HVAC subcontractor jobs near you
Builders post HVAC packages for new homes and additions, and remodelers post system replacements and duct changes. Listings show square footage and plans so you can size and price the system.
The HVAC work contractors post
- New home furnace, air conditioner and ductwork
- Heat pump and mini-split installs
- Additions and finished basements
- System replacements
- Light commercial rooftop units
Every project is posted by a builder or general contractor we've reviewed, with the town and ZIP code, bid due date and files. You see how far each job is from your shop.
How it works
- Set up your profile. Pick HVAC and any other trades you do, your home ZIP code and how far you'll travel.
- Find and watch projects. Open the plans and photos, ask the contractor questions, and watch the ones you're pricing.
- Send your bid. Your price, earliest start date and notes, from your phone or computer. Only that contractor sees it.
No lead fees and no cut of the job. You agree on the contract and payment directly with the contractor.
Pricing HVAC work from a listing
What contractors compare, and where HVAC bids usually differ.
Check the listing for
- Square footage, plans and number of zones
- Whether a load calculation is provided or expected from you
- Equipment brand, efficiency and fuel type
- Who handles gas lines, electrical and condensate
- Venting and roof or wall penetrations
How it's usually priced
Usually a lump sum per system, with ductwork, line sets, thermostats and extra zones broken out.
Contractors compare bids side by side, so naming your units and what's included makes yours easy to pick.
Say what's in or out
- The load calculation
- Electrical disconnects and circuits
- Gas piping
- Condensate pumps and drains
- Permit and inspection fees
Licenses and insurance for HVAC subcontractors
HVAC work is licensed in many states, and refrigerant handling requires EPA Section 608 certification. Most installs need a permit and inspection, and contractors usually ask for liability insurance and workers' comp.
On Contracting Bridge you can add your certificate of insurance and license to earn the Insured and Licensed badges, which show on every bid. Some projects require them. You can still see those projects and get your badges in place before you bid.
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change by state and city, so check with your state's licensing board and your insurance agent. What insurance subcontractors need
Questions from HVAC subcontractors
Do I need to size the system for my bid?
If the contractor didn't attach a load calculation, say what you sized it on and whether a Manual J is included. That makes bids comparable.
Can I offer more than one equipment option?
Put your main price in the bid and describe alternates in your notes. The contractor can message you to confirm which one they want.
Is it really free?
Yes. Posting, bidding, messaging and reviews are free while we launch, with no limits. General contractors will stay free. When a Pro plan for trades arrives, Founding Members get a lower price, and the free plan stays.
Where does Contracting Bridge work?
Anywhere in the United States. Projects are matched by distance from each trade's home ZIP code, so you'll see more activity as more companies join near you.
Do I pay to bid on an invitation?
No, and you never will. When a contractor invites you to bid, seeing the project and bidding on it is free on every plan.
Find HVAC work near you
Create a free trade account with your trades, ZIP code and travel distance. We review every company before it can bid.