Heating (HVAC) in Rockland County, NY

There are 260 licensed furnace contractors in Rockland County, NY as of October 31, 2026, all verified through the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection.

Use the town filter above or the “near you” links to see contractors by town. Any contractor licensed in the county can legally work in any Rockland town, so it's worth comparing a few beyond your immediate area.

Many of these projects require a permit from your town building department. See our building permits guide for what each town requires; a licensed contractor can usually pull the permit for you.

Both, in large numbers. Natural gas is common where Orange & Rockland's mains reach; many older homes — especially outside the denser villages — still heat with fuel oil. The contractors listed here work on both, and a growing share also install heat pumps. If you're not sure what you have, the tank (oil) or the meter (gas) will tell you.

Yes — replacing a furnace, boiler, or water heater typically requires a mechanical or plumbing permit from your town building department. A licensed heating contractor can usually file it for you; make sure that's part of the job, since unpermitted work can surface at resale.

Once a year, before heating season. Oil-fired systems especially need annual service — nozzle, filter, and efficiency test — while gas furnaces and boilers should get a safety and combustion check. Many contractors here offer annual service contracts that include priority emergency calls in winter.

It depends on your street and your house. A gas conversion is only possible where Orange & Rockland has a main, and involves the utility bringing in a service line. Cold-climate heat pumps handle Rockland winters and qualify for NYS Clean Heat rebates through O&R, plus federal tax credits. Get quotes for more than one option — the same contractors often install both.

It depends on the system type, fuel, size, and how much of the surrounding plumbing or ductwork needs updating. This directory lists licenses and doesn't collect pricing — get written estimates from two or three contractors, and ask each to include the efficiency rating (AFUE) of the equipment they're quoting.

You can verify any contractor's license through the Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection. Every contractor listed here includes their license number from official county records.