Removing Underground Oil Tanks Old underground oil tanks can be costly for homeowners if there not removed before there is an issue. There are many myths surrounding oil tanks. Learn the truth to keep the environment safe and your money in your pocket: Myth: Tanks Are Invincible: Many homeowners are under the impression that metal oil tanks will…
Read moreHow to remove an oil tank that was previously filled in place I get this question all the time from clients who are trying to sell their house with a previously filled oil tank. Maybe they bought the house with the tank already filled or they had the oil tank filled a few years ago.…
Read moreOil Tank Leaking and How To See It If you are utilizing an underground oil tank to heat your home you should be proactive and test the soil around the tank at least once every two years. I hear from my customers all the time that they don’t think their oil tank is leaking because…
Read moreHow to Eliminate Liability with an Underground Oil Tank 1. The best option you have as a buyer is to have the current owner remove the underground oil tank before you purchase the property. Some sellers may refuse to remove the tank before they sell. If this is the case with the seller you are…
Read more1. They do not do a visual inspection inside the basement or furnace area of the house. It is imperative that the inspector searches for visual signs such as copper oil lines, holes in the foundation walls or small trenches in the basement floor. 2. They do not know how to operate the equipment used…
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