Who decides
At apartment communities the on-site maintenance supervisor handles service calls, but preferred-vendor lists and capital replacements are set by the management company's regional or corporate office. Hotels buy through the owner or the hotel management company, often around a brand-required renovation.
Where to focus
Older, larger buildings replace more equipment. Filter by year built and unit count to find the properties most likely to need change-outs, then group them by management company to pitch one regional decision-maker for many sites.
Vendor approval
Large management companies usually require a credentialing service, insurance certificates and a W-9 before a first job. See requirements for the top Texas managers.
Timing
Texas demand peaks May–September; budgets for replacements are usually set in Q4 for the following year.
Largest apartment communities built before 1995 with 100+ units in San Antonio
382 match. Showing the 12 largest.
| Community | City | Units | Built | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Ridge | San Antonio | 736 | 1985 | not confirmed |
| Fountainhead | San Antonio | 688 | 1986 | not confirmed |
| Seraphina Castle Hills | San Antonio | 680 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Silver Oaks | San Antonio | 572 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Lynx Apartments | San Antonio | 552 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Palatia | San Antonio | 546 | 1968 | not confirmed |
| Stoneybrook I & II | San Antonio | 541 | 1984 | not confirmed |
| Parkvista | San Antonio | 477 | 1986 | not confirmed |
| Sunset Canyon | San Antonio | 466 | 1983 | not confirmed |
| Iron Horse Valley | San Antonio | 464 | 1981 | not confirmed |
| Mission at Medical | Leon Valley | 453 | 1983 | not confirmed |
| Altamonte | San Antonio | 432 | 1986 | not confirmed |
Biggest single decisions in San Antonio
Companies that control the most properties in the segment that suits this trade.
| Company | Properties | Vendor credentialing |
|---|---|---|
| Wedge Management, Inc. dba Prospera Property Management | 19 | not yet verified |
| RC Management Inc | 14 | not yet verified |
| Franklin Apartment Management Ltd | 11 | not yet verified |
| HomeSpring Residential Services | 9 | not yet verified |
| Pedcor Management Corp. | 8 | not yet verified |
| National Church Residences | 8 | not yet verified |
| GREP Texas, LLC | 6 | not yet verified |
| Prak Property Management Inc | 6 | not yet verified |
| Willow Bridge Apartment Management LP | 5 | not yet verified |
| Village Green Holding LLC | 4 | not yet verified |
Questions from HVAC contractors
How do HVAC contractors get contracts at San Antonio apartment communities and hotels?
At apartment communities the on-site maintenance supervisor handles service calls, but preferred-vendor lists and capital replacements are set by the management company's regional or corporate office. Hotels buy through the owner or the hotel management company, often around a brand-required renovation.
How many properties could a HVAC company serve in San Antonio?
1,913 apartment communities, 690 hotels, 1,775 HOAs (WhoRunsWhat data, October 2026).
How many apartment communities built before 1995 with 100+ units are there in San Antonio?
382, from county appraisal records. A list of just these rows costs $99 with the custom list builder.
When do San Antonio properties buy HVAC services?
Texas demand peaks May–September; budgets for replacements are usually set in Q4 for the following year.