How can I tell if my heating oil tank is leaking?
Knowing the signs of an oil leak will help you determine when to call an expert technician to avoid any further damage to your property. If you notice any dark colored stains, dripping, dents or any obvious damage on your indoor or outdoor above ground oil tank, please schedule a licensed contractor to evaluate the damage as soon as possible.
I have an underground oil tank on my property. What should I do?
If your oil tank is no longer in use, it was most likely abandoned previously. We can send one of our technicians for a tank inspection to confirm whether your tank was properly abandoned. If you’d like to learn more about dealing with inground tanks, please visit the DEC website.
When should I consider replacing my old above-ground oil tank?
While many tanks come with a warranty covering all possible manufacturer damage for 10-30 years, it is recommended that oil tanks 25 years or older be replaced. Be proactive and schedule your replacement consultation and services today before any damage is done to your property.
How long does it take to remove or replace a heating oil tank?
Oil tank removal or replacement services are typically completed within one day. This includes the removal of the old tank and installation of the new oil tank.
Does Long Island Oil Tank Service provide oil tank abandonment documentation?
Long Island Oil Tank Service is legally licensed to issue customers with a certificate that provides full scope of the oil tank abandonment procedure performed. Homeowners should keep this certificate for their records for future reference. If you are planning on selling your property, you will need this documentation to prove to potential buyers that the oil tank in question was cleaned properly and abandoned.
What types of oil tanks are available through Long Island Oil Tank Service?
We offer three types of industry-grade of tanks with our expert installation services:
- Standard single-wall oil tank (10 year warranty)
- Double bottom oil tank (25 year warranty)
- Reinforced double bottom oil tank with protective coating (30 year warranty)*
*Visit our Oil Tank Installation Service page for full descriptions of our tank offerings. One of our licensed service professionals will discuss the best tank option with you during your home consultation.
How often should I schedule routine maintenance for my home heating oil tank?
You should have your home heating oil tank cleaned and inspected every 5 years. In addition to conducting extensive research about tank types and fuel costs, you should also be budgeting for routine maintenance to keep your oil tank operating at full efficiency such as regularly adding sludge treatment to your tank.
How much does an oil tank replacement, removal, abandonment or installation cost?
The cost for an oil tank service is dependent on many factors and all estimates made by Long Island Oil Tank Services are unique to your home, goals and needs as a homeowner. For a free, custom service estimate, give us a call today. A trusted team member will follow-up with you within 24 hours regarding your heating oil tank inquiry.