Verified record
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Petro Home Services. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
Petro Home Services delivers heating oil and maintains oil heating systems; on its BBB page the company describes itself as providing propane, heating oil and HVAC services, and its own site says it has been in business 100 years. A recent Google customer said Jacob did the annual tune-up on their oil heating furnace, inspected the system carefully and explained his findings clearly. A 2026 Google customer said Petro moved their oil delivery up ahead of the arctic air, and the oil arrived first thing Saturday morning during the snow storm. A 2026 Google customer who had been an oil customer said they switched to gas and used Petro for the installation. A recent Google customer said they sent a certified letter asking for as-needed delivery because they were selling the property, then found the tank had been filled five times after they called to say it was sold; that customer said they now had to pay for the oil and an oil pump-out, about $1,100, because the new owners were switching to all electric. A 2026 Google customer said they called to put deliveries on hold for at least three months, were told the hold was confirmed, and got a delivery less than 24 hours later, nearly three times the amount they had ever received, which they were billed for and were disputing. A 2026 Google customer wrote that oil was delivered after they explicitly asked Petro not to deliver, and they were expected to pay $5.259 a gallon for it in the spring. A recent Google customer said they agreed to sign up for service only after written confirmation that all fees would be waived, then learned they owned the tanks and were charged those fees anyway. A 2026 Google customer on a Flexible pricing plan said the price went from $3.69 a gallon in January to $4.69 in February and was told the company could not help with an adjustment. In a 2022 r/homeowners comment, a former customer said Petro's plan promised the price would never go above a ceiling, but it never got much below that ceiling. The BBB gives Petro a B+ grade, shows it as accredited, and lists 11 complaints.
“I used to use Petro and they had plans that said that the price would never go above $X but could go below. They never really got much below the ceiling price.”
Extremely disappointed is not a strong enough statement for my perception of Petro. I sent a certified letter (for which I did receive a response) asking Petro to deliver on an as need bases as I was selling the property. Also, I asked them to change my mailing address. They did neither. I found out they had filled the oil tank FIVE times after I called to say the property was sold. Now, I need to pay for the oil AND an oil pump out as the new owners are switching to all electric...to the tune of $1,100. Extremely disappointed.
Jacob from Petro Home Services - excellent preventive maintenance on my oil heating furnace. Professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough throughout the annual tune-up. He carefully inspected the system, explained his findings clearly, and made sure everything was operating safely and efficiently. I really appreciated his attention to detail and friendly attitude. It's reassuring to know the heating system is in great shape for the coming year. Thank you, Jacob, for your outstanding service!
I’m honestly surprised this company is still in business. My experience has been nothing short of extremely frustrating and unprofessional. I was initially told that if I didn’t sign up for service, they would come remove the tanks. To avoid the hassle, I agreed but only after receiving written confirmation that all associated fees would be waived. After scheduling an inspection to begin service, I was then informed that I actually own the tanks contradicting what I had been led to believe. And to top this all off, the company still charged me the very fees they explicitly said would be waived. This level of miscommunication and lack of integrity is wildly unacceptable. This company is incredibly shady
If something sounds too good to be true it probably is. This company’s concept is great, make sure you never run out of oil, even when you explicitly ask them not to deliver oil to you they still do and expect you to pay for it after you EXPLICITLY ask them not to deliver oil. What an April fools joke to pay 5.259$ for oil in the spring.
BUYER BEWARE: Major Delivery & Communication Failure I have been a Petrol customer for approximately 3 years. My last delivery (February 2025) was around 70 gallons with no issues. In February 2026, I received an email stating I was due for a delivery within the next two weeks. That same day, I called Petrol and clearly requested that no deliveries be made for at least 3 months, or until I contacted them. I was told my account was placed on hold and that I was “all set.” Less than 24 hours later, a delivery was made anyway — for nearly three times the amount I’ve ever previously received. To summarize: I received advance notice of a potential delivery. I immediately called and requested a hold. I was told the hold was confirmed. A delivery still occurred the next day. The amount delivered was significantly larger than any prior order. I was billed for the delivery despite having requested a hold. When I contacted customer service to resolve the issue, the experience was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. At this point, I am disputing the delivery and billing, as it was not authorized after my cancellation request. I encourage anyone considering automatic delivery to get written confirmation of any account changes and monitor closely. I hope Petrol resolves this properly.
Specializes in
Also offers
Service area
Languages
2 changes recorded — last scanned Oct 7, 2026.
Full-scope remodels4.7
EV charger installs4.3
Fast water-heater turnaround4.2
Active plumber licence3.5
Same-day repair3.1