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Best HVAC Contractors in Ladson, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ladson: Goose Creek Heating & Air (+ Plumbing), CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 2,404 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 238.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Preferred Home Services, 7,337 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 238 ranked; ranked #18.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

238 Ladson HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 87 are open 24/7, 159 open Saturdays and 125 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 238 rated businesses.

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Ladson at a glance

Top 10 HVAC contractors in Ladson at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Goose Creek Heating & Air (+ Plumbing)944.9★ (2,404)Goose Creek, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air934.9★ (6,571)North Charleston, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Fogel Services, Inc.924.7★ (1,712)Ladson24/7—
4Pardee Service Experts924.9★ (6,317)Charleston, 14 mi away24/7—
5Palmetto Breeze Heating N Cooling925.0★ (235)Ladson24/7—
6Local Mechanical Heating & Air915.0★ (399)Summerville, 6 mi away24/7—
7Fix-it 24/7 Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating914.9★ (1,926)Charleston, 12 mi away24/7—
8The Goat Heating and Cooling915.0★ (339)Summerville, 6 mi away24/7—
9C&C Myers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical904.8★ (2,810)Charleston, 14 mi away24/7—
10Pace's Comfort Cooling905.0★ (149)Summerville, 4 mi away24/7—

The 238 best HVAC contractors in Ladson, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  18. #18 Preferred Home Services

    Based in North Charleston, 12 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (7,337).

    • 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4214 Domino Ave Suite A, North Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Preferred Home Services(843) 380-8165

HVAC contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 238 ranked HVAC contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

HVAC contractors in Ladson, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26PROS Heating & Air884.9★ (147)8 mi
27Customer's Preference885.0★ (38)4 mi
28Air Monkey HVAC885.0★ (86)10 mi
29ARS / Rescue Rooter884.4★ (2,833)10 mi
30Call Dad884.9★ (646)19 mi
31Carolina Custom Air874.9★ (1,158)23 mi
32Anchor Heating and Air875.0★ (1,266)15 mi
33Carolina Cooling Systems, LLC875.0★ (32)4 mi
34Atlantis Heating & Air Conditioning874.9★ (279)16 mi
35One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning874.8★ (399)15 mi
361st Choice Quality Heating, Air, Plumbing875.0★ (68)11 mi
37Air Pros Heating and Cooling874.8★ (150)11 mi
38Carolina Climate Control874.9★ (1,247)14 mi
39Berkeley Heating & Air Conditioning874.6★ (209)8 mi
40Plumb Pro+874.9★ (1,897)4 mi
41Action Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.874.8★ (63)8 mi
42Coastal Carolina Comfort865.0★ (156)6 mi
43Preferred Home Services864.9★ (1,712)17 mi
44843 HVAC Heating & Air LLC865.0★ (8)In Ladson
45Trusted Goose Creek HVAC Repair865.0★ (17)5 mi
46Alexander Heating & Cooling865.0★ (366)12 mi
47EZR Heating and Air865.0★ (204)9 mi
48AGL Heating & Air865.0★ (855)18 mi
49Domingo & Sons864.9★ (52)12 mi
50My Three Sons Heating & Air LLC865.0★ (167)9 mi

Also serving Ladson

20 more HVAC contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked HVAC contractors serving Ladson
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A/C Repair Near Me5.0★ (2)6 mi
A+ Precision Services5.0★ (2)13 mi
Air Doctor Heating and AC5.0★ (98)20 mi
Assured5.0★ (2)4 mi
Baldwin Mechanical Contracting4.0★ (2)3 mi
Collins Heating and Air3.0★ (1)In Ladson
Craig Pagels Heating & Air5.0★ (2)7 mi
D.H. Griffin Companies - Charleston Area5.0★ (2)In Ladson
Dependable Heating and Air5.0★ (35)13 mi
Dunes Heating and Air Conditioning5.0★ (683)18 mi
East Cooper4.8★ (130)15 mi
EliteAir Summerville AC Repair5.0★ (11)4 mi
FRONTIER LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT5.0★ (2)9 mi
Hot as a Beach HVAC5.0★ (26)11 mi
J.R.'s Air Care5.0★ (2)4 mi
low country comfort4.0★ (1)In Ladson
Quality Handyman Services5.0★ (2)19 mi
Roalar HVACIn Ladson
Sears Heating and Air Conditioning1.0★ (2)18 mi
W. Brown Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (2)11 mi

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Ladson?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ladson. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do HVAC contractors cost in Ladson?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
AC replacement$3,887$5,978$8,073Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026
Furnace replacement$2,823$4,814$6,896Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an HVAC contractor's license in South Carolina

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

When to hire an HVAC contractor in South Carolina

In South Carolina, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

How we ranked Ladson HVAC contractors

We scored 238 Ladson HVAC contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ladson data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

HVAC contractors in Ladson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best HVAC contractor in Ladson?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Ladson, SC is Goose Creek Heating & Air (+ Plumbing) with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,404 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#2) and Fogel Services, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 238 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many HVAC contractors are there in Ladson?

ContractorsRanked ranks 238 HVAC contractors serving Ladson, SC. 4 of them are based in Ladson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which HVAC contractors in Ladson are open 24/7?

87 ranked HVAC contractors in Ladson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Goose Creek Heating & Air (+ Plumbing) (#1), LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#2) and Fogel Services, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which HVAC contractors in Ladson work on weekends?

159 of 238 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 125 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Goose Creek Heating & Air (+ Plumbing) (#1), LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#2) and Fogel Services, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an HVAC contractor's license in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

How much does ac replacement cost in Ladson?

AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Ladson. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Ladson HVAC contractors have?

The median Google rating among 238 rated HVAC contractors in Ladson is 4.9★, with a median of 36 reviews. Preferred Home Services has the most, 7,337 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Ladson?

In South Carolina, air conditioning calls peak in the hottest summer months. Spring is the easiest time to book a tune-up or replacement, before the first heat wave.

Update log for Ladson

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 238 hvac contractors serving Ladson.

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