Serving Craig Ranch
HVAC & Plumbing in Craig Ranch
From the villas along TPC Craig Ranch to the townhomes off Van Tuyl, we keep this corner of the SH 121 corridor comfortable year-round.
Craig Ranch is a 2,200-acre master-planned community on McKinney's SH 121/Sam Rayburn corridor, developed from the early 2000s onward around the TPC Craig Ranch golf course (opened 2004). With more than 4,500 residences, single-family homes, villas, and townhomes, it's one of the busiest parts of our McKinney service map.
The first generation of Craig Ranch homes is now 15–20+ years old, which puts original HVAC equipment right at the end of its service life. We're doing more full-system replacements in Craig Ranch every year, and because these are newer, tighter homes, high-efficiency equipment and correct sizing pay off quickly on North Texas cooling bills.
What Craig Ranch homes are working with
Housing here spans D.R. Horton's early-2000s sections through newer custom and townhome product still being finished out. Most single-family homes run 2,000–4,000+ square feet with attic-mounted systems; villas and townhomes often have tighter mechanical closets and shared-wall duct runs that reward careful diagnosis over parts-swapping.
Plumbing-wise, the early sections are hitting the age where original tank water heaters fail and PRVs (pressure-reducing valves) drift out of spec. Tankless conversions are popular in Craig Ranch, gas service is plentiful and garage space is valuable.
What we get called out for most in Craig Ranch
First-generation equipment aging out
Systems installed in the early-to-mid 2000s are past the typical 12–15 year North Texas lifespan. If yours is original, a replacement plan beats an August emergency.
Cooling loads on big two-story plans
Large glass areas and open two-story living spaces drive real cooling loads. Correct Manual J sizing and zoning keep upstairs bedrooms livable in July.
Water pressure & PRV drift
Municipal pressure on the corridor runs high; when a 15-year-old PRV drifts, fixtures drip and water heaters wear early. A quick pressure test tells the story.
Tankless conversions
Endless hot water and reclaimed garage space make tankless popular here, sized and descaled correctly, they outlast two tank heaters.
Permits & practical rules for HVAC work in Craig Ranch
Verified July 2026
- Craig Ranch is inside McKinney city limits: the City of McKinney requires a mechanical permit for HVAC equipment installation or replacement, pulled by a registered contractor through the city's Citizen Self Service portal. Burnside handles this on every job.
- Craig Ranch neighborhoods are association-governed; equipment relocations or additions visible from the street may need association review depending on your section's rules, like-for-like replacement in place is typically routine. We flag anything that needs approval during the estimate.
- Qualifying high-efficiency upgrades can come with real utility and manufacturer savings, our rebates page tracks what's actually available, and Burnside handles the paperwork on every program we quote.
Source: City of McKinney contractor & permit requirements (mckinneytexas.org)
Rebates & savings for Craig Ranch homeowners
Qualifying high-efficiency upgrades can come with real utility and manufacturer savings, and Burnside handles the paperwork for every program we quote. See every real, current program on our rebates and savings page , or pair savings with flexible financing .
Craig Ranch HVAC & plumbing questions we hear a lot
My Craig Ranch home still has its original AC. Should I repair or replace?
If the system is from the home's construction era (early-to-mid 2000s sections), it's past typical North Texas lifespan. We'll quote the repair honestly, but on a 15+ year-old system with a compressor or coil failure, replacement usually wins on total cost, especially with high-efficiency savings available for qualifying homes.
Do townhomes and villas need different HVAC service?
The equipment is the same, but access and airflow are not, tight mechanical closets, vertical duct chases, and shared walls mean sizing and static pressure need real measurement. We service all Craig Ranch product types.
Is a permit required to replace my system in Craig Ranch?
Yes. Craig Ranch is inside the City of McKinney, which requires a mechanical permit for HVAC equipment replacement. Burnside is registered with the city and pulls the permit as part of the job.
Why is my upstairs system icing up?
Usually restricted airflow, a clogged filter, closed registers, or leaky attic duct, or low refrigerant from a slow leak. Shut the system off, let it thaw, and have it diagnosed before the compressor takes damage.
Is tankless worth it in Craig Ranch?
Often yes: gas is available, families are big, and garage space matters. A properly sized tankless unit delivers endless hot water and, with an annual descaling (we offer a $170 descaling service, verified current offer), a long service life.
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