Toronto & the Greater Toronto Area
Commercial
HVAC
retrofit
Replace aging equipment on your schedule.
Not after it fails.
Kontrol Buildings plans and delivers commercial HVAC retrofits in Toronto and the GTA for property managers, building owners and facility teams. We assess your equipment, define a complete scope, then install and commission new systems with as little disruption as possible.
For property managers, building owners and facility teams.
maintenance & service
support
and commissioning
When equipment reaches end of life
A planned replacement
costs less than
an emergency one.
Aging boilers, rooftop units and chillers rarely fail at a convenient time. When they do, you are making a major capital decision under pressure, with tenants or residents waiting and fewer options for equipment, timing and funding.
A retrofit lets you replace equipment on your timeline, compare complete proposals, check incentives before you commit and schedule the work around your building.
Whether you manage one building or a portfolio, your capital plan should be based on documented equipment condition, not guesswork.
See what a retrofit includesRetrofits built for occupied buildings
Know what you are approving.
Know what comes next.
Every project follows the same path: assess, scope, install and commission, with the findings documented at each stage.
Condition assessment
Kontrol Condition Reports document equipment condition, repair history and replacement priorities, so you can plan the right work in the right budget year.
Complete scope & proposal
Equipment, lifting and access, electrical and controls work, permits or design where required, removal and commissioning, set out clearly.
Installation & commissioning
Crane lifts, shutdowns and site access planned around your occupants, with systems commissioned and verified before handover.
Controls & incentives
New equipment integrated with your building automation, and potential incentives reviewed before equipment is ordered.
Commercial HVAC equipment we replace and upgrade
- Rooftop units
- Boilers & hydronic systems
- Chillers
- Cooling towers
- Make-up air units
- Distribution pumps
- Fan coil units
- Water source heat pumps
Our technicians are TSSA licensed, G1/G2 gas fitter certified, 313A refrigeration mechanic licensed, A2L refrigerant certified and Local 787 certified. Learn more about Kontrol Buildings. Planning a larger project? See HVAC design build.
Built around the people you serve
One building or a portfolio.
A project plan that fits.
Your building type, occupancy and operating hours shape how we schedule shutdowns, coordinate access and communicate with occupants.
Property managers
& condominium boards
Clear scopes, reserve fund and capital planning support, and documentation you can take to owners and boards.
Retirement homes
& care facilities
Replacement planning that protects resident comfort and keeps building operations running throughout the work.
Class A & B office,
medical & retail
Work scheduled around tenant needs and business hours, with shutdowns planned well in advance.
Industrial buildings
& warehouses
Building HVAC upgrades coordinated with your facility team and operating schedule.
A team behind every project
Clear scope.
No surprises.
Complete proposals
Inclusions and exclusions set out upfront, so you are comparing full projects, not equipment-only prices.
Planned shutdowns
Shutdowns, lifts and access scheduled in advance, with updates you can share with tenants, residents and owners.
Records you can use
Commissioning results and equipment details documented at handover and carried into your maintenance program.
Getting started
A clear path to a better building.
Assess your equipment
Book a free building assessment. We review your equipment, its condition and your priorities.
Review a complete proposal
See the full scope, schedule, pricing and potential incentives before you commit.
Install, commission & maintain
We complete the work, commission the system and document everything for ongoing maintenance.
Your questions, answered
Commercial HVAC
retrofit FAQs.
Have a question about your building?
Call 1-833-456-6876
When should we replace HVAC equipment rather than repair it?
When repairs are becoming frequent, parts are difficult to source, the equipment no longer meets the building's needs, or a failure would seriously affect occupants. We document the condition and compare the repair against the cost, reliability and timing of replacement. Age alone is not the deciding factor. See 10 signs your system needs replacement.
How much does a commercial HVAC retrofit cost?
Cost depends on the equipment and capacity, access and lifting, electrical and controls work, permits or design where required, removal and commissioning. We provide a complete scope so proposals can be compared fairly. See what drives replacement costs in Toronto.
Are incentives available for commercial HVAC retrofits?
Eligible projects may qualify for programs such as the Save on Energy Retrofit Program for electricity savings and Enbridge Gas commercial retrofit incentives for natural gas savings. These programs require pre-approval before installation, so we review incentives before equipment is ordered. See our Ontario HVAC incentives guide.
How does the R-410A refrigerant transition affect our equipment?
Existing R-410A equipment can continue to operate and be serviced, but the move to lower-GWP refrigerants changes new equipment options and is an important factor in repair-or-replace decisions. See what the R-410A phase-out means for your building.
Can you replace HVAC equipment in an occupied building?
Yes. We plan shutdowns, crane lifts and access around occupancy and operating hours, coordinate with your team on tenant and resident communication, and arrange temporary heating or cooling where needed.
Resources for property managers
Make a more informed decision.
Start with your building
Planning an HVAC
equipment replacement?
Let’s review your equipment, its condition and your priorities.
Book a free building assessment with Kontrol Buildings.