Oil Tank Removal Long Island

Tank Removal
Oil Tank Abandonment
Oil Tank Installations & Sales
Above Ground or Underground

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Oil Tank Removal

Basement, or above ground, tanks that are no long being used can be pumped clear of any residue and removed by our crew. The process takes as little as an hour and it’s simple and straightforward.

We can also remove underground tanks, of any size. The process is actually similar to the installation. The oil tank will be excavated, and there will be room created on each side in order to make the removal easier. The oil tank will then be cut open and pumped using a vacuum truck. Our highly-trained crew of technicians will enter the tank to clean the bottom and walls to prevent residual oils from spilling during the process of removal.

Once the oil tank has been removed it will be disposed of at a licensed facility. The excavation site will then be filled in. If your area has a local inspection regulation, the town inspector will be invited to check the tank’s condition, as well as check the soil to ensure there has been no contamination prior to the removal of the tank.

Our crew takes steps to pack and level the soil at the time, however, if the ground settles or sinks we are happy to return to add more fill.

New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation dictates that oil tanks should be completely cleaned before removing or abandonment. This prevents future oil leaks, at your property, or the disposal facility.

Oil Tank Installation on Long Island

If your oil tank is 20 years old or more then you run the risk of a leak, or worse- a catastrophic spill into your home, or on your property. Most people do not have the insurance to cover an oil spill. We are well versed in the installation of oil tanks and we are fully licensed and insured.

We can install your new oil tank above ground or underground and work with a variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations. We can provide you with residential double-wall tanks, vertical tanks that are perfect to save basement space, or easy to conceal outdoors. We can offer double-wall, single-wall fiberglass tanks, state of the art buried tanks, STPI tanks, epoxy-coated tanks, and steel tanks wrapped in fiberglass.

Our installation crew is extensively experienced with installation, abandonment, and removal of oil tanks, whether they are underground or above ground. We follow all local, state, and federal regulations whether we are working a residential or commercial property. Our technicians are experienced and professional and work to the highest standards.

Buying or Selling a Property?

Most people don’t even realize that their property has an underground storage tank- but, our technicians can inspect, remove, or abandon your oil tank. It may have never been an issue to you until it has come time to sell (or buy) a property and the inspection has been completed. Inspections are generally completed just a week or two before closing. Before the sale of a property can be finalized buyers and lending institutions may want the sellers to have an oil tank removed or decommissioned.

We can install a variety of tank sizes that will meet your requirements. Our highly skilled technicians can provide you with the information you need, and the price you’re looking for. If you aren’t sure whether you have an underground oil tank, or not, simply contact us to discuss our locating services.

Oil Tank Abandonment

Foam can be used in abandonment in most tanks under 1,100 gallons. Although, in New York City foam can be used in any size tank.

Before the abandonment can begin, a waste oil vacuum truck will come to remove any residual oil, sludge, or water from inside the tank. Once it has been vacuum cleaned, it will be dried to absorb any remaining oil. The oil tank will then be filled completely with approved foam. The last step is for the fill and vent pipes to be removed, and the opening filled with cement to leave the tank totally unusable.

A certificate of abandonment will always be issued once the work has been completed. We dispose of all sludge and waste legally.

Sand abandonments are required for areas with a high-water table. This process begins with the excavating and cutting open of the tank. The contents will be removed as with the above process. A team will enter to clean the tank completely. Then technicians will fill the tank with sand. Once the fill has been completed, the technician will seal the tank and backfill the excavation site, and remove all of the pipes. Cement will be used to seal the vent pipes and holes.

A concrete slurry mix can also be used for abandonment. This is necessary for any tank over 1,100 gallons that cannot be removed due to engineering constraints. This follows the same process as a sand abandonment, however, it is a cement slurry that is pumped into the tank instead. It’s not generally required for residential tanks. If it is necessary, we will contact all of the relevant governmental agencies to obtain written permission to carry out the work.

The signs of an above ground tank leak include:

Oil odors around the oil tank.
A heavy smell of oil after an oil delivery.
A tank that smells of oil and feels wet to the touch.
The concrete walls and floor around the oil tank are stained.
There is a patch across the bottom of the oil tank.
The oil tank looks wet around the bottom quarter of the tank.
The outside of the oil tank has dark brown patches, or dead vegetation.