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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AfterAir Duct Cleaning Before & After in Aurora, CO
We’ve cleaned ducts in Aurora since 2013, and we’ve learned one thing: homeowners trust what they can see. Every job we finish comes with a Documented Photo Record, before and after, of every duct run. Below are real scenarios from homes across Aurora - the conditions we found, what the camera showed, and what the homeowner received in their job record.
Recent Transformations
Pet Dander Build-Up in Saddle Rock Ranch - Full System Cleaning
The homeowner had two golden retrievers and a cat, and the return plenum (the big box that collects air before it hits the furnace) was packed with hair matted into a solid layer three-quarters of an inch thick. Our Rotobrush system with negative-pressure extraction (suction that pulls debris out while the brush agitates it) broke that mat loose, and the Nikro vacuum captured it at the collection point. The photo record showed the brush marks on clean metal - the kind of documentation that makes “trust us” unnecessary.
Construction Dust in Tollgate Crossing - Post-Remodel Cleanup
This was a 2019 whole-home remodel in Tollgate Crossing where the contractor ran HVAC during construction - a common mistake that pulls sawdust and drywall compound deep into the system. The camera showed a half-inch layer of fine white dust on the duct floor that puffed into a cloud when disturbed. We sealed the registers, ran Abatement Technologies negative-pressure equipment on each duct run (individual branch lines from trunk to room), and delivered a photo record showing bare galvanized steel at every access point. The homeowner’s written price, agreed before we touched a panel, was $420 for the full system.
Mold Staining in Murphy Creek - HVAC Cleaning with Sanitizing
The Murphy Creek homeowner called because of a musty smell every time the AC cycled on. Our inspection camera found dark staining on the evaporator coil (the radiator-like component that cools air) and the plenum walls downstream - classic condensation-related growth in Aurora’s variable spring humidity. We cleaned the coil with foaming cleaner, brushed and extracted the plenum, and applied a Guardsman-sanitizing treatment to the affected surfaces. The photo record documented clean aluminum fins and the treatment application, and we noted in writing that the underlying humidity issue needed attention to prevent recurrence.
Sealed-System Failure in Heather Gardens - Duct Repair & Sealing
Heather Gardens homes from the 1980s often have original flex duct (insulated flexible tubing) that’s reached end of life. This system was pulling 140-degree attic air through a gap at a failed joint - the tape had dried and fallen away entirely. We cut back to solid duct, installed a mechanical connection with a support strap to prevent sagging, and sealed with mastic (a thick, permanent sealant, not tape). The before photo showed the hanging tape and visible attic insulation debris in the duct; the after showed a clean mechanical joint. Written price before work: $285 for this repair, included in the full-system scope.
Fire Hazard in Southlands - Dryer Vent Cleaning
The Southlands homeowner’s dryer was taking three cycles to dry towels. Our camera showed the vent duct packed with lint to the point that only a 2-inch channel remained open in a 4-inch pipe - a genuine fire risk, given that lint ignition is the leading cause of dryer fires. We used a rotary brush system with reverse-skipper balls to break the packed lint loose and extracted it with high-velocity suction. The photo record showed the packed condition, the progressive cleaning, and the final clear duct with visible daylight at the roof termination. This was a $195 job, written price confirmed before we started.
Allergy Symptoms in Tallyn’s Reach - Air Quality & Sanitizing
Tallyn’s Reach sits open to the prairie, and spring pollen loads here are measurable. This homeowner’s child had developed seasonal symptoms that persisted indoors - a clue that the HVAC was recirculating trapped pollen. The return air boot (the transition from return grille to filter rack) was coated with a green pollen film mixed with three years of household dust. We completed full negative-pressure extraction on all duct runs, then applied Aprilaire-sanitizing treatment to the cleaned surfaces. The photo record showed the green film, the clean metal, and the treatment application with timestamp. Whole-system scope with sanitizing: $580, written and agreed before work began.
What Every CleanRun Job Record Includes
These aren’t marketing photos. Every homeowner receives:
- Documented Photo Record: Before and after images of every duct run, delivered as part of the standard job record - Haven Standard Clause 2, in writing on every invoice.
- Written Scope & Price: Agreed before any panel comes off, with no change unless you add work - Haven Standard Clause 1.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise: Written guarantee, not a policy - if it’s not right, we make it right.
We’ve held this practice since our first job in 2013. Tomas Reyes started CleanRun because he’d watched too many homeowners pay for “duct cleaning” that was 20 minutes of vacuum noise and a handshake. The photo record removes that uncertainty entirely.
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.
BeforeAfterWant Results Like These?
Call (720) 513-5159 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts. We’ll inspect your system with a camera, show you what we find, and quote a flat price for the whole job - no per-vent add-ons, no surprises. Every call is answered by a live person, and our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with name identification and professional-grade equipment from Rotobrush, Nikro, Abatement Technologies, Honeywell, Aprilaire, and Guardsman.
Written by Tomas Reyes, Owner at CleanRun Air Duct Cleaning Aurora, serving Aurora since 2013.