KERIVAN-LANE HISTORY - Over 80 Years
 Kerivan-Lane, Inc. a plumbing, heating and fuel oil delivery company has been serving Needham and surrounding towns for more than 80 years. Kerivan Lane was founded in 1922 by John J. Kerivan as a plumbing and heating contracting company, providing service to local homeowners and the primary area industries such as Carters, Sherman Paper and Gamewell. Unfortunately John J. Kerivan died at a very young age of 42 in 1943. His wife Sarah ran the business until 1954. In 1954, John R. Lane, the nephew of John and Sarah Kerivan, bought the business.
The business transition was smooth since John R. Lane had been trained and worked for his uncle for many years. In addition he had a rather unique combination of accomplishments, a degree in economics from Harvard College, class of 1950, and a master plumber's license. John married Grace Skehan in May 1951. As the business grew and expanded into home heating oil, so did their family. John and Grace were blessed with five children, four of whom are actively involved in the business.
 John K. Lane, a Boston College graduate class of 1976, a licensed master plumber and oil burner technician, manages the service department. Christopher M. Lane, a Boston College graduate, class of 1981, is the administrative manager, as well as a licensed oil burner technician and master plumber. He has served as a State Senator in the Massachusetts State Legislature. Suzanne L. Bandanza, a Skidmore College graduate, class of 1983 manages the company's accounting and financial matters. Deborah Lesbirel, a Boston College graduate, class of 1980, assists with sales support.
Kerivan-Lane lost an invaluable person in November of 1999. John R. Lane, after 45 years as the president of the company, passed away. The business continues to operate efficiently because of Joh's diligence in training his children and all of his employees. Kerivan-Lane, due to John's vision for the future, is one of the most competitive fuel oil companies in the area.
The following are some of our services:
- 100% one year guarantee on labor and parts
- Master Plumbers at the most competitive rates, especially for our oil customers
- Payment by Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express
- 100% Tank Protection Program
- Heating installations
- An automated fleet of service trucks with two-way radios and pagers.
- Informational and interactive website: www.kerivanlane.com
- Email addresss for contacts
- Free estimates on equipment replacement and renovations.
- Computerized oil delivery system
Our customers in surrounding communities, such as Needham, Newton, Wellesley, and Dover will vouch for our history on quality work and timely fuel oil deliveries at fair prices. All our mechanics are trained continuously to keep up with the newest technology offered to our customers. They respect our customers and their property. Kerivan-Lane, Inc. is the company to use for fuel oil and heating and plumbing repairs if you want terrific service from people who really care about their customers. We believe in satisfied customers.
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