Rooftop unit replacement, Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek RTU replacement
Packaged RTU changeouts with crane lifts, curb adapters and controls for Cherry Creek commercial buildings.
- Insured
- EPA-certified technicians
- Design-build and plan-and-spec
- 24/7 emergency response
Cherry Creek North packs boutique retail, restaurants, hotels and mid-rise office over ground-floor retail into tight blocks, so rooftop space, crane access and tenant schedules drive every job. When those rooftop units reach end of life, Besties HVAC Solutions plans the lift, the curb, the utilities and the controls so changeout day is execution, not discovery.
Where we lift in Cherry Creek
We work on roofs across Cherry Creek North, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center area, First Avenue and Steele Street and the Colorado Boulevard corridor. Low-rise lots continue to be redeveloped into mid-rise office, hotel and condominium buildings, and luxury duplex and townhome rebuilds fill the residential blocks.
Owners and managers in Cherry Creek usually replace RTUs for one of three reasons: a failed compressor or heat exchanger, rising repair bills, or a tenant change. We plan each changeout so the building reopens on schedule.
Cherry Creek project spec sheet
| 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 | City and County of Denver |
| Elevation | About 5,300 feet |
| Key areas | Cherry Creek North, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center area, First Avenue and Steele Street and the Colorado Boulevard corridor |
What a Cherry Creek RTU changeout includes
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.
- Gas, electrical and condensate
- Economizer and controls
- Startup reports
- Disposal of old units
- Hail guard options
- Roof survey of every unit
- Replacement equipment selection
- Structural and roofer coordination
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
Site factors in Cherry Creek
- Condominium buildings usually require HOA approval, a certificate of insurance and scheduled access before work starts.
- Townhome and duplex rebuilds often put equipment on rooftops or in narrow side yards, which affects service access and noise.
- Original homes may still run hot water boilers and radiators, or gravity furnaces converted decades ago.
At about 5,300 feet, Cherry Creek equipment works in thin air, intense sun and hail. We select capacity with altitude correction, set gas equipment to the manufacturer's elevation guidance and plan outdoor equipment for hail exposure.
We also deliver rooftop unit replacement in nearby Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village and Aurora. For the full overview, including our pricing approach, process and common questions, see rooftop unit replacement in Denver.
Start a rooftop unit replacement project in Cherry Creek
Send drawings, a scope or a site address in Cherry Creek. 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.
Cherry Creek rooftop unit replacement questions
Do hail guards make sense?
On exposed Front Range roofs they are worth considering. Hail can flatten condenser coil fins in a single storm and cut capacity.
Do you replace RTUs around Cherry Creek North?
Yes. We replace rooftop units across Cherry Creek, including Cherry Creek North, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center area, First Avenue and Steele Street and the Colorado Boulevard corridor.
How much does RTU replacement cost?
A typical range is $15,000 to $60,000 or more per unit depending on tonnage, configuration, curb and crane requirements. Exact pricing after plan review or site walk.
Can Cherry Creek changeouts happen after hours?
Yes. Most Cherry Creek changeouts are scheduled early mornings, weekends or after hours.
Do you handle the crane?
Yes. We work with a qualified crane provider, prepare a written lift plan and handle street use permits where the lift requires them.