When buying a property it is important to know the history of the heating system and storage tanks. Ask the sellers for any paperwork regarding there removal, check with local building or fire departments. If there are any indications that an oil tank existed it is best to hire a company to search for one.   If there is an old, underground oil tank on the property,  it should be removed (especially if it is not in service) . Barrier uses state of the art technologies for oil tank locating and searching.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is one of the most accurate tools used in determining if underground heating oil tanks exist at a property. Another technology is Electromagnetic Detection (ED). Barrier Contracting uses both of these technologies to identify and locate any previous and in use underground heating oil tanks or associated piping. When purchasing (or selling) a property, In Westchester or Putnam County, it is imperative to know whether or not underground storage tanks (UST’s) are present. Whether a property is currently heated by natural gas, propane, above ground oil tank or current underground tank, it is important to know what other types of oil storage have previously existed. Identifying underground tanks can help limit the potential liability of costly remedial activities.

–Ground Penetrating Radar uses radio signals to determine the characteristics of of the subsurface. These radio signals react differently when the encounter tanks, piping and various other materials beneath the surface without excavation.

Electromagnetic Detection involves connecting a transmitter to induce radio frequency to old oil lines and using a handheld device to trace and follow them. This technology can help determine if an underground oil tank exists or has existed.

Using the latest technology and trained personnel Barrier Contracting can help locate and identify underground home heating oil tanks, please call, text or email us to schedule an appointment, 914-760- 2090 or waynejr@barrier.com

Oil tank sweeps are a specialized home inspection service that is specifically meant to identify buried oil tank located beneath the surface of a property. If you are buying a home and are unsure if a tank may exist, a search is recommended.

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In Westchester and Putnam County, many Villages, Towns, and Cities did not require municipal permits to install or remove tanks. This lead to many tanks be improperly abandoned. Now, most municipalities require permits and inspections for the removal and installation of oil tanks.  Municipal involvement is designed to protect the homeowner to ensure the proper disposal and documentation takes place

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is one of the most accurate tools used in determining if underground heating oil tanks exist at a property. Another technology is Electromagnetic Detection (ED).  Barrier Contracting uses both of these technologies to identify and locate any previous and in use underground heating oil tanks or associated piping

– Ground Penetrating Radar uses radio signals to determine the characteristics of what lays underground. These signals can identify tanks, piping and various other materials beneath the surface without excavation.

– Electromagnetic Detection involves connecting a transmitter to induce radio frequency to old oil lines and using a handheld device to trace and follow them. This technology can help determine if an underground oil tank exists or has existed.

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BUYERS-

Buyers should protect themselves from purchasing a property that may have an unidentified underground oil tank. They also should determine if, when and how previous tanks were removed, abandoned or decommissioned. Underground heating oil tanks can fail to cause oil to leak into the surrounding soils, requiring costly cleanups.

SELLERS-

As a seller, you should understand that buyers, real estate agents, attorneys, and lenders are concerned about the risks associated with the underground oil tanks. Even the homeowners insurance companies can be reluctant to insure a house which has an underground oil tank or missing paperwork regarding the proper removal.

5 Tips For Buyers And Sellers:

-Acquire paperwork regarding the removal or decommission (including permits, manifests and soil samples)

-Call local the local municipality to determine if permits were required or obtained

-If no paperwork exists, scan the property for possible underground oil tanks using ground penetrating radar and locate any underground oil tanks

-If a tank was removed and no soil samples were collected collect soil or ground water samples (7-9feet below grade)

-Using certified laboratory analyze soil or groundwater for petroleum compounds

Sometimes buyers are comfortable with buying a house with an oil tank if it passes tank tests. This is becoming more uncommon in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland County. Many other areas replace underground tanks with above ground heating oil tanks prior to selling a home.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is one of the most accurate tools used in determining if underground heating oil tanks exist at a property. Another technology is Electromagnetic Detection (ED). We at Barrier Contracting uses both of these technologies to identify and locate any previous and in use underground heating oil tanks or associated piping.

So, Just call us to locate Underground Oil tank in your property.

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