HVAC bids that price the install like a project
A full HVAC swap has equipment, sheet metal, refrigerant, electrical, and permits — and homeowners compare quotes line by line. Bid Buddy makes yours easy to read and impossible to underbid.
Bid Buddy AI
BetaYour hands-free estimating buddy.
Hi! I'm Bid Buddy, your AI bidding assistant. I'll guide you step by step through your bid. You don't need bidding experience. Just answer a few questions and together we'll build a professional bid.
Your bid
Your bid is calculated as total cost ÷ (1 − margin) for a true margin.
Total job cost
$23,000.00
Recommended bid
$28,750.00
Profit
$5,750.00
Margin
20%
Turn this estimate into a signed job.
Go Pro to price materials at stores near your job's ZIP code, save unlimited estimates to the cloud, reuse templates, and let AI write a client-ready proposal & bid — in seconds.
- Local material price lookup
- AI proposal & bid writer
- Unlimited cloud saves
- Branded PDF bids
Cancel anytime. No charge during trial.
Equipment tier
Base vs mid vs premium — let the customer choose, then price each.
Duct modifications
Almost every replacement touches ducts. Line-item it.
Electrical & thermostat
New units often need a new disconnect, whip, and smart stat.
Permit + inspection
Pass through at cost plus handling.
Markup & margin for hvac
HVAC installers typically hit 30–50% margin after equipment cost, with labor priced as a full-day install for a two-person crew.
Line items to include in every hvac bid
- Equipment (condenser, air handler, furnace)
- Line set & refrigerant
- Duct modifications
- Electrical + disconnect
- Thermostat
- Labor (crew day)
- Permit + inspection
Frequently asked questions
Guides that go deeper
The calculator gives you the number. These walk through where each number comes from.
See other trades
Every trade has its own quirks. Browse the full library.