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.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterFast, Reliable Dryer Vent Cleaning Across Norcross
Dryer vent cleaning in Norcross typically runs $180-$340 for a standard single-family home, with apartment and townhome vent runs through shared attics starting around $220 due to longer ductwork and access complexity. Most jobs are scheduled within 2-3 business days, and every appointment starts with a written price before any work begins.
We’ve been routing crews to Norcross since 2013, and our dispatch is coordinated from our Atlanta office so we can reach the Jimmy Carter Boulevard corridor, the Historic Norcross district, and the subdivisions along Holcomb Bridge Road without the scheduling delays that come from shops based farther out in the metro. If you’re in a 1970s-1990s apartment complex off Buford Highway or a split-level off Peachtree Industrial, we’ve likely already photographed a vent run like yours.
Call (470) 516-9337 for a written estimate. Estimates are free, and the price we put in writing is the price you pay.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Marietta Is Norcross’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team has documented photo records from thousands of Norcross jobs, including the garden-style complexes along Jimmy Carter Blvd where original flex vent runs through unconditioned attics have been failing for decades. Customers in Norcross choose us because we show what we found before we explain what needs fixing.
We don’t quote over the phone and then rewrite the invoice on arrival. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price before any work starts, every time. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed under Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews, and they identify themselves by name before entering your home.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job we do in Norcross. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. That’s in writing, not a policy subject to manager approval.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from a competitor. Bring us another company’s quote; we’ll put our number next to it in writing, no charge.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Norcross
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every Norcross job starts with camera inspection of the full vent run. In the older apartment stock off Jimmy Carter Blvd, we’re looking for crushed flex duct against roof trusses, disconnected boots where the vent transitions from the dryer to the wall, and lint accumulation at low points in horizontal attic runs. The camera shows what the eye can’t reach. You get the photos as part of the standard job record.
Vent Cleaning
We use agitation tools and HEPA-filtered negative-pressure extraction to remove lint from the full duct run, not just the first few feet. In Norcross’s 1980s-era townhomes and garden apartments, vent runs often stretch 25-40 feet through unconditioned attics with multiple elbows. A shop vac from the laundry room can’t touch that. Our Rotobrush and Nikro equipment is sized for the actual ductwork we find in Gwinnett County’s older stock.
Lint Removal
Lint trapped in long horizontal runs is the primary fire hazard in Norcross’s older apartment corridors. The lint you clear from the trap catches roughly 60% of debris; the rest coats the duct walls. In humid Georgia attics, that lint compacts and can support mold growth where condensation forms on cool duct surfaces. We document the buildup depth with photos, then remove it mechanically. No chemical treatments unless the customer requests sanitizing as an add-on.
Vent Rerouting
Some original Norcross vent runs were never designed to code. A 40-foot flex run with four elbows through a hot attic creates backpressure that strains the dryer and extends drying time. When camera inspection shows a run that can’t be cleaned effectively, we quote rerouting to a shorter, straighter path with solid metal duct where accessible. This is common in the Buford Highway corridor complexes where 1970s construction predates modern dryer vent standards. Rerouting in Norcross typically runs $450-$780 depending on attic access and path length.
Bird Guard Installation
Roofline and soffit vents on older Norcross homes are frequently missing proper guards. Sparrows and starlings nest in open pipes, blocking airflow and creating fire hazards from accumulated nesting material. We install Guardsman bird guards on existing caps or replace damaged caps entirely. This is a standard add-on we recommend after cleaning any vent that exits above the first floor.
Vent Cap Replacement
Plastic vent caps degrade in Georgia UV within 5-7 years. We replace cracked or missing caps with metal units that include integrated bird guards and backdraft dampers. Parts are stocked for same-visit replacement in Norcross.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
BeforeAfterTrusted Brands We Service in Norcross
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush agitation systems, Nikro HEPA vacuums, and Guardsman vent hardware. We stock replacement caps and bird guards for Norcross customers so we’re not ordering parts that delay the job. Every brand we name can be verified independently; we don’t use equipment we can’t document. Abatement Technologies filtration is standard on all our negative-pressure machines.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Norcross Homes
- Crushed flex duct against roof trusses. In the garden-style apartments off Jimmy Carter Blvd, original 4-inch flex vent was often routed with minimal clearance to structural members. Over decades, thermal cycling and attic heat cause the duct to sag and crush against trusses, creating a lint trap that reduces airflow by 50% or more. Camera inspection finds these every month in Norcross.
