Rooftop unit replacement, Thornton
Rooftop unit replacement in Thornton
Packaged RTU changeouts with crane lifts, curb adapters and controls for Thornton commercial buildings.
- Insured
- EPA-certified technicians
- Design-build and plan-and-spec
- 24/7 emergency response
RTU replacement in Thornton is a crane, a schedule and a building that has to reopen on time. Thornton's commercial growth follows I-25 north, with retail around Larkridge, medical office and a growing base of light industrial space toward E-470. We survey every unit before ordering and schedule changeouts around tenants.
Where we lift in Thornton
Typical Thornton sites include the Larkridge area, the I-25 and 144th Avenue growth area, the Thornton Parkway corridor and the E-470 corridor. Northern Thornton is one of the metro's active growth areas, with new subdivisions, multifamily and commercial pads along I-25 and E-470.
Owners and managers in Thornton 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.
Thornton project spec sheet
| County | Adams County |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,300 feet |
| Key areas | The Larkridge area, the I-25 and 144th Avenue growth area, the Thornton Parkway corridor and the E-470 corridor |
| 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 |
What a Thornton RTU changeout includes
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.
- Startup reports
- Disposal of old units
- Hail guard options
- Roof survey of every unit
- Replacement equipment selection
- Structural and roofer coordination
- Crane and rigging plan
- Curb adapters or new curbs
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
Local conditions in Thornton
- Builder-grade equipment in newer northern subdivisions is now reaching its first major repairs.
- Open plains exposure brings wind and hail to outdoor units.
- Original Thornton homes may have small furnace closets and aging ducts.
Thornton sits at about 5,300 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 Northglenn, Westminster, Commerce City and Brighton. 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 Thornton
Send drawings, a scope or a site address in Thornton. 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.
Thornton rooftop unit replacement questions
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.
Do you replace RTUs around the Larkridge area?
Yes. We replace rooftop units across Thornton, including the Larkridge area, the I-25 and 144th Avenue growth area, the Thornton Parkway corridor and the E-470 corridor.
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.
Can Thornton changeouts happen after hours?
Yes. Most Thornton changeouts are scheduled early mornings, weekends or after hours.
What is a curb adapter?
A transition that lets a new unit with a different footprint sit on the existing roof curb, which avoids cutting and re-flashing the roof.