Rooftop unit replacement, Superior
Superior RTU replacement
Packaged RTU changeouts with crane lifts, curb adapters and controls for Superior commercial buildings.
- Insured
- EPA-certified technicians
- Design-build and plan-and-spec
- 24/7 emergency response
RTU replacement in Superior is a crane, a schedule and a building that has to reopen on time. Superior's commercial property centers on Superior Marketplace and the McCaslin Boulevard corridor along US 36, with new office, retail and residential space rising in Downtown Superior. We survey every unit before ordering and schedule changeouts around tenants.
Rooftop work in Superior
Marshall Fire rebuilds and the Downtown Superior development have made Superior an active market for code-current new construction. RTU work clusters around Superior Marketplace, Downtown Superior, the McCaslin Boulevard and US 36 corridor and Rock Creek.
Roof access in Superior ranges from open suburban parking lots to tight urban blocks where crane placement, street use and neighbors shape the lift plan. Marshall Fire rebuilds and the Downtown Superior development have made Superior an active market for code-current new construction.
Superior 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 | Boulder County |
| Elevation | About 5,500 feet |
| Key areas | Superior Marketplace, Downtown Superior, the McCaslin Boulevard and US 36 corridor and Rock Creek |
How a Superior rooftop changeout runs
Most changeouts happen early on weekends or before business hours. Multiple units can often come off and go on in one crane day, which keeps lift cost per unit down.
- Roof survey of every unit
- Replacement equipment selection
- Structural and roofer coordination
- Crane and rigging plan
- Curb adapters or new curbs
- Gas, electrical and condensate
- Economizer and controls
- Startup reports
Process
- Survey. Existing conditions or construction documents reviewed in detail
- Price. Scope, options and exclusions in writing, so the number holds
- Install. Scheduled work windows, protected finishes and clean sites
- Commission. Startup, balancing, controls and training before turnover
Local conditions in Superior
- Rebuilt homes go up under current energy codes, which makes heat pumps and balanced ventilation especially relevant.
- Rock Creek homes from the 1990s are entering the full replacement window.
- Wind along the US 36 corridor and hail are hard on outdoor equipment.
Superior sits at about 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 Louisville, Broomfield, Boulder and Westminster. 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 Superior
Send drawings, a scope or a site address in Superior. 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.
Superior rooftop unit replacement questions
Do you maintain RTUs afterward?
Yes. Planned maintenance agreements cover filters, belts, coils, economizers and safeties, with a written report after each visit.
Do you replace RTUs around Superior Marketplace?
Yes. We replace rooftop units across Superior, including Superior Marketplace, Downtown Superior, the McCaslin Boulevard and US 36 corridor and Rock Creek.
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.
Can Superior changeouts happen after hours?
Yes. Most Superior changeouts are scheduled early mornings, weekends or after hours.
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.