Whole-home duct cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning
Camera inspection
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.
Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hornsby Bend, TX
Air duct cleaning in Hornsby Bend typically costs $450 – $850 for a full home, depending on the number of systems and the condition of the ductwork. We’re Cardinal Air Duct Austin, a local independent air duct specialist under the Relay Home Co. family, and Hornsby Bend jobs hit different than Austin proper: older manufactured homes with original flex ducts, fine dust from nearby farmland and the biosolids facility, and long gravel driveways off FM 969 all shape how we clean. Call (940) 283-6595 for a written, no-hassle price before we touch a single vent.
Why Hornsby Bend Homes Are Different
Most of Hornsby Bend’s housing stock was built between the 1970s and 1990s, and a large share of it is manufactured or mobile homes with the original flexible ductwork still in place. That flex duct is the weak link. It sags between strapping, separates at the collars, and in Hornsby Bend’s humidity it traps moisture. The ducts get brittle, the inner liner tears, and then the dust from outside – including the fine, powdery dust off the open farmland and the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Facility – gets pulled straight into the airflow. We see it on nearly every job: gray, ultra-fine sediment that has worked its way through return leaks and settled in the trunk line. Some homes off FM 969 with unpaved driveways seem to generate it endlessly. The good news: when the ducts are cleaned properly and the worst leaks are sealed, the difference is immediate. Less dust on the furniture, less strain on the AC, better airflow from the registers. That’s the job we’re actually doing in Hornsby Bend – restoring airflow in homes where duct leakage has been chronic for years.
Styles & brands we work with




Our Main Hornsby Bend Services
Most homeowners in Hornsby Bend call us for one of three things: getting the ducts cleaned properly, getting the HVAC system cleaned alongside the ductwork, or clearing a dryer vent that has lint packed tight. Each service has its own page with the local details.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend’s older manufactured homes often route dryer vents through flex pipe that is too long, too kinked, or completely crushed behind the skirting. Lint accumulates fast, and in a humid climate that lint can clump and block the line entirely. What we do: run a rotary brush through the full run, attach a Nikro HEPA vacuum in negative-pressure mode so lint is pulled out rather than blown into the wall cavity, and document the before-and-after with photos. Read the full breakdown on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hornsby Bend page.

Air Duct Cleaning in Hornsby Bend
Duct cleaning in Hornsby Bend means dealing with the fine dust that comes off the surrounding fields and open land, plus decades of debris in original flex duct. We clean supply and return sides with Rotobrush rotary brush systems, pull the loosened material into Abatement Technologies containment, and check the duct joints for the separation and leakage that is so common in 70s and 80s manufactured homes. See the full process and honest pricing on the Air Duct Cleaning in Hornsby Bend page.

HVAC Cleaning in Hornsby Bend
Duct cleaning is only half the job if the blower wheel and evaporator coil are still caked. In Hornsby Bend, the high AC usage from May through September means coils get a layer of damp dust that becomes a home for mold. We clean the blower assembly, evaporator coil, and drain pan, then we check the condensate line so it doesn’t back up into the home. The full scope, including what we do and don’t touch, is on our HVAC Cleaning in Hornsby Bend page.

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 Hornsby Bend
We service all major residential brands: Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, and more. Our techs stock common filters and parts from our brands including Honeywell and Aprilaire, so routine replacements rarely require a second visit.
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AfterPricing for Air Duct Cleaning Company in Hornsby Bend, TX
| Service | Typical range in Hornsby Bend |
|---|---|
| Full home air duct cleaning (single system) | $450 – $650 |
| Full home air duct cleaning (two systems) | $650 – $850 |
| Mobile or manufactured home duct cleaning | $350 – $550 |
| HVAC cleaning (blower + coil + drain pan) | $250 – $400 |
| Duct sanitizing or deodorizing treatment | $150 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $200 |
| Filter replacement (standard 1″ media) | $25 – $60 |
| Duct leak sealing (per access point) | $75 – $150 |
| Condensate line flush and cleaning | $75 – $125 |
| Return duct replacement (typical 6 – 8 ft run) | $180 – $350 |
What pushes the price up in Hornsby Bend is usually the same thing: mobile home ductwork that is original to the home and needs more time to clean properly, plus cramped crawl spaces or skirting access. Whatever the job lands at, you get a written price before any work starts, and that number does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hornsby Bend
We work throughout Hornsby Bend and the surrounding pockets along FM 969, covering the mix of manufactured home communities and site-built subdivisions that make up the area. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Austin office, and a crew is typically in the Hornsby Bend area within a day or two of your call, depending on the week.
- Hornsby Bend proper along FM 969 east of Austin
- Colorado Crossing
- Webberville Road corridor
- Bergstrom area
- Gilbert Lane and surrounding streets
Service Area – Cities Near Hornsby Bend
We also serve the surrounding Central Texas area, including Austin, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Buda, TX, and San Marcos, TX. If you’re outside Hornsby Bend proper, give us a call and we’ll confirm coverage before you book.
Serving Hornsby Bend, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hornsby Bend 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 Hornsby Bend
We typically reach Hornsby Bend within one to two business days of your call, depending on the current schedule. We don’t overbook, so your arrival window is real and trackable through The Relay Standard. Call (940) 283-6595 and a live person will give you the next available slot right then.
No. Duct cleaning, HVAC cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning are all considered standard maintenance and never require a permit from the city or county. Some manufactured home communities may have their own rules about contractor access; we’re experienced working within those requirements and can confirm when you book.
We cover all of Hornsby Bend plus nearby Travis and Bastrop County communities including the broader Austin area. If you’re not sure whether your address is in range, call (940) 283-6595 and we’ll check. Our scheduling is handled from the Austin office, but the crew that shows up is local to the area.
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 Hornsby Bend Customers Say
"Dryer vent was clogged with lint. They cleared it and sent a photo of the vent cap afterward. Dryer is fast again."
- Tasha M."They showed me before and after photos from inside the ducts."
- Carl R."Solid job. One return vent was missing a screw, but they sent a tech back to fix it the same day."
- Tracy D.