3 Best HVAC Contractors in Montvale, NJ (Updated September 2026)

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Reviewed by the LicensedList editorial team · Updated September 7, 2026 · Questions: admin@tier201.com

What hvac contractors cost in Montvale, NJ

A furnace replacement in Montvale typically runs $2,800–$7,500, with natural-gas systems at $3,800–$10,000; labour is $75–$150 an hour and the borough permit is $85 per unit in Westwood.

Typical hvac contractors costs in Montvale, NJ, with the source for each figure
Job type	Typical Montvale, NJ cost	Notes
Furnace replacement, all types	$2,800–$7,500 (avg $4,800)	Source: Fixr — Furnace Replacement Cost
Natural gas furnace, installed	$3,800–$10,000	The common replacement in this housing stock. Source: Fixr — Furnace Replacement Cost
Electric furnace, installed	$1,800–$7,300	Source: Fixr — Furnace Replacement Cost
Installation labour only	$300–$1,800	Most replacements take 4–10 hours. Source: Fixr — Furnace Replacement Cost
HVAC labour rate	$75–$150 / hour	Source: Fixr — Furnace Replacement Cost
HVAC technician, national mean wage	$28.66 / hour ($59,620 a year)	Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington metro mean: $30.49/hour. Source: US BLS, OEWS — HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanics (49-9021)
Westwood permit — furnace, boiler, AC or HVAC unit	$85 per unit replaced	Exact borough fee, R-3/R-5. Not an estimate. Source: Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39)
Westwood permit — rooftop HVAC unit	$140 per unit replaced	Source: Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39)
Westwood permit — fuel oil or gas piping connection	$85 per unit	Source: Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39)
Westwood permit — mechanical minimum fee	$85	No mechanical permit costs less than this. Source: Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39)
Westwood permit — mechanical plan review	$85	Source: Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39)
Westwood permit — aboveground/underground fuel tank	$85 (≤275 gal) / $110 (276–1,000 gal)	Source: Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39)

What moves the price in Montvale, NJ

Labour is most of the bill, and it is priced regionally. Every national range below is a starting point, not a local quote — the BLS wage figures in the sources tell you which direction to adjust for this market.
Old envelopes make replacement more than a swap. With a median build year of 1960 (US Census, ACS 2024 5-year), ducting and boiler systems here were often sized for a different fuel and a much leakier house, so a like-for-like replacement is frequently the wrong answer — ask whether the quote includes a load calculation.
Winter drives the failure mode here. Newark Airport's 1991–2020 NOAA normal is 31.5 inches of snow and 46.6 inches of precipitation a year. Freeze-thaw cycling produces ice damming at the eaves, which is why ice-and-water shield at the eaves is worth asking about specifically.
Permits and inspections are municipal. Westwood charges $85 per furnace, boiler, AC or HVAC unit replaced and $140 for a rooftop unit, with an $85 mechanical minimum (Borough Code § 129-2). Every Bergen borough sets its own.

Where these figures come from

Fixr — Furnace Replacement Cost · Updated Jan 28, 2026 · retrieved 2026-09-07
US BLS, OEWS — HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanics (49-9021) · May 2023 · retrieved 2026-09-07
Borough of Westwood Code § 129-2, Schedule of fees (Ord. No. 22-39) · Amended 12-20-2022 · retrieved 2026-09-07

Ranges are what homeowners report paying, not quotes. Municipal permit fees are exact figures taken from the borough's own fee ordinance. Reviewed by the LicensedList editorial team · updated September 7, 2026.

HVAC Contractors in Montvale, NJ, side by side

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Comparison of 3hvac contractors serving Montvale, NJ
Business	Rating	Reviews	License #	Years	Specialty	Serves	Emergency	Free estimate
H. Hofmeister & Co. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer	4.8★ Google	371	36BI01062500 + 19HC00257400	60	plumbing repair	17 towns	Yes	—	Profile
Hodges & Sons Plumbing & Heating Unclaimed	4.4★ Google	24	36BI00843800 + 19HC00159300	37	plumbing repair	31 towns	—	—	Profile
Breitenbach Plumbing & Heating, LLC Unclaimed	—	—	36BI01211500 + 13VH09401000 + 19HC00234700	94	water heater repair	24 towns	Yes	—	Profile

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Hodges & Sons Plumbing & Heating

Unclaimed

Westwood, NJ · 37 yrs in business

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4.4★ · 24 reviews across Google, as reported by Birdeye

Why we picked them: Father-and-son Westwood firm since 1989, NJ master plumber license on file, serves more than 40 Bergen County towns.

plumbing repairwater heater installationheating service

License 36BI00843800 + 19HC00159300 (Master HVACR Contractor) · NJ DCA Master Plumber · checked Aug 2026

