We had 3 residential heating oil tanks over flow last year from heavy rain fall events. Big expensive messes!!

Don’t wait! Take your tank out now.

This tank wasn’t easy to get to, but it had to come out. Rain water had flowed into the tank causing some of the tank fuel to over flow and to contaminate soil under the house. Even though it was difficult, we removed the tank and sealed the hole in the foundation wall that allowed the overflow fuel to get under the house. It would not have been such a mess if we had taken the tank out before the over flow.

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A garage and attached shed had been built on top of this 2000 gallon tank. We cut two holes in the tank top giving us a unique view into the tank during pumping, washing, and filling with concrete. The tank closure was required by the property buyer.

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Before and After: Before removal, the tank was located under the bushes and at the side of the porch.

This yard turned out pretty good. We can’t control exactly how a yard will handle the required amount of equipment traffic needed to removal an oil tank. However, we do make extra effort to achieve the best yard restoration possible. This might mean that before we begin excavating, we take the time to rake back pine straw so that we can use it to cover the area afterwards. When it is required, we carefully remove bushes and replant them after the removal. We even pay attention so that the best side of the bushes face outward to give a better yard appearance.

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This unknown residential oil tank overflowed after a series of heavy rain storms. It was buried too close to the house foundation to safely remove it. While the tank was being washed and pumped, it was discovered that the tank was partially filled with sand – now contaminated material. The contaminated sand had to be pumped out and properly disposed of along with the residual fuel and contaminated water that was also inside the tank. Once the tank was cleaned and emptied, the tank was filled with concrete to structurally support the house foundation.

Note: Filling the tank with sand did not prevent residual fuel from floating out of the tank. The resulting contaminated surface soil caused a strong petroleum odor alerting the Fire Marshall to get involved. After properly closing the underground oil tank, PES excavated the contaminated surface soil and replaced it with clean material.

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When NC DOT needed to remove an old emergency generator tank, they called Practical Environmental Solutions. This aboveground tank had been at the ferry landing for a long time. The center bottom was very corroded. Fortunately, it was a double walled tank and hadn’t leaked. After cutting open the tank, we washed the interior and pumped it empty. Proper disposal of the contents and proper disposal of the tank.

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This tank had to be closed in-place (filled with concrete) because a house addition had been built on top of one end of the tank. Tanks closed in-place still have to be cut open so they can be washed and pumped empty. No, you can’t just fill them with sand. That won’t adequately support the house foundation. Tanks that can’t be removed need to be filled with concrete.

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