Tank Services

Installation, Maintenance & Removal

Commercial Tank Services

Firms, agencies, municipalities, and institutions across MA, NH, RI and CT, entrust CommTank with the continuity of their mission-critical operations. 

Our experienced team of in-house multi-disciplined experts use our own equipment to perform everything related to the installation, maintenance, testing, removal and replacement of aboveground and underground storage tanks.  We source, install, and maintain ASTs and USTs; perform tank inspection and reporting; conduct underground tank repairs and upgrades; convert tanks from water to oil; clean up and remediate oil and fuel spills; and offer scheduled maintenance, storage tank management programs, and industry-leading fuel testing & analysis.  Days, nights, and weekends – for 250-gallon to 1 million-gallon tanks – we do it all.

This comprehensive, single-source support and accountability is vital to the peak performance of the systems our clients require for heating and cooling, data storage, backup power, fuel storage and on-site fueling.  It also represents efficiency, compliance and cost-savings for our clients including IBM, MassPort, TJX Companies, Tufts University, UMass, Keene State University, Hospitals, Technology firms, Power producers, Gas stations, and Municipal, DPW, police and fire departments.

Commercial Services FAQs

  1. What types of commercial clients does CommTank serve?
    1. We serve a broad range of commercial entities, including universities, hospitals, power producers, gas stations, tech firms, and government agencies throughout MA, NH, RI and CT.
  2. Can CommTank handle both aboveground and underground tank services?
    1. Yes, we install, maintain, inspect, and remove both ASTs and USTs, including all necessary repairs, upgrades, and conversions.
  3. Do you offer ongoing maintenance programs for commercial clients?
    1. Absolutely. We provide comprehensive storage tank management programs that include regular inspections, testing, and fuel quality analysis.
  4. What emergency services are available to commercial clients?
    1. Our team is available days, nights, and weekends to address urgent tank issues, spills, or system failures to minimize downtime.
  5. Can you work on large-scale fuel systems for backup power or heating?
    1. Yes, we handle tanks ranging from 250 gallons up to 1 million gallons, supporting mission-critical systems for heating, cooling, and backup power.
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Industrial Services

CommTank’s industrial services enable commercial and industrial facilities throughout New England to safely and cost-effectively operate at peak efficiency. Public and private clients trust our team as their local full-service resource for Commercial Plumbing, Flood Response and Recovery; Emergency Response and Rescue, Concrete Repair, Industrial Coatings and Equipment Rental. Our experienced industrial service experts use CommTank-owned specialty vehicles, tools and equipment to support mission-critical facilities across a wide range of industries. From proactive scheduled maintenance services to as-needed cleaning, repair and replacement of plumbing and tank systems to reliable emergency spill and flood response, you can count on CommTank for consistent service and quality results.

Industrial Services FAQs

  1. What types of industrial services does CommTank provide?
    1. Our industrial services include commercial plumbing, emergency spill and flood response, concrete repair, industrial coatings, and specialty equipment rentals.
  2. Is CommTank equipped for emergency flood or spill response?
    1. Yes, we offer rapid emergency response for floods, chemical spills, and environmental hazards with our own vehicles and equipment.
  3. Can CommTank support scheduled maintenance in industrial facilities?
    1. Definitely. We offer proactive, scheduled maintenance to keep your plumbing and tank systems running efficiently and within compliance.
  4. Do you provide industrial coating solutions?
    1. Yes, we apply industrial-grade coatings for protection and compliance across a variety of surfaces and storage systems.
  5. Are your services compliant with local and federal regulations?
    1. Yes, all our work follows strict compliance standards, including permitting, documentation, and third-party inspections when required.
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Residential Tank Services

Homeowners and residential property managers throughout our service areas in MA, NH, ME, and RI rely on CommTank for efficient, cost-effective, full-service installation and support of the aboveground and underground tanks that fuel their heating and cooling systems and emergency generators. 

Oil companies respect our team’s experience, responsiveness and attention to detail – so they consistently refer clients for us to furnish, install, maintain, replace, and remediate aboveground and underground oil tanks.  They also engage our CommTank team for emergency tank replacement, which typically includes setup of temporary tanks to maintain homeowners’ fuel systems while a new tank installation is permitted and scheduled.  We have strong relationships with local departments of fire services who oversee and permit tank installation and removal.

Our in-house experts specialize in safe, cost-effective tank removal and creative tank upgrades that accommodate older homes with tanks and utilities installed prior to framing. We also locate underground tanks, remove boilers and furnaces, clean up oil spills, and pump out fueling systems of homes, aircraft, boats, and emergency generators in support of maintenance.

Residential Services FAQs

  1. What residential tank services does CommTank offer?
    1. We provide oil tank installation, removal, replacement, underground tank locating and closures, oil spill cleanups, and emergency tank replacement.
  2. Can you install tanks in older homes with space limitations?
    1. Yes, we specialize in creative tank upgrades and installations in homes with pre-framing infrastructure or tight access areas.
  3. What should I do if my oil tank starts leaking?
    1. Contact us immediately. We offer emergency tank replacement, spill cleanup, and can set up temporary tanks to maintain heat during the process.
  4. Do you handle tank permitting and work with fire departments?
    1. Yes, we work closely with local fire services to ensure all installations and removals are properly permitted and code-compliant.
  5. Can CommTank locate and remove underground tanks at my home?
    1. Absolutely. We use advanced locating equipment and can safely remove or close underground residential tanks in place.
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Environmental Tank Services

When you need a professional with the expertise, experience, and equipment to handle any size environmental project – from emergency spill response, cleanup and remediation; to dismantling and demolition; environmental drilling; and excavation services – CommTank is the team to call. 

Whether your issue is a leaking tank, line, or furnace; a refueling spill; or an underground storage tank failure, our remediation teams have the experience, technical ability, and operational expertise to ensure that proper remediation procedures are permitted, performed, documented and reported. 

For example, a leaking fuel storage tank requires assessment to determine the extent of the leak; soil and ground water sampling; tank removal; concrete break-up; proper removal and disposal of contaminated soil at a recycling center; further sampling to ensure no further impact to the soil; ground water remediation, including installation of a pump or filter as-needed; backfill and compacting; and compression testing to ensure no further settling.  We perform all services in-house and work closely with the state to obtain permits and complete all reporting.

Environmental Services FAQs

  1. What types of environmental services does CommTank provide?
    1. We handle a full range of environmental services including emergency spill response, cleanup and remediation, environmental drilling, excavation, and dismantling of tanks or systems.
  2. How does CommTank manage fuel or oil spill remediation?
    1. We perform complete spill remediation—from initial assessment and soil/groundwater sampling to contaminated soil removal, groundwater treatment, backfilling, and all required documentation and permitting.
  3. Do you assist with leaking tanks or underground storage failures?
    1. Yes, our team specializes in identifying and resolving leaks in tanks, lines, and furnaces, and in managing UST failures through safe removal and thorough remediation processes.
  4. Can CommTank handle permitting and compliance reporting for environmental projects?
    1. Absolutely. We work closely with state and local agencies to secure all necessary permits and submit required environmental reports to ensure full regulatory compliance.
  5. What equipment does CommTank use for environmental projects?
    1. All services are performed in-house using CommTank-owned specialty vehicles and equipment designed for environmental drilling, excavation, spill cleanup, and remediation work.
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