Replacing rooftop units in Aurora

Aurora is the metro's largest suburb and spans three counties, so housing age and equipment vary widely from one zip code to the next. Aurora spans hospital and research buildings at Anschutz, regional retail at Southlands and Aurora Town Center, and a large and growing base of warehouses, flex and hospitality along E-470. Rooftop unit replacement is one of the most common projects we run for owners and property managers here.

Aurora project spec sheet

Rooftop unit replacement in Aurora

Configurations	Gas/electric, heat pump, electric heat, economizer, VAV
Lift	Crane, rigging plan, street use where required
Typical pricing	$15,000 to $60,000+ per unit, typical range, exact pricing after plan review or site walk
County	Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas Counties
Elevation	About 5,400 to 5,500 feet
Key areas	The Anschutz Medical Campus and Fitzsimons area, Southlands, the Gaylord Rockies and E-470 corridor and the Aurora Town Center area

Where we lift in Aurora

Aurora is one of the metro's largest new construction markets, with master-planned communities, multifamily and industrial projects along the E-470 corridor. RTU work clusters around the Anschutz Medical Campus and Fitzsimons area, Southlands, the Gaylord Rockies and E-470 corridor and the Aurora Town Center area.

Aurora is the metro's largest suburb and spans three counties, so housing age and equipment vary widely from one zip code to the next. Rooftop equipment here takes direct sun, hail, wind and cold snaps, and many units on older buildings are past their expected life and running on repeated repairs.

How a Aurora rooftop changeout runs

After the set, we complete connections, economizer and controls setup, and a full startup on heating and cooling, then document each unit for the owner.

• Structural and roofer coordination
• Crane and rigging plan
• Curb adapters or new curbs
• Gas, electrical and condensate
• Economizer and controls
• Startup reports
• Disposal of old units
• Hail guard options

Process

1. Survey. Existing conditions or construction documents reviewed in detail
2. Price. Scope, options and exclusions in writing, so the number holds
3. Install. Scheduled work windows, protected finishes and clean sites
4. Commission. Startup, balancing, controls and training before turnover

Site factors in Aurora

• Open eastern plains exposure means wind and hail on outdoor units.
• Older north Aurora homes may still have original ductwork and furnaces at the end of their life.
• Southeast communities like Blackstone and Saddle Rock have larger homes that benefit from zoning and high-efficiency equipment.

Aurora sits at about 5,400 to 5,500 feet. At that elevation gas equipment needs the manufacturer's high-altitude setup and cooling capacity is lower than sea-level ratings suggest, so we select and set up equipment for the actual site.

We also deliver rooftop unit replacement in nearby Commerce City, Centennial, Parker and Cherry Creek. For the full overview, including our pricing approach, process and common questions, see rooftop unit replacement in Denver.