Updated: Apr 29, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3156 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
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Alternative Aire HVAC/Mechanical Contractor
Phone Number: 919-404-9040
We're a full-service heating and Air conditioning Service company serving the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Cary). We offer heating and AC repairs, new system installation, HVAC services, and furnace installations. We provide honest, thorough quotes customized for your individual HVAC Systems. We offer the best warranties in the industry, back all of our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and have the best prices in the Triangle! Here at Alternative Aire Inc, we will listen to your needs.
From BuildZoom: Alternative Aire Inc, 3156 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC holds a Electrical Contractors license and 1 other license according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Alternative Aire Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Alternative Aire Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (919) 404-9040
Address: 3156 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Alternative Aire Inc Durham
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Alternative Aire Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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26 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Alternative Aire Inc has worked on at least
46.0 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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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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36 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Alternative Aire Inc mostly works on
hvac project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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20 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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10 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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6 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $17,414. 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.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Addition: adding heated space with a new master bedroom suite with a bathroom and closet and 2 new bedrooms. carport minimum: new carport and a new deck. residential addition consisting of master bedroom and bathroom two additional bedrooms deck and carport
Valuation:
$84,070
Permit #:
MECHR-005642-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition: adding heated space with a new master bedroom suite with a bathroom and closet and 2 new bedrooms. adding carport minimum: new carport and a new deck. residential addition consisting of master bedroom and bathroom two additional bedrooms deck and carport
Valuation:
$84,070
Permit #:
BLDR-000512-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition: adding heated space with a new master bedroom suite with a bathroom and closet and 2 new bedrooms. minimum: new carport and a new deck. residential addition consisting of master bedroom and bathroom two additional bedrooms deck and carport
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SC-006556-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition- addition to consist of adding a nook and laundry room. alteration- alteration to be completed on the existing primary bathroom. new electrical mechanical and plumbing to be added
Valuation:
$24,024
Permit #:
BLDR-027850-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition- 2 story addition to the rear of the dwelling- approximately 364sqft. first floor new heated study second floor new walk-in closet. alteration- approximately 52sqft. alterations to be completed on the existing second floor bathroom. new electrical mechanical and plumbing to be added
Valuation:
$54,707
Permit #:
MECHR-029625-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: kitch remod remove walls(engineering onsite at framing)***b/e/m/p***kitchen renovation. remove old cabinets and install new. relocate electrical for appliances per plan. removal of walls per plan. engineer letter will be on site for framing inspection. no wall removal will occur prior to engineer visit. unable to uncover walls to determine what we need to do structurally as... see more
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
RABS-133836-2024
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen renovation: install three new windows minor electrical changes vent new hood to exterior sink plumbing to remain the same-refrigerator supply line to be relocated. wil need all trades framing and insulation inspections. master bathroom: relocate plumbing for vanity shower and toilet minor electrical changes vent new bathroom fan to exterior. will need ground work or between fl... see more
Valuation:
$23,147
Permit #:
BLDR-007539-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen renovation: install three new windows minor electrical changes vent new hood to exterior sink plumbing to remain the same-refrigerator supply line to be relocated. wil need all trades framing and insulation inspections. master bathroom: relocate plumbing for vanity shower and toilet minor electrical changes vent new bathroom fan to exterior. will need ground work or between fl... see more
Valuation:
$23,147
Permit #:
MECHR-008609-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: kitchen renovation no structural***all trades*** hvac - new hood vent plumbing - new refrigerator box electrical - new uc lighting new microwave wire update recessed cans 2 new outlets structural - remove non load bearing wall (engineer letter on site)
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
RABS-099644-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential change out hvac in a flood zone (do not use unless directed to)
2025-11-04
Addition new furnace/ac to attic including ducts gas line and electrical. replace basement system with like/downsize
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
HVACR-018361-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel: bathroom remodel: new cabinets and countertops new tile- new bathtub new shower minor relocation of a couple of outlets, two new bathroom fans new shower rough and trim new bathtub rough and trim new vanity fixtures new toilet
Valuation:
$11,610
Permit #:
MECHR-047929-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovat kitchen only - new cabinets - countertops- appliances - new electrical to service islands - need to create trench in floor for groundwork - plumbing to remain in existing location - hood vent to move slightly but no change to exterior
Valuation:
$14,488
Permit #:
BLDNR-000664-2022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovat kitchen only - new cabinets - countertops- appliances - new electrical to service islands - need to create trench in floor for groundwork - plumbing to remain in existing location - hood vent to move slightly but no change to exterior
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELENR-003485-2022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of attached garage---not infill--- on 1st floor covered front porch extension and renovation of mudroom and 1/2 bathroom also on the 1st floor. 2nd floor addition includes bedroom/office bathroom play room and storage
Valuation:
$159,673
Permit #:
BLDR-028359-2022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition remove existing sunroom and garage main level- new master bathroom master bedroom master closet sunroom and new laundry room. min building- new front porch verify crawl space ventilation
Valuation:
$82,439
Permit #:
BLDR-003535-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom renovation -replace vanity in same location -replace toilet in same location -new shower fixtures -add two recessed can lights -add one overhead light -new bathroom fan no exterior work
Valuation:
$51,714
Permit #:
PLMR-008767-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom renovation -replace vanity in same location -replace toilet in same location -new shower fixtures -add two recessed can lights -add one overhead light -new bathroom fan no exterior work
Valuation:
$51,714
Permit #:
MECHR-008766-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom renovation -replace vanity in same location -replace toilet in same location -new shower fixtures -add two recessed can lights -add one overhead light -new bathroom fan no exterior work
Valuation:
$51,714
Permit #:
ELR-008765-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom renovation -replace vanity in same location -replace toilet in same location -new shower fixtures -add two recessed can lights -add one overhead light -new bathroom fan no exterior work
Valuation:
$51,714
Permit #:
BLDR-008249-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of attached garage on 1st floor covered front porch extension and renovation of mudroom and 1/2 bathroom also on the 1st floor. 2nd floor addition includes bedroom/office bathroom play room and storage
Valuation:
$159,673
Permit #:
MECHR-042564-2022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Alternative Aire Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | SP.PH.29112 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
| Business Type | None |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
Verify this license's status for Alternative Aire Inc at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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Verified License
| License # | SP.PH.29112 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
| Business Type | None |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
Verify this license's status for Alternative Aire Inc at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
110
BuildZoom Score
99
Permits
- Building permit records show that Alternative Aire Inc has worked on 99 permitted projects.