One of the rare contractors that actually does things right, I wholeheartedly recommend Iris Mechanical. I was looking for a licensed HVAC company to remove a 1950s gas floor furnace. Multiple companies had looked at it over the years, but no one wanted to deal with it. When I had a modern HVAC system installed, the company I hired promised (in writing) that they'd take care of the old furnace--but later backed out, saying the job was more complicated than expected. After waiting several more years, I tried again--this time using a mix of Yelp picks and a referral from a friend. Many companies simply didn't reply. Some seemed uninterested, and I got the sense that the few who were willing would probably butcher the area around the furnace in the process. Iris Mechanical immediately stood out. Unlike other companies that either pushed a full HVAC install or blindly claimed they could handle the removal, Nikita asked for more photos and explained how the furnace was likely framed into the house during original construction. He walked me through several possible approaches for removal. It was clear this was a company that takes real care in their work, rather than just "hacking and slashing" through a job like so many contractors I've dealt with. Nikita came by the next day to assess the job in person, gave me a reasonable estimate, and then took care of it that same day with Alex. We decided to drop the furnace into the crawlspace rather than open up more of the wall to pull it out. From the start, the attention to detail was impressive. Even during the estimate visit, Nikita wore shoe covers inside. They laid down drop cloths to keep things clean, worked efficiently, and were careful to avoid any damage to the floor and wall around the furnace. After the removal, they added temporary framing, sealed the hole with plywood, and used weatherproofing tape to prep the space for the flooring and wall contractors. As another reviewer said, this was one of the best--if not the best--experiences I've had with a contractor. The owners clearly care about both the quality of their work and how it's done. A lot of contractors just want to "get it done" quickly without thinking about collateral damage, but Iris Mechanical treated the project like it was their own home. Payment was simple. I received an invoice right away, along with photos of the finished work for my records. Super convenient and professional. Even though this was a relatively small job, I plan to use them for future projects and maintenance. My friend, who was here during the work, was also impressed and is planning to hire them for his own place. I normally wouldn't consider a company with only one Yelp review (at the time I contacted them), but Nikita's thoughtful response--and the fact that they're licensed and guaranteed by Yelp--put me at ease. I'm extremely happy with the work they did, and am glad I found them. read more