Aboveground tank removals in Massachusetts made easy

If you have an aboveground oil tank, you may not know there’s anything wrong with it by looking at it. That’s because aboveground storage tanks can corrode from the inside out, so problems aren’t always visible. Even painting it doesn’t protect it from leaks if the corrosion is on the inside surface.

How can you tell if your aboveground storage tank is leaking? If the tank is old, check for visible oil stains on the underbelly of the tank, which may be caused by loose fittings or by overfilling the tank. Some people try to patch or repair leaking tanks themselves. Unfortunately, a leak is a sign that the tank has outlived its usefulness and needs to be replaced before major problems develop. Often, removing the tank is the best solution.

CommTank will get the job done, and done right. Our expertise is aboveground tank removals in Massachusetts – we’ve been doing it for more than 17 years. We have the experience to tackle the toughest and tightest jobs, and are committed to making every customer 100% happy with our work. Our licensed, professional technicians are exceptionally skilled at their jobs, and they’re prompt, courteous and always willing to answer your questions. Because they know your time is valuable, they’ll get in and out fast without missing a detail.

What do aboveground oil tank removals involve?

Aboveground tanks can be easily inspected and removed because of their accessibility. In fact, aboveground oil tank removals take less than a day to complete. If an existing oil tank was installed in a crawl space or a closet, our technicians are experienced in solving tight space issues.

First, CommTank’s technicians inspect the area around the tank, and then pump out, cut and clean the tank on site. We cut the tank in half to remove the sludge – and to fit it through standard 36” doorways and up stairways. We bring plastic sheeting to protect finished basements and floors from dirt and filings produced when cutting the tank. Commtank can also provide a portable electric generator if power isn’t available in the basement, and we can make extra cuts of the tank if the doorway or basement access is too narrow to remove the oil tank in two pieces.

The sludge that’s removed is placed in 55-gallon drums, which are transported and disposed of at a hazardous waste facility. The tank is transported to a licensed Massachusetts tank yard for disposal. The tank’s piping is removed from the foundation, and the remaining holes are filled with cement.

If the tank is more than 1/3 full of oil, we can pump it out, filter out the particles in the oil, and pump it to a new tank if one is being installed on site.

Contact CommTank today for expert aboveground oil tank removals in Massachusetts: 1-800-628-8260