Texas HVAC & Mechanical Contractors Insurance
Underwriting brief for Texas plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (8,649 active Texas establishments across 174 counties). We compare 30+ TDI-admitted and specialty commercial carriers for hvac contractors with fast Certificate of Insurance (COI) turnaround.
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Classification & Compliance Specs
- NAICS Code
- 238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- NCCI Workers' Comp Codes
- 5537 (HVAC Installation/Service), 5183 (Plumbing/Steam)
- ISO GL / Coverage Form
- 95647 (Heating/AC Equipment — No Liquefied Gas), 91150
- Texas Regulator / Spec
- TDLR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors (16 TAC Ch. 75)
Texas TDLR Class A/B ACR licenses require statutory General Liability minimums ($100K/$300K for Class B; $300K/$600K for Class A) with active certificate filing.
Where HVAC Contractors Cluster in Texas
- Harris: 1,184 firms (13.7% of TX) • 18,992 employees
- Dallas: 713 firms (8.2% of TX) • 12,335 employees
- Tarrant: 615 firms (7.1% of TX) • 8,729 employees
Primary Loss Exposures
- Condensate line water damage and ductwork mold claims in attic/commercial ceiling installs.
- Brazing, torch soldering, and rooftop crane rigging fires during peak Texas summer changeouts.
- Service van collisions and theft of copper, recovery machines, and diagnostic manifolds.
Key Endorsements We Verify
- Completed Operations Additional Insured (CG 20 37) for commercial mechanical GCs
- Inland Marine Installation Floater covering rooftop units prior to sign-off
- Faulty Workmanship / Equipment Breakdown buyback where available
HVAC Contractors Insurance FAQs
What GL limits does TDLR require for a Texas HVAC license?
TDLR mandates at least $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate for Class B licenses and $300,000 / $600,000 for Class A licenses, though most commercial GCs require $1,000,000 / $2,000,000.
Does General Liability cover an HVAC unit dropped from a crane?
Standard GL excludes property in your care, custody, or control; you need an Inland Marine Installation Floater and Riggers Liability endorsement for rooftop lifts.
Are HVAC service vans covered under a Personal Auto policy?
No. Vans carrying refrigerants, torches, and ladder racks for business use require a Commercial Auto policy rated for artisan contractor radius.
Do Texas HVAC contractors have to carry Workers' Comp?
Texas is a non-subscriber state for private jobs, but municipal, ISD, and major commercial GC contracts routinely require statutory Workers' Compensation (NCCI 5537).