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Northern Coal and Oil has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • Northern Coal and Oil

      34 Park St Essex Junction, VT 05452-4420

    • Northern Coal and Oil

      PO Box 689 Essex Junction, VT 05453-0689

    Business ProfileforNorthern Coal and Oil

    Fuel Oil
    Multi Location Business

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    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Northern Coal and Oil has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • Northern Coal and Oil

        34 Park St Essex Junction, VT 05452-4420

      • Northern Coal and Oil

        PO Box 689 Essex Junction, VT 05453-0689

      Location of This Business
      34 Park St, Essex Junction, VT 05452-4420
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1993
      Years in Business:
      31
      Business Started:
      1/1/1993
      Business Incorporated:
      5/19/2017
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Number of Employees:
      1
      Business Management
      • Mr. Smith M Kay, President
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Smith M Kay, President

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Smith M Kay, President
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      Customer Complaints

      1 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      12/30/2021

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      My partner and I purchased the listed property in August 2021. During our first week of ownership, we were informed that the previous owner had been told that the oil tank needed replacing for the home and that Northern Coal and Oil were the previous vendors delivering oil to the property. I personally called the company, speaking with the gentleman named "Smithy" and discussed the need for a new tank. It was agreed that the remaining oil in the tank needed to be used up before replacement so we would wait until Thanksgiving 2021 until any other delivery of oil would be made to ensure a easier job could be done. A week later, Northern Coal and Oil delivered $480 worth of oil without permission and billed us for it. After complaint, Northern Coal and Oil did not apologize but, assured us that they would be able to still switch the tanks and move the job up to October 2021. This time came, two Northern Coal and Oil employees arrived to complete the work. The work was completed with many hiccups and damage caused to our home:1.The employees decided to remove two basement steps without permission and destroyed one in the process. This caused my partner to trip and fall upon returning to the home. She will be seeking a referral from a medical professional about the injury sustained. The step was replaced after complaint with no apology.2.A 2x4 of my own personal wood was destroyed, I assume, to use as leverage to remove the old tank. This was used without permission. 3.Multiple basement steps, joists and wall siding panels have gauges too deep to sand out. They will be replaced. 4.The inside main door to the home has scratches and gauges after I observed contact with the old oil tank as it was being replaced. This door will need to be replaced. 5.The grass outside our front door was damaged and replaced by the old oil tank being pushed down the porch steps and onto the floor. Northern Coal and Oil have failed to reply to 2 certified letters sent to their address
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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Jane M

      5 stars

      09/14/2021

      We have been with Northern Coal and Oil since they installed our new furnace in 2007. We get excellent customer service, and the owner is always pleasant, and they have the best prices around. I would recommend them to anyone who appreciates good customer service!

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