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Get Underground Heating Oil Tank Removal In Peekskill NY At Affordable Cost

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Imagine the case, when you are selling your house and during the inspection, it comes to your attention that there is an underground heating oil tank on the property. The buyers the underground heating oil tank removed, this is where Barrier Contracting can help you with our cost effective, professional and knowledgeable service.

Let’s see why professional underground heating oil tank removal in Peekskill is necessary-

You might be already aware of the fact that an oil tank leak can cause great damage to the environment, as well as, your wallet. Removing oil tanks prior to failure can save you money and aggravation.  We  are licensed professionals that take every step during the tank removal service to provide expert guidance.

The cleanup and other associated costs occurred due to oil spill can also be minimized when done with our professional help.

Using the right contractor is very important.  Not only do they need to be cost effective but knowledgeable as well. Oil tank removals require permits, inspections, soil samples and reports. If these steps aren’t followed accurately the work may not be acceptable to the municipal authorities, lenders, attorneys and potential buyers.

Underground heating oil tanks are mostly metal, made of steel, which rust over time.  Did you know that many houses still have the original oil tank?  So to save yourself from the costly cleanup cost, have it removed on time by our professionals!

How the process of underground heating oil tank removal actually works?

For the pre-preparation phase, the oil is removed to make sure that the tank is empty. It is than removed safely, cut, cleaned and purged of vapors to be recycled.

It is necessary to collect the proper soil sample after the oil tank removal because it confirms that no contamination of soil has happened during the process. This sample is then sent for a testing to the certified lab.

The tank and tank grave are inspected by the contractor and municipal inspector.

If not contamination is found, the tank grave is backfilled with clean fill and the tank is recycled

If any contamination is found either in the soil, a spill number is created with the New York State Department of Conservation. Th soil will need to be remediated. The cost of which is paid by the property owner of home owners insurance company. The process is quite complex, and this is the reason why professionals are required to the ensure the work is done properly and safely.

After the Oil Tank Removal-

After the work is complete, the contractor supplies the homeowner and municipality with a closure report. This includes the results of the soil sample.

So, if you too wish to get your underground Oil tank removed in Peekskill, we provide the most budget friendly solutions with expert techniques.

 

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