What HVAC does

HVAC, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractor founded in 1986 by Becky and James E. (Edd) Hill in Bristol, Tennessee. The company provides integrated commercial building solutions—plumbing and mechanical contracting, heating and cooling (HVAC/R), facility maintenance, building automation, and electrical services—plus green solutions including geothermal, solar power, and spray foam insulation. It is licensed and bonded across six Southeastern states (Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia) and serves commercial, industrial, and institutional clients including healthcare, manufacturing, food service/brewery, and education segments. Headcount has grown from 8 employees at founding to 101–250, with an in-house training facility, and the company is led by Edd Hill (CEO).

The underlying technology stack centers on Honeywell direct digital controls (DDC) for building automation, Water Furnace geothermal systems, and Lapolla spray foam products, supplemented by LEED-AP, EPA, NATE, and IGSHPA-certified technical staff. The company operates an enterprise field sales model with dedicated Service Account Managers per commercial client, delivering services via dispatched technicians across the six-state territory. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time installation and special project work (e.g., Bristol Motor Speedway expansion, Bristol Train Station renovation), recurring preventative maintenance contracts (monthly, quarterly, and annual), and 24/7 emergency repair services. Pricing is custom-quoted per facility scope, with GreenSky customer financing embedded into the sales flow to support larger ticket sizes. M&A activity was noted in 2025 via ACT Capital Advisors, though transaction details are not disclosed.

Name

HVAC

Legal name

HVAC Inc.

Website

https://hvac-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HVAC, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor founded in 1986, serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across six Southeastern states with integrated HVAC/R, building automation, electrical, plumbing, and green energy solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Contracting Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Mechanical contracting
• Building automation systems
• Facility maintenance services
• Geothermal heating cooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Service Contracts & Maintenance Programs: Custom-designed maintenance programs including monthly, quarterly and annual preventative maintenance contracts for heating and cooling equipment, filter maintenance services and hourly repair service agreements. Each client receives a dedicated Service Account Manager.
2. Installation Services: New commercial and industrial design and installation services for HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. Includes design/build and plan/spec services.
3. Special Projects: Major renovation and expansion projects including complex commercial projects like Bristol Motor Speedway expansion, Hayes Fine Arts Center, and Bristol Train Station renovation.
4. 24/7 Emergency Repair Services: Hourly repair service agreements with professional 24-hour service for commercial facilities. Service includes all makes and models of HVAC equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HVAC, Inc. is a full-service commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractor that designs, installs, services, and maintains HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, building automation, and renewable energy systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and government facilities across Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia. The company offers custom preventative maintenance programs, 24/7 emergency repair, and specialty services for healthcare, food service, and brewery clients, alongside green solutions such as geothermal, solar, and spray foam insulation.

