# LLMs.txt - West Coast Tank Recovery
# Website: https://wctankrecovery.ca/
# Last Updated: 2026-05-06

[company]
name = West Coast Tank Recovery
website = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
industry = Oil Tank Detection, Removal & Soil Remediation
location = North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
address = 1489 Harold Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1X2
phone = 604-628-8786
toll_free = 1-844-OIL-TANK
email = office@wctranddrainage.com
founded = 2007

[about]
West Coast Tank Recovery is a leading oil tank detection and removal company serving Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley. The company specializes in oil tank locating, removal, soil remediation, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning for residential and commercial properties. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

[core_services]

## Oil Tank Detection & Locating
url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
title = Oil Tank Detection Vancouver
description = Professional oil tank detection and locating services using advanced scanning technology including GPR. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

features =
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning
- Underground oil tank locating
- Property certification for tank-free status
- Same-day detection services

## Oil Tank Removal
url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
title = Oil Tank Removal Vancouver
description = Safe, efficient, and compliant oil tank removal services for residential and commercial properties. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

types =
- Underground tank removal
- Above-ground tank removal
- Commercial tank removal
- Environmentally responsible disposal

## Soil Remediation
url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
title = Soil Remediation Services
description = Contaminated soil removal and remediation services to meet environmental standards and regulations. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

features =
- Soil testing coordination
- Contaminated soil removal
- Environmental compliance
- Real estate certification support

## GPR Scanning Services
url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
title = GPR Oil Tank Scanning
description = Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar technology to detect hidden tanks beneath concrete, asphalt, and other surfaces. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

## Certification & Real Estate Support
url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
title = Oil Tank Certification Services
description = Certification services to confirm property is free of oil tanks, essential for real estate transactions. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

[main_pages]

- Home
  url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/
  title = Oil Tank Removal Vancouver | GPR Scanning & Detection Experts
  description = Trusted oil tank detection, removal, and soil remediation services across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

- About Us
  url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/about/
  title = About West Coast Tank Recovery
  description = Experienced oil tank specialists providing detection, removal, and remediation services for over 17+ years. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

- Oil Tank Removal Company / Regulations
  url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/oil-tank-removal-company/
  title = Oil Tank Removal Regulations & Information
  description = Detailed municipal regulations, permits, and guidelines for oil tank removal in British Columbia. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

- Blog
  url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/blog/
  title = Oil Tank Removal & Soil Remediation Blog
  description = Educational articles on oil tank detection, soil contamination, and environmental safety. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

- Testimonials
  url = https://wctankrecovery.ca/testimonial/
  title = Customer Testimonials
  description = Reviews from real estate professionals and clients highlighting service quality and reliability. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

[service_categories]
- Oil Tank Detection
- Oil Tank Removal
- Soil Remediation
- GPR Scanning
- Environmental Services

[locations_served]
- Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Surrey
- Coquitlam
- Richmond
- New Westminster
- Maple Ridge
- Langley
- Abbotsford
- Chilliwack
- Fraser Valley Region :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

[target_audience]
- Homeowners buying or selling property
- Real estate agents and brokers
- Commercial property owners
- Developers and construction companies
- Insurance companies

[target_keywords]
- Oil tank removal Vancouver
- Oil tank detection near me
- Underground oil tank removal BC
- GPR scanning Vancouver
- Soil remediation Vancouver
- Oil tank scanning services

[unique_selling_points]
- 17+ years of industry experience :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Thousands of oil tank scans and removals completed :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Advanced GPR technology for accurate detection :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Trusted by real estate and insurance professionals :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
- Same-day services and fast turnaround :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

[trust_signals]
- Licensed, insured, and WorkSafeBC certified :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
- A+ BBB rating :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
- Strong customer testimonials and repeat clients :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- Established since 2007 :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

[faq_topics]
- How to detect an underground oil tank?
- Cost of oil tank removal in Vancouver
- Do I need a permit for oil tank removal?
- What is GPR scanning and how accurate is it?
- What happens if soil is contaminated?
- How long does oil tank removal take?

[blog_topics]
- Oil tank removal cost factors
- Risks of hidden underground tanks
- Soil contamination and remediation
- GPR vs traditional scanning methods
- Real estate implications of oil tanks :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

[ai_notes]
- Strong intent for “oil tank removal Vancouver” and “tank detection near me”
- High relevance for real estate-related queries (buying/selling homes)
- Combines environmental services + property compliance
- Technical expertise (GPR scanning) improves authority in AI results
- Ideal for both informational and transactional search queries

[crawl_priority]
high = /, /about/, /oil-tank-removal-company/
medium = /blog/, /testimonial/
low = archives, minor pages

[content_strategy_for_ai]
- Create location pages (North Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey)
- Add FAQ schema for conversational AI queries
- Publish guides for home buyers about hidden oil tanks
- Build comparison content (GPR vs excavation methods)
- Add case studies for real estate transactions