and mobile inside those runs. If you need a written price before any work starts, call (806) 606-6902.
Why Highlands Ranch Homes Are Different
Highlands Ranch’s approximately 30,000 single-family homes were almost all built in a 25-year window, and that matters when we open a duct or vent. Builders like Richmond American and Shea Homes used flexible ductwork throughout most of these 2,500-4,500 sq ft two-story homes, and many basement bonus rooms were finished later by homeowners or subcontractors who extended those runs with whatever flex duct was on hand. We routinely find those secondary connections loose, kinked, or separated inside the drywall.
At roughly 5,900 feet with low humidity, fine particulate stays suspended in indoor air longer than it does at lower elevations, so HVAC systems pull and deposit more debris per cycle. The 2020 Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires left a community-wide layer of fine combustion particulate inside duct systems that filters alone cannot remove. Add the fact that homes built during the 2000-2006 southern and eastern construction wave often took in drywall dust and loose-fill insulation fibers from neighboring active build sites, and you have ducts that have been quietly holding that material for nearly two decades.
Our Main Highlands Ranch Services
Two services generate most of our Highlands Ranch calls: full air duct cleaning and complete HVAC cleaning. Each one is priced in writing before work starts, and each includes our documented photo record of every duct run.
Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch homes with finished basements have long, branching duct runs that most standard cleanings never fully reach. Our Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands Ranch service uses negative-pressure extraction with a Rotobrush or Nikro system to pull debris from the full run, including basement extensions. Every job ends with before-and-after photos of the inside of each run, so you can see exactly what came out.
HVAC Cleaning in Highlands Ranch
Your blower, coils, and plenum collect the same fine particulate that settles in your ducts, and at Highlands Ranch’s elevation, that buildup reduces air movement and forces longer run times. Our HVAC Cleaning in Highlands Ranch service cleans the full air handler, coil, and plenum, then documents the work with photos. The price is written before we start, under Haven Standard Clause 1.
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.
BeforeAfterDryer Vent Cleaning in Highlands Ranch
Dryer vent cleaning in Highlands Ranch costs $120-$190 for most single-family homes, and the job usually takes about an hour. The problem here is predictable: long vent runs through finished basements, dry air that keeps lint airborne, and flexible duct connections that were never properly sealed when basement rooms were added later. If you have a Richmond American or Shea Homes build from 1985-2010, there’s a good chance your vent run is longer than it should be. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning service for full details, or keep reading for Highlands Ranch specifics.
Dryer Vent Inspection
Signs you need it
Your dryer takes longer than 40 minutes to dry a standard load, or the flap on your exterior vent barely moves during a cycle.
What it costs in Highlands Ranch
A standalone dryer vent inspection runs $75-$125, and we include the camera footage in your documented photo record.
How we do it
We send a camera down the full vent run, measure the distance and diameter, check every connection point, and photograph any blockage or separation before giving you a written price for any needed work.
Vent Cleaning
Signs you need it
There’s visible lint around the dryer’s exterior vent opening, or the laundry room feels warmer than the rest of the house during a cycle.
What it costs in Highlands Ranch
A full dryer vent cleaning runs $120-$190 depending on run length and access, with the price written before work starts.
How we do it
We use a rotary brush and HEPA-filtered negative air machine to pull lint from the entire run, from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, then photograph every section before and after.
What Dryer Vent Cleaning Costs in Highlands Ranch
| Item | Typical range in Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|
| Dryer Vent Inspection | $75-$125 |
| Vent Cleaning | $120-$190 |
| Lint Removal (exterior clog) | $90-$150 |
How do I know my vent is actually clean?
Every CleanRun job includes a documented photo record of the inside of your vent, before and after. You’ll see the lint we removed, not just our word that it’s clean.
Why does my Highlands Ranch dryer vent clog so fast?
Long finished-basement runs and Colorado’s dry air keep lint moving and accumulating faster than shorter, straight runs. Call (806) 606-6902 for a camera inspection to see your actual run.
Duct Repair & Sealing in Highlands Ranch
Duct repair and sealing in Highlands Ranch addresses a specific failure pattern: flex duct connections made during later basement finishes that were never sealed correctly, and original 1985-2010 runs now separating at the elbows. Homes in the southern and eastern sections built during the 2000-2006 wave often have drywall dust and insulation fibers packed into those gaps, meaning the leak isn’t just losing air, it’s pulling attic and wall-cavity particulate into your living space. See Duct Repair & Sealing for the full service.
Flex Duct Repair
Signs you need it
Rooms feel noticeably warmer or cooler than the rest of the house, or you can feel air moving through gaps around floor registers.
What it costs in Highlands Ranch
Flex duct repair runs $150-$300 per section depending on access, with the exact price written before any work begins.
How we do it
We locate the separation or kink with a camera, cut out the damaged flex section, install a new properly sized run, and seal both connections with mastic before photographing the finished work.
Mastic Sealant
Signs you need it
You can see gray tape peeling at visible duct joints, or your energy bills have climbed without a change in usage.
What it costs in Highlands Ranch
Sealing a full duct system with mastic runs $400-$800 depending on system size and access points.
How we do it
We seal every accessible joint and connection with mastic, not tape, then run a pressure test to measure the improvement and document the before-and-after readings.
