Here at Professional Tank & Environmental, we provide emergency responses for leaking drums and pump-out tanks, as well as oil tank removal in Doylestown and the nearby regions. When you discover a leak, our team of experts will come and pump out the tank completely before addressing it to prevent further seepage. Next, we’ll install a temporary drum on your property and connect it to your existing boiler to avoid any lapse in heating.
There are several reasons why emergency oil tank removal is essential:
It’s Good for the Environment
The lifespan of an average underground oil tank is approximately twenty years. After that, tanks will start to corrode and rust, leaking oil into the soil and the environment that surrounds them. The pollution caused by this type of problem is so severe that many environmental agencies demand immediate action when a leak is detected.
While some homeowners believe that abandoning the tank with stop the leak, this isn’t the case; oil can remain undetected beneath a tank for years. The best course of action is to have the tank removed by professionals and switch to natural gas, which is more eco-friendly and cleaner than oil.
Protect the Value of Your Property
Depending on the town you reside in, it may or may not be a requirement to have your underground tank removed. However, by keeping a tank on your land, you may reduce the value of the property.
If you’re considering selling your house, many potential buyers will not want to buy a property, only to be tasked with underground tank removal. Additionally, for those of you trying to get a mortgage, some lenders will refuse to lend until your oil tank has been removed.
Save Money in the Long Run
While having an oil tank removed costs money, it stops you from having to pay enormous fees for leak remediation in the future. If oil seeps into the soil and pollutes any nearby water sources, you’ll have to pay for tank removal and all the clean up that is required.
Keeping an underground oil tank can be a costly experience and cause unnecessary problems. Here at Professional Tank & Environmental, our technicians are fully trained and licensed to safely remove your oil tank, especially at times when an emergency occurs.
For additional information, or to schedule regulated tank removal in Pennsylvania, contact a member of our team today.