At Barrier Contracting, we have the expertise to install oil tanks at throughout White Plains, New York and ensure that the oil tank is installed safely in a cost-effective manner.  Along with oil tank installation, we also provide other services like

• Contaminated soil disposal
• Water sampling
• Soil testing
• Water testing
• Oil tank removal etc.

In case you have inherited the oil tank when you purchased your house, then it becomes important that you get an assessment done of its actual condition to save you from any unforeseen damages. We are mentioning a few important factors or a checklist which you need to closely examine before you assess or purchase an oil tank for your house.

Size of the tank: In White Plains NY, people install oil tanks of various sizes, depending upon their budget and actual requirement. The most important factors that need to be considered before finalizing the tank size are your consumption rate and reliability of supply. The most common aboveground sizes are 275 and 330 gallon, while underground oil tanks are usually 550 or 1000 gallons.

If your consumption is really low and the supply is reliable you can choose a smaller tank. But imagine vice-versa, where your consumption is high but the supply is not reliable you should choose a larger home heating oil tank.

Type of tank: There are plastic oil tanks, steel tanks, indoor tanks, outdoor tanks and underground tanks. You also have the option to choose between a single wall or double wall. You need expert help to finalize the type of tank and Barrier Contracting will help you.

Safety: You can never compromise on this factor while finalizing an oil tank for your home. Safety comes first and always ensures that you choose a tank (and location) which is safe.

Barrier Contracting is your guide and expert who will help in oil tank installation, contaminated soil disposal, water sampling, soil testing, water testing, and oil tank removal etc.

To learn more about Oil Tank Installation and get a quote, contact us today by phone or email at (914) 760-2089, (914) 760-2090 or at waynejr@barrier.com.

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Barrier provides Excavating, Sampling and Disposing of Oil or Gasoline Contaminated Soil. There are many regulations in New York State (NYS) regarding the removal and disposal of soil that has been contaminated by oil or gasoline. The regulating agency is the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Information regarding these regulations can be found on their website http://www.dec.ny.gov/.

If Heating Oil, Diesel Fuel, Kerosene or Gasoline, leaks or spills in the soil, the impacted areas should be excavated and the soil safely disposed of. If you encounter this you should notify the NYSDEC spill hotline (800) 457-7362 and contact an environmental company, Barrier Contracting, LLC, for advice. The proper disposal includes collecting soil samples of the impacted soil to be analyzed by a certified lab. The samples can be collected after the soil is excavated and stockpiled or prior to excavation. The results are then sent to the licensed disposal facility for review. Once approved, the contaminated soil can be loaded and shipped to the disposal facility by a specialized hauler.

After the contaminated soil has been removed, a consultant or specialized contractor, like Barrier, collects endpoint samples from the four walls and the base. Again, these samples are sent to a certified lab to be certified. When sampling, the sampler must also fill out a chain of custody for the sample, these are usually signed by the sampler, transporter and laboratory technician. These “endpoint” or “post excavation” samples will be used to determine if all of the contamination has been removed. Once, confirmed that the soil is now free of contamination, backfill can be brought in to replace the contaminated soil that has been removed.

While this seems like a simple process, it is extremely important to hire the right professional to guide you through the process. There are many companies to choose from in Westchester and Putnam County. Be sure to ask for references or read reviews (Angie’s list is also a great tool). Choosing the wrong contractor can add to the time and cost of the clean-up. The professional must be aware of the regulations and protocols involved with cleaning up oil contamination. All of the information, analytics, manifests, weight tickets, etc, must be included in a concise report describing the work that transpired and proving the contamination has been properly removed and disposed of.

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