Multifamily HVAC in Denver

Multifamily HVAC is volume and repetition. A mechanical decision made once is repeated in every unit, which means a good typical detail saves money on every floor and a poor one creates a callback in every apartment. Besties HVAC Solutions works with developers, general contractors, owners, HOAs and property managers on multifamily projects across the Denver metro.

We handle new construction mechanical packages, planned replacement programs for aging unit equipment, common area and amenity systems, and the maintenance that keeps an occupied building running.

Spec sheet

Multifamily HVAC at a glance

Property types	Garden-style apartments, mid-rise, townhome communities, condominiums, senior living, mixed-use residential
Unit systems	Split systems, heat pumps, fan coils, PTAC and vertical units, furnaces and air handlers in closets
Common areas	Corridor make-up air, lobbies, fitness and clubhouse spaces, trash and garage exhaust, leasing offices
Programs	New construction, phased replacement, turnover replacements, preventive maintenance
Coordination	Resident notices, unit access, HOA approvals, certificate of insurance

Who we work with

Developers and general contractors building new communities, owners and asset managers of existing apartment properties, condominium HOAs and boards, and the property managers who run them day to day. Each group gets reporting in the format it needs, from unit logs for managers to capital plans for owners and boards.

New construction packages

On new buildings we work with the GC to build a typical unit layout: air handler or fan coil location, condensing unit or heat pump placement, line set routing, condensate, bath and dryer exhaust, kitchen exhaust and fresh air. Once the typical is approved we hold it consistently through every unit, which keeps rough-in fast and inspections predictable. Corridor pressurization, amenity spaces and garage exhaust are handled as their own scope.

Replacement programs for existing buildings

Many Denver apartment communities and condominium buildings built in the 1990s and 2000s are reaching the end of their original unit equipment. Replacing units one failure at a time is the most expensive way to manage that. We survey the property, catalog equipment age and condition, and propose a phased replacement plan by building or by stack, with standardized equipment so parts and service stay simple.

For condominiums, we coordinate with the HOA and management on approvals, roof or balcony access, crane days and resident notices.

Occupied building standards

Work in occupied units requires respect for the people who live there. We schedule with notice, protect floors and finishes, keep a clean path through corridors, and finish each unit the same day wherever the scope allows. Management gets a unit-by-unit log of what was done.

Common area and amenity systems

Lobbies, leasing offices, fitness rooms, clubhouses and corridors often run on separate rooftop units or split systems that see heavy use and little attention. Corridor make-up air keeps odors and pressure in check, and garage and trash room exhaust protect air quality. We survey and maintain these systems alongside the unit equipment so management has one complete picture of the property.

Budgeting a property-wide program

A survey gives owners an inventory of every unit with age, model, refrigerant and condition. From that we build a replacement schedule by year, so capital budgets reflect real equipment data instead of guesses. Standardizing equipment across the property also lowers future repair cost because technicians stock the same parts for every unit.

Turnover replacements

Unit turnover is the natural window to replace aging equipment without disturbing a resident. We work with property management on a standard turnover scope and pricing, so failing or end-of-life units can be swapped quickly between leases while the unit is vacant.

Typical project scope

• Property survey and equipment inventory
• Typical unit design and submittals
• Phased replacement planning by building or stack
• Crane coordination for rooftop condensers
• Common area and amenity HVAC
• Exhaust and make-up air
• Unit-by-unit documentation

What is included

• Single point of contact for management
• Resident-friendly scheduling and notices
• Standardized equipment across the property
• Insured crews and EPA-certified technicians
• Written reports after every phase

Our process

1. Survey. Equipment inventory, condition and access review across the property.
2. Plan. Phased replacement or new construction scope with schedule and pricing.
3. Execute. Unit and common area work coordinated with management and residents.
4. Maintain. Optional preventive maintenance agreement for the whole property.

Pricing

Multifamily work is priced per unit and per building after a property survey or plan review.