J M Walsh Oil Co, Inc.
HVAC in Gloucester, MA · ★ 5.0 Google rating
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- Address
- 6 Cleveland Pl, Gloucester, MA 01930
- Phone
- (978) 283-4815
- Website
- https://jmwalshoil.com ↗
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About J M Walsh Oil Co, Inc.
J M Walsh Oil Co, Inc. is a HVAC contractor based in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, at 6 Cleveland Pl, Gloucester, MA 01930. It has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Gloucester, J M Walsh Oil Co, Inc. is within a short drive of Rockport (4 mi), Essex (6 mi), Manchester-by-the-Sea (6 mi), Hamilton (10 mi), Ipswich (10 mi) and Beverly (10 mi). Most Massachusetts hvac contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a HVAC contractor in Gloucester
Massachusetts requires a permit for any HVAC system replacement, reviewed by the Gloucester building department. A heat pump retrofit also needs a separate electrical permit for the new condenser circuits. Coastal and flood-zone properties along the harbor, Annisquam, and Magnolia may face elevation and placement requirements for outdoor equipment, and the city's historic downtown can add review for visible exterior changes. Granite ledge sometimes limits where line sets and units can run. Reputable contractors handle the permits and flag any coastal or historic siting issues up front.
Gloucester costs run a bit above average because of coastal equipment needs and difficult site conditions. A full whole-home heat pump retrofit generally runs $20,000–$32,000 before rebates; a single-zone ductless mini-split usually lands at $4,500–$8,000 installed; and a like-for-like oil boiler replacement is typically $7,500–$13,000. Salt-air-rated condensers and coils add cost for waterfront homes, and granite ledge or storm-elevation requirements can push line-set routing and unit mounting toward the higher end of these ranges.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential hvac work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other hvac contractor serving the town, on the HVAC in Gloucester page.
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