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Repair & Replacement · From $450

Full Vent Rebuild & Replacement

Vinyl and foil flex inside walls, corroded seams, crushed sections behind the drywall, joints held by screws that snag a fresh layer of lint every load — some ducts are past saving. We remove the old run entirely and rebuild it in smooth rigid metal along the existing route: sections joined in the direction of airflow, sealed with foil tape, supported so they can't sag into lint traps, finished with a new termination hood and a listed transition connection at the dryer. It is the difference between renting your problem back every year and retiring it. Before/after airflow readings document the change.

Duration
Half to full day
Warranty
1-year workmanship
Credentials
Licensed & Insured
Human reply
< 2 min
What is it

What is full vent rebuild & replacement?

A full rebuild replaces the entire exhaust duct — not just the visible ends — with new, code-compliant material along the existing route. It is the fix for ducts that are wrong by construction: vinyl or foil flex buried in walls, rusted-through seams, sections crushed during a past remodel, or joints assembled with screws that have been combing lint out of the airstream for a decade. Cleaning a duct like that is renting the problem back annually. Rebuilding it in smooth rigid metal, joined with foil tape and supported so it cannot sag, retires the problem: the new duct sheds lint instead of hoarding it and holds airflow year after year.

Common signs you need this service

  • Your duct is shiny foil or white vinyl flex, especially inside walls or the attic
  • Rust flakes or metal debris appear in the lint you clean out
  • Airflow stays weak even immediately after a professional cleaning
  • A camera inspection found crushed sections, gaps, or screws inside the duct
  • The house predates the 1990s and the vent has never been replaced
  • Moisture or lint stains appear along the duct's path through the house

Every full vent rebuild & replacement includes:

  • Old duct removed and hauled away
  • New rigid metal run, taped joints, correct slope and support
  • New termination hood with working backdraft damper
  • Before/after airflow readings and full photo set

Materials we use

Smooth-interior rigid metal duct (4-inch)Rigid elbows and connectorsNew exterior termination hood with backdraft damperUL 2158A-listed transition duct at the dryerUL-listed foil sealing tape and duct supports

Scoped from a camera inspection

At Prime Dryer Vent Experts, a full vent rebuild & replacement is never guesswork. We scope every job from a camera vent inspection first — mapped route, measured developed length against IRC M1502, and airflow readings — so the work is matched to what your duct actually needs, with the report to prove it. The documented inspection is the record the full vent rebuild & replacement is built on.

Camera vent inspection
Built to code

The code your full vent rebuild & replacement has to meet.

A full vent rebuild & replacement isn't a matter of opinion — it's held to published national standards. Prime Dryer Vent builds every job to the named codes below and documents it, so the work is provably right for an inspector, an insurer, or a future buyer. These are the universal standards; your city's permit and inspection requirements are confirmed with the local authority before we pull the job.

IRC M1502UL 2158AIRC

IRC M1502

Dryer exhaust ducts must be smooth-interior rigid metal, minimum thickness, with joints fitted in the direction of airflow and no fasteners protruding into the airstream.

Manufacturer install manuals

Dryer makers specify duct type, diameter, and maximum run for their machines — a rebuild is matched against your specific dryer's manual, not a generic assumption.

Codes cited are the established national standards (IRC, UL) that govern this service. The adopted code edition, permit, and inspection requirements vary by city —Prime Dryer Vent verifies them with your local authority having jurisdiction on every job.

Our process

How a full vent rebuild & replacement job runs.

01

Scope and access plan

Using camera findings, we map the failed run and plan the minimum wall or ceiling access needed to replace it cleanly.

02

Removal

The old duct comes out in full — flex, failed sections, illegal materials — and is hauled away, not abandoned in the cavity.

03

Rebuild in rigid metal

New smooth-interior metal duct is installed, joints crimped in the airflow direction, foil-taped, and supported against sagging.

04

Termination and transition

A new exterior hood with backdraft damper goes on, and a listed transition duct connects the dryer.

