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Is your HVAC quote fair?

You got a number. It feels high. Nobody will tell you if it is. Send us the quote — a licensed Santa Clara contractor reads it and calls you within one business day with a straight answer: fair, high, or missing line items. Free. And if the quote is fair, we'll tell you to sign it.

  • A real person reads it — not a robot, not a call center
  • When the quote is fair, we say so — that's the whole point
  • No cost, no obligation — diagnostics have been free here since day one

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What's the quote for?

3 quick steps — no obligation

Santa Clara Typical Ranges

What things should cost here

Most contractors make you "schedule a consultation" to hear a number. Here's ours, up front. These are planning ranges for a normal residential job — your written quote lists every line, and the final quote is what you pay.

Gas furnace replacement (like-for-like)

$4,500–$6,500 installed

Includes old-unit haul-away, permit, and labor. High-efficiency (90%+ AFUE) runs the upper end and up — PVC venting retrofits add cost.

AC replacement

Quoted per job

Ask us when we call — we'll tell you what the Santa Clara market looks like for your tonnage and efficiency.

Heat pump / mini split

Quoted per job

Rebate-eligible in most of Santa Clara County — the net number can be far below the sticker. We'll check what you qualify for.

Before You Sign

What a complete quote includes

Send this list to any contractor — the good ones answer every line, happily. The sentence that does it: "Can you send me the exact model number and an itemized scope of what the price includes?" A contractor who won't itemize a five-figure job just told you everything you need to know.

1

Exact equipment

Manufacturer, model number, BTU or tonnage, and AFUE or SEER2 rating. 'Premium 2-stage system' is not equipment — it's a mood.

2

Itemized scope

Equipment, labor, removal/disposal of the old unit, permit and inspection, new sheet-metal or plenum work, venting, gas-line or electrical work, thermostat, and taxes — each on its own line.

3

Permit called out

Santa Clara's base furnace-replacement permit is a few hundred dollars, not thousands. If a permit isn't on the quote, ask whether it's included or coming later.

4

Warranty terms separated

Equipment warranty (from the manufacturer, by model) vs. labor warranty (from the contractor, in writing). Know which one covers what.

5

AHRI-certified match

If the job includes AC or a heat pump, the indoor coil and outdoor unit must be an AHRI-certified combination — required for the permit and for the rated efficiency to be real.

Walk-Away Signals

Red flags in an HVAC quote

  • A single total with no line items — especially if it's 'good today only'
  • Permit listed as 'TBD' or missing entirely
  • Equipment listed by adjectives (premium, high-efficiency, comfort system) instead of model numbers
  • Sizing decided without seeing the home — no Manual J load calculation, no site visit
  • Pressure to sign the same day, or a discount that vanishes if you 'wait'
  • Warranty that's 'lifetime' but has no written labor coverage

Spot two or more? Don't argue with them — send us the quote above and let us be the bad cop.

The Honest Version

Sometimes the expensive quote is the fair one

Attic units with bad access, ducts collapsing behind finished walls, gas shutoffs the code now requires, asbestos on an old flue — some Bay Area jobs genuinely cost more. A contractor who prices those honestly up front is worth keeping. That's why a person reads your quote, not a calculator: we'll tell you which situation you're in.

And if the quote you sent is fair? We'll tell you to sign it. We lose the job every time we say that. We'd rather be the company that said so.

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Questions

Quote check FAQ

Is this quote check really free?

Really free. A licensed contractor reads your quote and calls you with a straight verdict — no cost, no obligation, no sales pitch attached. If the quote is fair, you can sign it with confidence. If it's high, you'll see exactly why.

Who reviews my quote?

A person you can look up. EVS Mechanical is a licensed C-20 contractor (CA #1089826), owner-operated, serving Santa Clara and the Bay Area since 2020 — the same crew that does the installs reads the quotes. No software, no call center.

How much should a furnace replacement cost in Santa Clara?

For a typical like-for-like gas furnace swap — old unit hauled away, permit pulled, labor included — plan on $4,500–$6,500 installed. Venting upgrades, gas-line resizing, or ductwork work cost more, and every one of those lines should be itemized before you commit.

What if my quote is from the contractor I like?

Then a fair check protects a good relationship. If it checks out, you sign knowing the price is right. We'll tell you when a competitor's quote is fair even though we'd love the job — that's the deal here.

Do you check commercial quotes?

Yes — residential gets the fastest turnaround, but light-commercial gets read too. Mention what the building is in the details field so the right eyes land on it.

What should I send with my quote?

A photo of the quote itself — that's it. We see the line items exactly as written, which tells us more than any form could. Don't have it handy? The price, the equipment, and what the salesperson said out loud will do.

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