Why Replace Your Underground Oil Tank?

Underground heating oil tanks, while once a popular choice, can pose significant risks as they age. Corrosion and leaks can lead to soil and groundwater contamination, especially as tanks age. This can result in impacts to the environment but can also result in costly cleanup efforts. By opting for underground heating oil tank removal and installing an above ground oil tank, you can mitigate these risks and protect your property.

The Benefits of Aboveground Oil Tanks

Aboveground oil tanks offer several advantages over their underground counterparts:

1. Easier Maintenance: Aboveground tanks are more accessible, making it easier to perform regular inspections and maintenance.
2. Reduced Environmental Risk: With aboveground tanks, leaks are more easily detected and addressed, reducing the risk of environmental contamination.
3. Cost-Effective: By installing an aboveground tank can be more cost-effective in the long run. It eliminates the need for expensive underground repairs, cleanups and testing.

The Replacement Process

Barrier Contracting handles the entire process of heating oil tank replacement. From underground oil tank removal to aboveground oil tank installation. This includes necessary municipal permits and inspections. Here’s how it works:

1. Assessment and Planning: Our team will assess your property and determine the best location for the new aboveground tank. Most importantly, we also handle all necessary permits and inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations.
2. Underground Oil Tank Removal: Using specialized equipment, we safely and efficiently remove the old underground tank, collect a soil sample and backfill. Our experienced professionals follow industry best practices to minimize disruption to your property.
3. Aboveground Oil Tank Installation: Simultaneously while the old tank is being removed, we install the new aboveground tank in the designated location. New aboveground heating oil tanks include protected copper oil supply line, overfill vent alarm, fill pipe and easy to read oil tank gauge. Our team ensures that the installation is secure and meets all safety standards.
4. Final Inspection and Testing: After installation, we conduct a thorough inspection along with the municipal building (or Fire) inspector to ensure the new tank is functioning properly, safely and according to code.

Trust Barrier Contracting for Your Oil Tank Needs

At Barrier Contracting, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch services for heating oil tank removal and replacement.

Replacing your underground oil tank with an aboveground tank is a smart investment in the safety and longevity of your property. Contact Barrier Contracting today to learn more about our comprehensive oil tank services and schedule a consultation.

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Above Ground Oil Tanks require very little maintenance. However, it is very important to inspect your tank periodically

The key benefit of an aboveground heating oil tank is the ability to monitor and inspect it. If you have an aboveground tank, you should visually inspect it at least twice a year. While it may seem complicated to inspect your tank, it is  quite simple.  Proper maintenance can increase the life span of the tank and prevent premature failures. If at any time you see corrosion, staining or wet spots, call a professional. Below is a guide for homeowners to properly maintain and inspect aboveground heating oil tanks:

• Visual inspections should include.
  • Inspect the tank’s surface for signs of rust of corrosion
  • Make sure the vent and fill pipes are in good condition
    • The fill pipe should have a 2inch diameter, The vent should be the same but can be slightly smaller
  • Inspect the area where the pipes meets the tank for staining (oil staining by the pipes thread are signs the tank may have been overfilled causing the pipe glue to fail over time)
  • Inspect under the tank for signs drips or staining.
  • Check tank legs to make sure they are sturdy.
    • All four tank legs should be in good condition, straight and sitting flat on a cement foundation or floor. A tank should always be installed on a solid base such as a cement floor or cement pad. Not paving stones or cinder blocks.
• Maintaining the tank’s exterior surface. If you observe rust or corrosion :
  1. Gently brush the rusted areas on the tank’s exterior with sandpaper;
  2. Clean the sanded surface
  3. Applying a coat of rust proof metallic paint (readily available at any hardware store). If needed, Barrier Contracting can provide paint.
• Maintaining the tank’s exterior surface is a good practice and the
  application of touch-up paint will not void the warranty of the tank
• Maintain the tank liquid level as high as possible during the summer months in order to limit water condensation within the tank.

If you have a service plan or oil burner maintenance program, you can ask the technician to look at the tank as well. If

Most bare steel oil tanks come with a 10 year limited manufactures warranty. These tanks are mostly designed for indoor use however some contractors install them outdoors. If the tank is a light cream color with an epoxy coating or double bottom the warranty can be for  20-25 years.

