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Many new homeowners or property sellers face a similar dilemma: you have a home heating oil tank on your property that has met its full life expectancy and is no longer a viable storage option for home heating oil. There are two options to consider: oil tank abandonment (otherwise known as oil tank decommissioning) or oil tank removal services. There are advantages, differences and disadvantages homeowners should consider with both service methods.

Oil tank removal vs. abandonment / decommissioning

Oil tank removal requires an experienced technician to access the old tank, remove its contents, dispose of the tank and clean out any debris from the vacant space. Any remaining oil deemed usable from the old tank is transported to a new tank or to a hazardous waste facility for proper disposal. Due to the amount of digging potentially needed for this procedure, homeowners accept the risk of damage done to their property and the need for property remediation or restoration.

Alternatively, oil tank abandonment or decommissioning is a much less invasive method with little to no disruption to your property. Similar to oil tank removal, any remaining oil will be transferred to a new oil tank or safely discarded. Sludge present in the old oil tank is also safely removed and transferred to a waste facility. Once the tank is emptied, Long Island Oil Tank Service utilizes tri-polymer foam or sand to fill the empty tank and complete the oil tank abandonment process.

Oil Tank Abandonment: The Safer Option

When an oil tank approaches its life expectancy, the tank should be abandoned or replaced as soon as possible. Property owners risk leakage or spills occurring from remaining oil or fuel in the tank. Oil spills are hazardous and end up costing homeowners thousands of dollars to restore their property and clean-up the mess. Oil tank abandonment is a safe and fast option when completed by licensed and experienced professional.

Oil Tank Abandonment Certificate & Documentation for Homeowners and Sellers

Long Island Oil Tank Service is licensed to provide customers with a certificate that provides a full scope of the oil tank abandonment procedure performed. Essentially, the certificate provides proof that the project was done according to any federal or local regulations. 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.

If you are ready to decommission an oil tank on your property, Long Island Oil Tank Service is ready to get the job done. For a free, custom quote regarding abandonment for your oil tank, contact us today.

Oil Tank Abandonment Cost on Long Island

The cost of abandoning or decommissioning an oil tank with foam, sand or concrete can vary from $600 to over $2,000 depending on the tank’s size, location, accessibility and type of tank. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote for your tank project.