CRM strategy, setup & automation for HVAC
Every lead. Every job.
Every follow-up.
Under control.
HVACB does not just hand you software. We map how your office actually works, configure your HVAC CRM around real jobs, connect automations, train your team, and leave you with a system that runs — so leads and follow-ups stop falling through the cracks.
Strategy + configuration
Automation that fits HVAC
Implementation & training
Good morning, Mike Tuesday · 4 jobs on the board · 3 leads need follow-up
How HVACB works with you
Not just software — strategy, setup and go-live.
We treat your HVAC CRM as an operations project for your HVAC business, not a product license you are left to figure out alone.
1
Map the process
How leads arrive, who responds, where estimates and jobs get stuck today
2
Configure the HVAC CRM
Pipelines, fields, owners and stages that match residential and commercial HVAC work
3
Connect automations
Missed-call replies, estimate nudges, review requests, maintenance reminders
4
Train & launch
Office and field know the workflow so the system actually gets used
The full customer journey
From first enquiry to repeat business — without dropping the ball.
This is how a lead moves when the CRM and automations are working together. One system. Clear handoffs.
- 01Lead arrivesWebsite form, missed call, or referral
- 02Auto responseSMS + email within minutes
- 03QualifiedJob type, urgency, location
- 04Estimate sentProfessional quote on the phone or online
- 05Job bookedTech assigned, customer notified
- 06Work doneStatus updates from the field
- 07Follow-upReview request + maintenance reminder
During peak season, when the phone never stops, manual follow-up is the first thing that breaks. Automation keeps the sequence running — so open estimates still get a nudge and missed evening calls still get an immediate reply, even when the office is underwater.
Lead pipeline
See every opportunity. Move it forward.
A clear board for HVAC work — not generic CRM stages. Drag leads from new enquiry through estimate, booking and completion.
- Stages built for service businesses
- Job value and urgency on every card
- Never wonder “where did that lead go?”
Customer record
Every conversation in one place.
When a homeowner calls back, your team already knows the job, the last message, and the next step — without digging through texts and sticky notes.
- History of SMS, email and calls
- Estimates and appointments attached
- Clear owner so nothing sits unowned
Automation
Set the rules once. Let the system work.
Missed-call texts, estimate follow-ups, review requests, seasonal reminders — the everyday sequences that keep jobs from slipping away when the board is full.
- Visual workflow, not code
- Triggers for forms, calls and job status
- Follow-ups that feel personal, not spammy
Practical outcomes
Problems HVAC owners deal with every week.
After hours
Missed calls after hours
Auto SMS acknowledges the homeowner, creates a lead, and queues a morning call-back so the job does not go to the next company on Google.
Pipeline
Estimates that go quiet
Follow-up sequences nudge open quotes without your office chasing every line in a spreadsheet — especially when summer volume spikes.
Retention
No system for repeat work
Maintenance reminders and seasonal check-ins keep past customers on the calendar instead of hoping they remember you.
CRM & Automation pricing
Simple pricing.
No surprises.
🔒 Today’s rates lock in for you — they’ll rise as we take on more clients.
Maintain
$69/mo
$49/mo
29% off · save $20/mo
Setup fee $49
$828/yr
$499/yr
40% off · save $329/yr
Setup fee Waived
- Pipeline monitoring & upkeep
- Automation health checks
- Monthly summary
Best for: Light-touch monitoring on an existing CRM
★ Most popular
Optimize
$139/mo
$99/mo
29% off · save $40/mo
Setup fee $79
$1668/yr
$999/yr
40% off · save $669/yr
Setup fee Waived
- Everything in Maintain
- Minor workflow adjustments
- Priority response
Best for: Team that wants regular tweaks handled
Maximize
$279/mo
$199/mo
29% off · save $80/mo
Setup fee $129
$3348/yr
$1999/yr
40% off · save $1349/yr
Setup fee Waived
- Everything in Optimize
- New automation builds included
- Monthly strategy check-in
Best for: Businesses running frequent campaigns
View full feature comparison
| Feature | Maintain | ★ Optimize | Maximize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | $69/mo | $139/mo | $279/mo |
| Your price, monthly | $49/mo | $99/mo | $199/mo |
| Your price, annual | $499/yr (40% off) | $999/yr (40% off) | $1999/yr (40% off) |
| One-time setup fee, monthly plans | $49 | $79 | $129 |
| Pipeline monitoring & upkeep | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automation monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minor workflow adjustments | — | Yes | Yes |
| Priority response time | — | Yes | Yes |
| New automation build (as requested) | — | — | Yes |
| Monthly strategy check-in | — | — | Yes |
| Best for | Light-touch monitoring on an existing CRM | Team that wants regular tweaks handled | Businesses running frequent campaigns |
🔒 Today’s rates lock in for you — they’ll rise as we take on more clients.
Pipeline
$279/mo
$199/mo
29% off · save $80/mo
Setup fee $199
$3348/yr
$1999/yr
40% off · save $1349/yr
Setup fee Waived
- Full CRM & configuration
- Lead & contact management
- Website lead-form connection
- Basic follow-up automation
- Data import
Best for: Solo operator/small team, first real CRM
★ Most popular
Flow
$549/mo
$399/mo
27% off · save $150/mo
Setup fee $399
$6588/yr
$3999/yr
39% off · save $2589/yr
Setup fee Waived
- Complete 6-stage sales pipeline
- Missed-lead & estimate follow-up
- Appointment reminders
- Review-request automation
- Team training
Best for: Team of 3+ techs, tired of losing leads
Autopilot
$949/mo
$699/mo
26% off · save $250/mo
Setup fee $699
$11388/yr
$6999/yr
39% off · save $4389/yr
Setup fee Waived
- Advanced lead routing & nurturing
- Voice / missed-call text-back
- Seasonal & reactivation campaigns
- KPI dashboards
- 60-day support
Best for: Established company, multiple campaigns
View full feature comparison
| Feature | Pipeline | ★ Flow | Autopilot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | $279/mo | $549/mo | $949/mo |
| Your price, monthly | $199/mo | $399/mo | $699/mo |
| Your price, annual | $1999/yr (40% off) | $3999/yr (39% off) | $6999/yr (39% off) |
| One-time setup fee, monthly plans | $199 | $399 | $699 |
| CRM setup & configuration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HVAC sales pipeline | Basic | Full stages | Multiple pipelines |
| Lead & contact management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customer/company fields | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lead-source tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Website lead-form connection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple website/form integrations | — | — | Yes |
| Third-party integrations | — | — | Yes |
| Basic follow-up automation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Missed-lead follow-up | — | Yes | Yes |
| Estimate / quote follow-up | — | Yes | Yes |
| Appointment reminders | — | Yes | Yes |
| Customer follow-up sequences | — | Yes | Yes |
| Review-request automation | — | Yes | Yes |
| Lead assignment / routing | Basic | Yes | Advanced |
| Multi-step lead nurturing | — | — | Yes |
| Customer reactivation campaigns | — | — | Yes |
| Maintenance-plan follow-up automation | — | — | Yes |
| Seasonal HVAC campaigns | — | — | Yes |
| Referral automation | — | — | Yes |
| Review/reputation workflows | — | — | Yes |
| Voice / missed-call text-back alert | — | — | Yes |
| Basic CRM dashboard | Yes | — | — |
| Custom CRM dashboard | — | Yes | Yes |
| KPI / advanced reporting dashboards | — | — | Yes |
| Existing data import / migration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Team training | — | Yes | Yes |
| CRM workflow testing | — | Yes | Yes |
| CRM cleanup & optimization | — | — | Yes |
| Post-launch support | 7 days | 30 days | 60 days |
| Best for | Solo operator/small team, first real CRM | Team of 3+ techs, tired of losing leads | Established company, multiple campaigns |
CRM software, SMS, phone and API costs are billed directly by those providers — not included.
TESTIMONIALS
Real businesses. Real results.
Real-world CRM and automation experiences from HVAC businesses that wanted a better way to handle leads, estimates and follow-up.

