Finally, Clear Answers for Confusing Mechanical Proposals

Short, easy-to-follow videos that help condo boards and property managers understand what’s going on behind their walls, and what they’re being asked to approve.
We built the Condo Resource Library to make life easier for everyone at the decision-making table.

At Fountainhead Mechanical, we’ve worked with more than 100 condo boards across Calgary. We’ve sat through AGMs, answered late-night questions, and broken down hundreds of mechanical quotes into plain English.

Now we’re giving that same clarity to you, on demand, anytime you need it.

Confused by the Next Big Mechanical Quote? You’re Not Alone.

If you're on a condo board, or managing a building, chances are you’ve received a mechanical proposal that made you pause.

Pumps, boilers, expansion tanks... thousands of dollars on the line, and you’re left wondering:

“Is this urgent? Is this normal? Are we being taken for a ride?”

Meanwhile, property managers are stuck fielding questions they’re not trained to answer, caught between frustrated boards and complex technical language.

This Library Is for You If...

You're tired of approving work you don’t fully understand
You want your board to feel confident, not confused
You’re a property manager looking for an easier way to explain things to clients
You’d rather prevent a flood than clean one up

Tired of Chasing Quotes and Cleaning Up Emergencies?

This free guide helps condo boards understand what’s going on behind the walls and what to do before things break.

Here's How It Works

Pick 
a Topic

From sump pits and cross-connection devices to rooftop units and air filtration — it’s all here.

Watch 
the Video

Each video is just 2–3 minutes long. No jargon. No fluff. Just clear answers to the most common condo mechanical questions.

Make Informed Decisions

Know what you’re approving. Ask better questions. And feel more confident the next time a proposal hits your inbox.
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