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While many Metro Vancouver homes today are heated through either electric baseboard heaters or natural gas, for decades most homes were heated through oil. If you live in a home built in Port Moody sometime between 1910 and 1970, your property will likely have an underground oil tank buried somewhere. Sometimes in life, it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie. Unfortunately, abandoned oil tanks can cause structural and environmental harm if left in the ground, and need to be addressed by certified professionals like our team here at West Coast Tank Recovery. If you suspect you may have a decommissioned tank on your property, read on to find out why you need oil tank removal in Port Moody.
Officially incorporated as a city in 1913, Port Moody has a rich history and continues to be an essential part of Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Did you know that it was home to a booming oil refinery established in 1914 and carrying on until changing to a petroleum products terminal in 1995? The Imperial Oil Co. refinery converted 40,000 BBL per day of crude oil into a variety of products for consumption, including a large amount of oil used to heat homes. Although homes heated by oil are largely a thing of the past, the underground storage tanks that held the oil are still very much a part of our lives in Port Moody. Homeowners that have purchased or inherited property with a hidden tank may experience soil contamination, sinkholes, loss of vegetation, and poor air and water quality in the surrounding area. If you’re noticing any of these concerns around your home, it’s time to schedule a consultation for oil tank removal in Port Moody.
Although most oil tanks were built from steel or concrete, they are not indestructible. Decades buried in the ground can lead to corrosion, leaks, and ruptures. Even if the tank was emptied before being abandoned, residue from the tank can still contaminate the surrounding soil and groundwater. This can be devastating to local ecosystems as well as to surrounding agricultural lands that rely on groundwater for irrigation. Contaminated soil can be destructive to your landscaping, harmful to animals and pets, as well as damaging to the air quality on your property. Moreover, oil leaks could potentially be a fire hazard or explosive under the right conditions. Having a deteriorating tank removed makes you not just a responsible homeowner but also a reliable steward of your local environment.
Property values in the Lower Mainland seem to be on an endless rise. Unfortunately, one of the biggest downsides of leaving abandoned oil tanks in the ground is how much of a deterrent it can be to potential home buyers. Very few people will take the risk of purchasing a property with a potentially ticking time bomb buried underground. If you have any plans to sell your home in the future (or soon) it’s essential that you have your property scanned with GPR to determine the location of the decommissioned tank. That way, you can schedule an oil tank removal in Port Moody and ensure your property is marketable.
Whether you’re looking to safeguard your family and the environment against the potential harms of an abandoned tank or looking to boost the appeal and sale value of your home, West Coast Tank Recovery can help. Reach out to our trusted crew today to schedule your safe and cost-efficient oil tank removal in Port Moody.