Residential Underground Storage Tank Removal

Residential Services

We offer a full-scale of residential UST closure services including removal and in-place closure of underground and aboveground heating oil tanks.

According to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building/Fire Prevention Code, residential heating oil tanks that have been out of service for more than one (1) year are subject to the following requirements:

All fuel shall be removed from the tank and the tank shall be either removed from the ground and backfilled to grade, or completely filled with an inert solid material. Whether you are upgrading your home’s heating system, or a former oil tank has been identified during a home inspection, we handle all aspects of the closure of heating oil tanks, in order to simply the process for the property owner.

Typical Project Summary:

• Removal and In-place closure of heating oil tanks – both underground and aboveground
• Perform an initial inspection of the tank to determine the most cost-effect method of closure (removal vs in-place closure).
• Obtain a permit with the local Building Department or Fire Marshall, and schedule the required inspection of the tank closure.
• Prior to initiating the work, we contact the Miss Utility of Virginia/VA 811 utility locating service to located underground utilities (power, communications, gas, etc.) in the area of the tank.
• Using a vacuum truck, all residual liquids and sludge are evacuated from the tank. The tank is then cleaned using the vacuum truck and high-pressure water.
• Depending on the method of closure, the tank is then either removed from the ground and transported offsite for disposal, or completely filled in-place with an inert solid material.
• If the tank is removed, the tank basin is then backfilled with gravel and/or topsoil to grade, and the ground surface restored to match the surrounding area.

We take all necessary precautions to minimize the disturbance to the yard during the removal process, deploying plywood and poly sheeting, and pride ourselves on maintaining the quality of your yard.

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