HVAC maintenance for landlords and small businesses

Landlords, property managers, small business owners and building owners with several units or sites.

Monthly or quarterly maintenance contracts, plus billed repairs and equipment replacements as they come up.

• HVAC servicing across different equipment types
• Reliable scheduling and record keeping
• Building relationships with property managers

• Contractor licensing, which may differ for commercial work and larger equipment
• EPA Section 608 certification, and refrigerant leak and record-keeping rules
• Higher insurance limits that commercial clients often ask for, and certificates of insurance
• Slow payment from larger clients, so set clear payment terms
• Being on call for emergencies, which can stretch your hours

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, insurance limits and licensing costs. Commercial clients may ask for higher insurance limits, so check those requirements early.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many properties you service, contract terms and the equipment involved. These are estimates only, and payment timing from larger clients can vary.

Check contractor licensing, which may differ for commercial work and larger equipment. Also check EPA Section 608 certification and refrigerant leak and record-keeping rules, plus insurance limits and certificates of insurance that commercial clients may request.