Call on the experts in oil tank removals in Massachusetts before it’s too late

Maybe you have an oil leak? Or your oil tank is feeling its age? Or you’ve finally decided to switch to gas as your source of heat? Whatever your reason, CommTank will provide you with the most professional oil tank removal service.

For more than a decade, we’ve provided safe, thorough tank removals in Massachusetts using proven techniques – with little impact to your landscape. Depending on your situation, we offer both aboveground tank removals and underground tank removals. We promptly resolve any potential environmental contamination so you can rest easy knowing that there’s no longer a risk to the property. Even National Grid counts on us, so you can too.

Recognizing the signs

Not sure if your oil tank is leaking, or how old it is? Here are some signs to help you understand how leaks happen, and why heating oil tank removals are important to consider.

• In-tank corrosion: Underground fuel or heating oil storage tanks usually fail from rust perforation because of water inside the tank.
• Piping damage: Faulty piping connections can cause tanks to leak.
• Corrosive soil: Leaks are more likely if a steel tank has been buried in corrosive soil, or if the tank was damaged during installation, such as by gouging it or bouncing it off a rock.
• Delivery oil spills: These leaks are usually obvious at the ground surface around the oil tank or tank filler, and can require minor or extensive soil removal and cleaning.

Why you should choose a qualified professional for oil tank removals in Massachusetts

Internal corrosion is the #1 cause of oil tank failure and leaks in homes and businesses. Though your tank may barely be rusty on the outside, the inside could be corroding year after year. Many people don’t realize that damaged or leaking storage tanks can contaminate the environment by releasing hazardous toxins. In fact, the state and federal government enforce strict regulations concerning fuel storage tanks. For good reason.

If leaks are not detected immediately, oil leaking from tanks can contaminate the air, groundwater and, in some cases, the drinking water. If contamination is significant enough, the government can declare a home or building uninhabitable. And, if you don’t remove an abandoned or decommissioned tank on your property generally within one year, the state may take legal recourse.

We can’t stress enough the importance of letting a Massachusetts certified heating oil tank removal professional remove your oil tanks. Not only do oil leaks damage the environment around us, but they also cause great financial stress to those responsible – the homeowner or business owner. Cleanups can cost thousands of dollars. You could be forced to turn over your property to the bank or state in the case of a large spill. And if you sell your property without disclosing information about underground tanks and the cleanup of spills, the buyer can hold you responsible and get reimbursed for the oil tank removal.

Call CommTank today to learn how we can help with heating oil tank removals in Massachusetts: 1-800-628-8260