Buying a Home and Oil Tank Removal

Oil tank removal is a phrase that you probably didn’t think you’d come across, but are hearing a lot recently. This owes a lot to the property market in Vancouver and the number of people buying homes or lots to build homes on. If you want to buy a property in Vancouver, the law in British Columbia states that if there is an old oil tank on the property, then it is up to the seller to get it removed before selling.

So as a buyer, you might be wondering why there is an oil tank on the property in the first place. Isn’t natural gas the main source of energy in BC? That is correct, but in the past, people used oil. Due to this, there are many discarded oil tanks on properties. As they were unsightly, many people had them buried on their lots, and once they stopped being used, the tanks were simply forgotten. During this time, it was not known that this was potentially quite harmful toward the environment, especially if it leaked. Even though most oil tanks were drained, there is still some residual oil left in them, which is why oil tank removal in Vancouver is essential.

As property in Vancouver is in such high demand, having oil tank removal in Vancouver can seem like something that will slow down your sale.  For those who are anxious to buy, this can be seen as a negative thing, but we are here to inform you that oil tank removal in Vancouver doesn’t have to take long.

There is no need for the lot to be completely dug up in order to find an oil tank that is buried underground. The best oil tank removal companies in Vancouver use ground penetrating radar and M-scope metal detection technology to see if these oil tanks are buried on your potential property, without having to dig up anything.

Then, if there is one, the owner can authorize the oil tank removal company to take the oil tank off the property before selling. The oil tank removal company will do this in a safe and effective manner, which will cause as little mess and disruption as possible. The materials that make up the oil tank will then be disposed of in a responsible manner, with many being recycled and the part of the lot that was dug up will be back filled.

Don’t panic if a home you are interested in needs oil tank removal in Vancouver. It is a quick and simple process that professionals can take care of for you.