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If you own a home that was built during the 50s, 60s, or 70s, there is a good chance that you have been made aware of heating oil tanks. You may also have been made aware that you are responsible for any damage that might occur if the tank gets damaged or leaks anything into the soil. This means that if you think you have an oil tank on your property, you are responsible for the oil tank removal. The idea of oil tank removal can be a daunting one, but it isn’t that big of a deal if you get the right people to do the removal.
The first thing you will need to do is find documentation that might tell you if there ever was an oil tank on your property. If you can find out exactly where the oil tank is, it will help move the removal process along faster. If you can’t find any documentation regarding an oil tank, don’t worry about it. A good oil tank removal team will be able to scan your property and see if they can find an oil tank. Whether it is through finding documents or scanning, as soon as you find the tank, you can more on to the next step.
The next part can seem scary, but with the right crew it will be a piece of cake. The team of professionals will do everything they can to carefully dig up the smallest piece of your yard necessary to remove your oil tank. Taking special care to not break the tank or spill any leftover oil or sludge, they can lift the tank out and then fill the hole back in. A good team will then dispose of the tank and its contents in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
If there is a chance of an oil tank on your property and it goes unchecked, it can lead to serious trouble. The tank can deteriorate and start releasing its toxic contents into the soil of your property. This can affect not just the quality of the soil on your property but your neighbours’ too. West Coast Tank Recovery has a great team ready to take care of any oil tank removal you may need. Call the oil tank professionals. Have them come look. Put your mind at ease.