How it all began

Tom Hernon and Doug Bellows started HB Plumbing and Heating in October of 1991. Operating out of Tom's house in Bellows Falls they quickly earned a reputation for offering great service at a fair & reasonable price. In 1996 Tom & Doug purchased Springfield Plumbing & Heating and moved their office to 132 Bridge Street, Springfield VT.

As their business grew so did the crew. They employ Master, Journeyman and Apprentice plumbers as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze certified burner technicians, oil and septic drivers, truck mechanics and lawn care specialists.

With the infrastructure of a knowledgeable and dependable service department in place, Tom & Doug began selling home heating oil to their customers. Since 1999, HB Fuels has enjoyed consistent growth and has been an area leader in offering products that are more environmentally friendly such as low sulfur oil and Bioheat.

In 2002, HB Septic Services was formed. HB Septic pumps septic tanks, cleans grease traps and provides portable restrooms for construction sites, community events and private receptions.

In 2006, Valley Truck Service was merged into the umbrella of services offered by HB. HB Truck Services provides commercial, light truck, and automotive repair and maintenance as well as VT state inspections.

This year, they have merged with Hemenway Electric in Springfield.  Licensed electricians that many of our customers already know.  An alternative energy store was also opened.  The store showcases the many ways our customers can help the environment by using some of the many alternative energy items available.

Thus the saying "one call does it all" truly applies: customers calling HB can have their home heating oil delivered, their heating unit serviced, their plumbing repaired, septic tank pumped, rent a portable restroom, heat their hot water with the sun, install an emergency generator, have their car inspected and lawn mowed!