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Alvin Hollis & Company, Inc.

Phone: (800) 649-5090 Fax: (781) 335-6134 1 Hollis St, South Weymouth, MA 02190 http://www.alvinhollis.com

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Description

Alvin Hollis & Company sells home heating oil and provides oil burner service. They install and service plumbing and heating, gas and fuel oil, and air-conditioning and heat pump systems, specializing in residential and small commercial systems. The company was established in 1871 and incorporated in Massachusetts in 1945. The company employs 75 people. Mr. Leonard Bicknell is the President of the company and Mr. Chuck Sands is the General Manager. Any questions or problems may be directed to the attention of Mr. Bicknell.

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A BBB Accredited Business since 11/20/2003

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1 Customer Review on Alvin Hollis & Company, Inc.
Customer Experience Total Customer Reviews
Positive Experience 1
Neutral Experience 0
Negative Experience 0
Total Customer Reviews 1

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2 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 0 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 0
Billing/Collection Issues 0
Delivery Issues 0
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 0
Problems with Product/Service 2
Total Closed Complaints 2

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Additional Information

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BBB file opened: November 20, 2003 Business started: 01/01/1871 in MA Business incorporated: 01/01/1945 in MA
Licensing

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.

These agencies may include:

Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
One Ashburton Place, Room 2133, Boston MA 02108
http://www.state.ma.us/eops
Fax Number: 617-727-4764
eopsinfo@state.ma.us
The license number is PM-000328.

Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
1000 Washington St Suite 710, Boston MA 02118-2130
http://www.state.ma.us/reg/boards
Fax Number: 617-727-2366
The license number is 3327.

Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
One Ashburton Place, Room 2133, Boston MA 02108
http://www.state.ma.us/eops
Fax Number: 617-727-4764
eopsinfo@state.ma.us
The license number is BU-016802.

Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 5170, Boston MA 02116
http://www.mass.gov/consumer
Phone Number: 617-973-8787. 888-283-3757
Fax Number: 617-973-8799
consumer@state.ma.us
The license number is 29.

Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Management
Mr. Leonard Bicknell, President
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. Leonard Bicknell, President
Number of Employees

75

Business Category

AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS-RESIDENTIAL OILS HEATING CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING

Products & Services

Alvin Hollis & Company, Inc. sells the following brand(s): Bosch, Buderas, Carrier , H B Smith, Mitsubishi, Rinnai, Sanyo, SuperStore, System 2000, Weil McLain

Alvin Hollis & Company, Inc. offers the following product(s): Air Cleaners, Air Conditioning, Bathroom fixtures, Dehumidifiers, Ductless Air Conditioning, Fuel Oil, Gas piping, Heat Pumps, Heating equipment, Humidifiers, Oil tanks, Plumbing piping, Thermostats, Water Heaters

Method(s) of Payment
Cash
Personal Check
Business Check
Cashiers Check
Online
Money Order
Automatic Bank Withdrawal
Refund and Exchange Policy
The business states that their refund policy is as follows: Contracting work unconditionally warranted for 1 year. Service Work warranted for 90 days. 
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