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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Lester HVAC LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
On Christmas Eve 2024 a landlord's tenants had no heat and nobody else was answering the phone. Dave Lester and his crew came out and had the heat running again within the hour. That is the story customers of Lester HVAC keep telling — the call that gets picked up when it is freezing, boiling, or a holiday. Dave runs the company and is the name in nearly every account. In June 2026 an air conditioner quit right before a heat wave; a text brought him out the same day, and the fault turned out to be mice that had chewed through wiring in some awkward spots. In June 2025 a customer had already called three companies before Dave came out the next day, found the problem in minutes and fixed it that same day for a price they thought fair. In July 2025, across some of the hottest days Boston had seen, he came out twice in three days. Installations get the same attention. A multi-room mini-split went in during October 2024 after a good quote; another was added to a second floor in April 2025; in June 2026 a couple had one installed by a crew carrying both HVAC and electrical trades. A July 2026 customer whose heating and cooling system the crew had replaced ran into trouble with the old ductwork afterwards, and Dave came back to resolve it. Another that month pointed out that the company understands how the rebate programmes work. Commercial calls come through as well: a shop with no air conditioning in October 2024 had someone there within a couple of hours. The written record is short and recent — 23 accounts since 2024, all five stars — and a 2025 customer described Dave as very busy even as he made time for them. For a no-heat or no-cool emergency, a mini-split installation, or a system swap where rebates are in play, this is a small outfit that picks up the phone. Ask how his schedule looks when you call, and settle the rebate paperwork before the installation date is set.
Lester HVAC is the best, in my opinion. Punctual, professional, friendly, knowledgable. Everyone on the crew knew their stuff and could engage my questions reliably. They told me when they would show up and they showed up. They worked hard, They got it done right and we have been happy daily. No job too big, that's for sure.
This is just a great company. Amazing quality of work, meticulious implementation, knowledgeable, professional, dependable. They follow up, they call back, they respond. They understand how rebates work, and the are more honest and trustworthy than anyone I've worked. Oh ya, and the system they installed, is just amazing!
Dave’s crew replaced my heating and cooling system for a good price. The system works great. Later I had some problems with the old ductwork and Dave came back to resolve that. So you know you can trust this company.
My AC stopped working right before a heat wave, contact Dave via text and he responded promply. He was able to stop by the same day which was a BIG plus. He found that mice had chewed through a few of the wires, some in tigh spots for repair. Dave was methodical at diagnosing the issue and repair. Overall it was a great experince having Lester HVAC service our system, I highly recommend them.
Dave and his crew did a great job. Showed up on time and completed mini-split install with well trained HVAC and electrical workers. Entire project exceeded our expectations. Jim and Marie
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