At West Coast Tank Recovery, we work in compliance and strictly adhere to all city by-laws and codes. Regarding any questions about the regulations of oil tank removal, check out our list below for the most up-to-date information as per the respective municipality.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in West Vancouver, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank. Oil Tanks have a service life of approximately 20 years.
The District of West Vancouver requires a permit that costs $315. In addition, they also require that Oil Tank excavations be tested through an Environmental Consultant and full reporting be done.
When choosing an oil tank removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786
If you are selling or purchasing a home in North Vancouver district, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank.
The District of North Vancouver does not require a permit to remove underground heating Oil Tanks. However, a ‘Soil Removal Permit’ is required for the removal of more than 18 cubic yards of contaminated soil. Furthermore, the District of North Vancouver does not require any soil testing to be performed. However, West Coast Tank Recovery always recommends that the homeowner retain a third party environmental consulting firm for soil testing and reporting, especially if you are considering selling your home in the near future.
When chosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in the City of North Vancouver, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank.
The City of North Vancouver requires a permit which costs $100. The City of North Vancouver Fire Dept. recommends soil testing be performed, either by the Oil Tank contractor or an Environmental Consultant. However, West Coast Tank Recovery always recommends that the homeowner retain a third party environmental consulting firm for soil testing and reporting, especially if you are considering selling your home in the near future.
When chosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in Vancouver, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank. Oil Tanks have a service life of approximately 20 years.
The City of Vancouver requires a permit that costs $300. In addition, they also require that Oil Tank excavations be tested through an Environmental Consultant and full reporting be done with five soil samples.
When chosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in the City of Burnaby, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank. Oil Tanks have a service life of approximately 20 years.
The City of Burnaby requires a permit that costs $50. The City of Burnaby does not require any soil testing to be performed. However, West Coast Tank Recovery always recommends that the homeowner retain a third party environmental consulting firm for soil testing and reporting, especially if you are considering selling your home in the near future.
When choosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafe BC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in New Westminster, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank. Oil Tanks have a service life of approximately 20 years.
The City of New Westminster requires a permit that costs $100. In addition, they also require that Oil Tank excavations be tested through an Environmental Consultant and full reporting be done.
When choosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in the City of Coquitlam, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank. Oil Tanks have a service life of approximately 20 years.
The City of Coquitlam does not require any permit to remove underground heating Oil Tanks and does not require any soil testing to be performed. However, West Coast Tank Recovery always recommends that the homeowner retain a third party environmental consulting firm for soil testing and reporting, especially if you are considering selling your home in the near future.
When chosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
If you are selling or purchasing a home in Port Moody, it is important to note that in the early 1960s homes were built with or began to convert to Natural Gas. If the home was built between 1910-1970, it is at risk of having a hidden underground Oil Tank. Oil Tanks have a service life of approximately 20 years.
Port Moody does not require any permit to remove underground heating Oil Tanks and does not require any soil testing to be performed. However, West Coast Tank Recovery always recommends that the homeowner retain a third party environmental consulting firm for soil testing and reporting, especially if you are considering selling your home in the near future.
When chosing an Oil Tank Removal company, the choices can seem limitless. West Coast Tank Recovery is fully licensed, insured and WorkSafeBC certified with an A+ BBB rating. Call us today at (604) 628-8786.
West Coast Tank Recovery provides free, no obligation quotes for Residential or Commercial Oil Tank Detection, Oil Tank Scanning, Oil Tank Removal or Contaminated Soil Remediation with no pushy sales tactics or pressure in North Vancouver, Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby and the entire Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