If your tank is old or showing signs of corrosion it is a good idea to replace it with a new aboveground oil tank.

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What is the need to remove Heating Oil Storage Tanks?

Due to corrosion, all steel oil tanks will fail at some point. Above ground tanks are easier to monitor and inspect. Periodic visual inspections will help prevent a leak (Aboveground Oil Tank Inspection Guide). Since underground tanks cannot be visually inspected it is impossible to know the quality of the tank. Most tanks were made to last between 25 and 30 years, but conditions of the surrounding soils can deteriorate tanks faster. Replacing an oil tank before it fails will prevent expensive costs associating with the remediation process.

Details About Home Heating Oil Underground Storage Tanks

Residential heating oil tanks are usually 550-1080 gallons, when underground. Above ground oil tanks are usually 275-330 gallon tanks. The tanks consist of single wall steel.  Steel is a metal that will corrode over time, corrosion rate can be increased when in contact with moisture, cement, rock and other elements.

When oil tanks are removed or installed it is important to use trained professionals to ensure the work is performed safely and properly, and most importantly, with the proper municipal permits. We work in all villages, towns and cities in Westchester and Putnam County.

How does the process work in Cortlandt Manor, NY?

The process starts with filing building permits with the town of Cortlandt Manor. The town regulates villages, such as,  Montrose, Buchanan, Croton and Verplank. After the permit has been acquired the work will be scheduled and coordinated with the inspector from the Town of Cortlandt.  Once the tank is removed a soil sample is collected and analyzed by a laboratory.  The hole is then backfilled, if no contamination is present.

How will the property look after the whole process?

Our professional tank removal service in Cortlandt Manor, make it sure that the property is restored to as best as possible.  Sometime some tracks are left but all that is needed is some grass seed. Any shrubs and bushes are removed and put back with care, but we recommend a landscaper remove the shrubs prior to work.

Barrier Contracting has trained professionals to help guide you through the process of Underground heating oil tank removal Cortlandt Manor. We are available 24*7 and just a call away from you. Contact us to get your oil tank removed at Affordable Cost Today!

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Removing Out of Service Oil Tanks

An out of service heating oil tank, above or underground, can corrode over the years. The average life span of a tank is 25-30 years, depending on the make and model.  Corrosion can form pinholes causing the remaining oil to leak out. This is a slow process and can go unnoticed.  In fact when an underground oil tank leaks there is almost no way of knowing, grass and other landscaping is rarely impacted due to the depth of oil leaking from the bottom of the tank (most contamination is found 6-8 feet below ground), These leaks can result in costly clean ups. Removing heating oil tanks prior to a leak will save you thousands of dollars.

Replacing Oil Tanks Currently in use

For the many people who still rely on oil heat to heat their home, it may be time to replace your tank. If you have an underground oil tank, it is likely original to when the house was built or started using oil.  If you currently own the home but don’t know the history of the oil tank, your local building department may have records on file.  If you can’t find anything, assume your tank is old and should be replaced. Most commonly people install oil tanks above ground or convert to an alternative heat source like natural gas, electric or geo thermal.

If you have an above ground tank it could be a replacement of a previous underground tank. You should periodically inspect the tank for corrosion or signs of a leak. Replacing an above ground tank with a new one is a fairly simple process, for trained professionals.

Remediating a Leaky Tank in Westchester County

Remember, if any of the leakages occur, it will impact the soil, and potentially groundwater. If the tank is above ground, and goes unnoticed, the oil can leak onto the floor, then soak though and into the soil below. After all, even a cement floor is permeable.  If the heating oil tank is below ground, the oil can saturate the surrounding soil and potential the ground water. In any case, anything impacted by the heating oil will need to be remediated to meet the guideline of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).  In some cases, homeowner’s insurance policies may cover some of the cost. The fear of a costly clean up should not prevent you from taking action. The longer a leak continues the higher the costs can be.

In Westchester (and Putnam) County, people have been removing old oil tank by hiring skilled professionals. It is important to make sure your contractor has the necessary permits, knowledge and licenses to perform any work regarding and oil tank.

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