05

Close-up and verification

Access openings are patched paint-ready, airflow is re-measured under load, and the photo record is delivered.

Why choose us

Why DFW homeowners pick Prime Dryer Vent for full vent rebuild & replacement.

We've worked on 0+ DFW homes over 15+ years. Every job — small vent cleaning or full rebuild — runs the same way: licensed & insured technicians, written quotes, photo reports, warranty in writing.

15+
Years experience
Licensed
& insured techs
22
Metros covered

We replace the full run, not just the reachable first stretch

Rigid metal with taped joints — the same spec the code demands of new construction

Every closed-up section is photographed before the walls do — you keep the record

Before/after airflow readings quantify what the rebuild bought you

Who we are

Prime Dryer Vent Experts. 15+ years on DFW dryer vents.

Family-owned, licensed & insured, IRC M1502–compliant. We're the team you call when you want it done right the first time — no rotating subcontractors, no upsell pressure, no surprises. Same techs, same trucks, same standard.

Licensed & Insured
Residential venting & exhaust specialists
IRC M1502 Compliant
Code-compliant on every job
Owner on every job
Personal accountability, every time
1-year workmanship warranty
In writing, every job
Prime Dryer Vent Experts technicians on site
Prime Dryer Vent
DFW Metroplex · Licensed & Insured
IRC M1502
Code compliant
FAQ

Common questions about full vent rebuild & replacement.

How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?

For most households, once a year is the right rhythm. Push it earlier if the dryer runs daily, the run is long or has several elbows, you have pets, or the machine is gas-fired. The honest answer is measured, not guessed: if airflow at your termination is strong and drying times are normal, you can wait; if either slips, don't. Our inspections give you that measurement so the schedule fits your house instead of a generic calendar.

Do you clean air ducts, chimneys, or work on HVAC?

No. Dryer vents are the entire company — cleaning, inspection, repair, rerouting, rebuilds, and installs of the dryer exhaust system only. That's a deliberate choice, not a limitation: a crew that works on one system all day gets very good at it, and a visit from us never turns into a pitch for six other services. If your problem is outside the dryer vent, we'll say so plainly and you'll owe us nothing for the opinion.

How fast can you get to me?

In the Dallas–Fort Worth metro we can typically respond within about two hours for urgent calls — a fully blocked vent, a burning smell, a gas dryer you're worried about. Routine cleanings and inspections are usually scheduled within a couple of days. Outside DFW, in the Austin, San Antonio, and Houston metros, response depends on route density that week; we'll give you a real window when you call rather than a number we can't keep.

What does a visit actually cost?

Cleanings start at $99, inspections and diagnostics at $89, and repairs are quoted flat after we've scoped the duct. The published prices are true starting points; what moves them is physical: duct length, elbow count, second-story or roof access, and how compacted the lint is. You approve the exact number before any work starts, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No trip-fee surprises, no truck-side renegotiation.

What happens during a cleaning appointment?

We measure airflow at your outside hood first, so there's a baseline. Then the full run gets cleaned — rotary brush through the duct while a HEPA vacuum holds it under negative pressure, plus the transition hose behind the machine and the termination hood outside. We re-measure airflow, reset your dryer with proper clearance, and hand you a report with the before/after numbers and photos. Most homes take about an hour, and we leave the laundry room cleaner than we found it.

Last reviewed:

15+
Years in the field
IRC M1502
Checklist
48h
Written report
< 2hr
Response
Ready when you are

Get it inspected. Get it in writing.

Flat fee confirmed when you book. Same-week scheduling. A pass/fail verdict within 48 hours.

Licensed & Insured Same-Week Scheduling Photo-Documented Findings
Emergency

24/7 Response

No airflow, overheating dryer, burning smell, or a vent you're not sure about? We answer 7 AM to midnight and the assessment ends in a written safe-to-use verdict — including a do-not-use notice when the evidence supports one. After-hours dispatch runs subject to crew availability.

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