Underground Heating Oil Tank Locating in Westchester or Putnam County

Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), we can search or scan a property to locate and identify underground heating oil tanks.  Homes that were previously (or currently) heated with oil may have had an underground oil tank. These tanks may still exist below the surface. It was common for people just to stop using them and install a new above ground tanks or an alternative heat source. Since underground oil tanks are 2-3 feet below ground a leak can go unnoticed. This can lead to a costly environmental remediation.

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.