Hot Rod Mechanical, Inc
Licensed HVAC contractor in Austin, Texas
Hot Rod Mechanical, Inc holds TDLR licence TACLA00026151C, active, licensed since 28 Sep 2005, rated 4.7 from 9 Google reviews.
Report card
- Licence activeTDLR #TACLA00026151C, class AC. Issued 28 Sep 2005, expires 31 Mar 2027.
- Licensed 21 yrsSince 28 Sep 2005.
- BBB AccreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
- 253 building permits since 2020Naming this business as the contractor (City of Austin), most recently 26 Oct 2026.
Checked against the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) register on 4 Nov 2026.
Google reviews
4.7(9 reviews)C. Brad Singleton★★★★★ 5 years agoView on Google
I had a situation in which my dryer vent needed to be placed through a limestone block wall, and 4 other HVAC companies either said they couldn't, or they ghosted me. Hot Rod was confident they could easily get it done, they placed me on their schedule, and then they got it done within the day. They were efficient, direct, and competent, and I so thankful my contractor friend recommended them.
Tim -★★★★★ 7 years agoView on Google
Family Owned Business. Richard came out and was very thorough, professional and helpful figuring out the wisest choices in repair costs. Prices were very fair and service was excellent. I highly recommend Hot Rod Mechanical.
A Frausto★★★★★ 5 years agoView on Google
Great service
Michael Chavez★★★★★ 7 years agoView on Google
TLDR: Hot Rod is not in it to help you. Their techs, management, and ownership approach customer service with such a profit-retention mentality that you as a customer will always be wrong and will likely pay more than what you agreed to. They’ll even manifest a convenient cover story to exonerate themselves. Do yourself a favor, go to the next HVAC listing. I’m not a big fan of negative reviews, as I assume they…
Read all 9 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.
Recent permits
Building permits pulled under licence #TACLA00026151C, from City of Austin open data, which names contractors up to 3 Nov 2026. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.
- 26 Oct 2026 · Plumbing Permit Repair · ZIP 78728[ETJ] repair/reroute natural-gas piping system serving three owner-provided rooftop HVAC units.
- 7 Oct 2026 · Plumbing Permit Repair · ZIP 78617Natural gas pipe repairs
- 29 Jun 2026 · Mechanical Permit Change Out · ZIP 78756Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work AHU replacement at Pathways at Northloop Lobby. No new ductwork...
- 19 Mar 2026 · Mechanical Permit Remodel · ZIP 78719Interior renovations to existing building addition of new fire suppression system update mechanical and electrical systems PuPR2
- 19 Mar 2026 · Plumbing Permit Remodel · ZIP 78719Interior renovations to existing building addition of new fire suppression system update mechanical and electrical systems PuPR2
Why it ranks #28 of 416 HVAC contractors in Austin
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