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“If you have an old oil tank, it will eventually leak – it’s not a matter of IF but WHEN”
The New York Environmental Protection Bureau estimates that homeowners can suffer between $15,000 to $20,000 in property damages from oil spills and leaks. Aged and faulty home heating oil tanks can be a major hazard for homeowners. Internal and external corrosion occurs naturally, and improper upkeep of an oil tank will speed up that destructive process. Homeowners risk contamination within their home and the surrounding environment when they delay replacing their oil tank. Leave it to our expert technicians to replace your old tank with a new, dependable system.
The Oil Tank Replacement Process
There are necessary steps that need to be taken before beginning a replacement procedure. To ensure your needs as a homeowner are met, we will:
- Assess the location – we will provide a free estimate for any of our available services. A licensed oil tank specialist will visit the site of your oil tank to get a sense of the location and condition of your current tank, review the procedure and discuss cost-effective options when it comes to a replacement oil tank.
- Acquire all necessary permits from the state of NY (when needed) – Long Island Oil Tank Service will acquire all permits needed to execute your oil tank replacement, so you don’t have to. Every U.S. state requires a permit to some degree for most oil tank services that deal with handling sensitive materials such as oil and fuel. Long Island Oil Tank Service maintains first-rate relationships with our local government officials to ensure your oil tank services are up to legal standard.
Once the preparatory work is complete, here is what you can expect throughout the replacement process:
- If indoors, we will prepare your home for a brand-new oil tank by protecting your floors, furniture and entry ways from any possible damage
- We will safely remove the remaining heating oil from your old tank (we dispose of all hazardous materials at a regulated waste facility)
- We will cut the vacant tank in half and quickly transport the pieces to our truck for disposal
- We will safely remove all remaining fill and vent pipes from the premises
- We will clear out your old fuel line of any residual build-up
- We will clean all debris from where the vacant space
- We will move your new oil tank into the location and set it up for you
- We will custom cut and assemble all necessary pipes based on the specifications of the location for your new oil tank
- We will Install the fuel and vent pipes specific to your oil tank
- We will conduct an initial inspection to ensure that your system is secured in place
For a free, custom estimate regarding an oil tank replacement, please call us or use our online estimate request system. A trusted team member will contact you within 24 hours about your inquiry.
Cost Factors for Oil Tank Replacement
Homeowners perform hours researching and comparing oil tank service provider costs, tank brands and warranties, and they spend an equal amount of time determining their budget for their oil tank wants and needs. On average, it costs a homeowner between $800-$3,500 dollars to replace their outdated oil tank with a new oil tank to ensure their home heating system is operating safely and at full efficiency.
The cost of not properly maintaining your oil tank system far outweighs the cost of replacing your oil tank at the end of its life cycle. The New York Environmental Protection Bureau estimates that homeowners can suffer between $15,000 to $20,000 in property damages from defective heating oil tanks. Long Island Oil Tank Service will provide efficient, fast and clean replacement services that are cost-effective before disaster strikes.
Many aspects of an oil tank replacement are going to influence the cost of service:
- Condition of your current oil tank and location – depending on the condition of your tank, a service provider may need to utilize additional equipment to properly clean and dismantle your old tank before installing the new tank.
- Replacement tank specifications – homeowners have many options when it comes to choosing a home heating oil tank. The cost of a tank will depend on its features, size and manufacturer warranty. An expert technician will work with you to make the most efficient yet cost-effective decision during your consultation.
- Materials needed – During your consultation, an expert service provider will communicate all materials needed for each step of the removal and installation process, which may include legs, fixtures, etc.
- Permits – Long Island Oil Tank Service has strong relationships with local authorities and will obtain the correct permit(s) for your oil tank service. This will be factored into your contracted cost.
- Removal of Hazardous Materials – your service technician will need to safely remove and dispose of any oil, fuel or sludge from your old tank.
- Custom Sized Materials – every home heating system is different and will require different cuts, lengths and materials when it comes to fill and vent pipes.
Long Island Oil Tank Service offers 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 to combat the elements (30 year warranty)*
*Visit our Oil Tank Installation Service page for full descriptions of our tank offerings. Tank prices will depend on any features they are offer, their size and the length of warranty they each offer. A Long Island Oil Tank Service licensed service professional will discuss the best tank option with you during your home consultation.
Oil Tank Replacement Cost on Long Island
The cost for removing and installing an oil tank to heat your home is dependent on many factors, as listed above. For a free, custom quote, call or use our online estimate system and a trusted team member will contact you within 24 hours.