Lock the original bar
Submit the all-in price and scope, plus the PDF or photo if you have it. We identify what must remain constant for a fair comparison.
Founding Phoenix pilot · first 10 homeowners
Before you sign a five-figure HVAC quote, check the market.
Get a second-market check without scheduling three more sales visits. Your written quote stays the price and scope bar while we work the Phoenix market—expanding the search when another qualified call could improve the answer.
Local market search$0 upfront15% of verified savings
Limited manual pilot · A Local Authority service · Independent market check, not an HVAC contractor
01Your quote remains the bar
No vague “average price” verdict.
02You stay out of the call loop
We keep working while another qualified call could help.
03No savings means no fee
Our incentives begin after yours.
04You choose every next step
No visit without your approval.
The problem
A second opinion should not mean a second sales gauntlet.
Replacement proposals are hard to compare. One includes permits, another buries financing costs, and a third changes the equipment or warranty. The lowest number is not always the lowest comparable quote.
SecondLook starts with the document already in your hand. We preserve the exact bar, screen the market, and only bring you options worth examining.
One quote. A real market search. Clear options.
We do the legwork between “this feels high” and “here is the actual spread.”
Work the Phoenix market
We start with a qualified call list, then expand it when another contractor could improve the price or clarify the scope.
Filter before the home visit
We remove obvious scope mismatches and sales noise. You decide whether a promising option deserves an appointment.
Show the verified savings
You see the selected comparable price, the differences that matter, our fee, and your net savings before choosing.
Illustrative example
Know the bar. See the spread. Keep most of the win.
This is example math, not a claimed customer result. Actual savings depend on equipment, scope, home, timing, and contractor availability.
Comparable replacementAll-in cash price
Original written quote$14,500
Best comparable option$11,500
- Verified savings
- $3,000
- SecondLook fee · 15%
- − $450
- Your net savings
- $2,550
How we protect the comparison
Price only matters when the scope holds still.
Before presenting an option, we record the differences instead of hiding them behind a single number.
- EquipmentType, capacity, efficiency rating, brand and model tier
- InstallationLabor, removal, electrical, drain, pad and line-set assumptions
- CompliancePermit responsibility, inspections and current Arizona ROC status
- CoverageManufacturer parts, labor and workmanship warranties
- EconomicsCash price, rebates, financing markup, exclusions and add-ons
- ControlNo homeowner details or visit scheduling without approval
Phoenix HVAC quote guides
Answer the decision in front of you.
Each guide covers one part of a replacement-quote review, using the written proposal as the evidence bar.
01 · Replacement costDoes the replacement cost deserve a market check?Review equipment, installation, financing, coverage, exclusions, and price conditions.02 · ComparisonCompare two written proposals.Normalize the fields that make a lower number materially different.03 · Email checklistRequest the decision-ready checklist by email.One message only; no newsletter or automatic follow-up.04 · Phoenix permitsClarify the replacement permit assumption.Separate like-for-like conditions from size, capacity, location, and related changes.05 · Equipment matchCheck model numbers and the AHRI record.Tie the represented efficiency to the exact equipment combination.06 · Contractor recordReconcile the Arizona license to the quote.Match the contracting entity, license record, classification, and written responsibilities.07 · Load calculationCheck the sizing evidence behind capacity.Separate home-specific Manual J inputs and loads from later equipment selection.08 · Duct and airflow scopeDefine what happens beyond the equipment.Compare inspection, testing, repair, sealing, exclusions, and final verification.09 · Written warrantySeparate every warranty promise.Identify providers, periods, registration, exclusions, claims, and records.10 · Refrigerant and line setDefine the piping scope.Record equipment, refrigerant, reuse or replacement, access, testing, charging, and changes.11 · Electrical scopeAssign the electrical work.Separate disconnect, circuit, service, panel, permit, allowance, and responsible-trade assumptions.12 · System comparisonCompare heat pump with AC and furnace.Normalize functions, sizing, matched equipment, controls, scope, warranties, and price.13 · Rooftop package unitDefine the work around the equipment.Check curb, roof, lifting, transitions, utilities, weatherproofing, permits, and closeout.14 · Startup evidenceDefine the post-install handoff.Check promised measurements, controls, records, retained components, and exceptions.15 · Removal and disposalAssign the old-equipment scope.Clarify recovery, hauling, ownership, cleanup, fees, and change conditions.16 · Capacity stagingCompare single-, two-stage, and variable systems.Normalize models, sizing, controls, claims, warranty, and all-in price.17 · IAQ add-onsBound the air-cleaner claim.Check the target, evidence, compatibility, ozone information, maintenance, and price.18 · Written estimateMake a free estimate comparable.Check contractor identity, equipment, scope, responsibilities, price conditions, warranties, and changes.19 · Bid countKnow when you have enough quotes.Start with three written estimates, then test scope, price basis, and the value of another visit.20 · Pre-depositReconcile the agreement before paying.Check contractor identity, scope, total price, payment stages, timing, changes, and records.
Straight answers
What homeowners usually want to know first.
Are you an HVAC contractor?+
No. SecondLook is an independent quote-market-check service. We do not diagnose equipment, perform installations, or replace the licensed contractor you choose.
How many contractors do you contact?+
We begin with a focused group of qualified Phoenix installers, then expand the search when another call could improve the answer. We stop when we have a credible comparable option, prices converge, or more outreach is unlikely to help.
Will contractors call me?+
Not unless you approve it. We make the initial calls and do not share your direct contact information or schedule a home visit without telling you first.
How do you decide whether a quote is comparable?+
We compare the all-in cash price alongside equipment type and capacity, efficiency, labor, permits, thermostat and duct scope, warranties, rebates, and financing assumptions.
What does it cost?+
There is no deposit. If you choose a lower comparable quote we identify, the pilot fee is 15% of verified savings. If we find no savings—or you do not use an option—the fee is $0.
How do you choose contractors?+
We begin with Phoenix-area companies that quote replacement work, then check service area, project fit, public license information, and current Arizona ROC status before a recommendation.
What happens to my uploaded quote?+
It is stored privately for your market check and is available only to the operating team. We do not publish it or sell your contact information.
Do you guarantee a savings percentage?+
No. Your written quote gives us the exact price to beat, but savings depend on scope, timing, equipment, and contractor availability. We show the comparable spread and charge only from verified savings you choose to use.
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