Bungalows, towers and everything between
Austin's housing ages in rings. Near the center are bungalows and cottages from the early and middle 1900s, many added onto more than once. Farther out come ranch homes from the 1960s through the 1980s. The last 20 years added thousands of condos, apartments and downtown towers, plus whole neighborhoods like Mueller, built on the site of the old airport.
Austin neighborhoods we serve include McNeil, Circle C Ranch, Hyde Park, Onion Creek, Shady Hollow, Travis Country, Travis Heights and Zilker, along with every other part of the city.
How does your kind of Austin home hold air?
- An older central bungalow may have ductwork from a long-ago remodel, an attic with decades of dust and an addition tied into one HVAC system. If it sits on pier and beam, outside air and moisture also move under the floor.
- A condo or tower unit is compact and sealed. Cooking, showers and pets share a small volume of air, and the building, not you, may control the fresh air supply.
- A newer single-family home is built tight to save energy. Your power bill likes that, but less outside air comes in to dilute what builds up inside.
The calendar adds its own layer. The AC runs most of the year here, so windows stay shut for months at a time. Humid Gulf air keeps indoor moisture up, cedar pollen arrives in winter and oak pollen in spring, and both ride in on shoes, jackets and dogs. All of it adds to your home's bio-load, our word for the tiny particles that settle in the air, on surfaces and inside the HVAC. More in What Is Your Home's Bio-Load?
What happens on treatment day?
Pure Maintenance Austin brings the patented VaPURE dry fog system, and the work happens in two passes:
- A very fine dry fog of a hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid solution fills the home: every room, closet and surface, plus the ductwork. It helps control the growth of odor-causing microorganisms on hard, non-porous surfaces, and it breaks down into water, oxygen and vinegar.
- A surface protectant goes on the same way and leaves a thin, invisible layer on treated surfaces.
The droplets are small enough to float rather than land wet, so a condo's electronics or a bungalow's built-in bookcases stay dry, and the whole job is done in one day. If stale air has become part of how your place smells, this is the job we do. The dry fog treatment page walks through every step.
What will we ask on the phone?
The free phone consultation starts with the rooms that bother you most and what you notice there: a smell, dust or a closed-in feel. We'll ask about your HVAC system and the filter you use. For a condo, we'll sort out what the building controls and what you control.
After the call, a Comfort Advisor sends a written quote based on square footage. If what you describe sounds like an AC or plumbing problem rather than stale air, we'll tell you that on the call.
Austin FAQ
Can you treat a condo or a unit in a downtown tower?
Yes. Compact units are among the simplest homes to treat. Before treatment day we'll work through the building's rules with you, like elevator use and where our equipment can park.
My house is almost 100 years old. Is that a problem?
No. The fog reaches corners, closets and older ductwork that a mop and vacuum can't. It doesn't repair anything, though. We don't perform or collect lab testing. If you'd like your air tested, or you've had a leak or visible growth, start with an independent state-licensed professional.
Should I do anything about my AC first?
It depends on what you tell us. If your system needs a new filter, coil cleaning, duct work or a dehumidifier, our sister company Gold Eagle Services handles HVAC across Austin and can help before or after your treatment.
What happens with my pets on treatment day?
People and pets leave the home for the treatment and the 4-hour air-out, then come back the same day once the team says it's ready. If anyone in your home has health concerns, talk with your doctor.
Helpful guides for Austin homeowners
- Central Texas Humidity Guide - why the inside of an Austin house can feel damp in July
- Cedar Season and Oak Pollen - keeping winter and spring pollen at the door
- New Homes, Tight Homes - what a new build and a 1940s cottage each face
Book your free Austin consultation
Whether you live near Zilker, in a new home at Mueller or in a high-rise downtown, we'd be glad to help your home feel fresh again. Pure Maintenance Austin serves all of Central Texas, including College Station, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Lakeway, San Marcos and Bastrop. Call 512-904-4646 or email IAQ@goldeagleservices.com. We're available Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm.