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The HVAC trade partner your closing dates can count on.
Karibe Mechanical Service has been contracted by multiple homebuilders on production communities from Miami-Dade to Indian River County. We take the mechanical scope from rough-in through final inspection, then service the homeowner through the builder warranty period, so one mechanical contractor is accountable for the system from rough-in to closing and beyond.
Why builders work with Karibe
We ran the schedule before we ever bid on one.
Before founding Karibe in 2011, Carlos Fernandez spent years as a Construction Manager for one of the nation’s largest homebuilders. He held trades to schedule, walked inspections, and closed punch lists on production communities. He built Karibe to be the HVAC contractor he always wanted on his job.
That background shows up in the things builders notice: crews that are on the lot when the schedule says, rough-ins that pass the first time, equipment that matches the plan and the energy calc, and a warranty department that answers the homeowner so your construction manager does not have to.
- Production capacity across two locationsOffices in Miami and Fort Pierce with over 50,000 sq. ft. of combined warehouse space, so we can acquire, secure, and store equipment for your communities ahead of the schedule. Multiple crews on the road, and a lot never waits on a delivery.
- State-certified Mechanical Contractor, CMC 1249885Your HVAC scope runs under our mechanical license. Our founder also holds a State-certified General Contractor license (CGC 151053), which means we understand the whole build, not just our trade. Licensed and insured at the level your risk department expects; certificates of insurance on request.
- Competitive per-lot pricingVolume purchasing, standardized equipment packages per plan, and a lean operation mean a number that works at community scale.
- Warranty service that protects your buyer experienceOur crews take the homeowner’s warranty call in your community, document it, and close it, and stay on as their AC contractor after the warranty ends.
How the scope runs
Rough stage to final stage, coordinated with your construction schedule.
This is the sequence we run on every lot. Each stage has its own inspection and its own hand-off to the next trade, so your superintendent always knows where a house stands.
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Framing stage
Rough-in
Duct layout from the approved plan and Manual J/D. Trunk and branch runs, boots and plenums, refrigerant line sets, condensate drains, and the rough mechanical inspection, scheduled to your framing and MEP sequence.
2
Drywall complete
Trim-out
Air handlers set, condensers on pads or roof stands, registers and grilles, thermostats, and disconnects. Equipment matched per plan to the Florida Energy Code and the community’s standard package.
3
Pre-CO
Startup, test & final
Every system charged, started, and checked for airflow and temperature split. Final mechanical inspection signed off, and startup and warranty registration documentation delivered for your closing file.
4
Post-closing
Builder warranty service
Homeowner warranty calls dispatched from the nearest Karibe office, closed and documented per lot. After the warranty period, the homeowner keeps a contractor who already knows the house.
Builder services
Three things we do for every community.
One equipment package per plan, one crew per stage, one mechanical contractor accountable from rough-in to closing.
New construction installation
Rough-in, trim-out, startup, and final inspection on single-family and townhome communities.
- Duct design and layout per plan
- Line sets, drains, and rough inspection
- Equipment set and trim-out
- Startup, test, and final sign-off
Builder warranty service
Homeowner warranty calls in your communities, handled by our office and documented per lot.
- Dispatched from the nearest Karibe location
- Homeowner system orientation
- Service history reported to your warranty department
Options & upgrade packages
Priced as line items so your sales team can offer them per lot.
- Higher-efficiency equipment tiers
- Smart thermostats
- UV and filtration indoor air quality packages
- Ductless mini splits for garages, bonus rooms, and casitas
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Capacity & coordination
Built to run several communities at once.
A production community is a moving target: framing on one street, drywall on the next, closings at the end of the block. We staff each stage as its own crew so rough-in never waits on trim-out, and we stage material by plan type at the location closest to the site. With over 50,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space between Miami and Fort Pierce, we buy and hold equipment ahead of your schedule instead of waiting on it.
Scheduling runs through our Director of Operations, Ivette Bermudez, who coordinates directly with your superintendent and construction manager. One call, one point of contact, and a schedule that is updated when yours is.
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Locations: Miami and Fort Pierce
6
Counties covered, Miami-Dade to Indian River
50,000+
Sq. ft. of warehouse space for equipment and material
2011
In business, founded by a former builder CM
What we install
Equipment matched to the plan, the code, and the community.
We standardize an equipment package per floor plan so every lot of the same plan gets the same system, the same duct design, and the same startup checklist. Packages are built to the Florida Energy Code and the community’s price point.
- Split systemsStraight-cool and heat pump, single-family and townhome, air handler in attic, closet, or garage.
- Packaged unitsRooftop and ground-set packaged systems where the plan calls for them.
- Ductless mini splitsGarages, bonus rooms, casitas, and multi-zone applications.
- Duct systems, thermostats, and IAQFlex and rigid duct, programmable and smart thermostats, UV and filtration options for upgrade packages.
Common questions from builders
How do you price a community?
Per lot, by floor plan, with the equipment package and duct design fixed for each plan. Options and upgrades are priced as line items. Pricing is held for the term of the agreement.
Can you take on a new community while you are active on others?
Yes. We staff by stage rather than by community, and we run two locations, so adding a site is a matter of adding crews to a schedule we already run. Send us the lot count and the projected start dates and we will confirm capacity with the bid.
Which builders do you work for?
We have been under contract with multiple regional and national homebuilders in South Florida and on the Treasure Coast. We do not publish client names on our website; references are available on request as part of the bid process.
How do warranty calls work?
Homeowners call our office directly. We dispatch from the nearest location, close the call, and report it to your warranty department, so the calls come to our office, not yours.
What do you need from us to bid?
Plan set, lot count and mix by plan, community location, and the projected start date. A site plan and construction schedule help us plan crews.
Send us the plans and the schedule.
We will come back with a per-lot number, a crew plan, and references from builders we work with today.