Typical price ranges for cleaning, roof and second-floor vents, bird nest removal and repairs, plus a quick estimator. Then get a real number with a free, no-obligation quote.
Get a Free QuoteNational cost guides put most dryer vent cleanings between about $104 and $188. Here's how the ranges break down by vent location and job type.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Dryer vent cleaning, overall | about $104–$188 (HomeAdvisor avg about $145; full range $75–$340) |
| First floor / basement vent | $80–$175 |
| Second-floor vent | $110–$200 |
| Roof vent | $150–$300 |
| Inspection / airflow check | $30–$60 |
| Bird nest or pest removal | $120–$400 |
| Minor repair | $75–$150 |
| Reroute or new vent run | $200–$500 (duct replacement $175–$600) |
| New vent installation | avg about $200; typically $140–$600 (rigid avg about $275) |
| Air duct cleaning add-on (HVAC, HACR-certified company) | $270–$490 |
These are typical national ranges from HomeAdvisor (2026), Fixr (2025) and Bob Vila (2024), not quotes. The real price for a Birmingham-area home depends on vent length, how many stories the run climbs, roof access and the condition of the duct. Prices for vent caps and power ventilators aren't listed because there's no reliable published source; ask for them in your quote.
Pick where your vent exits and any add-ons to see a rough range.
Optional add-ons
Estimated range: $80–$175
Estimate only, based on typical national ranges. Vent length, number of elbows, roof pitch, access and condition change the real price; your quote comes from a local company.
A short, straight run from a first-floor laundry room to an outside wall is the quickest job. Longer runs and more elbows mean more duct to brush and more places for lint to pack in. The International Residential Code, which Alabama has adopted with amendments, caps the exhaust duct at 35 feet, reduced for each fitting. Runs near or past that limit clog faster and may need rerouting; see the 35-foot rule explained.
Second-floor laundry rooms and roof terminations push the price up because of ladders, roof work and a longer vertical climb for lint. That's why roof vents run about $150–$300 versus $80–$175 at ground level. Learn more about roof and second-story dryer vents.
A vent packed solid with lint, or holding a bird nest, takes longer than routine maintenance. Bird nest or pest removal runs about $120–$400. Active nests of protected native birds can't be destroyed under federal rules, so the species should be identified first. See bird nest removal.
Crushed or kinked transition ducts, foil or vinyl hose and disconnected joints are common finds. A minor repair runs about $75–$150, and a reroute or new vent run about $200–$500. The code calls for 4-inch smooth metal duct and a UL 2158A transition duct no longer than 8 feet. Details on vent repair and replacement.
A broken flap, stuck louvers or a painted-shut hood can block airflow even when the duct is clean. The code requires a backdraft damper at the termination and no screen. Replacing a cap adds to the bill; ask for that price in writing. See vent cover replacement.
Apartment buildings, condos and shared laundry rooms are often priced per vent or per building, and access to each unit matters. Property managers can read about apartment and commercial dryer vent cleaning.
Every company words its package differently, so compare what's actually included. A typical cleaning covers:
Read the step-by-step on the process page. Repairs, nest removal, cap replacement and air duct cleaning are usually priced separately.
We connect Birmingham-area homeowners with independent local dryer vent cleaning companies for free, no-obligation quotes. Tell us where the vent exits and how long drying takes, and a local company will follow up with a price. We usually reply the same day.
When you compare quotes, ask each company for its city business license, proof of liability insurance and a written quote that lists what's included.
Call (727) 300-6656Typical national ranges put dryer vent cleaning at about $104–$188, with HomeAdvisor's average around $145 and a full range of $75–$340. A first-floor or basement vent usually runs $80–$175, a second-floor vent $110–$200 and a roof vent $150–$300. These are estimates, not quotes; your price depends on length, access and condition.
Roof vents take more time and equipment. The technician typically needs a ladder and roof access, may work the run from both ends, and has to clear lint packed under the roof cap. Steep or high roofs add more time. National estimates put roof vent cleaning at $150–$300, compared with $80–$175 for a first-floor wall vent.
It depends on the company. National estimates put a stand-alone inspection or airflow check at $30–$60. Many cleanings include before-and-after airflow readings, while others list a camera inspection separately. When you get a quote, ask exactly what's included so you can compare prices on equal terms rather than headline numbers.
A low advertised price can be fine for a short first-floor vent, but read the details. Ask whether the price covers the full run to the outside, the transition duct, a roof or second-story outlet, and an airflow test, and whether bird nest removal or repairs cost extra. Getting the full price in writing before work starts avoids surprises.
National estimates put a reroute or new vent run at about $200–$500, with full duct replacement around $175–$600. A new vent installation averages about $200, typically $140–$600, and rigid metal duct averages about $275. Longer runs, extra elbows, wall or roof penetrations and finished walls push the price up. For new routes, check with your city's permit office.
Under Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board law, a license applies to residential repair or improvement jobs over $10,000, or over $2,500 for residential roofing. Typical dryer vent jobs cost far less. Ask any company for its city business license, proof of liability insurance and a written quote. This is general information, not legal advice.
Often, yes, if the company also cleans HVAC ducts. National estimates for an air duct cleaning add-on run about $270–$490. Alabama's HVAC board requires certification for HVAC air duct cleaning, so if a company also offers air duct cleaning, ask about its HACR certification before you book that part of the job.
This is general information, not legal advice. More answers on the FAQ page.
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