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We get asked a lot what it actually takes to open a Coldharbour Heating & Air location, so here is a straight answer. The numbers below are honest ballpark ranges for a residential HVAC operation, not a promise of what your market will cost. Every figure depends on where you set up, how many trucks you start with, and what the building situation looks like on day one. We would rather show you the shape of the investment up front than make you sit through a sales call to hear it. That is not how this company talks to anyone, homeowner or future owner.
Coldharbour Heating & Air was founded in 2003 as part of the Kingswell network of independently owned and operated HVAC businesses. Each location runs as its own local company, held to the same written standards. The Kingswell Way is simple and non-negotiable: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails. If that code sounds like something you would stake your name on, keep reading.
Estimated Startup Investment
The table below lays out what a new owner can typically expect for a single-truck start, which is how most residential HVAC businesses get off the ground. Two-truck launches run higher, and in high-cost metros you should plan toward the upper end of every range. These are planning numbers, not a contract. Exact figures come after you qualify and we sit down with your market data.
| Investment Category | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 - $55,000 |
| Equipment & Vehicles | $75,000 - $140,000 |
| Initial Marketing & Launch | $20,000 - $40,000 |
| Working Capital (first 6 months) | $60,000 - $100,000 |
| Total Estimated Investment | $190,000 - $335,000 |
The equipment and vehicle range assumes one fully stocked service van with diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, refrigerant handling gear, and safety equipment. It also covers the basic office setup: software for scheduling and invoicing, a phone system with live-answer routing, and branded uniforms for your team. Working capital is the cushion that keeps payroll and parts flowing while your customer list builds. We do not tell owners to run lean on that line. A business that cannot afford to fix its first warranty call correctly is a business that fails its own promise.
What’s Included
Your franchise fee buys more than a name on a truck. It buys the operating system behind the name, and it buys you a way to run a business that homeowners actually trust. Here is what you get:
- Brand license and territory rights for a defined service area, so you are not fighting another Coldharbour location for the same calls.
- Initial technical and business training covering nine major residential HVAC brands: Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Daikin, Bryant, and American Standard. You will know how to service whatever is already in the homes out there.
- Launch marketing package including local search setup, initial advertising, branded van wraps, and printed materials built around the Kingswell guarantee story.
- Operating systems and pricing playbook so written, upfront pricing is delivered the same way on every call, in every season, with no exceptions.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise framework including the written guarantee paperwork, the free second visit process, and the training to make sure it is honored without argument.
- Ongoing support and standards compliance so each location keeps working to The Kingswell Way: written price first, real arrival window, clean job site, guarantee in writing, come back if it fails.
The Kingswell network does not pretend to be from every town. Each Coldharbour location is an independent local business that agreed to work to the same written standards. A cold harbour was a roadside shelter where travelers waited out the weather. Comfort in any season is the job. That name means something specific, and the people who answer the phone in your market carry it honestly.
Financing & Next Steps
Most new owners use some combination of personal capital and third-party financing to fund the equipment and startup costs. Lenders who work with HVAC businesses know the model: recurring service revenue, replacement demand that never stops, and a customer base that stays with you if you show up on time and stand behind the work. Equipment financing is common for the van, the tools, and the office setup, and some owners lease their first vehicle rather than buy it outright. We will point you toward lenders who understand this trade, but every loan is between you and them. We do not sell financing and we do not take a cut.
The next step is a conversation with our team. You will get exact numbers for your territory, a line-by-line startup plan, and the franchise disclosure documents that spell out the real figures to the dollar. No pressure, no countdown clock. Call (817) 402-2972 and ask about franchise investment with Coldharbour Heating & Air. If you would rather review materials first, request the info kit below and we will send it over.
The figures on this page are non-binding marketing estimates only; official investment figures are provided in the franchise disclosure documents during the qualification process and vary by market.
Written by Victor Mancini, Owner & Lead HVAC Technician at Coldharbour Heating & Air, serving homeowners and future owners since 2003.