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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Dryer vent cleaning in Dunwoody typically runs $180-$340 per system, with most homes in the Georgetown and Dunwoody Club Forest areas needing attention every 12-18 months due to longer vent runs and heavy seasonal use. We dispatch crews to Dunwoody from our Atlanta office, and we know the neighborhood street patterns well enough to give realistic arrival windows without the games. Call (678) 679-7540 and you’ll speak to a live person who can book a time and give you a written price before anyone loads a truck.
We’ve been working in Dunwoody since 2013, and the homes here are different from what we see in Alpharetta or Johns Creek. The 1970s split-levels and two-story colonials that dominate Dunwoody’s core neighborhoods - Georgetown, Wynterhall, Dunwoody Club Forest - were built with dryer vents that often terminate through the roof or a soffit rather than a side wall. That means a longer vertical run, more condensation in summer, and lint that bonds into dense felted masses where attic temperatures exceed 130°F. A standard wall-vent cleaning won’t touch it. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning team brings camera inspection, agitation tools, and negative-pressure extraction with HEPA filtration to every Dunwoody job because we’ve learned what these houses actually need.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Alpharetta Is Dunwoody’s Preferred Dryer Vent Cleaning Company
CleanRun has completed thousands of jobs across metro Atlanta, and Dunwoody represents a significant share of our dryer vent work - not because we market heavily here, but because homeowners in this market research thoroughly and tend to stay with a company that documents its work. Our reviews from Dunwoody customers consistently mention the photo record and the written price as the reasons they booked a second visit or referred a neighbor.
Response time to Dunwoody is typically same-week, with scheduling coordinated from our Atlanta office. We don’t play urgency games. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a written price before any work starts, so when you call (678) 679-7540, we gather enough detail about your home’s layout to quote accurately - no “we’ll see when we get there.”
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by name before arrival - Haven Standard Clause 3: Verified Crews. They know Dunwoody’s street grid, the difference between a Georgetown ranch and a Dunwoody Club Drive colonial, and what to expect when they open an attic hatch on a 45-year-old house. That local familiarity means fewer surprises for you and a more accurate first quote.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job in Dunwoody, backed in writing, not as a policy subject to manager approval. If the work isn’t right, we make it right.
Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Services in Dunwoody
Dryer Vent Inspection
Every Dunwoody job starts with a camera inspection. We run a borescope through the full vent run - whether it’s a 6-foot wall termination or a 25-foot climb through the attic to a roof cap - and show you what we found before quoting any work. In Dunwoody’s 1970s split-levels, we regularly discover that what looks like a short wall vent actually detours 20+ feet through a cavity or attic space. The camera shows the difference between surface lint and a packed run that needs full agitation cleaning. The inspection itself is included in the service price; we don’t charge separately to look.
Vent Cleaning
Our vent cleaning process uses professional-grade agitation tools - Rotobrush and Nikro equipment - combined with negative-pressure extraction at the vent opening. This matters in Dunwoody because the felted lint we find in roof-terminated runs, baked by attic heat and bonded with humidity, won’t budge with a standard brush or shop-vac. We work the full run from both ends where accessible, capture debris with HEPA filtration, and photograph the cleared duct before reinstalling any cap or guard. The photo record is delivered as part of your standard job documentation.
Lint Removal
Lint removal in Dunwoody homes often involves more than the vent run itself. In Wynterhall and Georgetown, we find that dryers with partially blocked vents have been operating under strain for months, pushing lint back into the transition duct behind the dryer and even into the drum seal area. Our service includes cleaning the accessible transition duct and inspecting the dryer’s internal lint path - not disassembling the appliance, but clearing what a homeowner can’t reach with a standard vacuum. We document what we removed and where we found it.
Vent Rerouting
Vent rerouting is increasingly common in Dunwoody Club Forest and surrounding enclaves where high-end renovations have relocated laundry rooms or added second-floor units. We see contractor-installed flexible foil duct - the kind sold at big-box stores - crushed behind built-in cabinetry or routed with low spots where lint and condensation pool. Our rerouting service replaces these configurations with rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, properly sloped to self-drain, and terminated with appropriate clearance from soffits and rooflines. Every reroute gets a written scope, a fixed price, and post-installation camera verification.
Bird Guard Installation
Bird guard installation protects roof and soffit terminations from nesting, which is a recurring issue in Dunwoody due to mature tree canopy and established bird populations. We install metal mesh guards - not plastic caps that crack in UV - sized to your vent diameter and termination type. This is particularly relevant for Georgetown homes with original roof caps now 40+ years old, where a cracked cap plus a missing guard has left the run open to both wildlife and rainwater intrusion.
Vent Cap Replacement
We stock replacement caps for common Dunwoody configurations: standard wall louvers, soffit terminations, and roof jack caps. Plastic caps degrade in attic heat; we replace them with metal or UV-stabilized alternatives where appropriate. Cap replacement is quoted as a line item if needed, not bundled into a vague “service fee.”
What happens when you call
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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.
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Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush agitation systems, Nikro negative-pressure machines, and Honeywell and Aprilaire components for integrated dryer vent and air-quality applications. We don’t invent performance claims beyond manufacturer specifications - we name these brands so you can look them up independently and know what equipment will be in your home. For Dunwoody customers, this means we carry common cap sizes, guard diameters, and transition fittings on the truck, reducing return visits for parts. If your system includes a booster fan or integrated humidity sensor, we can assess compatibility with our cleaning process during the initial inspection.
