{"id":1785,"date":"2025-02-21T05:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T05:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/blog\/?p=1785"},"modified":"2025-02-21T05:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T05:09:58","slug":"do-you-need-a-professional-for-oil-tank-removal-in-new-westminster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/blog\/do-you-need-a-professional-for-oil-tank-removal-in-new-westminster\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Professional for Oil Tank Removal in New Westminster?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the news no homeowner wants to hear, there is an underground oil tank located on your property. Once you have confirmation of the existence of an oil tank, the clock starts ticking on having it removed. This process typically starts with gathering quotes from qualified professionals and having the soil around the tank tested for potential contamination. 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