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.
Fast, Reliable Air Duct Cleaning Across Kirby
Air duct cleaning in Kirby, TX typically runs $340-$680 for a full residential system and is scheduled within 3-5 business days, with crews dispatched from our San Antonio coordination office. We’re familiar with the 1.2-square-mile enclave and its particular challenges: post-WWII ranch homes with original ductwork, caliche dust loading from surrounding open land, and rental properties near FM 78 that haven’t seen a duct truck in decades. Call (726) 600-7155 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Kirby sits completely inside San Antonio’s city limits, but its housing stock and soil conditions create a distinct service profile. The 1950s-1970s construction, unconditioned attics that hit 140°F in July, and successive tenant turnover without landlord-mandated maintenance mean our crews arrive expecting systems dirtier than comparably aged homes in fully built-out subdivisions. Our Air Duct Cleaning team documents every run with before-and-after photography, included as standard on every Kirby job.
Why CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning San Antonio Is Kirby’s Preferred Air Duct Cleaning Company
We’ve served the I-10 East corridor since 2013, and Kirby’s compact footprint means we know the street grid well enough to quote drive time accurately. Tomas Reyes established the Haven Standard that same year, and every Kirby job still operates under it: written price before work starts, background-checked uniformed technicians identified by name before arrival, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise backed in writing.
Kirby customers receive the same deliverable as our 52,000+ previous jobs: a Documented Photo Record of every duct run, delivered as part of the standard job record. Not a marketing promise, a file you can open.
Our Free Second Opinion applies here too. Bring a competitor’s written estimate for the same scope; we’ll put our number next to it, itemized and in writing, under Haven Standard Clause 1.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Scheduling to Kirby is coordinated from our San Antonio office, with crews carrying Rotobrush agitation tools, Nikro negative-pressure extractors, and HEPA filtration from Abatement Technologies.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Services in Kirby

Residential Duct Cleaning in Kirby
Kirby’s housing stock of 1950s-1970s ranch and tract homes presents a specific profile: flex duct routed through unconditioned attics, dried mastic joints at metal trunk connections, and decades of compacted dust that predates modern duct-sealing standards. Our residential service begins with a video inspection of the plenum, the central distribution box where supply and return lines meet the air handler. We photograph what we find, quote a written price for source removal, then execute under negative pressure with HEPA containment. A typical Kirby residential system runs $340-$520 for single-story homes under 2,000 square feet; two-story or heavily compacted systems range $480-$680.

Commercial Duct Cleaning in Kirby
Kirby’s commercial base is limited by its 1.2-square-mile boundary, but includes small retail along FM 78, medical offices, and property-management offices serving the rental market. These systems see higher occupancy cycling than residential, and our commercial protocol scales the negative-pressure setup to multi-zone rooftop units. We work after-hours to avoid business disruption, with the same written pricing and photo documentation. Commercial quotes in Kirby typically start at $620 for single-zone systems.

Supply Duct Cleaning in Kirby
Supply runs deliver conditioned air to your registers, and in Kirby’s older homes they’re often the first to show liner degradation. Attic temperatures exceeding 140°F break down flex duct interior surfaces, shedding fibers into the airflow. Our supply cleaning uses Rotobrush mechanical agitation combined with negative-pressure extraction at the air handler, not a shop-vac at the register. We check each run with a follow-up camera pass to verify bare metal or intact liner, not just reduced dust. Supply-only cleaning in Kirby runs $180-$290 when the return system is intact.

Return Duct Cleaning in Kirby
Return ducts pull air back to the air handler for reconditioning, and in Kirby homes with wood stoves or portable heaters, this is where ash and caliche dust bind into compacted sediment. The return plenum, the chamber where multiple return lines converge, is particularly vulnerable. We emphasize Return Duct Cleaning on Kirby jobs because single-pass agitation often leaves compacted material a camera still catches afterward. Our protocol includes multiple agitation passes, plenum access when possible, and video verification before we sign off. Return-heavy or wood-heat systems in Kirby typically fall in the $420-$620 range.

Full System Cleaning
Our most common Kirby request, and the one we recommend for any system over 10 years without documented cleaning. Full System Cleaning covers supply runs, return runs, the plenum, and the air handler cabinet under negative pressure with HEPA filtration. For Kirby’s 1960s-era systems, this is the only approach that addresses decades of accumulated debris without re-contaminating the home during the process. We include the video inspection and photo record as standard deliverables. Full system pricing in Kirby: $340-$680 based on square footage, duct configuration, and debris load.

Video Inspection
Every Kirby job we perform includes video inspection as either a diagnostic step or a verification tool. The camera shows what agitation and extraction achieved, and what it didn’t. Customers receive still frames from the inspection as part of their Documented Photo Record. Standalone video inspection for Kirby homeowners who want to assess their system before committing to cleaning runs $120-$180, credited toward the full cleaning price if scheduled within 30 days.

