Retrofit the building, not one unit at a time.
We batch installs by building: one contract, one permit set, one crew on site for consecutive days, so the per-unit cost drops as the unit count rises. Each unit gets a completion letter documenting its cooling capability for your file. Estimates are free.
Single-zone inverter mini-split per unit
- Load check, wall-mounted head, outdoor unit, line set and condensate
- Dedicated circuit coordinated with a licensed electrician
- Permit, inspection, AHRI match, rebate packet, completion letter
Batched on consecutive days
- Everything above
- Building-level phasing plan to spread the work across 2026–27
- Tenant notices and access scheduling handled by us
Batched, multi-week schedule
- Everything above
- A named project lead and weekly progress report
- First year of the Portfolio Plan included
Larger units may need a second head or a multi-zone system; buildings with existing ducts are quoted as central heat-pump change-outs. We confirm the approach per building at the assessment.
Why a contractor that builds apartments
Our day job is mechanical work in occupied and under-construction multifamily buildings across LA: corridor and garage ventilation, dryer vents, bathroom and kitchen exhaust, rooftop and split systems. Working around tenants, staging by floor, and closing permits with the city is what our crews already do. A fourplex retrofit is a small version of a normal week.
We are a licensed contractor, not a law firm. Confirm how the ordinance applies to your property with the County or your counsel; we document the building so that conversation is short.
Get a free building estimateThe 82°F cooling standard
What LA County now requires of landlords.
Portfolio Plan
The more units, the lower the per-unit rate, because we batch the visits.
- Two maintenance visits a year, filters included
- Tenant-direct scheduling, priority dispatch
- A discount on repairs
- Everything above
- Equipment inventory for each building
- Annual cooling-readiness report (82°F standard)
- Everything above
- Quarterly filter service option
- Named account contact and a quarterly review
The plan covers one split system, package unit, wall furnace or mini-split head per unit; additional systems and central plant equipment are quoted separately. Turnover checks and pre-lease inspections come with a documented condition report. Call for per-unit rates for your portfolio.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to install air conditioning in every unit for the 82°F rule?
Not necessarily. The ordinance requires the threshold be met and it prefers passive measures. Some units will pass with shading, insulation and fans; others will need a mini-split. The assessment tells you which is which, unit by unit, before you spend on equipment.
Is the rule in effect in the City of Los Angeles?
Not yet. The 2027 standard applies to unincorporated LA County. The City Council directed a feasibility study in February 2026. Buildings we assess now are documented against the County threshold so nothing has to be redone if your city adopts it.
Will your tech deal with my tenant directly?
Yes. For plan units the tenant uses a scheduling link, we confirm the visit with them, and you get the report. For retrofits we handle tenant notices and access scheduling floor by floor.
Do you pull permits and do HERS testing?
On every replacement and every new system, yes. Rebates require a closed permit, Title 24 requires HERS verification on many change-outs, and an unpermitted install is a liability on a property you will eventually sell or refinance.
Do you charge for estimates?
Estimates for replacements and new installations are free and in writing. Service and repair visits carry a minimum trip charge, and we tell you the amount when you book.
Get a free building estimate.
Start with the cooling-readiness assessment or go straight to a retrofit estimate. Either way you get a per-unit plan you can hand to a lender.