What dryer vent cleaning typically costs
| One dryer vent | $289–$449Longer runs and roof terminations take longer. |
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Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- Clothes take two cycles to dry
- The dryer or laundry room gets unusually hot
- The outside flap barely opens when the dryer runs
What changes the price
| Length of the vent | Long runs and several bends take longer to brush out. |
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| Access to the outlet | A wall hood at ground level is easy. A roof outlet needs ladders and safety gear. |
| Number of units | Strata buildings booked as a whole cost less per suite. |
What the job involves
- Disconnect the dryer and check the duct behind it.
- Run a rotary brush through the whole length while a vacuum collects the lint.
- Clear the outside hood and check that the damper moves freely.
- Reconnect the dryer and check the airflow.
- Time on site
- Usually about an hour
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for dryer vent cleaning, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
Questions people ask
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost in Metro Vancouver?
One dryer vent: $289–$449. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year for most homes, and more often with a long vent or a large household.
What are the warning signs?
Clothes that need a second cycle, a dryer that is hot to the touch, a burning smell, or an outside flap that barely moves.
Is cleaning the lint trap not enough?
The trap catches most of the lint. The rest builds up in the duct for years, where you cannot see it.
How is dryer vent cleaning priced?
It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
What does it cost after hours?
Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every rate is double. If it can safely wait until the morning, it costs half as much.
