A FOOTHILLS HOME GUIDE RESOURCE
Define the boundaries of the replacement.
Ask the contractor to explain how the proposed equipment works with the parts of the home and system that will remain.
Make an equipment inventory from existing records
List known heating and cooling equipment, model information from paperwork, approximate installation dates and past service records. Note whether the proposal concerns one component or a coordinated system change. Unknown information can remain unknown until the assessor visits.
Do not open equipment cabinets, inspect wiring or approach inaccessible components to complete a quote request. Ordinary records and safe observations are sufficient for the first conversation.
Ask what the assessment establishes
Request an explanation of the heating and cooling requirements used for selection, the condition and suitability of existing distribution, and the effect of planned renovation work. Ask how the proposal addresses the comfort problems you described rather than only listing a new model.
Confirm whether electrical, gas, drainage, venting, controls or building work is part of the installation. Have the responsible professionals confirm applicable permits through the Town of Cochrane. This guide does not determine permit requirements for a property.
Include removal, checks and handover
Clarify equipment removal, protection of the work area, disposal, access and expected interruptions. Ask which operating checks, documentation, control instructions and warranty registration are included before handover.
Keep the accepted proposal and final records together. Use quote comparison to identify exclusions and the planner to record priorities.