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Kerivan-Lane, Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Kerivan-Lane, Inc.

      30 Charles Street Needham, MA 02494-2906

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Kerivan-Lane, Inc.

      PO Box 920141 Needham, MA 02492-0002

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforKerivan-Lane, Inc.

    Fuel Oil
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.17/5stars

    Average of 6 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    5 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 11/9/2004

    Years in Business: 102

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    For 95 years, Kerivan-Lane has been serving the Metro West w/ plumbing, heating oil, propane, oil & gas heat installations, ductless systems & HVAC.

    Products & Services

    Home Heating Fuels, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, Bio Fuels, Gasoline, Water Heaters, Boilers, Plumbing Fixtures, Heating Oil, Propane, Oil & Gas Heating Equipment, Ductless Heating & Cooling Systems, Central AC Systems, Heat Pump Water Heaters, Heat Pumps, On Demand Water Heaters, Propane Tanks and Delivery, Smart Thermostats

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Kerivan-Lane, Inc. has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Kerivan-Lane, Inc.

        30 Charles Street Needham, MA 02494-2906

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Kerivan-Lane, Inc.

        PO Box 920141 Needham, MA 02492-0002

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      30 Charles Street, Needham, MA 02494-2906
      BBB File Opened:
      11/9/2004
      Years in Business:
      102
      Business Started:
      1/1/1922
      Business Incorporated:
      1/4/1960
      Accredited Since:
      11/9/2004
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      • Master Plumber, Master Sheet Metal, Oil Burner, LP Installer, EPA, UST A/B Operator

         

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Number of Employees:
      32
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      T:
      8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      W:
      8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Th:
      8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      F:
      8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Sa:
      8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      Business Management
      • Mr. Christopher Lane, President/Co-Owner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Christopher Lane, President/Co-Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Christopher Lane, President/Co-Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (781) 449-6618
        Primary Fax

      Customer Complaints

      5 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      09/07/2022

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Kerivan Lane, at the peak of the heating oil price increases on May 1, delivered 75 gallons of heating oil to my house. I was not called to approve the delivery, was not warned that auto delivery would continue during the summer when a reasonable person would expect there not to be heating oil delivery, and both had no need for and have not used any of the heating oil delivered. Not only did I not need the heating oil delivered at this point, I could not afford the oil delivery.Given I couldnt afford it, I havent been able to pay for the outstanding bill and Kerivan Lane since sent my account to collections. Id spoken with the collections company who told me they would call me every week. I communicated with the collections company that I would be able and willing to pay the entirety of the bill on September 15th, but no sooner than that.On August 31st, Kerivan Lane charged 4 unauthorized charges to my card for the entirety of the amount. I never approved these charges, never gave any authorization to complete these charges, and quite obviously the company charged them in 4 separate smaller transactions to see what they could process and get through.I now cannot afford my insulin as a Type 1 diabetic. It is highly immoral, unethical, and I believe illegal to not only charge a customers card without their authorization or approval, but particularly when this runs exactly counter to what theyd agreed to with a collections company on a recorded call.
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      Customer Reviews

      6 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Kristin M

      5 stars

      03/07/2024

      We have worked with *********************** ever since buying our home 7 years ago. They have always provided stupendous service whether it was helping replace our leaking water heater, replacing a faulty sump pump to maintenance work of our heating system and oil deliveries.All technicians we have worked with are great and professional.We have also had *********************** install mini ductless splitters throughout our house. We are so grateful for all they have done for us.

      Kerivan-Lane, Inc. Response

      03/14/2024

      Thank you for your nice review! We go out of our way to treat our customers homes like our own and are always available, from dealing with the emergency water heater to the regularly scheduled maintenance. We look forward to helping you take care of your house for years to come.

      The *********************** Team

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