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Massachusetts Public data on Ductless HVAC install costs (MASS CEC)
GW
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This may spark some interest, one of the rebate entities has published a data base on 11,758 Mini-Split install since the program inception (5 years or so). Mass guys- see where you stack up with the guys that you think are more costly and less costly than you. I took some screen shots- pretty cool info.
https://www.masscec.com/cost-residential-air-source-heat-pumps
https://www.masscec.com/cost-residential-air-source-heat-pumps
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Looks like every contractor in MA is in there
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Another chapter in the race to the bottom.All Steamed Up, Inc.
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Steamhead I see it differently. A small percentage of the population wants bottom-level pricing. They know their investment will be better serviced with a higher ranking contractor ( I work exclusively with homeowners, all others I have a twist on how I work with them)
Unless there’s some sort if government-mandated pricing scheme imposed on private contractors, it’s all good0 -
Ed, perhaps, but I know many companies didn’t want to deal with the paperwork that the program required. I’m guessing this list represents 1/4 or less of all the contractors in MA
For better or worse, the program ended in March0 -
That sure is a lot of detail to be in the public domain. I was actually able to filter it down to one contractor and find out what their average price is. A competitor that knew who they were biding against could look up that companies pricing and price accordingly. I don't think that was the intention and I don't think the contractors that filled out the form had any idea that the data would be used that way."If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
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Yes Z but it’s all good. The program has ended so it’s not going to have tons of impact
I personally don’t recommend price shifting. If I do one install for the Smiths and a similar job for the Jones’s, and the two are (let’s pretend) sisters, and let’s pretend one sister paid 20% more than the other, I may need to look the person in the eye and explain why their install cost more. If I’m reputable, I will have a good reason. If I’m a snake, I won’t.0 -
It will be interesting to see just how people actually searched that database- most such databases will be able to keep track of this and generate a report if needed.GW said:Steamhead I see it differently. A small percentage of the population wants bottom-level pricing. They know their investment will be better serviced with a higher ranking contractor ( I work exclusively with homeowners, all others I have a twist on how I work with them)
Unless there’s some sort if government-mandated pricing scheme imposed on private contractors, it’s all goodAll Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Consulting0
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