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.
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AfterTrusted Brands We Service in Kirby
Our equipment roster includes Rotobrush for mechanical agitation in residential flex duct, Abatement Technologies for HEPA-contained negative-pressure extraction, and Aprilaire media filters for post-cleaning upgrade recommendations. These are trade-recognized brands customers can research independently, not proprietary labels. We stock common filter sizes and plenum access fittings for faster turnaround on Kirby jobs, though some 1960s-era fittings require next-day sourcing. Equipment is maintained to manufacturer specifications, with no performance claims beyond what Rotobrush, Abatement Technologies, and Aprilaire publish.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Problems We See in Kirby Homes

- Wood-heat ash bonded with caliche dust in the return plenum. Near FM 78 and I-10 East, homes with wood stoves or portable heaters pull combustion particulate and fine caliche soil into the same return pathway. The mixture compacts into a dense sediment that defeats single-pass agitation tools. We use multiple Rotobrush passes under sustained negative pressure, verified by camera inspection afterward.
- Flex duct liner degradation from 140°F attic exposure. Kirby’s unconditioned attics accelerate the breakdown of interior duct surfaces. The liner sheds fibers into supply runs, so source removal without assessing liner condition means re-contamination within a season. Our video inspection identifies liner failure before we quote cleaning versus replacement.
- Original 1960s metal trunks with pre-modern mastic joints. These systems weren’t sealed to current standards, and decades of thermal cycling have cracked the original joint compound. Cleaning disturbs loose material; we photograph joint condition and note recommended sealing as a separate scope item.
- Detached garages and outbuildings on shared duct runs. Kirby properties with shop or garage spaces sometimes have informal duct extensions off the main house system. These undersized returns and shared lint pathways need the same negative-pressure setup as the main house, not a separate shop-vac pass. We treat them as integrated system components and price accordingly.
Pricing for Air Duct Cleaning in Kirby, TX
Honest pricing for Kirby’s market:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Video Inspection (standalone) | $120-$180 |
| Supply Duct Cleaning only | $180-$290 |
| Return Duct Cleaning only | $220-$340 |
| Full Residential System Cleaning | $340-$680 |
| Commercial Single-Zone System | $620-$1,200 |
| Outbuilding/Detached Garage (integrated system) | $180-$320 add-on |
What moves a Kirby job to the higher end: wood-heat ash compaction requiring multiple agitation passes, collapsed flex duct runs needing access repair before cleaning, systems over 15 years without prior documented service, and outbuilding integration. What we don’t do: per-vent pricing that balloons on arrival, or $79 teaser rates that exclude the equipment and labor required for actual source removal. Every Kirby quote is a single flat price per system, agreed in writing before work starts, under Haven Standard Clause 1. Call (726) 600-7155; estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kirby

Our crews work throughout the I-10 East and FM 78 corridors, including Kirby and neighboring San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Castle Hills, and Terrell Hills. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our San Antonio office. Each city receives the same Haven Standard protocol: written price first, documented photo record last, 365-Day Done Right Promise in between.
Serving Kirby, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kirby 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 - Air Duct Cleaning in Kirby

Every 3-5 years for Kirby properties with both risk factors, shorter if you run the wood stove as primary heat. The caliche dust from surrounding open land and shoulder areas loads returns faster than fully paved subdivisions, and wood-ash particulate bonds with that dust into compacted sediment that standard filters don’t catch. A video inspection at the 3-year mark tells you whether you’re on track or overdue. Call (726) 600-7155 to schedule; estimates are free.
Yes, and these represent a significant share of our Kirby work. The rental stock near FM 78 and I-10 East has cycled through tenants for 40-50 years with no landlord-mandated duct cleaning. Our crews expect debris loads consistent with original 1960s installation, including insulation materials no longer manufactured. We video-inspect first, quote a written price for what we find, and document the full cleaning with before-and-after photography. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies regardless of property age or rental status.
They need integrated cleaning if they share duct pathways with the main house, which is common in Kirby’s older properties with informal additions. A separate shop-vac pass on an outbuilding that’s tied to your main return system just moves debris around. We assess the duct layout with camera inspection, then quote the integrated system as a single scope or a defined add-on. Outbuilding integration typically adds $180-$320 to the main house price.
The odor is likely disturbed sediment in the supply plenum or register boots, common in Kirby homes with 15-25 years between cleanings. When the blower engages, it dislodges fine material that bypassed the filter and settled in low-velocity zones. A video inspection locates the source; source removal with negative-pressure extraction eliminates it. Filter upgrades help afterward, but cleaning comes first. Call (726) 600-7155 for a written quote.
MERV 11-13 for most Kirby systems, assuming the ductwork is intact and the air handler can handle the static pressure. Higher MERV ratings trap more caliche dust and pollen, but they also restrict airflow, and Kirby’s older systems with degraded flex duct or undersized returns may struggle. We measure static pressure during our post-cleaning assessment and recommend the highest rating your system can support without stressing the blower motor. Aprilaire media filters in MERV 11 are our typical Kirby recommendation.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Duct Repair & Cleaning, serving Kirby since 2013 under the Haven Standard.




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