How much does a heat pump installation cost?
A ducted heat pump system starts from $9,300 for the outdoor unit, air handler and installation. Our 2026 single-system installations came to $9,310 to $24,185; two systems, zoning or a VRV system ran $33,105 to $42,851. Permit and city inspection start from $250. Estimates are free, and the final price is set after the estimate.
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Heat pump installation prices
The prices below are what we charge in the East Bay and Marin County.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump system (outdoor unit and air handler) | From $9,300 |
| Attic package for the air handler | From $2,050 |
| Ductwork replacement | From $3,400 |
| Surge protector, part and labor | $360 |
| Permit and city inspection | From $250 |
| Estimate for a new system | Free |
Current offers: a $2,000 rebate on a new heat pump; in Piedmont, up to $3,000 depending on program eligibility and the equipment installed (Piedmont heat pump rebate); furnace trade-in of up to $1,500; financing with 12 months at 0% interest. See current offers · See all prices
Heat pump systems we install
Real 2026 jobs, totals before discounts.
Goodman heat pump · from $9,310
A Goodman single-stage heat pump with a Goodman air handler. Walnut Creek $9,310; Danville $11,981 with an attic package and surge protector; Concord $12,130 including a $1,350 permit.
Daikin FIT inverter heat pump · $14,296 to $23,958
Our most common install: a Daikin FIT inverter heat pump with a Daikin FIT air handler. San Anselmo $16,250 (3-ton); Brentwood $19,468 (3.5-ton, attic package, $1,450 permit); Walnut Creek $23,958 (4-ton, attic package, $6,030 ductwork replacement).
Dual fuel · Moraga $24,185
A Daikin FIT 5-ton heat pump paired with a 96% AFUE Daikin gas furnace: the heat pump does most of the heating and the furnace backs it up.
Cased coil, condenser platform, surge protector, thermostat, $1,350 permit.
Two systems or zoning · $33,105 to $35,714
San Ramon: two Daikin FIT heat pumps with two air handlers in a two-system house ($33,105, $1,800 permit). El Cerrito: a Daikin FIT heat pump with a zone control system, ductwork replacement and an energy recovery ventilator ($35,714).
Daikin VRV-S · $39,351 to $42,851
Two Concord homes: a 4-ton Daikin VRV-S heat pump serving a ducted air handler and a concealed ducted unit, with ductwork replacement and an attic package.
What changes the price
These are the lines that moved the total on our 2026 heat pump jobs.
- System size. Our 2026 systems ranged from 3 to 5 tons.
- Equipment. Goodman single-stage systems cost less than Daikin FIT inverter systems.
- Air handler in the attic. The attic package was $2,050 to $4,550.
- Ductwork. Ductwork replacement was $3,480 to $6,160 on our jobs.
- Zoning. A zone control system was $3,450 in El Cerrito.
- Second system. A two-system house needs two outdoor units and two air handlers.
- Permit and city inspection. $250 to $1,800 on our 2026 jobs.
We help with heat pump rebates and offer financing. Rebates · Financing
What the installation includes
The installation package covers the electrical work, refrigerant line set, pad and plenum. A smart thermostat, attic package or surge protector are listed separately when the job needs them.
Permit and warranty
In California, replacing a heat pump requires a permit. It is billed separately, from $250. Daikin equipment carries a warranty of up to 12 years. Our recent replacements included a 3-year labor warranty, and Goodman heat pumps get a 10-year parts warranty if registered.
Heat pump or furnace?
A ducted heat pump heats and cools with one system and uses the existing ducts. If you want to keep gas, a dual-fuel setup pairs the heat pump with a furnace. Homes without ducts use ductless mini splits instead.
Furnace installation · Ductless mini splits · All heating systems · Heat pump repair
When we’re not the right call
- Homes without ductwork: see ductless mini splits.
- Air-to-water heat pumps: we don’t install them.
- Homes in San Francisco or the South Bay: we serve the East Bay and Marin County.
Questions
How much does a heat pump installation cost?
A ducted heat pump system starts from $9,300. Our 2026 single-system installations came to $9,310 to $24,185; two systems, zoning or a VRV system ran $33,105 to $42,851. The permit is extra, from $250. Estimates are free.
Which heat pump brands do you install?
Mainly Daikin and Goodman, sometimes Mitsubishi. We repair all brands.
Do I need ducts for a heat pump?
A ducted heat pump uses your existing ducts. If the house has no ducts, a ductless mini split heats and cools room by room.
Can I keep my gas furnace as a backup?
Yes. A dual-fuel system pairs a heat pump with a gas furnace. In Moraga we installed a Daikin FIT heat pump with a 96% AFUE Daikin furnace.
Are there rebates for a new heat pump?
Yes. We offer a $2,000 rebate on a new heat pump, and up to $3,000 in Piedmont depending on program eligibility and the equipment installed. We also help with other heat pump rebates.
Do I need a permit for a heat pump?
Yes. In California, replacing a heat pump requires a permit and a city inspection. It is billed separately, from $250.
Serving the East Bay and Marin County: Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin counties. See the full service area →
Planning a heat pump?
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