Dryer vent cleaning
Whole-home duct 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.
Fast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across San Mateo
If your dryer takes two cycles to finish a load, the vent is likely clogged. Dryer vent cleaning in San Mateo typically runs between $140 and $240 for a standard single-family home, and the job usually takes under an hour. We work throughout San Mateo, from the Eichler tracts in the Highlands to the newer infill townhomes along the 92 corridor. Call (855) 356-5880 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why San Mateo Homeowners Call Duct Cleaning San Leandro for Dryer Vent Cleaning
We show up with Rotobrush and Abatement Technologies equipment, not a shop vac and a flashlight. That matters in San Mateo, where a lot of what we find is hidden: lint packed behind attic knee walls, crushed flexible ducting, and builder debris that never got removed at handover. Homeowners in neighborhoods like Baywood and the flats east of El Camino have told us the same thing: they called another company first, someone blew air through the vent for ten minutes, and six months later the problem was back. We do a camera inspection on every job so you see what we see.
Our dryer vent cleaning team treats this as fire prevention first. The NFPA has recognized dryer vent cleaning as a leading fire-hazard prevention measure for years. That is not an upsell. It is the reason the service exists. Sal Underwood started this company in 2018 after years of watching generalist cleaners leave lint behind because they lacked the equipment to reach it. We have operated since 2018 on a simple principle: clean it, inspect it, and if it is damaged, fix it on the same visit.
We are based in San Leandro, which keeps us close enough to reach San Mateo quickly when a job comes in. Most jobs in San Mateo are scheduled within a day or two. If a vent is completely blocked, we treat it as urgent and dispatch as soon as a crew is available.
Styles & brands we work with
- Whole-home duct cleaning
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Sanitizing & deodorizing
Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in San Mateo
As a Dryer Vent Cleaning Company working in San Mateo, we focus on the vent run itself, from the back of the dryer to the exterior cap. A complete cleaning in San Mateo includes camera inspection, mechanical agitation with a rotary brush, and HEPA-filtered vacuum collection at the wall. We do not blow lint into your attic or crawlspace. We capture it at the point of removal and show you the before-and-after photos when the job is done.
For most San Mateo homes, the job takes 45 to 75 minutes. The cost is set by the written estimate before we start, based on the length of the run, the number of elbows, and roof or crawlspace access. A straightforward ground-floor vent with a short straight run starts around $140. A second-story vent through a low-pitch roof, common in the post-war ranch homes around Baywood, typically lands between $180 and $240.
Camera-Guided Cleaning
Every job starts with a camera pushed through the vent. We look for blockages, crushed sections, disconnected joints, and the kind of hard lint-and-drywall paste that forms in new construction. Then we agitate and vacuum. Then we run the camera again. You see the entire bore of the vent when we finish.
Vent Cap and Termination Maintenance
San Mateo’s damp winter air off the Bay can corrode exterior vent caps faster than you would expect. We check the cap, the flapper, and the screen. If the cap is rusted through or the flapper no longer seals, we replace it on the same visit. We keep common cap sizes on the truck.
Dryer Vent Inspection in San Mateo
A Dryer Vent Inspection in San Mateo is what we recommend before you buy a home, after a renovation, or when a dryer suddenly starts taking forever to dry. The inspection uses a high-resolution camera to document the full interior length of the vent, identify lint buildup, crushed flex ducting, disconnected sections, and rodent entry points. It costs between $95 and $150 for most San Mateo homes, and if you move forward with a cleaning on the same visit, we credit the inspection toward the cleaning price.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
San Mateo’s real estate market moves fast. A dryer vent is rarely on the standard home inspection report beyond a quick glance at the exterior cap. We have inspected vents in mid-century ranch homes where the duct run had been disconnected in the crawlspace for years, blowing warm, damp air into the foundation. That is exactly the kind of thing you want to know before closing.
Post-Construction Verification
If you just took keys on a new townhome near the 92/101 interchange, get the vent inspected before you run the first load. Builders do not clean dryer vents. They install them, and whatever drywall dust, sawdust, or packing debris is inside stays inside. A camera inspection documents exactly what is in there, and we can clean it the same day.
