--- title: "Dennis K Burke Inc" description: "Dennis K Burke Inc is a fuel distributor. On its Better Business Bureau profile the company describes itself as specializing in fuel delivery, with heating" doc_version: "2026-10-07" last_updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Dennis K Burke Inc **Trade:** Heating Oil Delivery · **Address:** 555 Constitution Dr, Taunton, MA 02780 · **Phone:** (800) 289-2875 · **Website:** http://www.burkeoil.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 6 sources. 55% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 1 negative. ## The honest read Dennis K Burke Inc is a fuel distributor. On its Better Business Bureau profile the company describes itself as specializing in fuel delivery, with heating oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, kerosene, generator fuel and wholesale fuels among its services. It says it has been in business for 65 years, and its website names a service area that includes Boston, Braintree, Chelsea, Taunton, Albany, Providence, Portland and Portsmouth. The website organizes its offering around industries such as construction, marine and vessel transportation, railroad and automotive. In a 2012 r/boston thread, a commenter wrote that "Dennis K. Burke does heating oil." A 2022 Google reviewer said they deal with the company for diesel and home fuel and called it professional from top to bottom. A 2024 reviewer praised its service over 10+ years. A recent Google reviewer called its customer service "absolutely garbage." A 2023 reviewer described poor service and customer service. A 2025 reviewer wrote that they got there at 8:40 AM and were still getting a trailer emptied at 12:10 PM. A 2022 reviewer said gas from Budget stations in Manchester, NH made their car run badly and buck. **Strengths:** - Home fuel supply — a 2022 reviewer called them professional for diesel and home fuel - Long-term service — a 2024 reviewer praised over 10 years of service **Concerns:** - Customer service — a recent Google reviewer called it absolutely garbage - A slow unload — a 2025 reviewer waited hours for a trailer to empty ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as specializing in fuel delivery, including heating oil, diesel, gasoline, kerosene and generator fuel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/taunton/profile/gas-distributors/dennis-k-burke-inc-0021-22311) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Dennis K. Burke, Inc specializes in fuel delivery. The business services include but are not…” - Says it has been in business for 65 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.burkeoil.com) — “Self-reported 65 years in business” - Names a service area including Boston, Braintree, Taunton, Albany, Providence, Portland and Portsmouth _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.burkeoil.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Albany, Braintree, Seekonk, Chelsea, Holyoke, Taunton, Boston, Providence, Portland, Portsmouth” - A 2022 Google reviewer buying diesel and home fuel called the company professional from top to bottom _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtOWJEc2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc95d570dafb63d5c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-9bDsdA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ absolutely the best company I have had to deal with, with diesel & home fuel and other products, professional from top to bottom!!” - A 2024 Google reviewer praised its service over 10+ years _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2Z1otNTJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc95d570dafb63d5c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDvgZ-52gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great service for 10+ years” - A recent Google reviewer called its customer service "absolutely garbage" _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pVdE1FSm9WMGhLTkdoclMzY3dMVVZmUkROTldFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc95d570dafb63d5c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjUtMEJoV0hKNGhrS3cwLUVfRDNNWEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Absolutely garbage customer service” - A 2023 Google reviewer described poor service and customer service _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1ME4yV2xBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc95d570dafb63d5c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID50N2WlAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Poor service and customer service that has no regard for the customer.” - A 2025 Google reviewer waited from 8:40 AM to past 12:10 PM for a trailer to be emptied _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21VdE5FVnJPSFEwUW1SR1V6bElWMHhwWkVKMGFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc95d570dafb63d5c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmUtNEVrOHQ0QmRGUzlIV0xpZEJ0amc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Slowww! to get empty at this place. Got here at 8:40 AM. It's 12:10 PM still getting empty. And it's not a full trailer 🤬” - Better Business Bureau grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/taunton/profile/gas-distributors/dennis-k-burke-inc-0021-22311) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - 4.1 stars from 35 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dennis%20K%20Burke%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJI4w5UsZx44kRXD22rw1XXck) — “Google: 4.1★ from 35 ratings” - Specializes in Heating Oil Delivery _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/11jivp/good_boston_oil_companies/c6nc97e/) — “r/boston — Dennis K. Burke does heating oil and i think it's tax deductible as well since it's mainly bio fuels.” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtOWJEc2RBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc95d570dafb63d5c!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-9bDsdA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ absolutely the best company I have had to deal with, with diesel & home fuel and other products, professional from top to bottom!!” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/taunton/profile/gas-distributors/dennis-k-burke-inc-0021-22311) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Dennis K. Burke, Inc specializes in fuel delivery. The business services include but are not…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dennis%20K%20Burke%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJI4w5UsZx44kRXD22rw1XXck): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/taunton/profile/gas-distributors/dennis-k-burke-inc-0021-22311): Listed on this source - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/dennis-k-burke-inc-taunton): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://jobbersworld.com/2026/02/04/dennis-k-burke-inc-named-new-regional-distributor-for-valvoline-global-operations-in-the-northeast/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dennis%20K%20Burke%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJI4w5UsZx44kRXD22rw1XXck): 4.1★ from 35 ratings - [Official Website](http://www.burkeoil.com): 65 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Dennis K. Burke does heating oil and i think it's tax deductible as well since it's mainly bio fuels.” — u/lostvirtue in r/boston (2012-10-16) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/11jivp/good_boston_oil_companies/c6nc97e/ ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Holly Gilbert · 2026-08-11**: Absolutely garbage customer service - **4/5 · Google Reviews · ron grow · 2026-01-29**: Use the side entrance Arrived at 09:31 Departed at - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Dmytro G · 2025-10-14**: Slowww! to get empty at this place. Got here at 8:40 AM. It's 12:10 PM still getting empty. And it's not a full trailer 🤬 - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jagdeep Singh · 2025-07-14**: Fast unloading…street overnight parking - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard pelley · 2025-01-09**: Dennis K. Burke Oil Company is a standout provider in the South Shore region, known for its exceptional service and quality products. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, they have earned a reputation as the best in the area, consistently outperforming competitors like Dennison Lubricants. F… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian · 2024-12-21**: Great service for 10+ years - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Liam Fleming · 2023-10-19**: Poor service and customer service that has no regard for the customer. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Abdul Hanan · 2023-08-04**: Great customer service - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Barry sladen · 2022-12-06**: absolutely the best company I have had to deal with, with diesel & home fuel and other products, professional from top to bottom!! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jen Gramo · 2022-09-13**: I have a Nissan rogue with gas being so expensive I try to get the best deal like anyone else but every time ( and it just happened again!!!) I put your gas in my car at budget in Manchester nh and surrounding budgets it runs so bad and bucks !! This needs to be looked into bc something is going on… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-07T22:24:29.736Z. Cite as: Dennis K Burke Inc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/dennis-k-burke-inc-taunton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/dennis-k-burke-inc-taunton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)