McGrath technician working on a commercial HVAC unit and insulated ductwork

Heating · Cooling · Air Duct Cleaning

Honest HVAC service, done right.

We diagnose it straight, fix it right the first time, and stand behind every job — for homes and businesses across metro Atlanta and down through Macon.

What we do

Homes, buildings, and the air in between.

Residential heating and cooling, commercial HVAC, and air duct cleaning — handled by the same team, start to finish.

Outdoor condenser and line-set cover installed on a brick house

For your home

Residential Heating & Cooling

AC and heating repair, replacement and maintenance for homes across metro Atlanta and the I-75 south corridor. We diagnose it ourselves and tell you what the system actually needs.

  • A/C system repair & maintenance
  • Heating system repair & maintenance
  • AC installation & system replacement
  • Heating system installation
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Rooftop HVAC curb being set on a commercial building

For your building

Commercial HVAC

Rooftop units, split systems and scheduled maintenance for offices, retail and rental portfolios. Property managers across the Atlanta area keep McGrath on speed dial for a reason.

  • HVAC system maintenance
  • Repair & diagnostics
  • System replacement & installation
  • Multi-property & portfolio service
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Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifier installed in an attic, ducts sealed with mastic

For the air you breathe

Air Duct Cleaning & Indoor Air Quality

Dust, dander and allergens collect in your ductwork and then circulate through every room. We clean the system out so your air handler moves clean air instead of recycling what settled.

  • Air duct & vent cleaning
  • Indoor air quality assessment
  • Dust, dander & allergen removal
  • Airflow & system efficiency
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Why choose McGrath Mechanical

What you get every time you call.

No gimmicks — just honest diagnosis, quality work, and a company that stands behind it.

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  • Straight diagnosis, every time

    We find the real problem before we talk price. If the honest answer is a repair instead of a new system, that is what you get.

  • One company, start to finish

    The team that answers the phone is the team that diagnoses the system and stands behind the work — no call center, no rotating mystery techs, no re-explaining the problem.

  • We take on what other companies won’t

    When another HVAC company says a system is beyond fixing, that is often exactly when we get the call — and more often than you would think, there is still a real fix on the table.

  • Fast to answer, fast to respond

    Reach a real person, get a straight answer, and get on the schedule — not a call center and a four-hour window.

  • Fair pricing, no upsell

    You are told what the system actually needs, and priced for that — not for whatever pads an invoice.

  • Residential and commercial, one standard

    From a three-bedroom home to a multi-property portfolio, every job gets the same diagnosis-first approach and the same people standing behind it.

4.9

Google rating

Across 18 reviews

18

Google reviews

Every one rated 4★ or higher

16

Five-star reviews

Out of 18 total

I-75

Atlanta → Macon

Metro Atlanta & the south corridor

See every review for yourself on our Google listing.

How it works

Three steps. That’s the whole process.

From your first call to the final test, you are working with the same team the whole way.

  1. Step 1

    Call or text

    Tell us what the system is doing and we will set a time that actually works for you — a real person picks up, not a script.

  2. Step 2

    Honest diagnosis

    We find out exactly what is wrong and explain it in plain language — including when the honest answer is a repair instead of a replacement.

  3. Step 3

    Done right, priced fair

    The repair or install gets done properly the first time, at a fair price with no surprises on the invoice.

Reviews

Real reviews from real customers.

4.9 stars on Google. Here’s what people are saying, word for word.

McGrath Mechanical is my go to choice for HVAC repairs and installation. As a property manager of properties all over the Atlanta area, I need a reliable HVAC source that will show up, diagnose the problem correctly, tell me the truth and make the repair at a reasonable cost. McGrath does exactly that! New system installations are efficient and affordable as well. I highly recommend James at McGrath Mechanical!
Chris Holland Google review
If he says he will be there then he will. James is fast, reliable, and gets the job done. I thought I needed a new unit but that wasn’t the problem. After about 30 minutes he had us up and running again. Any questions I had he was able to give me an answer. Highly recommend
brian blackmon Google review
I’ve been using James for 20+yrs they have always fit me in there schedule never waited 3or 4 days really knowledgeable friendly service is great very well priced explains what’s going on shows you the parts he replaced makes you feel like they really care about your business 5 stars all the way
Debbie Davis Google review
We have relied on James McGrath on multiple occastions. He is one of the best contractors we have ever used. He is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and does a great job for a reasonable price.
Jim Galasso Google review
James has been my a/c guy/friend for years. He installed a new hvac system for me a few years ago. Anything I need he is there. His experience and knowledge is why I trust him and will call on him for my hvac needs. His prices are the best in the business.
Rickey Roper Google review
I’ve used McGrath mechanical for all my HVAC needs for over a decade, multiple residential and commercial properties. Highly recommend!
Charlie Peck Google review

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Where we work

Metro Atlanta, and about sixty miles around it

Based in Stockbridge — across the metro, west through Douglasville and Paulding, east to Covington, and south down through Griffin and Forsyth into Macon.

Don’t see your town? Call (404) 423-9371 and ask — we’ll tell you straight.

  • Henry County & the south metro

    Stockbridge · McDonough · Hampton · Locust Grove · Ellenwood · Jonesboro · Riverdale · Morrow · Forest Park

  • Atlanta & the east

    Atlanta · Decatur · Stonecrest · Lithonia · Conyers · Covington · Snellville

  • The west side

    Douglasville · Villa Rica · Dallas · Hiram · Powder Springs · Newnan · Fayetteville · Peachtree City

  • South down I-75

    Jackson · Griffin · Barnesville · Forsyth · Macon

Good to know

Questions we get asked.

What areas do you serve?

We’re based in Stockbridge and cover metro Atlanta and the I-75 south corridor — Henry County (Stockbridge, McDonough, Hampton, Locust Grove), the south and east metro (Jonesboro, Riverdale, Morrow, Conyers, Covington), and straight down I-75 through Jackson, Griffin, Forsyth and into Macon. Not sure if you’re in range? Call and ask.

Do you handle commercial work as well as homes?

Yes. Alongside residential heating and cooling, we service offices, retail spaces and rental portfolios across the metro area — the same diagnosis-first standard on every job, house or building.

Will you try to sell me a whole new system?

No. We diagnose first, every time, and repair whenever a repair is the honest answer. You’ll never be pushed into a new system you don’t actually need.

Another company told me it couldn’t be fixed. Can you take a look?

Yes — that’s a call we get often. Before we agree a system is done, we want to see it for ourselves. Sometimes it really is time to replace it, but it’s surprising how often there’s still a real fix on the table.

All the questions

Straight answers. Quality work. Every time.

Heating, cooling and air duct cleaning across metro Atlanta and down to Macon. Call or request service online — we’ll take it from there.

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