# Hall Oil Gas & Electric

**Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 435 MA-134, South Dennis, MA 02660 · **Phone:** (508) 398-3831 · **Website:** https://halloilgasandelectric.com/about/service-area/wellfleet-ma/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.1/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 5 sources.
40% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Hall Oil Gas & Electric is a family-owned heating oil delivery, HVAC and electrical company based in South Dennis, serving Cape Cod towns from Sandwich to Truro. The company reports being founded in 1918 and being run today by a fourth-generation owner, Ken Foster, offering oil delivery, heating and air conditioning installation, water heaters, generators, gas fireplaces and natural gas conversions.

Customer feedback is a mix of praise and complaint. A 2022 review credited the installation team, naming electrician A.J., for a Generac generator project handled well from the estimate through the final finish, and a 2026 review called the staff's help with parts excellent.

Three other reviews spanning 2023 to early 2026 describe friction with the company. A 2023 reviewer said a $1,750 estimate to remove an old oil tank came in at more than double a competitor's $850 price. A 2024 reviewer described slow scheduling and slow quoting, calling the service unreliable. A January 2026 reviewer said a heating system installed in 2024 couldn't hold a set temperature and that a staff member was rude and defensive when discussing a possible service-call charge. Google shows an overall 3.2-star average from 9 ratings, somewhat higher than the mix of written reviews retrievable here.

Anyone considering Hall Oil should ask for a firm, itemized quote before committing, especially for oil tank removal, and confirm how a follow-up service call on newly installed equipment is handled. For generator or larger installation work, the 2022 review is the strongest specific account of the crew's work; for anything price-sensitive, a second quote is worth getting.

**Strengths:**
- Generator installation — a 2022 review praised the electrician's work start to finish
- Century-long tenure — self-reported family business operating since 1918

**Concerns:**
- Customer service tone — a 2026 review described a rude response about a service charge
- Scheduling and quoting speed — a 2024 review called response times unreliably slow
- Oil tank removal pricing — a 2023 review said a competitor quoted less than half

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google's overall average (3.2 stars from 9 ratings) is somewhat higher than the 5 written reviews retrieved here (2 five-star, 3 one-star, averaging roughly 2.6 stars), suggesting some of the un-texted ratings are more positive than the visible written reviews.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Family-owned heating oil, HVAC and electrical company based in South Dennis, self-reported founded in 1918 and now run by a fourth-generation owner. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “A family-owned Cape Cod heating oil delivery and HVAC/electrical installation and service company based in South Dennis, MA, serving towns f…”
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 1918; a blog byline states the fourth generation (Ken Foster) now operates the family business s…”
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned and operated; a blog post identifies Ken Foster as the fourth generation running the business.”
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
- Self-reported 108 years in business. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “Self-reported 108 years in business”
- States a service area covering Sandwich, Mashpee, Barnstable, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet and Truro. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Sandwich, Mashpee, Barnstable, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham,…”
- Google shows a 3.2-star average from 9 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hall%20Oil%20Gas%20And%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJc1z_9y45-4kR6hlaNCvTjHE) — “Google: 3.2★ from 9 ratings”
- A 2022 review praised the installation crew, naming electrician A.J., for a Generac generator project handled professionally from estimate to finish. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtak95OXJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmjOy9rwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company Hall Oil I give a big shout out to to the installation of a brand new Generac generator. Outstanding service starting with t…”
- A 2026 review called the staff's help finding the right parts excellent. _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xZek4wZHRWbk5QWlZSa1EyY3lSMGMxTjJ4b2JHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlYzN0dtVnNPZVRkQ2cyR0c1N2xobGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The right items and excellent help from the staff. Thank you”
- A January 2026 review described an inability to regulate temperature on a heating system installed in 2024 and said a staff member was rude when discussing a possible service-call charge. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGM1kwMU1aazFRYzJWMFJrbFdUbUk1U1VNNU0yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkF3Y01MZk1Qc2V0RklWTmI5SUM5M2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ If I could give zero stars I would, We had a new heating system installed by Hall Oil in March 2024, We called because we could not regul…”
- A 2024 review described slow scheduling and slow quoting, calling the service unreliable. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMllLdml3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn2YKviwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Very poor ability to schedule an apptmt to inspect the heating system. Then very poor ability to spit out a quote in any kind of timely m…”
- A 2023 review said a $1,750 estimate to remove an oil tank was more than double a competitor's $850 price. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4bjd5OXNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxn7y9sAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I’m selling my home and needed an old oil tank removed from my basement. I called Hall oil and the gave me an estimate of $1750. To drain…”
- Generator installation, including electrical work for a transfer switch. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtak95OXJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmjOy9rwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company Hall Oil I give a big shout out to to the installation of a brand new Generac generator. Outstanding service starting with t…”
- Heating oil delivery and oil tank service. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “A family-owned Cape Cod heating oil delivery and HVAC/electrical installation and service company based in South Dennis, MA, serving towns f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4bjd5OXNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxn7y9sAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I’m selling my home and needed an old oil tank removed from my basement. I called Hall oil and the gave me an estimate of $1750. To drain…”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “A family-owned Cape Cod heating oil delivery and HVAC/electrical installation and service company based in South Dennis, MA, serving towns f…”
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Sandwich, Mashpee, Barnstable, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGM1kwMU1aazFRYzJWMFJrbFdUbUk1U1VNNU0yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkF3Y01MZk1Qc2V0RklWTmI5SUM5M2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ If I could give zero stars I would, We had a new heating system installed by Hall Oil in March 2024, We called because we could not regul…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMllLdml3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn2YKviwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Very poor ability to schedule an apptmt to inspect the heating system. Then very poor ability to spit out a quote in any kind of timely m…”
- Also offers Electrical _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com) — “A family-owned Cape Cod heating oil delivery and HVAC/electrical installation and service company based in South Dennis, MA, serving towns f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtak95OXJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x718cd32b345a19ea!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmjOy9rwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company Hall Oil I give a big shout out to to the installation of a brand new Generac generator. Outstanding service starting with t…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hall%20Oil%20Gas%20%26%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJc1z_9y45-4kR6hlaNCvTjHE): 3.2★ from 9 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hall%20Oil%20Gas%20%26%20Electric&query_place_id=ChIJc1z_9y45-4kR6hlaNCvTjHE): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://m.yelp.com/biz/hall-oil-gas-and-electric-south-dennis): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://halloilgasandelectric.com): 108 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://halloilgasandelectric.com/about/service-area/wellfleet-ma/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Sabourin · 2026-04-10**: The right items and excellent help from the staff. Thank you
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Lennon · 2026-01-22**: If I could give zero stars I would, We had a new heating system installed by Hall Oil in March 2024, We called because we could not regulate the heat we would have the thermostat on 68 and it would get so hot so would have to run a fan, Called Hall and got Scott who is very rude and arrogant and he …
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Sunny Gee · 2024-10-07**: Very poor ability to schedule an apptmt to inspect the heating system. Then very poor ability to spit out a quote in any kind of timely manner. SLOW service equates to being unreliable, in my opinion. Bring your business elsewhere!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · rick capobianco · 2023-06-17**: I’m selling my home and needed an old oil tank removed from my basement. I called Hall oil and the gave me an estimate of $1750. To drain oil and remove.  I thought that was high so someone recommended I call a company named Boston Green who also removes and installs oil tanks.  They charged me $850…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Redanz · 2022-01-20**: This company Hall Oil I give a big shout out to to the installation of a brand new Generac generator. Outstanding service starting with the estimate to the final finish. A.J the electrician and his professional knowledge is outstanding I also include their plumber’s for moving a heat pipe for buildi…

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