Free pricing guide
How Much to Charge as an HVAC Contractor
Most HVAC contractors lose money on the parts of a job they forget to price, not on their hourly rate. Work the whole job through below, then send it as a quote.
Field estimate workbench
Price the job before you invoice it.
Build a practical estimate from labor, materials, and other costs. Your draft stays in this browser until you choose to create an invoice.
Keep client names and contact details out of this browser-only draft.
Cost ledger
Labor, materials, and other costs
Add at least one described line with a value greater than $0.
Tax treatment varies by location and job type.
Grand total must be greater than $0.
What drives the price on HVAC work
- A diagnostic or seasonal service fee
- Labor, which scales sharply with access and roof or loft work
- Refrigerant, filters, ducting, and replacement components
- Equipment supplied, which usually dominates a full system job
Jobs HVAC contractors price most often
- Replace a furnace or air handler
- Install a new AC condenser
- Diagnose a system that will not cool
- Seasonal maintenance and filter change
- Add or reroute ductwork
Turn the number into a quote
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