Another oil tank removed to save a property transaction.

We opened the top of the tank to allow us to thoroughly wash out all of the sludge inside. Another photo shows the corrosion holes in the bottom of the tank that caused soil contamination.

The yard cleanup looks pretty good. After a couple of rains the grass will grow through the backfill material making it look even better.

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Many inexperienced companies will say "That tank's too close to the house. Lets just fill it with sand." (which is a waste of time and money and doesn't accomplish anything).

They say that because they're afraid and they don't know how to remove it safely. Maybe they don't even own a machine that can do the job. And they don't have the experience to know what to do.... but they can rent a saw and dump in some sand for $$$.

True, there is a point where a tank should be properly closed in-place by filling it with concrete rather than removing it. But that point is a lot closer to the house than you might think. Removal criteria also includes the type of house foundation, soil characteristics, depth to water table, etc.

Practical Environmental Solutions has consulted structural engineers and has more actual experience than anyone in southeastern North Carolina.

Let us evaluate your tank situation and offer you a solution.

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Currently, the State of North Carolina is not enforcing the statue and regulation cleanup rules, so it is easier to "close" an oil tank incident and to get a "No Further Action" letter from the State.

Another leaking tank out of the ground. Just in time to sell the house.

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