Dryer Vent Cleaning cost · Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
$100–$250
Dryer vent cleaning costs $89–$250 in New Jersey. A short ground-floor run terminating through the wall is at the bottom of that; a long run, a second-floor laundry, or a vent terminating on the roof is at the top. Lint is the leading cause of dryer fires, and a blocked vent is also why clothes need two cycles to dry.
- $100–$250 — typical 2026 range in Ocean & Monmouth County
- $99 inspection, deducted from an approved quote
- Written quote before any work starts — you approve the price
dryer vent cleaning cost in New Jersey
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Every chimney is different. Final pricing is based on your chimney's condition, height, accessibility and the type of work needed.
| Factor | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Length of the runBiggest swing | A vent that exits straight through the wall behind the dryer is quick. A run crossing the house to the far wall is not. |
| Where it terminates | Roof-terminated vents mean ladder work, and are priced accordingly. |
| Bends | Every elbow catches lint. A run with three or four is significantly more work. |
| Bird nests | Common on Shore properties and a genuine fire risk. Removal takes longer than lint and sometimes needs the terminal replaced. |
$99 inspection, deducted from an approved quote
Our simple process
From booking to a dryer vent cleaning you can trust
A Manalapan homeowner calls because towels take two full cycles to dry and the laundry room gets uncomfortably warm. The dryer is on an interior wall and the duct runs about twenty-five feet across the house before it exits at the roof.
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Airflow measured before
included
Measured at the exterior terminal. Roughly a third of what the run should carry. The long run and the roof termination are the reason lint accumulates here faster than on a through-the-wall vent.
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Full run cleaned from both ends
$165
Rotary brush from the dryer end and from the roof terminal. Cleaning from one end on a run this long leaves the middle packed — that is where the fire risk sits.
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Roof terminal cleared
$60
The flap was seized open with lint and a bird had started nesting in the hood. The terminal was replaced rather than cleaned.
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Airflow measured after
included
Back to normal, with the reading shown to the homeowner and the lint bagged so they can see what came out.
$225 — the upper part of the $89–$250 range. The length of the run and the roof termination account for the whole difference; a short ground-floor run through the wall behind the dryer is the $89 job. Lint is the leading cause of dryer fires, and two cycles to dry a load is the symptom everyone ignores.
A representative job of this type, written by the crew that does the work — not a customer review. Photographs of jobs we have actually completed are on our work.
What the price includes
What you get for the price
- Full run cleaned from both ends, not just the section you can reach
- Exterior vent hood cleared and checked for a working flap
- Airflow tested before and after
- Photos of what came out
Real results
Before & after
Before
AfterHow it compares to the rest
2026 ranges across Ocean and Monmouth County. Dryer Vent Cleaning is highlighted.
| Service | What we charge | Typical NJ price (2026) | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $179–$399 | $150–$400 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $150–$500 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | from $1,500 | $1,800–$4,000 | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | from $350 | $150–$4,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $200–$700 | $150–$500 | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | from $400 | $400–$2,500 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $250–$650 | $200–$800 | Preventive — white staining on the brick, or every 3 to 5 years |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $300–$1,200 | $300–$1,500 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $150–$400 | no NJ data published | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | from $200 | $200–$800 | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $89–$250 | $100–$250 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | from $500 | $300–$1,000 | After a renovation, after water damage, or every 3 to 5 years |
Market rates observed in Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ, surveyed September 3, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: 1 Hour Chimney (NJ) 2026, All Point Roofing & Chimney (NJ) 2026, Amazon Air 2026, Angi 2026, Clean Air Technologies (NJ) 2026, Doctor Chimney (NJ) 2026, Fireplace Experts 2026, Fixr 2026, HomeGuide 2026, Homeyou (Newark, Hoboken) 2026, Lehigh HVAC 2026, Omega Duct Cleaning (NJ) 2026, R&E Roofing (NJ) 2026.
What New Jersey law says before you pay anyone
- A deposit can never exceed one third of the job
- New Jersey home improvement law (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2) caps the deposit at 33 % of the contract price. If a contractor asks for half up front, or for the full amount before the work is finished, that is not standard practice — it is against the rules.
- Any job over $500 must be in writing
- Above $500 the contractor owes you a written contract with the total price, the work to be done and the start and finish dates. A verbal quote over the phone does not meet that bar.
- You get three days to cancel a contract signed at home
- If you sign in your own kitchen rather than at a place of business, New Jersey gives you three business days to cancel in writing, no reason needed.
- The contractor must be registered with the State
- Home improvement contractors register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and carry commercial general liability insurance. Ask for the registration number before work starts, not after.
Common questions
dryer vent cleaning cost — your questions
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost near me?
$89–$250 in Ocean and Monmouth County. Most standard jobs are $120–$180.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for a typical household. More often if you have a large family, dry a lot of bedding, or have a long or roof-terminated run. If the dryer needs two cycles to dry a load, it is already overdue.
Is a $99 dryer vent cleaning worth it?
It can be, for a short ground-floor run — that is a genuine price for a genuine job. Be wary when a very low headline price appears alongside a long list of upsells on arrival; ask up front what is included and what would trigger an extra charge.
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