Trusted Brands We Service in San Mateo
We work with and around the equipment already installed in your home. If you have a Honeywell or Aprilaire whole-home air quality system, our technicians understand how your dryer vent cleaning fits into the broader ventilation picture. We also run Abatement Technologies air-scrubbing units on jobs with high dust loads, which matters in tight San Mateo attics where fine particulate hangs in the air. We carry common Guardsman vent caps and termination components on the truck, so most cap replacements happen the same visit without a follow-up trip.
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AfterCommon Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in San Mateo Homes
- Crushed flex ducting in new infill construction. The tight attic spaces in newer condos and townhomes along the 101/92 corridors leave little room for proper duct runs. Builders bend flexible ducting around trusses and knee walls, and the resulting kinks trap lint in ways a standard brush cannot reach.
- Builder debris mixed with lint. Drywall dust, sawdust, and scraps of construction material end up in dryer vents during construction. When that debris mixes with lint, it forms a hard, flammable paste that restricts airflow quickly. New homes often need cleaning sooner than older ones.
- Long, winding vent runs with multiple elbows. Many San Mateo builder-installed vents were designed for convenience, not airflow. Every elbow reduces velocity and gives lint a place to settle. Runs with three or more elbows clog twice as fast as straight runs.
- Corroded vent caps from marine air. The damp, salty air off the Bay accelerates rust on exterior vent caps, especially on homes within a mile or two of the water. A corroded cap lets rain in and lets rodents in, which compounds every other problem in the vent.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Mateo, CA
Here are our typical price ranges for San Mateo homes, set per job by the written estimate:
- Standard single-family home, short straight run: $140 – $180
- Two-story home or roof-terminated vent: $180 – $240
- Dryer vent inspection (camera only): $95 – $150, credited toward cleaning if done same visit
- Vent cap replacement with cleaning: $30 – $70, depending on cap type
- Bird guard installation: $40 – $80, installed with cleaning
The final price is set by the written estimate before work begins. You approve the number, we do the job, and there is one flat price per system. No per-vent pricing, no surprise add-ons after we start. Call (855) 356-5880 for an exact quote. The estimate is free.
We Also Serve Cities Near San Mateo
From our home base, we run crews to San Mateo and the surrounding cities. If you are in San Leandro, Alameda, Castro Valley, or Hayward, the same equipment and the same camera-guided process apply. Many of our San Mateo customers refer family members in those cities to us, and the pricing structure is identical.
Serving San Mateo, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve San Mateo and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Mateo
Because the flex ducting in tight attic spaces gets crushed or kinked during installation, and builder debris like drywall dust is never removed before handover. The combination creates a lint trap that a standard brush cannot clear. We use camera inspection and rotary agitation tools to open the run and restore airflow. Call us at (855) 356-5880 for a free estimate.
Yes. The damp winter air off the Bay accelerates corrosion on metal vent components and can make lint clump and adhere to the vent walls instead of blowing through. Homes within a couple miles of the water often need cleaning more frequently than drier inland homes, especially if the vent runs through an unconditioned attic. Call (855) 356-5880 and we will inspect the vent and give you an honest schedule.
Cleaning removes the lint, dust, and debris from the entire vent run. Inspection documents the condition of the vent with a camera, including crushed sections, disconnected joints, and cap condition. We recommend an inspection first on any home where you suspect a problem, then a cleaning. Call (855) 356-5880 and tell us what you are seeing.
Yes. New construction dryer vents are almost never clean. Drywall dust, sawdust, and construction debris are routinely left in the vent run, and the first time you run the dryer, that debris binds with lint and restricts airflow immediately. A cleaning before the first load saves you a clogged vent within the first year. Call (855) 356-5880 for an estimate.
Your dryer takes longer than one cycle to dry a load, the exterior cap does not open when the dryer runs, the laundry room gets unusually humid, or the dryer itself feels hot to the touch on top. Any of those in a San Mateo home means you should stop running the dryer until we can inspect it. Call (855) 356-5880. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.
Written by Sal Underwood, Owner at Duct Cleaning San Leandro, serving San Mateo since 2018.