“We were missing leads simply because nobody got back to them fast enough. HVACB set up the CRM so the enquiry comes in, the customer gets a response, and our team picks it up from there. Sounds basic, but we weren’t doing it consistently before.”

“We had a stack of estimates and I couldn’t tell you what was happening with half of them. HVACB set the CRM up around our process, so now we can see what’s waiting, what’s been followed up, and who’s replied — with reminders so we’re not relying on someone remembering three days later.”

“I was spending too much time chasing the office for updates on leads. HVACB got everything into one CRM and set up stages that match how we actually work. The office has a clearer process now, customers aren’t left waiting, and we’ve got a better idea of where our opportunities are. I still want my team talking to customers — I just don’t want good enquiries getting lost because everyone’s busy.”
FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
Straight answers about the setup, automation, integrations and what your HVAC team can expect.
What does your CRM & Automation service include?
We help connect lead capture, customer records, follow-up, estimates, reminders and other repetitive workflows so your team has a clearer path from enquiry to booked job. We start by mapping how enquiries, estimates and jobs move through your office today, then configure pipelines, fields and owners in your HVAC CRM to match. Automations handle repetitive steps such as instant replies and estimate reminders, and we train your team so the system is used every day.
Can you work with the CRM I already use?
Yes. We can assess your existing HVAC CRM and recommend improvements, integrations or automation before suggesting a replacement. Many HVAC businesses already pay for a CRM but only use a fraction of it. Often the fastest win is cleaning up pipelines, connecting lead sources and adding the follow-up automations that were never set up. If your current system genuinely cannot support how you work, we will explain why and what a move would involve. Keeping what already works also avoids unnecessary retraining for your team.
What HVAC processes can you automate?
Depending on your setup, this can include lead capture, instant responses, follow-up sequences, estimate reminders, appointment communication, task assignment and customer updates. Common examples include a text reply to missed calls, reminders for estimates that have gone quiet, review requests after completed jobs and seasonal maintenance reminders for past customers. We keep the messages personal and relevant, so automation supports your team instead of sounding robotic to homeowners. Every automation is reviewed with you before it goes live.
Can you connect website enquiries to the CRM?
Yes. Website forms and other lead sources can be connected to your HVAC CRM so new enquiries are captured consistently and routed into the right follow-up process. That means no more enquiries sitting in an inbox. Each new lead gets an owner, a status and a next step, so your office can see what needs a reply and nothing is left waiting. It also shows which lead sources actually bring in booked work.
How long does CRM setup and automation take?
The timeline depends on your existing HVAC CRM, integrations, workflows and the amount of cleanup required. We define the scope first rather than promising a fixed timeline before reviewing the setup. A simple setup with one lead source moves faster than a multi-location business with several systems to connect. After the review, you get a clear plan showing what will be configured, what will be automated and what your team needs to do.
Will my team need training?
Yes, where training is part of the project. We focus on practical workflows so your team understands what happens, what they need to do and where automation takes over. Training is built around your real workflows, not generic software tours, so office staff and technicians learn the few actions that matter to them. The aim is a system your team actually uses once the project is finished. When new staff join later, the same simple workflows make it easier to bring them up to speed.
