Needham Oil
355R Chestnut St, Needham, Massachusetts, United States

1872, it was a leap year, one that saw the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, the death of Samuel Morse (of code fame), the reelection of President Ulysses S. Grant, and the first national vote cast by suffragist Susan B. Anthony (illegally, and we do not know for whom).  It was also the year that the Willett & Chadwick wood and coal company opened its doors in Needham, Massachusetts.  As our history details, the approximately 140 years we have been in business has been a remarkable saga of resiliency and success for our company – success that can only be achieved through total dedication to the very best customer service. Read just some of our testimonials and you will see that it’s true.  Our service area has grown considerably since our beginnings, as has our staff (some are second or third generation.) As our community and business have grown, so has our commitment to community service.  If you are considering us to provide you with home heating oil delivery or heating and cooling services, you might be interested in reading the Needham Oil & Air 7-Point Guarantee, which has guided our work for many years.  And if you are curious about employment opportunities, we are always looking for smart, industrious, cheerful people to make our business services even better.  If you are already a customer, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being such an important part of our success over the past 14 decades.  For while we have labeled this page “About Us,” we wake up every single morning knowing that the Needham Oil & Air story is really all about you.

It says something about a company, when it has been in business for over 144 years. It says our HVAC and heating oil service people know how to provide courteous customer service along with their mechanical expertise. It says the company has fair prices, business practices and uncompromising dedication to supporting its community. We have no business without you, and we know it. So we do our best to earn your trust and deliver positive customer experiences every time we answer our phone or knock on your door. If you have any questions or suggestions about how to make our services even better, we urge you to contact us today.

• Full Service we take care of it with automatic delivery, payment options & emergency service
• Bioheat® premium, more eco-friendly fuel in every gallon we deliver, at regular oil prices
• 5-Star Reviews, read for yourself what your neighbors are saying about Needham service

Needham Oil & Air – History 

Needham Oil & Air began in 1872 as a small wood and coal company called Willett & Chadwick. You can still see our sign in the center of Needham today.  In 1941, Willett & Chadwick was bought by Ralph Woodcock and became Needham Oil Company. He moved the company to Highland Avenue and started selling coal, ice and fuel oil to the greater Needham area.  history2  In 1961, William Woodcock, who had been delivering coal and oil burner repair and services for his father for more than 10 years, came into the office to run the business. Bill took Needham Oil to 355 Chestnut Street and started to expand operations into nearby towns. Now Needham Oil was serving the heating needs of most of the Metrowest area.  In 1975, Needham Oil made a small move to 355R Chestnut Street and remains there today. In the mid-1980s Bill saw the need to expand operations into a new field of expertise. Needham Oil started to offer central air conditioning installations and service. This new division has been growing ever since.  history3  Needham Oil continues to change today. In 2006, Erinn Woodcock, who has been a part of the Needham Oil team since 1995, took the reigns as owner of Needham Oil & Air. She intends to carry out the long family tradition of service excellence to the families of Needham and surrounding towns.

Commercial natural gas conversions in Needham and Middlesex counties, MA

Natural gas is an inexpensive, efficient and clean-burning fuel that can be a smart choice for many businesses and commercial applications. Natural gas is a reliable and inexpensive choice for heating water, but it can also power a wide variety of commercial appliances and equipment used in a range of manufacturing and processing. Gas is the preferred choice for commercial cooking appliances its heat levels as well as precision and control.  The pros at Needham Oil & Air can help you decide if converting to natural gas makes sense for your business, and help you choose the right equipment for your needs.  Our pros are fully licensed and trained to ensure your switch from oil to gas is safe and hassle-free. We will remove your old oil tank—and take care of all paperwork and federal, state and local requirements—and install and connect your new equipment safely.  For information about natural gas conversions for you business, contact us today. Serving Needham, Cambridge, Framingham, Wellesley, Dover, Natick, Lexington, Waltham, Brookline, Newton and nearby areas in Norfolk and Middlesex counties, MA.

Needham Oil & Air – 7-Point Service Guarantee

• Responsive & Dependable Service — We’re on call and we’re on time. We’ll be at your home for you as scheduled.
• Experienced & Qualified Personnel — We send only our own company-trained technicians, whose credentials are among the best in the industry. When we come out to service your system you can know that we are up-to-date on the latest oil heat technology.
• Comprehensive Parts Inventory — All service vehicles are stocked with a comprehensive parts inventory. This allows us to fix most problems right when we get to your home and avoid unnecessary callbacks.
• Quick Emergency Response Time — We have plenty of service technicians, which means our response time is never an issue. We always have a highly trained service technician on call to handle any emergencies.
• Quality Parts — We install the highest-quality parts and equipment, which have been thoroughly tested for safety and longevity.
• Automatic Delivery — When you use our automatic delivery service, you’ll never run out of oil, and you won’t have to remember to call us for deliveries. We’ll keep track of your oil and keep you on a regular delivery schedule, which is based on your usage and degree-day calculations.
• Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff — We strive to get to know you as well as your home comfort needs. We guarantee our staff will be courteous and attentive from the first call.