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Residential and commercial construction

HVAC built around
the project.

EMH Mechanical works with builders, general contractors, developers and property owners on residential and commercial construction. We handle complete HVAC scopes from plan review and pricing through rough-in, equipment installation, startup and closeout.

Furnace, venting and ductwork installed during residential construction by EMH Mechanical
New Construction HVACEquipment, ductwork and ventilation installation
Clear ScopeKnow what is included
Jobsite ReadyRough-in through startup
Full MechanicalResidential and commercial
CloseoutStartup, testing and warranty

Construction takes coordination

The mechanical scope has to work with the building and the schedule.

The plans are only the starting point. Equipment locations, ceiling space, structure, utilities, roof work and other trades all affect how the HVAC system gets installed.

We review the scope, identify missing information and coordinate field conditions before they turn into change orders or schedule problems.

Residential and commercial scope

One HVAC contractor from plans to closeout.

Every proposal is written around the actual project. These are the items we can carry when they are included in our scope.

01

Plan Review & Pricing

We review the plans, equipment requirements, home layout and schedule before putting the scope together.

02

Heating & Cooling Equipment

Furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, rooftop units, boilers and related accessories.

03

Complete Ductwork

Supply, return and outside-air ductwork, equipment transitions, registers, grilles and diffusers.

04

Ventilation & Exhaust

Fresh air, general exhaust, makeup air, bath fans, kitchen exhaust and dryer ventilation.

05

Gas Piping

Gas piping for HVAC equipment and additional appliances when listed in the contracted scope.

06

Thermostats & Controls

Thermostats, zoning, equipment controls and required operating sequences.

07

Startup & Final Work

Trim, registers, equipment startup, operation checks and correction of our closeout items.

08

Warranty & Turnover

Equipment information, applicable registrations and EMH Mechanical labor-warranty paperwork.

Different buildings. Same accountability.

Residential construction, commercial projects and buildouts.

01 / Custom Homes

Built around the plans and homeowner's goals.

Custom work usually comes with more equipment choices, special rooms, finished basements, zoning, higher-end ventilation and changes during the build. We price the scope clearly and work through the details with the builder.

02 / Production & Developments

Repeatable pricing without cutting the installation standard.

For repeat floor plans and larger developments, we can organize pricing by model, option and equipment package. That gives the builder a cleaner number and helps keep field decisions consistent from one house to the next.

03 / Commercial & Buildouts

Mechanical systems coordinated with the building and its use.

Commercial work may include rooftop equipment, exposed or concealed ductwork, outside air, exhaust, makeup air, controls and specialty ventilation. We coordinate the installation with the plans, structure, roof and other trades.

How the job moves

A straightforward process from bid to closeout.

  1. 01

    Send the Plans

    Send the current drawings, specifications, project address and expected start date.

  2. 02

    Review & Quote

    We build the price, list the included work and call out assumptions or missing information.

  3. 03

    Preconstruction

    Before rough-in, we confirm equipment, selections, chases, schedule and field contacts.

  4. 04

    Rough-In

    Ductwork, piping, venting and other in-wall or above-ceiling work are completed in sequence.

  5. 05

    Trim & Startup

    We set and connect equipment, install finish items and start the systems when the building is ready.

  6. 06

    Final & Warranty

    Our remaining items are closed out and warranty information is turned over for the home.

Work in progress

Residential and commercial construction.

These projects show the range of work we handle—from residential rough-ins and custom ventilation to complete commercial duct systems and packaged equipment.

Commercial rooftop HVAC equipment installed by EMH Mechanical
Commercial ConstructionRooftop HVAC Equipment

Rooftop heating and cooling equipment installed as part of a commercial construction project.

Exposed spiral ductwork installed during a commercial tenant buildout
Commercial BuildoutSpiral Ductwork Installation

Exposed spiral ductwork installed and routed through a commercial tenant buildout.

Attic air handlers and insulated ductwork installed during residential construction
Residential ConstructionAttic HVAC Installation

Attic-mounted HVAC equipment with insulated ductwork, venting and refrigerant piping.

