Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Tampa Bay

Most Tampa homeowners ask one question first: why does the price range so much. After cleaning vents from Westchase to Brandon to South Tampa, the honest answer is that no two dryer vent setups are alike. The biggest cost driver is vent length and routing. A simple single-story home in Town N Country with a 6 to 10 foot straight run from the laundry room to a sidewall termination typically falls in the $145 to $245 range. That is a 45 minute job with our rotary brush system, before and after airflow readings, and a quick exterior flap inspection.

Two-story Tampa homes built in the last 15 years are a different animal. A second-floor laundry room with a 25 foot or longer run, often turning two or three times before exiting through the soffit or roof, runs $245 to $395. The longer the run and the more elbows in it, the more lint catches at every transition point. Attic-routed vents, common in newer Wesley Chapel and Lutz construction, are the most labor-intensive at $345 to $495 because the technician needs attic access plus rotary cleaning from both ends to fully clear the path.

Vent material matters too. Rigid metal duct cleans easily and stays clean longer. The flexible foil or vinyl flex ducting we still find in older Tampa homes traps lint in every accordion ridge and often needs replacement during cleaning. Termination type is the next variable. Sidewall vents are quickest. Roof terminations require ladder access and add $50 to $100 for safe roof work. Bird and critter guard installation runs $65 to $95, which is one of the smartest add-ons in Tampa where we regularly find nests blocking soffit terminations. A full camera inspection of the entire vent run adds $145 to $245 and is worth it on any home where the vent path is hidden inside walls or attics. Gas dryer vents require an extra carbon monoxide check at the appliance connection, which adds about 15 minutes but no extra cost on our estimates. FREE estimates and FREE diagnosis on every visit, every time.

A standard Tampa dryer vent cleaning visit runs 45 to 90 minutes from the moment our tech parks the truck. Single-story straight runs come in at the lower end, second-floor and attic-routed setups at the upper end. The visit always includes a baseline airflow measurement before we start, full rotary brush cleaning from both the dryer end and the exterior termination, vacuum extraction of all loosened lint, a final airflow reading to confirm we restored proper venting, and a quick visual on the exterior flap and pest screen. If you add the camera inspection, plan another 15 to 30 minutes to walk the full vent path on video.

Bundled service is where Tampa homeowners save real money. Combining dryer vent cleaning with AC duct cleaning on the same visit knocks 15 percent off the total. As a real example, a $400 dryer vent + $1,000 AC duct cleaning bundle prices at $1,200 instead of $1,400. Same trip, same crew, single mobilization, lower total. Maintenance plan members already get an annual dryer vent inspection included with the plan, which catches restrictions early and often prevents the full cleaning visit altogether.

Same-day service is available across Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, Westchase, Town N Country, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and Seminole when our schedule allows. Our technicians are NADCA-certified for proper duct and vent cleaning practices. FREE estimate with airflow assessment on every job. No diagnostic fees, no trip charges, no pressure. Call (813) 343-2212 and we will tell you straight whether your vent actually needs cleaning or just an inspection.