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February 6, 2014

Underground Oil Tanks and Removal Services

Homes built before 1957 used furnace oil as the source of heating. When natural gas became available, the oil tanks were capped and left unused. These unused underground tanks pose a threat, as oil spills out due to corrosion and rust.

Impact of Oil Tanks

The oil spill leads to soil contamination and underground water pollution. In addition, it puts an impact on the value of your property. The contamination can spread to the neighborhood, and home-owners may face legal liabilities. The presence of underground oil tanks on your property prevents any future development or construction. Construction efforts could trigger oil spillage and harm the site. The spilled oil would then affect agricultural performance, with plants refusing to grow in the contaminated soil.

Professional Assistance

As the oil tanks are ticking time bombs that may pose serious threat to human life, it is advisable to seek professional help before a catastrophe occurs. Professional oil tank removal experts in Vancouver deal with the safe detection, removal and disposal of oil tanks. They are licensed, insured and have all the necessary permissions to perform the task.

Oil tank detection and the removal process, is not an easy task. It requires special tools and skill to perform. Professional oil tank removal experts in Vancouver, use ground-scanning machines to locate the position of an oil tank and use proper removal methods, preventing any damage to the property. In addition, they also remediate the contaminated soil and make it fit for vegetation again.

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