Updated: Jan 02, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
2100 51st St, Sarasota, FL, 34234
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Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc
Jim McDonald & Sons has been providing the best in comfort to Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 1970. We’ve always been family-owned and operated, and we pass on the values of our family to our many customers, both residential and commercial. Whether you need AC repair, a new system, or anything HVAC, we are here to help. Give us a call today!
From BuildZoom: Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc, 2100 51st St, Sarasota, FL (Employees: Mcdonald James Thomas Sr and Mcdonald, James Thomas Sr) holds a Construction Business Information license and 5 other licenses according to the Florida license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 191,428 Florida licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (941) 360-9898
Address: 2100 51st St, Sarasota, FL 34234
Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc Sarasota
Quality
109
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 191,428 contractors in Florida.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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267 projects
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2025 |
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227 projects
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2024 |
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196 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc has worked on at least
691.0 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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25 projects
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New Constructions |
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6 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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656 projects
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HVAC projects |
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388 projects
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Mechanical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc mostly works on
hvac project
and mechanical project
projects.
Pricing
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44 projects
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< $5k |
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553 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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25 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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6 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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6 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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16 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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8 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $9,095. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc
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Residential new single family-duplex-townhome
2024-12-09
***first reinstate. can reinstate before issuance per lk. reinstated-5/20/25-cc***single family new construction home...4/4.5/4...solana lanai with outdoor kitchen elevator mechanical platform left side sfr..roof height 32 7"...total living 3378 sf total gross 5745 sf...$2066 (mmf) - $1420 (demo multi fam) = $646 due demolish triplex cbp-22-00816...b/e/p/m...noc req on site
Valuation:
$635,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00055
Status:
missing documents
Fee:
$8,638
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family-duplex-townhome
2025-04-01
New construction single family home...5/5/2...covered entry solana - ground floor lanai w/outdoor kitchen - 2nd floor 2 mounted air conditioning units mounted wh...mid point roof height from dfe 32 1 3/8/"...total gross 6835 sf total living 3954 sf...no demolish of single family residence only shed
Valuation:
$840,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00051
Status:
missing documents
Fee:
$11,004
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a new single family...4/4/2...cover entry covered lanai elevated air conditioning on rt side roof height 24'6 total living 2746 sf total gross 3635 sf demolish permit br-dmo-23-00177 living 2022 sf...b/e/p/m...noc req on site
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00224
Status:
triage
Fee:
$6,886
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family-duplex-townhome
2024-12-05
***first reinstate. can reinstate before issuance per lk. reinstated-5/20/25-cc***single family new construction home...4/4.5/4...solana lanai with outdoor kitchen elevator mechanical platform left side sfr..roof height 32 7"...total living 3378 sf total gross 5745 sf...no demolish on parcel mmf $2066...b/e/p/m..noc req on site
Valuation:
$635,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00057
Status:
missing documents
Fee:
$9,968
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family-duplex-townhome
2025-02-16
Single family new construction home...4/4.5/4...solana lanai with outdoor kitchen elevator mechanical platform right side sfr..roof height 32 7"...total living 3378 sf total gross 5745 sf...no demolish permit this parcel
Valuation:
$635,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00054
Status:
missing documents
Fee:
$9,933
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family-duplex-townhome
2024-12-05
***first reinstate. can reinstate before issuance per lk. reinstated-5/20/25-cc***single family new construction home...5/5/4...solana lanai with outdoor kitchen elevator..roof height 34'5 1/8"...no demolish on parcel mmf $2066 total living 3954 sf total gross 6828 sf...b/e/p/m..noc req on site
Valuation:
$780,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00058
