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Commercial system pricing in Columbia. Actual costs vary significantly by building size and system type. Request a site-specific quote.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Annual maintenance (per rooftop unit) Quarterly inspections | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Annual contract (small business, < 5K sqft) | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
Annual contract (mid-size, 5K-25K sqft) | $3,500 | $6,500 | $10,000 |
Basic rooftop unit replacement | $6,500 | $10,000 | $15,000 |
Small business full system (< 5K sqft) | $8,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 |
Mid-size building (5K-25K sqft) | $25,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
Operating cost (per sqft annually) Utility + maintenance | $2 | $4 | $6 |
Prices reflect humid subtropical metro averages compiled from published industry cost guides, contractor surveys, and regional labor data. Last updated: April 2026.
Columbia's climate — 93°F summer highs with high humidity — creates significant cooling loads for commercial buildings, making reliable HVAC systems a real operating cost issue rather than a background concern. The commercial segment here is smaller, with 5 contractors averaging 4.6 stars from nearly 1,800 reviews, and 3 providing 24/7 coverage for facilities that can't afford extended downtime.
Costs scale with scope: annual maintenance per rooftop unit typically runs $2–$80,000 depending on system size and contract structure. A small-business maintenance contract under 5,000 square feet is generally much closer to the low end, while mid-size facilities from 5,000 to 25,000 square feet see higher contract pricing. All commercial HVAC work in South Carolina requires the Mechanical Contractor (Group 2 — HVAC) license from the SC Contractor's Licensing Board.
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