{"id":1583,"date":"2023-03-15T10:04:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T10:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/blog\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2023-03-23T10:33:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T10:33:29","slug":"buyer-beware-why-you-need-to-make-oil-tank-detection-a-part-of-the-inspection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/blog\/buyer-beware-why-you-need-to-make-oil-tank-detection-a-part-of-the-inspection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer Beware: Why You Need to Make Oil Tank Detection a Part of The Inspection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s a lot that goes into finding the perfect home. In competitive markets like Vancouver, the house hunting and buying process can be physically and emotionally exhausting. When you find a property you love, it\u2019s tempting to jump in both feet first without doing your due diligence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unfortunately, too many new home buyers find out the hard way that looks can be deceiving. Even if a home appears to be in great condition, there can be problems lurking below the surface, including a hidden oil tank.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before natural gas and electric heating took over, oil-fed furnaces were the primary heating source for many Vancouver area homes \u2013 and to help conserve space, this oil was generally stored in underground oil tanks. However, even after transitioning to other heating sources, many of these oil tanks remain underground. Over time, these metal tanks deteriorate, increasing the risk of leaks and spills, which can have serious environmental, health, and financial consequences for homeowners.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To avoid the potential repercussions of an oil leak and the cost of soil remediation, home buyers of at-risk properties (homes built before 1980) should <a href=\"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/\"><strong>request oil tank detection<\/strong><\/a> in addition to a standard home inspection before closing a real estate transition to ensure that the property is safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot that goes into finding the perfect home. 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