Builder foreclosed and HVAC unit were not installed?

Question

I am buying a foreclosed home that was not not completely finished. the home is a 2 story 2412 all brick Townhome. The HVAC units were never intstalled but the ducts were (someone stole the copper pipes) how much will a duel unit cost to be installed.

Answer 1

Maybe $6000 - $8000

Answer 2

$8,000.00 minimum.

Answer 3

That really depends on where you are geographically and how fancy a system you want. I would suggest talking to a local hvac contractor. Make sure a load calculation is performed though, or the unit may be sized wrong. Also, don't be too impatient with a contractor that is leery of installing a system on duct work that someone else designed-often these are the best contractors. Another option, probably the cheapest, would be to contact the hvac contractor that did the original install- they've already done all the engineering legwork for the hvac, so should be able to complete it cheaper than the competition. A 3 ton outdoor unit is around $1200(good quality 13 seer), and the indoor section is around $600. Labor fluctuates with region and linesets (50' of the "copper tubing") run $120-$220 depending on size. You've got a rare opportunity-Take advantage of it-you should definitely give more thought to your hvac system than your rug color, trim options, or appliances-something most home buyers never even blink at. Check http://leitchhvac.com for knowledge to help you make an informed decision.