Updated: Dec 30, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
1891 East Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34234
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Gary Air HVAC/Mechanical Contractor
A full-service air conditioning and heating company with 24 hour emergency service. State licensed, family-owned, and operated residential HVAC contractor we have proudly served the Sarasota FL and Manatee FL counties for over 25 years. We specialize in HVAC installation, HVAC service, HVAC maintenance, and HVAC repair. Our NATE certified technicians service all makes and models of HVAC units. We offer annual and semi-annual preventative maintenance service packages.
From BuildZoom: Gary Air, 1891 East Ave, Sarasota, FL (Owned by: Christopher Air & Heating Inc) holds a Construction Business Information license and 4 other licenses according to the Florida license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of Florida contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Gary Air, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Gary Air Contact Information
Phone Number: (941) 957-0049
Address: 1891 East Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
Gary Air Sarasota
Quality
89
30th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Gary Air has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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152 projects
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2025 |
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97 projects
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2024 |
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85 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gary Air has worked on at least
334.0 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.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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296 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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8 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $8,294. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Gary Air Reviews
1 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Susan H.August 17, 2021AC installation$5,300
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Remove framed dropped ceiling and soffit areas from above floor joists in front entry kitchen and dining area. re-route- replace electrical wiring into floor joists. replace re-route mechanical ductwork above closet and hall soffits
Valuation:
$19,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-001582
Status:
complete
Fee:
$594
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ncrqd: **pp/pr universal** remodel kitchen adding a new island. area will require a trench for electrical and plumbing. enclose & frame kitchen window. remove and replace main bathroom shower and bathroom floor nat gas gas sf 03091197 lot 39 lakewood ranch ccv sp r/s
Valuation:
$202,400
Permit #:
BLD2406-1993
Status:
issued
Fee:
$266
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Single family
Remodel main and guest bathrooms with new showers/cabinets. remodel kitchen and update electrical. per plans change plans change - 3rd floor balcony has water damage. a footer & post is needed to be added to provide structural support ***private provider plan review and inspections***
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
23 117464 00 B1
Status:
complete
Fee:
$440
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical equipment changeout for 2 watersource units. like for like. size for size. at the same location and same elevation bosch ton 2 and 3.5 units 0kw 14.3 seer package unit in closet
Valuation:
$18,151
Permit #:
2025-003988
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
* kitchen alteration to include removal of partition walls new electrical panel with relocation to vent stack and hvac. bathroom remodel to include new tub/shower. install wired smoke detectors. install furring strips and drywall to ceilings. new vinyl flooring throughout ***plans change - re-pipe replace sanitation/waste pipes. replace water lines.***
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-24-000883
Status:
complete
Fee:
$520
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Flood pp&pr universal ncrqd: installation of new main bathroom shower. installation of new kitchen including upgrade to electrical and plumbing sf old lot 4 gulf & bay estates
Valuation:
$320,000
Permit #:
BLD2405-2900
Status:
issued
Fee:
$390
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Single family
Air conditioning change out-this is a mechanical equipment changeout. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$7,350
Permit #:
PM25-0053
Status:
final
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning change out-change out the unit 1- 5t, 16.5s (first floor main unit) and unit 2 - 2.5t 15.5 s (second floor unit)-both are in the same location and are like for like
Valuation:
$21,539
Permit #:
PM22-0870
Status:
final
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
Change out rheem 2t s2 5kw split system. this is a mechanical air conditioning equipment change out like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation on pad on ground
Valuation:
$7,900
Permit #:
2025-011210
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a two unit mechanical air conditioning equipment change out. like for like size for size. at same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$14,275
Permit #:
RES-MEC-25-002687
Status:
complete
Fee:
$142
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical equipment changeout. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation. this work is being done in the maintenance department closet first company tonn 1 kw 0 seer 13 pkg unit in closet change out
Valuation:
$6,600
Permit #:
2023-002603
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is an equipment changeout. like for like. size for size. at the same location and same elevation rheem 3.5 tonnage 10 k.w. 16 seer split system in closet on elevated pad
Valuation:
$23,100
Permit #:
2025-013500
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical air conditioning equipment change out. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
RES-MEC-25-003502
Status:
complete
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning change out residential express
2025-04-24
This is a mechanical air conditioning equipment change out. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$8,170
Permit #:
BLD2504-2744
Status:
complete
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical air conditioning equipment change out. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$7,181
Permit #:
RES-MEC-25-002390
Status:
complete
Fee:
$142
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning change out-mechanical equipment changeout. like for like. size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$8,700
Permit #:
PM25-0065
Status:
issued
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
***internet submittal*** new water lines to well. new sewer lines to septic. some plumbing electrical framing insulation flooring and cabinetry ** enclose breezeway into bedroom convert garage to master bedroom & bathroom convert pool porch to bedroom **
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
22 122858 00 B1
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,081
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical equipment changeout. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation grandaire 2.5 ton 27 297 kw 14.3 seer pkg unit on pad on ground
Valuation:
$8,640
Permit #:
2025-016064
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical air conditioning equipment changeout. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$8,935
Permit #:
RES-MEC-25-004158
Status:
complete
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
This is a mechanical air conditioning equipment changeout. like for like size for size. at the same location and same elevation
Valuation:
$7,359
Permit #:
RES-MEC-25-003962
Status:
complete
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
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Gary Air License info
License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Gary Air with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | CAC1813521 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Air Conditioning Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Unverified License
| License # | RA0066784 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Registered Air Conditioning Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | QB24389 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information, |
- According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 0024389 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
- According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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89
BuildZoom Score
2.9K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gary Air has worked on 2866 permitted projects.
Gary Air Employees
CI
Christopher Air & Heating Inc
Owner
I had a new air conditioning unit installed in March. It failed inspection 3 times, and has caused a flood in my home twice. I've left more than a dozen phone messages for Gary to call me to see how we can amicably resolve this matter (I spent over $5300 on a new unit that is neither reliable nor efficient). However, he has refused to return my call.
There are a lot of A/C companies out there, I wish I had gone with any of the others.