Call 201-666-9584 View profile

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Breitenbach Plumbing & Heating, LLC

Unclaimed

Hillsdale, NJ · 94 yrs in business

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Not enough review data yet

Why we picked them: Founded in Hillsdale in 1932 and still family-run in its third generation, with the NJ plumbing license displayed on its own site.

water heater repairwater heater replacementboiler repair

License 36BI01211500 + 13VH09401000 (Home Improvement Contractor) + 19HC00234700 (Master HVACR Contractor) · NJ DCA Master Plumber · checked Aug 2026

Call 201-664-1281 View profile

Hiring hvac contractors in Montvale, NJ: what to know

In New Jersey, check this trade against NJ DCA HVACR Licensing Board before you hire — every verified listing above names the registry record we checked and when. Registration is not an endorsement of competency, which is why reviews and responsiveness are part of our score too.

Home improvement contractors must hold a statewide HIC registration from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Building permits are issued locally by each municipality's construction office under the NJ Uniform Construction Code.

Longtime corporate headquarters town along the Garden State Parkway corridor.

What Montvale, NJ housing means for hvac contractors

Montvale, NJ has 3,290 housing units, and the median one was built in 1968 — in the postwar decades. 12.1% of the stock predates 1940 and 28.6% predates 1960 , with 80% of occupied homes owner-occupied (US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year).

In housing of that age, ductwork and boiler systems were often designed for a different fuel and a different envelope, so replacement work frequently involves resizing rather than a like-for-like swap.

When Montvale, NJ housing was built
Built	Homes	Share
1939 or earlier	399	12.1%
1940–1949	70	2.1%
1950–1959	472	14.3%
1960–1969	845	25.7%
1970–1979	382	11.6%
1980–1989	197	6%
1990–1999	133	4%
2000–2009	397	12.1%
2010–2019	193	5.9%
2020 or later	202	6.1%

Weather sets the seasonal pattern: the 1991–2020 NOAA normal at Newark Liberty Intl Airport (USW00014734) is 31.5 inches of snow and 46.6 inches of precipitation a year. Freeze-thaw cycles concentrate emergency calls between December and March, which is also when after-hours rates apply most often.

Housing figures: US Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2024 5-year, for Montvale borough. Climate: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals, Newark Liberty Intl Airport (USW00014734).

Common questions

Do hvac contractors need a license in New Jersey?: Yes — in NJ this trade is checked against NJ DCA HVACR Licensing Board. Every verified listing on this page names the registry and the date we checked it.
How are these businesses ordered?: The list is ordered by a transparent score — license verification first, then review count, rating across platforms, and how recently we re-checked the listing. Paid placement is always labeled "Featured" and never changes the organic order.
How does LicensedList verify these listings?: Four checks, in order: we confirm the business is real, look its license up in the official registry where one is required, read its reviews across platforms, and confirm it's active and responsive. The full methodology is public.
How much does emergency hvac contractors work cost in Montvale, NJ after hours?: Emergency call-outs run well above standard rates — evenings, weekends and holidays each carry their own premium. The cost table above gives the current ranges with the source for each figure, and the rule of thumb is 1.5–3× the standard hourly rate.
Which Montvale, NJ hvac contractors offer 24/7 or emergency service?: H. Hofmeister & Co. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer, Breitenbach Plumbing & Heating, LLC list emergency or 24/7 availability in the services they publish. We show what each business states; confirm current availability when you call.
What should I ask a hvac contractor before hiring in Montvale, NJ?: Ask for the license number and look it up yourself — every badge on this page names the registry so you can repeat the check. Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder, confirmation that the contractor is pulling any required permit, and a written scope that separates labour, materials and permit fees.
Are these hvac contractors paying to appear here?: No. Paid placement exists, is capped at three slots, and is always labelled "Featured" — it never changes the organic order below it. Everything else is ranked by license verification, review volume, rating and how recently we re-checked the record.
What does "3 license-verified" actually mean here?: It means we found each of those 3 businesses in the official registry named on its listing, and the record was in good standing on the date shown. It is not a quality rating and not an endorsement: registration confirms a business met the state's requirements at the time we looked, which is why review history and responsiveness carry weight in the order below it.
Why do some listings say "Unclaimed"?: Because we compiled them from public records and the business's own website, and nobody at the business has reviewed or approved the page yet. Unclaimed listings get the same verification as any other — the license check is identical — but the business hasn't confirmed its own details, so we say so, we don't accept quote requests on their behalf, and we remove any unclaimed listing on request within two business days.
How current is this page?: Listings carry the date each license was last checked against its registry, and a verified badge older than a year downgrades automatically until it is re-checked. Cost figures carry their own source and date. This page was last reviewed on September 7, 2026.