Bird & Pest Guard Installation
Nest removal plus a dryer-rated guard that sheds lint instead of trapping it.
Learn moreTermination & Pest Protection · From $189
Bird Nest Removal
Birds nest in dryer terminations because the hood is warm, sheltered, and usually propped open by lint. A nest sitting against the damper stops exhaust completely. We work in a fixed order. The nest and packed debris come out first, from the hood and back down the duct, because that is the blockage you called about. Then the damper is cleaned and checked so it swings free and closes fully — a flap held open by old nesting material is how the next bird gets in. Only after that do we talk about a dryer-rated guard, and it is an offer, not a condition of the work. Height and how far back the nest was built set the price; if a nest is active, we will tell you.
Duration
45–90 minutes
Warranty
1-year workmanship
Credentials
Licensed & Insured
Human reply
< 2 min
Prices shown are starting estimates and may change with the condition, access, and scope we find on site. Only a written quote from an on-site visit is a price we commit to.
What is it
What is bird nest removal?
Birds nest in dryer terminations because the hood is warm, sheltered, and usually propped open by lint. A nest sitting against the damper stops exhaust completely. We work in a fixed order. The nest and packed debris come out first, from the hood and back down the duct, because that is the blockage you called about. Then the damper is cleaned and checked so it swings free and closes fully — a flap held open by old nesting material is how the next bird gets in. Only after that do we talk about a dryer-rated guard, and it is an offer, not a condition of the work. Height and how far back the nest was built set the price; if a nest is active, we will tell you.
Every bird nest removal includes:
- Nest and packed debris removed from the hood and the duct behind it
- Damper cleaned and checked for free, full closure
- Dryer-rated guard offered — never made a condition of the removal
- Airflow verified at the termination after clearing
- Photos of the nest, the damper, and the finished hood
Scoped from a camera inspection
At Prime Dryer Vent Experts, a bird nest removal 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 bird nest removal is built on.
Camera vent inspectionWhy choose us
Why DFW homeowners pick Prime Dryer Vent for bird nest removal.
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
Licensed & insured technicians only
Written quote before any work begins
1-year workmanship warranty
Insurance-grade photo documentation
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
DFW Metroplex · Licensed & Insured
IRC M1502
Code compliant
Bird Nest Removal by location
Dallas, TXPlano, TXFrisco, TXMcKinney, TXFort Worth, TXArlington, TXIrving, TXGarland, TXGrand Prairie, TXMesquite, TXRichardson, TXAllen, TXCarrollton, TXDenton, TXLewisville, TXFlower Mound, TXThe Colony, TXCoppell, TXGrapevine, TXSouthlake, TXColleyville, TXKeller, TXTrophy Club, TXWestlake, TXHighland Park, TXUniversity Park, TXAddison, TXFarmers Branch, TXDuncanville, TXDeSoto, TXCedar Hill, TXLancaster, TXRowlett, TXRockwall, TXWylie, TXSachse, TXMurphy, TXFairview, TXProsper, TXCelina, TXLittle Elm, TXArgyle, TXRoanoke, TXHaslet, TXNorth Richland Hills, TXHurst, TXEuless, TXBedford, TXWatauga, TXBurleson, TXMansfield, TXMidlothian, TXWaxahachie, TXEnnis, TXKaufman, TXTerrell, TXForney, TXHeath, TXFate, TXRhome, TXHouston, TXSugar Land, TXThe Woodlands, TXPearland, TXLeague City, TXConroe, TXMissouri City, TXAtascocita, TXKingwood, TXCypress, TXSpring, TXKaty, TXFriendswood, TXHumble, TXTomball, TXRichmond, TXAustin, TXRound Rock, TXCedar Park, TXGeorgetown, TXLeander, TXSan Marcos, TXPflugerville, TXKyle, TXHutto, TXLakeway, TXBuda, TXManor, TXBastrop, TXBee Cave, TXDripping Springs, TXSan Antonio, TXNew Braunfels, TXSchertz, TXCibolo, TXSeguin, TXConverse, TXBoerne, TXUniversal City, TXLive Oak, TXLeon Valley, TXFair Oaks Ranch, TXHelotes, TXAlamo Heights, TXFloresville, TXBulverde, TXGarden Ridge, TX
FAQ
Common questions about bird nest removal.
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.
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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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