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Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc

Electrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair, Brick or Stone Fireplace - Install, Brick or Stone Fireplace Repair,

About us

Higgins Energy Alternatives is one of the oldest and largest fireplace shops in the United States. A family owned and operated business started in 1975 by Ron & Sue Higgins, we originally opened as an antique store which diversified into wood stoves during the energy crisis of 1979. Over the years, we have grown along with our product line, expanding several times from our original barn on Summer Street to our present location at 140 Worcester Road (Rte 122) in Barre, Massachusetts. From sales to service, our staff has literally decades of experience in every aspect of self-reliant home heating, whether your choice is wood, coal, gas or wood pellets. Several of our employees have been with us for over 20 years. Although we have grown and expanded in order to better service our customers, we remain located in a small town with a friendly country atmosphere, where our top priority is customer goodwill and satisfaction. At Higgins Energy, you can rely upon our experience and reputation, along with our commitment to professional associations and the long history of industry awards and accolades which we have earned over the years. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to earn your trust.

Business highlights

50 years of experience

Services we offer

Ground Mount Solar, Higgins Energy Alternatives has many options available in alternative heating fuels. They offer fireplace Installations including gas, Roof Mount Solar, Solar Trackers, and Ductless Heating and Cooling options., and chimney caps. As well as solar installations, chimney repairs, gas or pellet stove installations as well as service and maintenance. They offer chimney sweeps, pellet or wood fireplace inserts. Higgins also offers wood

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.36 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
50%
4
33%
3
17%
2
0%
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Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews
Robert F.
Apr 2015
3.0
$5,000
unknown

Fred R.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Alan F.
Dec 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very good product and quality, |I will continue to purchase from them.| They just lack in the customer service responsiveness area

Joyce B.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$480
Their tech showed up on time, did his work in a professional but friendly manner.
Stove runs like brand new.Very happy.

John F.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
They did send somebody down to do something. The major reason for doing business with them was the boiler. The boiler was a very unique model and only they were just one of the two people that have these boilers operating. So I was specifically selected by them out of the family to try it out. I’m an engineer and because I’m quite a distance from them, I assumed that I would be doing some of the service on it which I’m perfectly comfortable with. During the process of installing it and asking questions over there, they had been extremely helpful. It was mostly dealing with the owner of Higgins himself. They are knowledgeable and he has been of tremendous help. When I was surveying which boiler to buy, he made sure he took me to his house and showed me his boiler because they did not have one to show me. They kept me in touch with the actual distributors who offered me to put it in. They helped me to keep in touch with their technical people. Overall it was a very good experience. Their price was good. I would use their services again in the future.

Patrick M.
Jan 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
They are a very busy company. Initially I was going to have a pellet burning stove installed. They day they came out they informed me that there was no place to put it in my home. Because they didn?t send out anyone ahead of time, they wasted all of our time. They were able to find a stove that would work for me and were professional but they just didn?t take their time. The prices were fair.

Licensing

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FAQ

Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, Higgins Energy Alternatives Inc does not offer warranties.