Lawes Company
499 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury, New Jersey, United States

Early History

In 1865, Colonel Edmund T. Williams erected a blacksmith and wheelwright shop on the property where Lawes Coal Company NJ currently resides. Ten years later, in 1875, the building unfortunately burned to the ground. Motivated to resurrect his abated business, Colonel Williams built the present structure that is now occupied by Lawes. In 1889, Charles Hurley purchased the property from the Colonel Williams estate. George Silver Sr., a manufacturer of “Mavis” talcum powder, then attained the property in 1920 to establish a work environment suitable for blending his raw oils imported from France.  In 1926, Donald E. Lawes Sr., and Frank B. Lawes leased the property, and created the Lawes Coal and Supply partnership; they operated for two years, and in 1928 cultivated their brand into Lawes Coal Company, Incorporated. Interestingly, during that same year, the two businessmen rented a part of the building as a distribution center for Hellmanns Mayonnaise.

We provide fuel delivery, HVAC, home backup power generators and lawn equipment services to home and businesses in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey.  The Lawes Philosophy…."We have a family business run like a family business – thats how we retain employees and we treat our customers the same way."

Our History

Since 1926, Lawes Coal Company, has been owned and managed by four succeeding generations of the Lawes family. Presently, brothers Donald E. Lawes III, and William D Lawes Sr., run the business they associated with during the 1970s. Both Donald III, and William were delegated the family business from their father, Donald Jr., who had supervised the organization since the 1940s.  In its developing years, Lawes Company delivered coal as a source of fuel, but as heating oil became a more prominent resource for comfort, the delivery of coal lineally regressed. The needs of the community transitioned forward, and so did Lawes by revolutionizing its long history. Contrary from its earlier years, coal and animal feed became less of a staple, while heating oil emerged as the companys primary product. Nowadays, to be competitive, Lawes has expanded towards supplying diesel fuel, kerosene and propane.  For most of Lawes long history, the company has had a dependable service department that installs, repairs, and maintains oil-fired heating units. Maturing with the community, Lawes has also added air-conditioning sales and repair, as well as gas-fired installations, and servicing for your home or business. If you are exploring the opportunity of removing your current oil tank, please contact Lawes Environmental Services, LLC at (732) 530-4333. Also, Lawes maintains an extensive lawn and garden equipment inventory: including everything from fertilizer, grass seed, and mulch… to shovels, and hedge trimmers; service and sales of power equipment, rideable lawnmowers, and small tractors have also been incorporated into these departments.

Why choose Lawes Company?

• Four generations since 1926.
• Family owned and surrounded by loyal, friendly, knowledgeable and customer oriented staff.
• Oldest country store in Shrewsbury that dates back to the 1800s carrying everything needed to serve the community.
• Our technicians are constantly continuing their education to bring you the most efficient way to heat or cool your home.
• Excellence. Quality. Trust.

Fuel Delivery and Refilling

Lawes Company has been serving customers premium fuel with reliable service since 1926. Lawes full-service oil distribution is one of the wisest and most comfortable investments you can make for your home today!

Professional Fuel Delivery Services

With our reliable team, you can count on Lawes Home Comfort Specialists to keep you comfortable and warm this winter season. And our fuel is of the highest and cleanest (low-sulfur) quality around, so you know youre making the best decision. The fuels at Lawes extend beyond exclusively oil; we can deliver:

• Heating Oil
• On-road diesel
• Off-road diesel
• Kerosene
• Propane (non-transport, refill station only)

Diesel Delivery

Lawes Company offers a full line of diesel fuel delivery to our commercial customers throughout Ocean and Monmouth County, New Jersey. Get started today by talking to one of our fuel delivery specialists.

Why Choose Lawes Company For Your Diesel Needs?

We are a locally owned and operated family-run business whose goals and values are to provide the highest quality fuel diesel products, and reliable delivery, and outstanding service to our commercial customers. We deliver premium, ultra-low sulfur, winterized, diesel fuel for on and off road fueling needs. Your tank capacity and consumption is a calculating factor to assure you receive the very best price for whatever your need. 

NJ Oil Tank Experts

Do you have oil tank issues? Whether its the installation of a new tank, or the repair of your current one, Lawes Company can help!  With over 85 years in the business, our tank experts make sure your project is done safely and efficiently.  We handle oil tank replacements, removal of old tanks, installation of new tanks, and oil tank upgrades.

Heating and Air Conditioning

Lawes Company professionals are experts in residential heating and air conditioning systems. We have been keeping New Jersey homeowners comfortable since 1926! Our team of HVAC experts can handle all of your home heating and cooling needs:

Heating

New Jersey homeowners experience cold winters, but with our reliable service, you will be comfortable. Lawes Company will provide comfort with confidence so you and your family can be pleasantly warm even on the most frigid days of the season.  We extend service and repairs on all brands and models of residential oil or gas-fired heating equipment: furnaces, boilers, water heaters, and indirect water heaters. Please check out some of the premier, highly efficient heating equipment that our technicians are certified to install just for you!