Need of Professional Assistance in Oil Tank Removal

Many older homes and properties (built previous to 1960)have decaying and eroding oil tanks buried somewhere under the ground. If oil tank removal is not done properly before decay or cracks occur theywill leak oil into the surrounding land.Once contamination of soil and water occurs, the situation becomes much more costly to rectify.Leaks of any scale are a threat to the safety of anyone on the property and adjoining properties as the chemicals in oil are poisonous. The effects are the same through external exposure through skin or eyes and internal exposure through ingestion or inhalation of oil. No family should be left to the risks of possible oil exposure.Allowing oil tanks to reach the point of leaking is also a legal liability to property owners, as they are considered fully responsible for any issues that arise from such spills. Oil leak clean-up is a costly process and the costs rise the longer the tank is left to leak.

Oil tank removal should always be left to certified professionals who have experience and are prepared for what it entails. They will scan the property to find underground oil tanks and then begin the oil tank removal process. Working in a well contained area (with the guidance of environmental engineers) ensures the containment of any oil sludge or affected soil.

Once the oil tank removal is complete,tanks are thoroughly cleaned, broken down and all metals are then recycled at authorized recycling facilities. This guarantees that no contamination can occur even after the tank is off your property. Soil in the area around removed tanks must be tested for oil and if it is free of any contaminants it can then be filled with clean soil and the area’s surface restored.

http://wctankrecovery.net can take care of all steps of oil tank removal from locating tanks, to restoring the site to its previous appearance.