ACCA MANUAL J / S / D · TEXAS-BASED · SERVING DFW & STATEWIDE

ACCA-Compliant Manual J, S & D
for Texas Custom Homes & HVAC

Load calculations, equipment selection, and duct design delivered in 3–5 business days, with 48-hour rush available. Built for custom home builders, architects, GCs, and HVAC contractors who need permit-ready reports without the delay.

Texas Climate Zone 2A / 3A specialist ACCA 8th Edition 3–5 day turnaround · 48-hr rush Residential & light-commercial
Partner: J&L AC & Heating · TACLA #115860E
ACCA Manual J / S / D per IECC 2021
Climate Zones 2A & 3A (Texas)
Permit-ready PDF deliverables

Who We Serve

We're the outsourced load-calc department for Texas building professionals. Send us plans, we send you the reports your permit office and code official need.

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Custom Home Builders

Luxury builds, spec homes, infill. Full J+S+D packages for permit submittal.

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Architects

Add ACCA-compliant load calcs to your permit set without hiring in-house.

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General Contractors

Remodels, additions, tear-downs. Fast turnaround when code review stalls.

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HVAC Contractors

Volume pricing for replacement & new-construction. Rebate-qualifying reports.

Why Proper Load Calculations Matter

Oversized equipment wastes money, hurts comfort, and fails inspection. In Texas climate zones 2A and 3A, right-sized systems are especially critical for latent load and humidity control.

Permit Approval

Pass Texas code review the first time with documented calculations.

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Utility Rebates

Oncor, CenterPoint, and AEP rebates that require Manual J.

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Humidity Control

Texas humidity demands correct latent-load sizing, not rules of thumb.

Lower Bills

Properly sized systems use 20–40% less energy over their lifetime.

Our Reports

Order individually or bundle all three for the biggest savings and a fully designed HVAC system.

MANUAL J

Load Calculation

How much heating & cooling you need

Room-by-room heating and cooling load analysis per ACCA 8th Edition. Accounts for Texas design temperatures, humidity, orientation, infiltration, and envelope construction.

  • Block & room-by-room loads
  • Heating & cooling BTU/hr
  • Sensible & latent breakdown
  • PDF report for permit submittal
Starting at
$550
MANUAL J + S

Load Calc + Equipment Selection

Loads and the right-sized unit

Manual J load calculation plus Manual S equipment selection — verifying capacity, efficiency, and performance at Texas design conditions. One coordinated package.

  • Room-by-room heating & cooling loads
  • Equipment sizing per AHRI data
  • Heat pump balance-point analysis
  • PDF reports for permit submittal
Starting at
$700
MANUAL D

Duct Design

Airflow and duct sizing

Supply and return duct layout sized for actual airflow, static pressure, and room loads — so every register delivers the right CFM. Available as add-on or standalone.

  • Trunk & branch sizing
  • Static pressure calculation
  • Register & grille selection
  • Layout schematic included
Pricing included in bundle or
quoted separately
MANUAL S

Equipment Selection

The right unit for the load

Manual S equipment selection on its own, for projects that already have a load calculation. We verify capacity, efficiency, and performance at Texas design conditions against OEM and AHRI data.

  • Sensible & latent capacity check
  • Equipment sizing per AHRI data
  • Heat pump balance-point analysis
  • PDF report for permit submittal
Per system, starting at
$175

Pricing by Conditioned Square Footage

Transparent pricing based on conditioned living area. Contractor volume discounts available.

Conditioned SFManual JManual J + SManual J + S + D
Up to 3,000$550$700$1,050
3,001 – 5,000$800$1,100$1,600
5,001 – 7,000$1,100$1,400$2,050
7,001 – 9,000$1,450$1,900$2,800
9,001 – 12,000$1,950$2,550$3,800
12,001+Quoted per project

Preferred contractor discounts available for recurring volume (10%–20% off). Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days. Request a free quote with your plans for an exact price.

Manual S on its own: $175 for the first system, $125 for each additional system, or $150 per system when it is ordered together with our Manual J. Manual S is priced per system, not by square footage.

The Manual J + S and Manual J + S + D columns assume one system up to 3,000 SF, two systems from 3,001 to 7,000 SF, three systems from 7,001 to 9,000 SF, and four systems above that. If a home needs more systems than its size suggests, we say so in your estimate before any work starts.

How It Works

Simple process, fast turnaround. Most residential projects delivered in 3–5 business days.

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Send Your Plans

Submit floor plans (PDF, DWG, or photos) plus basic project info through the form below.

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Get Your Quote

We review and send a fixed-price quote within a few hours — no obligation.

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Receive Reports

Once approved, you get ACCA-compliant PDF reports ready for permit and installation.

Need a Manual J for a Project Starting This Week?

48-hour rush service available. Get your free quote now.

Request Free Quote

Request Your Free Quote

Tell us about your project and we'll respond within a few hours with a fixed-price quote.

Get in Touch

Phone(469) 213-8249

Emailalvaro@jsdreports.com

Service AreaDFW Metroplex & Texas Statewide

Licensed partnerJ&L AC & Heating Systems · TACLA #115860E · RMP #406875

HoursMon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat by appointment

Prefer to submit by email? Send plans and project details to alvaro@jsdreports.com and we'll get back to you within hours.