HVAC equipment pads provide stable foundations for rooftop units, chillers, cooling towers, and air handling equipment serving commercial buildings across Dallas-Fort Worth. Property owners and facility managers need pads designed to support equipment loads, minimize vibration transmission, and provide proper drainage around mechanical systems.
Rooftop HVAC units require pads sized for equipment footprints with adequate clearances for service access and airflow. We coordinate pad dimensions with mechanical contractors, install anchor points per manufacturer specifications, and verify level to ensure proper equipment operation.
For ground-mounted chillers and cooling towers, pad design must accommodate equipment weight, piping connections, and electrical services. Large equipment may require reinforced pads with thicker sections and structural engineering coordination.
Drainage around HVAC pads prevents water accumulation from condensate discharge and rainfall. We slope areas around pads for positive drainage and coordinate condensate drain connections per mechanical specifications.
Why property owners choose us
- Load distribution design supporting concentrated equipment weights and wind uplift forces
- Sloped surfaces directing condensate drainage away from equipment and building
- Vibration isolation integration for noise-sensitive applications
Project capabilities
Our HVAC pad installations include coordination with mechanical contractors on equipment specifications, precision forming, anchor placement, and proper drainage slopes. We handle ground-level and rooftop applications with appropriate structural coordination. All pads are installed to manufacturer specifications with exact dimensions and elevations for proper equipment operation.
What's included
- Equipment specification review
- Pad sizing coordination
- Excavation and base preparation (ground pads)
- Reinforcement placement
- Anchor installation per equipment specs
- Concrete placement and finishing
- Level verification
- Drainage provisions
- Mechanical contractor coordination
- As-built documentation
Common project scenarios
- Building owner replacing HVAC system requiring new equipment pads
- Facility expansion adding HVAC capacity with additional equipment
- Rooftop unit replacement requiring updated pad construction
- Property upgrade installing high-efficiency HVAC systems
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size should HVAC pads be?
- Pad size depends on equipment dimensions plus required service clearances. Typical pads extend 6-12 inches beyond equipment footprint for mounting and maintenance access. We coordinate exact sizing with mechanical contractor.
- Do rooftop HVAC pads require special construction?
- Rooftop pads must coordinate with structural capacity and often use lightweight concrete or engineered mounting systems. We coordinate with structural engineers on roof loading and attachment methods.
- Can HVAC pads be installed while buildings are occupied?
- Yes, we routinely install HVAC pads at occupied facilities. Rooftop work coordinates with tenant operations, and ground installations can be phased to maintain business access.
- Do you coordinate vibration isolation for HVAC equipment?
- Yes, we install vibration isolation pads or coordinate spring mount systems per mechanical specifications. Proper isolation minimizes noise transmission to occupied spaces.