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Eastern Loudoun County, Virginia

Areas We Serve Around Dulles, VA

Six communities, built across six decades. A 1960s Sterling rambler, a 1980s Countryside colonial and a new Kincora townhome have little in common behind the walls. Each area page starts from its own housing data, not a copied template.

Quick answer

Older homes in Sterling and Countryside need duct inspection and repair before cleaning. Cascades and Ashburn townhomes need regular dryer vent cleaning. Kincora and other new homes need a check for construction dust. Renters near Dulles Town Center should start with the landlord.

Wide stretch of the Potomac River seen through leafy trees from a grassy riverbank at Algonkian Regional Park
The Potomac at Algonkian Regional Park, beside Cascades. Photo: Truejim, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped.

How the Six Areas Compare

The table uses the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Kincora has no census geography of its own, so its row uses the Dulles 20166 ZIP code its homes carry.

Housing age and type by area
AreaMedian year builtMain housing typeOwner-occupiedFirst thing to check
Sterling1982Detached homes (50%)72%Original ductwork, joints, older materials
Countryside1986Detached homes (48%)72%Ducts at HVAC replacement time
Cascades1995Townhomes (38%)72%Long townhome dryer vents
Ashburn2000Detached (37%) and townhomes (31%)68%Depends on build decade; attic systems
Dulles Town Center2004Apartments and condos (66%)30%Landlord or association responsibility
Kincora (ZIP 20166)2007Townhomes (41%)49%Construction dust in new ducts

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, reviewed September 13, 2026. Loudoun County overall: median year built 2002, 78% owner-occupied.

Choose Your Area

Dulles and Kincora are in the Dulles area. Dulles Town Center, Sterling, Cascades and Countryside are Sterling-area communities, and Ashburn is its own community to the west.

Kincora

New townhomes and condos in Dulles 20166. Construction dust checks before and after closing.

Kincora new homes

Sterling

Eastern Loudoun's oldest housing. Inspection and repair before cleaning.

Older Sterling homes

Ashburn

Built in three waves since 1990. The right check depends on your home's decade.

Ashburn by home age

Service Area FAQs

Why does the age of my neighborhood matter for duct cleaning?

Ducts age differently than furniture collects dust. In a 1970s or 1980s home, loose joints, worn insulation and older materials matter more than dust. In a home built in the last decade, construction debris is the usual concern. Knowing when your home was built tells a technician what to inspect first.

Are Sterling, Cascades and Ashburn part of Dulles?

No. Sterling, Cascades, Countryside and Ashburn are separate census-designated places in eastern Loudoun County. Dulles is the unincorporated area around the airport, and the Dulles Town Center mall sits in Sterling. This site serves all of these communities but lists each one under its own name.

What if my neighborhood isn't listed?

Send a request anyway and include your ZIP code. These six pages cover the communities around Dulles where requests come from most, but nearby addresses in eastern Loudoun County can often be served too. You'll hear back either way.

Not Sure Which Page Fits Your Home?

Send your ZIP code and the year your home was built. We'll take it from there.

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