What Duct Repair & Sealing Costs in Highlands Ranch
| Item | Typical range in Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|
| Flex Duct Repair (per section) | $150-$300 |
| Mastic Sealant (full system) | $400-$800 |
| Duct Insulation (per run) | $100-$250 |
Are leaking ducts a big deal in Highlands Ranch?
Yes. Finished-basement layouts create long runs with many connections, and at 5,900 feet, leaks pull in dry, dusty air continuously. One separated connection can lose 20-30% of conditioned air.
Can you fix ducts hidden behind finished basement drywall?
We can access most runs through existing registers and returns. For inaccessible sections, we’ll show you the camera footage and give you a written price for whatever access is needed. Call (806) 606-6902.
Air Quality & Sanitizing in Highlands Ranch
Air quality and sanitizing in Highlands Ranch deals with what’s left after cleaning: fine combustion particulate from wildfire smoke seasons, dust that recirculates through aging flex runs, and the mustiness that builds in finished-basement HVAC systems that don’t get enough winter airflow. At nearly 5,900 feet with very low humidity, these particles stay airborne longer than at lower elevations, which means they cycle through your HVAC system repeatedly. See Air Quality & Sanitizing for the full service.
UV Light Installation
Signs you need it
You notice a persistent musty smell from your vents, or someone in the house has unexplained allergy symptoms that improve when you leave home.
What it costs in Highlands Ranch
A UV light installed at the coil runs $500-$900, with the price written before we start any work.
How we do it
We mount a Honeywell or Aprilaire UV lamp at the evaporator coil to prevent microbial growth on the coil surface, then photograph the installation as part of your documented record.
Odor Removal
Signs you need it
A cooking, pet, or smoke smell lingers for hours after the source is gone, or every cycle of the HVAC system pushes the same stale air through the house.
What it costs in Highlands Ranch
Whole-system odor removal in a typical Highlands Ranch home runs $350-$650 depending on system size.
How we do it
We use Abatement Technologies equipment to neutralize odor sources inside the ductwork and air handler, then run the system to verify the smell is gone before we leave.
What Air Quality & Sanitizing Costs in Highlands Ranch
| Item | Typical range in Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|
| UV Light Installation | $500-$900 |
| Odor Removal (whole system) | $350-$650 |
| Mold Treatment (per area) | $300-$700 |
Does sanitizing actually help with wildfire smoke residue?
Sanitizing addresses microbial growth and odors. For smoke particulate, the removal step matters more. We can assess what’s actually in your system and recommend the right approach. Call (806) 606-6902.
How long does the UV light last?
Most coil-mounted UV lamps run for about a year before the bulb degrades. We document the install date in your photo record so you know exactly when replacement is due.
Brands We Service in Highlands Ranch
We work on systems built around Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman components, and our trucks carry common replacement parts for these brands locally. That means less waiting when a sensor or lamp needs replacement during a Highlands Ranch job. See our brands for the full equipment roster.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Highlands Ranch, CO
| Service | Typical range in Highlands Ranch |
|---|---|
| Dryer Vent Inspection | $75-$125 |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $120-$190 |
| Lint Removal | $90-$150 |
| Flex Duct Repair (per section) | $150-$300 |
| Mastic Sealant (full system) | $400-$800 |
| Duct Insulation (per run) | $100-$250 |
| UV Light Installation | $500-$900 |
| Odor Removal (whole system) | $350-$650 |
| Mold Treatment (per area) | $300-$700 |
Long finished-basement runs and difficult attic access push Highlands Ranch prices toward the upper end of each range. Every CleanRun job carries a written price before any work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1. No per-vent pricing, no bait-and-switch.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highlands Ranch
We cover all of Highlands Ranch, including the older north sections near Town Center and the newer southern and eastern neighborhoods developed during the 2000-2006 wave. Our local scheduling means most Highlands Ranch calls happen within a few days of your first phone call.
- Eastridge
- Westridge
- Northridge
- Southridge
- Firelight
Service Area - Cities Near Highlands Ranch
Beyond Highlands Ranch, our crews also cover Denver, CO, Aurora, CO, Lakewood, OH, and Thornton, CO. Scheduling is coordinated through our Denver office, and each job still carries the same written upfront price and documented photo record.
Serving Highlands Ranch, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highlands Ranch 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 Ranch
No. Duct and vent cleaning is interior work that doesn’t require HOA review in any Highlands Ranch community. Exterior vent terminations are typically considered homeowner maintenance, not common-area work.
Most Highlands Ranch homes can be scheduled within three to five business days of your call. We’ll give you a written price before the appointment, so you know the cost before we arrive. Call (806) 606-6902.
We access duct runs through existing registers and returns, so no drywall removal is needed in most Highlands Ranch homes. For runs we can’t reach this way, we’ll show you camera footage so you can see exactly what we’re working with.
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 Highlands Ranch Customers Say
"The dryer vent was almost completely blocked with lint. They showed me the photograph and I understood immediately why the dryer had been running twice."
- Lucia M."They found a disconnected duct in the crawl space that had been dumping conditioned air under the house for years. Photographed it, quoted the repair, fixed it."
- Devon A."On time, professional, and explained what the readings meant without talking down to me."
- Warren E.