We had air conditioning installed by CM Heating in June 2019, and couldn't be more pleased. Our home is the middle unit of a two story townhome, with lofted ceilings, and limited crawl space. Our install happened over two consecutive days, and the install was done by Rich, Keith, and Remis, with Josh doing the electrical work.
We began by calling a number of companies in our area for an on-site consultation, where they would review our space, and recommended options. CM Heating gave us four different estimates, based on some of the options we were considering. CM Heating's estimates were inclusive of parts, labor, and overruns, and were very competitive with other estimates. When we had questions, Shawn made an additional trip out to personally walk us through the details on a wide range of topics.
After this, there was a layout meeting, where Lyle took photos and measurements, so that the install day would go smoothly. Because of the compressed size of our land, we had difficulties securing a permit for our desired location, and Lyle made yet another trip to our home to ensure that our alternate location would work. Debbie worked through the permitting, and helped put together photos and materials required for HOA approval. Through this process, CM was requiring no money from us, and once our permit was secured and HOA approved, we submitted payment for half of the invoice.
The install day came, and the installers were charismatic and communicative. As the install proceeded, a few minor problems came up, and they included us in the decisions. The install included lineset run from our external unit, up to the second floor, through the limited attic, and down to the garage. Internally, we had to move an air intake to a different wall. The craftsmanship of the install was amazing, as if they were installing in their own home, with clean lines, additional electrical outlets, and sealed gaps. Outside our garage, we had a condensation drip installed, and they made a beautiful stone circle around the drain, which really emphasized the care they took. We paid the balance, which was exactly what they estimated - there were no surprise charges or additional fees.
We've had a few warm days, and despite having a lofted ceiling, the air conditioning cools our home extremely quickly. The entire team listened to our needs and gave us exactly what we were looking for. There were no shady sales pitches to try and upgrade or unnecessary add-ons just to jack up the price. Overall we are very pleased with the work, the professionalism and the care they took to get the job done right.