Builder Package vs Custom
Builder packages use builder-grade gear that keeps the base cost low. Custom specs let you pick the brand and SEER2 level. Fresh Air helps you weigh both paths and gives a free in-home estimate.
New Construction HVAC Pricing Guide
New Construction Hvac Cost Sacramento
New build HVAC in Sacramento runs $9 to $15 per square foot for a full heat pump setup.
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What Does HVAC Cost in a New Sacramento Home?
New homes in California must use heat pumps under the 2025 Title-24 code. That shifts costs up front, but lowers monthly bills for years. Fresh Air has installed HVAC in 900-plus homes and works with local builders on new projects.
Title-24 Drives Heat Pump Use
All new residential permits filed on or after January 1, 2026 must meet the 2025 energy code. That means ducted heat pumps are now the standard for new Sacramento builds.
What Changes the Price
Home size, number of zones, duct runs, and the equipment tier all shift the final cost. A 1,500-square-foot home with one zone costs less than a 3,000-square-foot home with two.
What the Price Range Covers
- Standard new build: $9 to $15 per square foot installed.
- Full system cost on a 2,000-square-foot home: roughly $18,000 to $30,000.
- Rough-in labor before drywall, refrigerant lines, and code docs are all included.
- Fresh Air offers milestone billing so you pay in stages, not all at once.
- Free in-home estimates for all new construction projects in Sacramento.
How Title-24 Affects Your Budget
California's 2025 code requires heat pumps in new homes. This adds some upfront cost versus a gas furnace, but a heat pump does both heating and cooling in one unit. That saves money each month.
Fresh Air has handled Title-24 jobs since 2010. We know what the code needs, so your permit goes through without delays. We serve Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, and the greater Sacramento Valley.
New Construction Hvac Cost Sacramento FAQ
Can I still get a gas furnace in a new Sacramento home?
New permits filed in 2026 must meet the 2025 Title-24 code, which strongly favors heat pumps. A gas furnace alone will not meet current code for most new builds. Ask us about dual-fuel options.
What is the typical install time for new construction HVAC?
Fresh Air completes most new build installs in about 48 hours once rough-in is done. Larger homes with multiple zones may take longer.
Do you work directly with home builders?
Yes. Fresh Air partners with Sacramento area builders to bid HVAC as part of the overall build. We can coordinate with your general contractor from framing through final inspection.
Are rebates available for new construction heat pumps?
SMUD and state programs offer rebates for qualifying heat pump setups. Check current amounts at smud.org for the latest figures since amounts change often.
Get a Free New Construction HVAC Estimate
Fresh Air (license CSLB 945361) has served Sacramento builders since 2010. Call (916) 416-8181 or book at our contact page for a free in-home estimate on your new build.