It has been recommened that I contact New England Steamworks for a new steam boiler.

baerlisnice

Has ANYBODY heard ANYTHING about this company? I have never heard of them, can you tell me if they are good? bad? expensive? trustworthy? I need advice on this. Thank you in advance for your help. --- C

HVACNUT

I know they come highly recommended here and, feeling ashamed I can't remember his name or Handle but he is a major contributor here and receives many accolades.


Expensive?
That's open to interpretation. (No pricing is discussed here)

Without knowing him personally, I think it's fair to say he wont cut any corners, sacrificing workmanship, materials or labor in exchange to doing the job right.
Of course everyone has their budget, but expensive can be priceless in terms of many years of trouble free comfort, or expensive in terms your mental health dealing with the problems of an inferior installation.
I'm not saying they WILL be the most expensive quote because I have no idea, but I will say your system will be sized, installed and serviced correctly.

The only gripe I have personally about @New England SteamWorks is, why would any well respected heating contractor want to settle in the same city as the Patricia's.

Ironman

You find any better.

Let me also add that there are very few steam pro's around anymore: it's a lost art. Just hiring anyone because they say that they can do the job is a serious mistake that's not only gonna cost you $$, but also a ton of grief.

Jamie Hall

Ryan is one of the very best in the business -- certainly in our area.

And @HVACNUT -- it's the Patriarcas, and they are a very nice family. They just don't do things quite the same way some other folks do...

nicholas bonham-carter

Do a search for his postings here, and you will see his descriptions of his installations.
What is wrong with your present system exactly?
As far as cost goes, you get what you pay for with these installations, and a cheaper installation may be done by someone willing to cut corners, because he doesn’t have to live with the job after he cashes the check, and walks out the door.
A badly installed boiler may be noisy, short lived, and inefficient. Remember you are buying many years of comfort and reliability with this project.
Generally people are only posting complaints about contractors on the internet, and if there are no complaints, then no postings.—NBC

Erin Holohan Haskell

@baerlisnice - You'll be very pleased with @New England SteamWorks. More info here: https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/new-england-steamworks

KC_Jones

Here is my recommendation, don't call anyone else.

DanHolohan

As good as it gets.

Steamhead

Can't go wrong with them.

gfrbrookline

I have used him with great results, so much so I have recommended him to many of my neighbors.

Fred

They are about as good as it gets! Don't hesitate to use them.

Tinman

I visit their website often just to stare at their work in awe. I do.

HVACNUT

> @Jamie Hall said:
>
> And @HVACNUT -- it's the Patriarcas, and they are a very nice family. They just don't do things quite the same way some other folks do...

You totally lost me.
I was talking about the Patriots, Patsies.

KC_Jones

> @Stephen Minnich said:
> I visit their website often just to stare at their work in awe. I do.

If anyone has ever seen Stephen's work you would realize what high praise this really is!

nicholas bonham-carter

This post is about the sort of installation that you will avoid by getting a real expert in to do the work, (and many other descriptions here).

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/166910/steam-heat-system-made-worse-by-knuckleheads-over-the-years#latest

He is probably in high demand at this time of the year. Are you without heat now?—NBC

gerry gill

baerlisnice said:

Has ANYBODY heard ANYTHING about this company? I have never heard of them, can you tell me if they are good? bad? expensive? trustworthy? I need advice on this. Thank you in advance for your help. --- C

One of the best around!!!!!!!!!

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Jamie hall,

Patriarcas. I knew what you were talking about. I was thinking the same thing

Dave0176

The best doesn’t always include the best price, however that being said, YOU WILL get what you pay for and YOU WILL get the best workmen-ship money can buy. Give them a call.

HVACNUT

@Jamie Hall

I just Googled Patriarcas.
I'm going on record to say I would never disrespect such a fine family and a pillar to the community... especially on this day, the day of your dawtas wedding.

Sailah

There is a very good reason you were recommended to call @New England SteamWorks . Have a gander through his work on this forum, the craftsmanship is evident in everything he does.

I don't think I've ever heard, or seen, anything he does that isn't first rate.