Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
S30 W 24698 Sunset Dr, Suite A, Waukesha, WI, 53189
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1st Choice Heating & Cooling
As a local company, our goal is to keep our neighbors comfortable. We provide high-quality work and use the latest technology for heating maintenance, air conditioner repairs, and other HVAC services. We're the go-to HVAC company in Waukesha and Milwaukee. With an impressive track record, we've serviced numerous homes, providing reliable 24/7 emergency support. We are licensed and insured and provide free estimates & same-day services for your convenience. Your comfort is our specialty.
From BuildZoom: 1st Choice Heating & Cooling, S30 W, Waukesha, WI (Owned by: Kenneth P Ginter) holds a Hvac Contractor, Regular, False license and 4 other licenses according to the Wisconsin Rapids license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 94,017 Wisconsin licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring 1st Choice Heating & Cooling, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
1st Choice Heating & Cooling Contact Information
Phone Number: (262) 683-7490
Address: S30 W 24698 Sunset Dr, Suite A, Waukesha, WI 53189
1st Choice Heating & Cooling Waukesha
Quality
111
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
1st Choice Heating & Cooling has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 94,017 contractors in Wisconsin.
Activity
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40 projects
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2025 |
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84 projects
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2024 |
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140 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that 1st Choice Heating & Cooling has worked on at least
264.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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209 projects
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Mechanical projects |
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190 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that 1st Choice Heating & Cooling mostly works on
mechanical project
and hvac project
projects.
Pricing
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23 projects
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< $5k |
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205 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $6,466. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by 1st Choice Heating & Cooling
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Furnace & air conditioning replacement **this is a 4ton air conditioning. i'm unsure if you want the number of btu above 36000 to be 10 or if i should put in the entire 47000 into the air conditioning request. please adjust accordingly if needed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PH25-0062
Status:
issued
Fee:
$129
Permit Type:
HVAC
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace replacement (permit not required for direct replacement of air conditioning on a 1 or 2 family home. unless address is historic or brand new installment)
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-21-03696
Status:
complete
Fee:
$66
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new air conditioning to home
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-25-01817
Status:
issued
Fee:
$99
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new air conditioning to home
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-25-01816
Status:
issued
Fee:
$99
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace replacement (permit not required for air conditioning replacement on a 1 or 2 family home unless home has historic address or brand new install of air conditioning system)
Valuation:
$9,826
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-20-03123
Status:
complete
Fee:
$66
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace replacement (permit not required for air conditioning replacement on a 1 or 2 family home unless home has historic address or brand new install of air conditioning system)
Valuation:
$7,168
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-20-02704
Status:
complete
Fee:
$66
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning replacement
Valuation:
$6,700
Permit #:
E_FURN25-00273
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning replacement
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
E_FURN25-00252
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning replacement
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
E_FURN25-00249
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family- furnace replacement
Valuation:
$4,900
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-25-01408
Status:
issued
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling- furnace replacement
Valuation:
$5,600
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-25-01542
Status:
complete
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install air conditioning unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P23-1371
Status:
final
Fee:
$195
Permit Type:
A\c
Building Type:
N/A
Single family replacement furnace & air conditioning
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-25-03345
Status:
issued
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$9,500
Permit #:
HVAC-GEN-25-01584
Status:
complete
Fee:
$99
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace air conditioner
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PH23-0475
Status:
final
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
HVAC
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PH24-0695
Status:
issued
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
HVAC
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PH24-0781
Status:
issued
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
HVAC
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace and air conditioning replacement
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
E_FURN25-00369
Status:
issued
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace and air conditioning replacement
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
E_FURN25-00351
Status:
issued
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Furnace & air conditioning replacement
Valuation:
$13,800
Permit #:
E_FURN25-00276
Status:
issued
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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1st Choice Heating & Cooling License info
Verified License
| License # | 1533526 - HVACCONT |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wisconsin Rapids |
| Type | Hvac Contractor, Regular, False |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor's License |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of February, 2021. Check the current license status of 1st Choice Heating & Cooling with the City of Milwaukee License Search
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Inactive License
| License # | 13309 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Hvac Contractor |
- According to the City of Milwaukee License Search, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 13309-HVACCONT |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Type | Hvac Contractor |
- According to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for 1st Choice Heating & Cooling at the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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Inactive License
| License # | 1533526 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Hvac Contractor |
- According to the City of Milwaukee License Search, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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111
BuildZoom Score
945
Permits
- Building permit records show that 1st Choice Heating & Cooling has worked on 945 permitted projects.
1st Choice Heating & Cooling Employees
KG
Kenneth Ginter
KG
Kenneth P Ginter
Owner
PL
Phil E Lorum