Status:
missing documents
Fee:
$12,010
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family-duplex-townhome
2024-12-05
***first reinstate. can reinstate before issuance per lk. reinstated-5/20/25-cc***single family new construction home...4/4.5/4...solana lanai with outdoor kitchen elevator mechanical platform right side sfr..roof height 32 7"...total living 3378 sf total gross 5745 sf...demo concrete structure 24 x 40 cbp-22-00724 960 sq ft....b/e/p/m..noc req on site
Valuation:
$635,000
Permit #:
BR-SFR-24-00056
Status:
missing documents
Fee:
$10,058
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Description: *private provider – inspections only* new construction complete detailed description of work 3-story townhouses - 10-units with attached garage. pco's for each unit
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
BLD-23-0500756
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,828
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ncrqd: re-roof gaf 60mil tpo buildings a & b plus the middle small roof and small roofs at end of each building building 6120 and 6124 el conquistador village 1 sec 1
Valuation:
$420,000
Permit #:
BLD2411-0388
Status:
complete
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New home construction. demolition of existing structure via demolition permit res-demo-24-000114. ***private provider inspections***
Valuation:
$519,000
Permit #:
RES-NEW-24-001484
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,371
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical system equal change out on 2 systems 1 ) 3ton 15.2seer 5kw heat strip no duct work same elevation and location 2.) 5ton 15.2seer 5kw heat strip no duct work same elevation and location split system on roof on exit stand or curb goodman
Valuation:
$19,474
Permit #:
2025-008764
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New sf-install 3 ton and 3.5ton goodman heat pump systems with 8kw heat and all new duct work for a new single family residence per the plans. in accordance with the building permit pb22-1018
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
PM24-0527
Status:
final
Fee:
$74
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
2 mechanical system change out unit 1. 5ton 15.2seer 8kw heat strip no duct work same elevation and location. unit 2. 2ton 15.2seer 5kw heat strip no duct work same elevation and location
Valuation:
$16,436
Permit #:
RES-MEC-25-001535
Status:
complete
Fee:
$142
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning change out-install 2 air conditioning units-install a 2 ton daikin fit heat pump split system with 5 kw heat and install a 4ton daikin fit heat pump split system with 8 kw heat. mechanical equipment equal change out
Valuation:
$33,433
Permit #:
PM24-0723
Status:
issued
Fee:
$154
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
* new single family home
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
RES-NEW-25-000608
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,321
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ncrqd: new single family home lot 14 palma sola grande
Valuation:
$986,000
Permit #:
BLD2502-4376
Status:
approved
Fee:
$21,440
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Single family
Install a rheem 2 ton horizontal straight cool split system a 2 ton rheem vertical straight cool split system a 3 ton rheem vertical heat pump split system and a 3 ton rheem horizontal heat pump split system. all with 5kw heat. mechanical equipment equal changeout
Valuation:
$35,300
Permit #:
RES-MEC-24-001761
Status:
complete
Fee:
$108
Permit Type:
Air conditioning ...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work to include: kitchen - demolish the kitchen soffit above the existing cabinets (no electrical plumbing or hvac changes). master bathroom - demo/remove all tile existing toilet vanity & pocket door into bathroom; save & re-use mirrors and counter tops w built-in sinks replace all tile & toilet. (no electrical plumbing or hvac changes) master closet - reverse attic stairs c... see more
Valuation:
$31,000
Permit #:
RES-ALT-24-004658
Status:
complete
Fee:
$244
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Air conditioning change out residential express
2025-03-31
Mechanical system equal change out 4t 17seer 8kw heat strip no duct work same elevation and location
Valuation:
$113,998
Permit #:
BLD2503-4983
Status:
issued
Fee:
$66
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a new 4ton daikin fit vertical heat pump system with 5kw heat. mechanical equipment equal changeout name brand: daikin tonnage: 4 k.w. 5 seer 16 split system - in closet - on pad on ground
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
2024-012174
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc License info
License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | None |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | CBC057398 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Building Contractor |
| Business Type | None |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | CAC015960 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Certified Air Conditioning Contractor |
| Business Type | None |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | None |
- 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 # | QB38576 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information, |
| Business Type | None |
- 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 # | 0038576 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Construction Business Information |
| Business Type | None |
- 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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109
BuildZoom Score
3K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc has worked on 3021 permitted projects.
Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc Employees
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Mcdonald James Thomas Sr
MS
Mcdonald, James Thomas Sr