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When should I remove or decommission my oil tank?
15–25 years.
What is the average cost for a cleanup?
$9,000.00.
Will testing my tank possibly damage it?
No.
Must all underground tanks be removed?
No, but check with local building department.
How old is my tank?
Normally the age of the home.
Is there a danger of ice or snow sliding off a roof and damaging the tank, tank stand, or exposed fuel lines?
Look for signs of spillage near the fill and vent pipes. Stained soil and rock or distressed vegetation could indicate a fuel spill has occurred. Water can collect inside a tank from condensation and cause internal corrosion. Trapped water can be controlled by removing the water from a drain plug, using water absorbent socks, or periodically using additives.
Buried tanks can corrode and leak without obvious signs on the surface. Be alert for unexplained fuel losses that might point to leakage. For inside tanks, be alert for signs of oil in the sump pump pit and floor drains, and for any oil smell in the basement or crawl space. All indoor tanks should have a vent alarm that alerts the fuel deliverer before the tank is full. When you receive oil, you can ask the deliverer to verify that the whistle is operating.
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What's the best tank insurance?
Replacing the underground tank with an aboveground or warranty underground tank. When dealing with oil tank abandonment, removal, installation testing, and cleanup, always use a licensed environmental company with pollution insurance.
When it comes time to sell or refinance your property and the proper procedure, paperwork, permits, inspections, and manifests are not completed and submitted or in your possession, a simple procedure now becomes a nightmare costing thousands of dollars more.
Each of these problems can cost thousands of dollars to correct. The following tips can help homeowners avoid costly repairs and problems associated with leaks and spills from home heating oil systems:
• Inspect your tank and heating equipment before and during
the heating season.
• Make sure the fill cap and the vent cap are in place and
tightly secured.
• Keep the fill pipe accessible and visible to the delivery
company.
• Keep all pipe connections clean and tight. Check for drips
from the fittings and the filter.
• Clear snow, ice, insect nests, or other debris from the tank
vent to allow the tank to properly breathe.
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