Common Dryer Vent Cleaning Problems We See in Dunwoody Homes
- Hidden long runs in split-levels. Homeowners in Georgetown and Wynterhall assume their dryer vent is short because the outside cap looks close to the laundry room. In these 1970s floor plans, the run often detours through a wall cavity or up through the attic, hiding 20+ feet of lint accumulation that a standard trap cleaning never reaches.
- Post-renovation flexible foil duct. After the frequent high-end renovations in Dunwoody Club Forest, contractors sometimes reroute dryer exhaust through old flexible foil duct bought at a big-box store. It crushes easily behind cabinets and creates low spots where lint and condensation pool into dense, damp mats.
- Roof-vent condensation and felted lint. In Dunwoody’s 1970s split-levels, dryer vents terminating through the roof or soffit send moist, lint-laden exhaust through 40-50-year-old attic flex. Summer attic temperatures above 130°F bake this material into felted masses that bond to aluminum duct walls - a standard shop-vac won’t remove it.
- Rodent-damaged caps and bird nesting. Dunwoody’s preserved tree canopy supports active wildlife populations. Technicians working the Dunwoody Club Drive corridor regularly find chewed plastic caps or nests blocking roof terminations, with the open gap letting humid outdoor air into the run and accelerating lint mat formation.
Pricing for Dryer Vent Cleaning in Dunwoody, GA
A standard dryer vent cleaning in Dunwoody runs $180-$240 for a single system with wall or soffit termination and accessible ductwork. Roof-terminated runs, which require attic access and longer agitation time, typically fall in the $260-$340 range. Vent rerouting, bird guard installation, or cap replacement are quoted as separate line items with fixed prices - no bundled “service fees” that obscure what you’re paying for.
| Service | Typical Range in Dunwoody |
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| Standard vent cleaning (wall/soffit termination) | $180 - $240 |
| Roof-terminated or attic-run cleaning | $260 - $340 |
| Vent rerouting (rigid metal, per run) | $320 - $480 |
| Bird guard installation | $85 - $140 |
| Vent cap replacement | $65 - $120 |
Homes with multiple dryer systems - common in Dunwoody’s larger renovated properties with second-floor laundry - are priced per system, with the second and subsequent runs typically at a reduced rate. We don’t do per-vent or per-foot pricing; Haven Standard Clause 1 requires one flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts. What affects cost: termination type, run length, accessibility, condition of existing duct material, and whether the job follows a renovation that introduced construction debris. Call (678) 679-7540 for a written estimate - estimates are free, and we provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dunwoody
CleanRun crews work throughout north metro Atlanta. If you’re outside Dunwoody city limits, we also serve Dunwoody neighbors in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, and Milton with the same written pricing, documented photo records, and 365-Day Done Right Promise. Scheduling is coordinated from our Atlanta office for all service areas.
Serving Dunwoody, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody
Walk outside and look up. If your laundry room is on the main floor and you don’t see a vent cap within a few feet of ground level on any exterior wall, the run almost certainly terminates through the roof or a soffit - common in Dunwoody’s 1970s split-levels. We verify this with a camera inspection before quoting. Roof-terminated runs cost more to clean properly ($260-$340) because they require attic access, longer tool runs, and more extraction time, but they’re also the most likely to be dangerously obstructed. Call (678) 679-7540 and we’ll confirm your configuration when you book.
Yes. Original aluminum flex duct from the 1970s has a ribbed interior that traps lint and a thin wall that degrades with heat cycling. In Dunwoody attics exceeding 130°F, this material becomes brittle and can separate at joints during cleaning. We inspect flex duct condition with the camera before agitation and will note if replacement with rigid or semi-rigid metal duct is advisable - this is a separate quote, not a surprise upsell. Many 1978 Dunwoody homes benefit from vent rerouting as part of the cleaning visit.
Yes, we install metal mesh bird guards sized to your vent termination, and we recommend them for most Georgetown homes with roof or soffit caps. Dunwoody’s mature oak canopy supports active bird populations, and an unguarded 4-inch vent opening is an attractive nesting site. A nest can completely block exhaust flow, forcing lint back into the dryer and creating a fire hazard. Guards we install are metal, not plastic, because plastic cracks in attic UV within a few years. Installation runs $85-$140 depending on termination type and accessibility.
More than most homeowners expect. Renovation airflow - from drywall sanding, tile cutting, hardwood finishing - pressurizes the house and forces fine particulate into any opening, including the dryer vent if the duct wasn’t sealed during work. We’ve pulled substantial drywall compound dust and wood-finish overspray from vents in recently renovated Dunwoody Club Forest homes. The dryer vent isn’t typically on a contractor’s close-out checklist. A post-renovation camera inspection shows whether the run needs cleaning or if the contamination is limited to the transition duct behind the dryer.
A camera inspection shows the actual interior condition of the duct: lint density, moisture staining indicating condensation problems, joint separations, duct crushing, and wildlife intrusion. In Dunwoody’s 1970s housing stock, we regularly find that what a homeowner assumes is a clean vent - because the outside cap looks clear - actually contains 15-20 feet of packed lint beyond the first elbow. The camera also verifies that cleaning was effective, which is why we photograph before and after every run. Standard vent cleaning without inspection is vacuum noise; the camera is what makes it accountable work. Call (678) 679-7540 to schedule an inspection with your cleaning.
Ready to see what’s actually inside your dryer vent? Call CleanRun at (678) 679-7540. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, document every duct run with before-and-after photos, and back the work with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Haven Standard Clause 1, Clause 3, and every other clause - in writing, not in marketing.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Dunwoody and metro Atlanta since 2013.