- Disconnected transition boots blowing lint into attics. The flex connection behind the dryer works loose over years of vibration. In Norcross’s rental stock, where tenants turnover frequently and no one checks the back of the machine, we regularly find boots completely separated. The dryer still “works” but exhausts moisture and lint directly into the attic space, saturating insulation and creating mold conditions.
- Missing bird guards on roofline vents. Older Norcross homes with second-floor laundry rooms often vent through the roof. Without a guard, nests block the pipe within a season. We’ve pulled 8-inch sparrow nests from vents in the Historic Norcross district and the subdivisions near Simpsonwood Park.
- Long horizontal runs with low-point lint accumulation. The 25-40 foot attic runs in 1970s-1990s construction create natural collection points where lint settles below the reach of standard brushes. Our agitation tools and camera-guided cleaning address these specifically.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Norcross, GA
Standard dryer vent cleaning in Norcross runs $180-$280 for single-family homes with accessible exterior terminations. Townhomes and apartments with attic-run vent paths start at $220 and range to $340 depending on run length and access complexity. Vent rerouting, when needed, is quoted separately at $450-$780.
| Service | Typical Range in Norcross |
|---|---|
| Standard vent cleaning (single-family, first-floor laundry) | $180-$240 |
| Extended run cleaning (attic routing, 25-40 ft) | $220-$340 |
| Bird guard installation | $85-$140 |
| Vent cap replacement with guard | $120-$195 |
| Vent rerouting (per project) | $450-$780 |
What affects cost: run length, number of elbows, attic access type, and whether the vent is currently blocked or damaged. We quote the full scope in writing before starting. No per-vent pricing, no add-ons after arrival. Haven Standard Clause 1.
Call (470) 516-9337 for a written estimate. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Norcross
Our crews work throughout Gwinnett and DeKalb counties, including Norcross neighbors Alpharetta, Decatur, Roswell, and Atlanta proper. Scheduling is coordinated from our Atlanta office with local routing to each area.
Serving Norcross, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Norcross 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 - Dryer Vent Cleaning in Norcross
We access the vent from both the laundry room and the exterior termination, using camera inspection to locate the full run and identify disconnections or crush points in the shared attic space. Our HEPA-filtered equipment contains debris during cleaning so lint doesn’t distribute into neighboring units. We document the before-and-after condition of your specific run with photos. Call (470) 516-9337 for a written quote on your unit.
Roofline terminations require ladder access and working at height, which adds time and safety protocol compared to first-wall exits. The cleaning itself uses the same agitation and extraction tools, but we also inspect the roof cap condition and recommend bird guard installation if missing. Most roofline jobs in Norcross fall in the $260-$340 range. We’ll quote the exact scope in writing after a brief site review.
Extended drying time almost always indicates restricted airflow from lint buildup, a crushed duct, or a disconnected vent path. In Norcross’s 1970s-1990s rental stock, we most often find long horizontal attic runs packed with lint at low points, or flex duct crushed against trusses. A dryer in good mechanical condition should dry a standard load in 45-55 minutes. If you’re running two cycles, the vent needs inspection. Call (470) 516-9337 and we’ll put a written price to the diagnosis.
Yes. Our cleaning protocols align with NADCA ACR guidelines for mechanical agitation and negative-pressure containment, and our photo documentation exceeds NADCA’s visual inspection requirements. The 365-Day Done Right Promise provides additional accountability beyond standard compliance. We can provide the written scope and standard references on request.
Sparrows and starlings regularly nest in open roofline and soffit vents across Norcross, especially in the Historic District and older subdivisions where original caps lack guards. We remove nesting material during cleaning, then install a Guardsman bird guard or replace the cap with a guarded unit. This prevents recurrence and maintains airflow. Bird guard installation runs $85-$140 and is quoted in writing with the cleaning scope.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Norcross since 2013.