Custom home HVAC, Boulder
Custom home HVAC in Boulder
Multi-zone forced air, hydronic radiant, humidification, fresh air and smart controls for Boulder custom homes.
- Insured
- EPA-certified technicians
- Design-build and plan-and-spec
- 24/7 emergency response
Custom homes and major remodels in Boulder increasingly go all-electric, pairing cold-climate heat pumps with radiant floors and balanced ventilation. Besties HVAC Solutions designs and installs complete heating, cooling and ventilation systems for those homes, working with builders, architects and owners from plan review to final walkthrough.
Boulder project spec sheet
| County | Boulder County |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,400 feet |
| Key areas | Flatiron Park, downtown Pearl Street, Gunbarrel tech and lab buildings and Boulder Junction |
| Heating | Modulating furnaces, heat pumps, condensing boilers, radiant floors |
| Comfort | Humidification, fresh air, high-MERV filtration, zoning |
| Pricing | Per plans after review |
Custom homes in Boulder
Projects here include Mapleton Hill, the Chautauqua area and Table Mesa. Historic homes near downtown, mid-century homes in south Boulder, and a significant number of rental properties.
Owners building in Boulder expect every room to feel the same, summer and winter. Boulder's commercial stock includes tech offices and lab space in Flatiron Park and Gunbarrel, downtown retail and restaurants on Pearl Street, and new mixed-use at Boulder Junction. We design the system room by room and commission every zone before move-in.
Our custom home scope in Boulder
We calculate heat loss and gain room by room, propose zoning and equipment locations, and review routes with the architect before framing. Radiant, snowmelt, humidification and ventilation are designed as one system.
- Room-by-room load calculation
- Zoning plan by level, wing and exposure
- Hydronic radiant floors
- Snowmelt for drives and terraces
- Whole-home humidification
- ERV or HRV fresh air
- Smart controls and home automation integration
- Geothermal-ready layout
Process
- Walk or review. A site walk or plan review to understand the building, access and goals
- Proposal. A written scope with equipment, schedule, exclusions and price
- Build. Installation coordinated with your team, the other trades and the building
- Close out. Startup, documentation and a walkthrough with the owner or manager
What we plan for in Boulder
- Rental properties in the city have been subject to SmartRegs energy efficiency requirements for rental housing.
- Historic homes in areas like Mapleton Hill may have boilers, limited duct space and preservation considerations.
- City and county programs have offered support for heat pumps and efficiency upgrades. Offerings change, so we check what is current.
Altitude is a design input here. At about 5,400 feet, thinner air reduces combustion and air-side capacity, and we correct equipment selection and gas setup for it on every Boulder project.
We also deliver custom home HVAC in nearby Louisville, Superior, Erie and Broomfield. For the full overview, including our pricing approach, process and common questions, see custom home HVAC in Denver.
Start a custom home HVAC project in Boulder
Send drawings, a scope or a site address in Boulder. We reply with next steps, the information we need and a time for a plan review or site walk, and the scope is in writing before anything is scheduled.
Boulder custom home HVAC questions
When should a builder bring you in?
During design development, before framing plans are final. That protects space for equipment rooms, chases, returns and duct routes, and avoids compromises later.
Do you build custom homes in Mapleton Hill?
Yes. We work on custom homes across Boulder, including Mapleton Hill, the Chautauqua area, Table Mesa, Newlands and Gunbarrel.
Do you install radiant and snowmelt?
Yes. We design and install hydronic radiant floors and snowmelt for drives, walks and terraces, typically served by high-efficiency condensing boilers.
Does Boulder's elevation change the design?
Yes. At about 5,400 feet, gas equipment needs high-altitude setup and cooling capacity drops, so equipment is selected with altitude correction.
How many zones does a custom home need?
It depends on the layout. We base zoning on room-by-room loads, usually separating levels, wings, guest quarters and rooms with large west-facing glass.