Insulated commercial ductwork installed above the ceiling during construction
Commercial ConstructionAbove-Ceiling Duct Rough-In

Insulated ductwork installed above the ceiling before the walls and finishes were completed.

Exposed spiral ductwork installed in an open-ceiling commercial space
Commercial ConstructionExposed Air Distribution

Exposed spiral ductwork and air distribution installed for an open-ceiling commercial space.

Residential supply and return ductwork installed during basement rough-in
Residential ConstructionBasement Duct Rough-In

New supply and return ductwork installed before the basement ceiling was finished.

Packaged heating and cooling system with custom exterior ductwork
Equipment InstallationPackaged HVAC System

New packaged heating and cooling equipment connected with custom-fabricated ductwork.

EMH Mechanical technician fitting a custom stainless-steel kitchen hood
Residential ConstructionCustom Kitchen Hood

Custom stainless-steel kitchen hood being fitted during new-home construction.

EMH Mechanical office and branded service truck in Clinton Township, Michigan

A local subcontractor you can reach

We plan on being there after the closing.

EMH Mechanical is based in Clinton Township. Builders, owners and facility teams have a local company to call for warranty questions, future service and the next project.

One point of contactQuestions and schedule changes go to a team that knows the job.
Written scopeIncluded work, exclusions and alternates are laid out before we start.
Change-order communicationAdded work is discussed and documented instead of buried in the final bill.
Homeowner supportThe relationship continues after startup and closing.

Warranty after construction

Clear coverage for residential and commercial work.

Qualifying residential installations include EMH Mechanical's transferable 12-year labor warranty. Commercial work includes a one-year labor warranty unless the project contract states otherwise.

*Equipment registration, maintenance and other warranty terms apply.
Factory AuthorizedBryant Factory Authorized Dealer

We offer Bryant equipment packages and can price residential or commercial equipment around the plans, efficiency target and project budget.

Construction territory

Focused on northern Southeast Michigan.

We work with builders, general contractors, developers and property owners throughout our five-county service area. Larger projects can be reviewed based on location, scope and schedule.

Before you send the plans

Common construction questions.

If the project is still early, send what is available and identify what has not been decided yet.

What do you need to price a new-construction project?+

Send the current architectural and mechanical plans, specifications, equipment requirements, project address and expected schedule. For tenant buildouts, include the equipment schedule, ventilation requirements and available information about the existing building systems.

Do you handle both residential and commercial construction?+

Yes. We quote custom homes, repeat residential plans, developments, commercial buildings, tenant buildouts and major renovations. Each proposal is organized around the plans, schedule and actual mechanical scope.

What can a complete new-construction HVAC scope include?+

Depending on the project, our scope can include heating and cooling equipment, rooftop units, ductwork, registers and diffusers, controls, fresh air, exhaust, makeup air, gas piping, startup and final testing. The proposal identifies exactly what EMH Mechanical carries and what remains by others.

Can EMH Mechanical handle commercial ventilation and exhaust?+

Yes. We install fresh-air, exhaust and makeup-air systems, along with residential bath, kitchen and dryer ventilation. Commercial kitchen ventilation and other specialty systems are priced from the approved plans and equipment requirements.

Do you provide gas piping on construction projects?+

Yes. We can include gas piping for HVAC equipment and other listed appliances when it is part of the contracted scope. The proposal identifies the connected equipment, routing assumptions and exclusions.

Can you provide temporary heat during construction?+

Temporary heat can be included when the project needs it. The equipment, fuel, power, protection and responsibility for operating the temporary system must be agreed on before it is placed in service.

What warranty applies to new-construction work?+

Qualifying residential installations include EMH Mechanical's transferable 12-year labor warranty. Commercial work includes a one-year labor warranty unless the contract states otherwise. Manufacturer coverage and registration requirements vary by equipment.

Where do you take on new-construction work?+

Our primary construction territory covers Northern Oakland County, Northern Macomb County, St. Clair County, Genesee County and Lapeer County. Larger commercial projects and developments outside that core area can be reviewed based on location, schedule and scope.

Have a project to price?

Send us the plans and schedule.

Include the project address, expected start date, current plan set and any mechanical requirements that need to be carried in our scope.