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H. B. Foster Mechanical describes itself as a locally owned HVAC and electrical contractor that specializes in heating and air conditioning and says it has served the community for over 75 years. Its website names Great Barrington as its service area, and it holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 93 ratings. A 2024 customer said HB Foster Mechanical installed two Mitsubishi heat pumps in a mini-split system and a dehumidifier in a cabin, running the lines through a closet to put the first-floor 18,000 BTU head on an internal wall. A 2024 customer said electrical services were included in the bid because the company has an electrician on staff, and that the work was completed in the estimated time. A 2025 customer said Dan Stubbs made a prompt appointment for electrical work. A 2024 customer said HB Foster installed mini-splits and helped them apply for and receive a MASS SAVE rebate, which that customer called very challenging. A 2024 customer with two split systems said the company handled all the paperwork for rebates and tax purposes. A 2025 customer said the company shepherded them through an entire furnace upgrade and the MA incentives and home loan process. A 2024 customer said Bob cleaned out mold that had built up inside their mini-splits and plugged the openings that let mice into the units. A 2025 customer said they arrived earlier than expected for a unit with no heat and fixed the heat promptly. A 2024 customer who has worked with HB Foster for 13+ years described two separate mini-split system installs and annual service along the way. A 2026 reviewer said one of the company's trucks was tailgating and flashing them in a line of cars on I93 north.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Foster HB Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
I was in a line of cars on I93 north and their truck was tailgating me and flashing me. There was a line of cars in front of me what did he want me to do? Don't support dangerous driving. March 12, around 7:17, just before the hookset tolls.
We've always had a wonderful experience with H.B. Foster. Anytime we've had an emergency issue with our furnace, they've been able to resolve it quickly and successfully. They also shepherded us through an entire furnace upgrade and the appropriate MA incentives and home loan process, which wasn't easy!
Job well done and on time. No hassle installation. Gary was professional and easy to work with. Hilghly recommend.
Really happy with the experience with HB Foster. From the initial quote, to the design, to the install; they were great to deal with. Daniel was great, thoughtful and incredibly trustworthy. I did a similar install in another house and my experience from HB Foster was so much better than that experience. Highly recommend. Not sure if you can ask for Daniel, but you should. He went above and beyond.
Mini split installation, great work at a fair price.
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