When managing a commercial or industrial facility, or embarking on a new construction project, you face a choice: hire separate HVAC and plumbing contractors, or use one mechanical contractor for both. Which choice is smarter?

There are countless benefits of hiring one contractor for your plumbing and HVAC that can save you time and money. Let us explain why.

Simplified Coordination

Using a single mechanical contractor for plumbing and HVAC eliminates the complexity of coordinating with multiple points of contact, communicating between teams, and preventing conflicts.

When one team manages everything internally, miscommunication is reduced, projects run seamlessly, and your time spent scheduling is reduced. The peace of mind of knowing you have one point of contact ready to handle any of your HVAC or plumbing requests will greatly mitigate your stress.

Streamlined Billing and Cost Incentive

Managing multiple vendors means multiple contracts, invoices, and pricing structures. Using one contractor allows for consolidated billing, simplified budgeting, and often pricing incentives for utilizing one team for both services.

For example, if you already have a preventative maintenance (PM) agreement for your HVAC equipment with Cooper Oates, you’re entitled to a special plumbing discount from us: Instead of our standard $170/hr rate, you’ll only pay $150/hr whenever you need plumbing support!

Stronger Partnership & Familiarity with the Building

Over time, one contractor becomes deeply familiar with a facility’s infrastructure. This allows them to spot small issues before they escalate and propose improvements that are specific to that property. This continuity builds trust and saves property managers the headache of retraining multiple vendors on the same building.

Improved System Performance

HVAC and plumbing systems don’t work in isolation; they interact constantly and affect each other’s performance. It’s easier to miss these important connections as a company who only handles one aspect of your mechanical maintenance- which leads to inefficient design and operational problems.

Industrial facilities especially rely on equipment that blurs the line between plumbing and HVAC:

• Boilers need water supply systems while providing heating
• Chillers require water circulation while cooling buildings
• Cooling towers manage both water and heat rejection

When cooling tower problems arise, is it plumbing or HVAC? With separate contractors, you waste time determining who’s responsible. One contractor means faster repairs and no finger-pointing.

A comprehensive mechanical contractor who manages both your plumbing and HVAC understands these relationships and designs both systems to work together. In result, you’ll most likely experience better performance and fewer issues.

Specialized Expertise & Faster Response

Instead of hoping separate specialists can work together, you get professionals who understand your complete mechanical infrastructure and can handle complex equipment and system interactions.

In addition, plumbing and HVAC emergencies can sometimes be related (e.g., leaks impacting cooling systems). With one contractor, you don’t waste time figuring out who to call. A single service partner can respond faster and fix the issue without delay, minimizing tenant disruption and protecting the building’s reputation.

Simplified Project Management

One contractor means one point of contact for planning, scheduling, and completion. You reduce your time coordinating multiple teams, managing different contracts, or serving as a communication hub. When problems arise, there’s clear accountability and no confusion about responsibility.

Choose Cooper Oates for Your Plumbing & HVAC Projects and Maintenance

Give yourself peace of mind by choosing one mechanical contractor for your plumbing and HVAC facility maintenance and new construction projects- the benefits are clear! If you’re ready to optimize your facility’s performance, reduce costs, and eliminate management headaches from coordinating with multiple vendors, contact us or call at 916-381-4611.

For building owners, property managers, general contractors, and developers: we know your priority is maximizing the return on your investment and making your project profitable. Make the smart choice today, and choose Cooper Oates for your plumbing and HVAC.