Product overview

HVAC Inc. is a full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor offering an integrated portfolio of commercial building solutions. The company operates as a unified platform combining Plumbing & Mechanical Services, Heating & Cooling Services, Facility Maintenance, Building Automation, and Electrical Services as core offerings, with specialized additions including Geo-Thermal Systems, Solar Power Solutions, and Spray Foam Insulation. The product portfolio also extends to Refrigeration & Kitchen Services and Medical Facility Services for specialized vertical markets. Founded in 1986 and licensed across six states (Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia), the company serves commercial, industrial, and institutional clients with design, installation, service, and maintenance capabilities, positioning itself as a regional premier mechanical contractor with green building expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing & Mechanical Services Design, development, installation, service, and project management solutions for commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical systems, including process piping, sheet metal fabrication, certified med gas systems, and chilled water equipment. For commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional clients.
• Heating & Cooling Services Installation, service, maintenance, and design for commercial HVAC/R systems including geothermal solutions, high efficiency heat pumps, ductless heat pumps, radiant systems, boiler systems, and ventilation and air quality solutions. For commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
• Facility Maintenance Custom care plans and preventative maintenance programs for all building systems including 24/7 emergency service, energy efficiency improvements, indoor air quality management, and equipment servicing for chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and commercial kitchens. Each client receives a dedicated Service Account Manager.
• Building Automation Commercial and industrial building automation system design, installation, service, and monitoring including direct digital controls (DDC), zoned comfort control, security systems, remote monitoring, energy management, and integration with Honeywell controls.
• Electrical Services Full-service electrical contracting from new commercial and industrial design and installation to complex corporate renovations, including LED lighting systems, solar arrays, wind turbines, energy audits, and computer networking cabling.
• Geo-Thermal Systems Ground-source heating and cooling solutions that leverage stable earth temperatures for efficient building climate control using Water Furnace technology, designed and installed as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional HVAC systems.
• Solar Power Solutions Solar power system design and installation for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, offering energy cost reduction through solar photovoltaic arrays with federal tax credit and TVA Green Power Providers Program incentives.
• Spray Foam Insulation Spray polyurethane foam insulation services to improve HVAC system efficiency, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon footprint through superior air sealing and thermal performance with high R-value per inch.
• Refrigeration & Kitchen Services Commercial refrigeration services including coolers, freezers, ice machines, commercial cooking equipment, glycol chillers, and brewery HVAC/R solutions for commercial kitchens, food processing, and beverage production facilities.
• Medical Facility Services Specialized HVAC services for medical facilities including certified med-gas systems, HEPA filtration, and MRI cooling systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Return on Investment (5-7 years) for geothermal systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Honeywell (ACS - Authorized Automation and Control Specialist)coreTechnology or IntegrationHVAC, Inc. is an ACS (Honeywell Authorized Automation and Control Specialist) providing Honeywell controls for building automation systems. The company has a dedicated in-house building automation division using Honeywell technology for direct digital control (DDC), zoned comfort control, and security systems.
• Water FurnacecoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred geothermal system provider for HVAC, Inc. Water Furnace is a leading manufacturer of geothermal heating and cooling systems. HVAC, Inc. uses Water Furnace technology for geothermal installations and offers their savings calculator to potential customers.
• GreenSkycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreenSky provides financing options for HVAC projects including 12-month no interest plans, reduced rate 9.99% for 96 months. Offered as payment option for customers to finance HVAC installations and upgrades.
• TVA Green Power Providers ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennessee Valley Authority program that enables solar power buy-back and provides incentives for renewable energy installations. HVAC, Inc. promotes this program alongside federal tax credits for solar installations.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorOthersHVAC, Inc. is a member of the USGBC and has LEED certified personnel including a LEED-AP (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional).
• International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)minorOthersHVAC, Inc. holds International Ground Source Heat Pump Accreditation and is a member of IGSHPA for geothermal expertise.
• ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)minorOthersHVAC, Inc. is affiliated with ACCA, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America association.
• SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)minorOthersHVAC, Inc. is a member of SMACNA, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Diversified safety, specialty, and industrial services platform that includes mechanical contracting and HVAC services. Competes for the same commercial mechanical contracting work and has been an active acquirer of regional MEP firms.
• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services firm in the U.S. Operates across MEP, building services, and industrial solutions — overlapping with HVAC, Inc.'s full-service mechanical contracting across commercial and industrial verticals.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology leader with HVAC equipment, building automation (Metasys), controls, and mechanical services. Competes with HVAC, Inc.'s building automation division (though their product is Honeywell, not JCI) and adjacent service contracts.
• BGIS: Global facility management and building services provider that includes HVAC maintenance, repair, and building automation across commercial portfolios. Overlaps directly with HVAC, Inc.'s facility maintenance and 24/7 service offerings.

Direct peers

• Comfort Systems USA: National HVAC mechanical contracting and installation firm serving commercial and industrial customers. Operates as a decentralized network of regional mechanical contractors, the same model HVAC, Inc. aspires to scale into across the Southeast.
• Lee Company: Tennessee-based mechanical contractor offering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building services for commercial and residential customers. Direct geographic overlap in Tennessee and the Southeast with comparable service portfolio and customer base.
• John W. Danforth Company: Multi-state mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation services across the Eastern U.S. Comparable in service mix, regional multi-state operating model, and commercial/industrial customer focus.
• W.L. French Hydronic & HVAC: Northeast-based commercial HVAC and hydronic mechanical contractor serving large commercial and industrial facilities. Comparable in integrated mechanical contracting model and focus on complex commercial projects.
• Bowman Mechanical Services: Regional mechanical contractor specializing in commercial HVAC, plumbing, and building services. Comparable in scale (mid-market regional), service mix, and recurring service contract revenue model.
• Limbach Holdings: Specialty mechanical contractor focused on HVAC, plumbing, and building automation for commercial and institutional customers. Comparable in service mix (HVAC + building automation), customer vertical focus, and recurring service contract model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hvacbristol

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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