At ERC Environmental we want to answer all of our clients’ questions. One specific question we get asked all the time is, “Is It Possible to Remove an Oil Tank by Myself?”, and the answer will always be, “No”. We understand that researching for an oil tank removal company that is the perfect fit for the job can be stressful, and that you would rather handle a project yourself. Although, it is impossible to remove and
At ERC Environmental we want to answer all of our clients’ questions. One specific question we get asked all the time is, “Is It Possible to Remove an Oil Tank by Myself?”, and the answer will always be, “No”. We understand that researching for an oil tank removal company that is the perfect fit for the job can be stressful, and that you would rather handle a project yourself. Although, it is impossible to remove and
At ERC Environmental we want to answer all of our clients’ questions. One specific question we get asked all the time is, “Is It Possible to Remove an Oil Tank by Myself?”, and the answer will always be, “No”. We understand that researching for an oil tank removal company that is the perfect fit for the job can be stressful, and that you would rather handle a project yourself. Although, it is impossible to remove and
At ERC Environmental we want to answer all of our clients’ questions. One specific question we get asked all the time is, “Is It Possible to Remove an Oil Tank by Myself?”, and the answer will always be, “No”. We understand that researching for an oil tank removal company that is the perfect fit for the job can be stressful, and that you would rather handle a project yourself. Although, it is impossible to remove and
At ERC Environmental we want to answer all of our clients’ questions. One specific question we get asked all the time is, “Is It Possible to Remove an Oil Tank by Myself?”, and the answer will always be, “No”. We understand that researching for an oil tank removal company that is the perfect fit for the job can be stressful, and that you would rather handle a project yourself. Although, it is impossible to remove and
When an oil tank is taken out of service in New Jersey, one of two practices are followed: abandonment or removal. We’ll go through a little bit of information here to help you understand the best course of action.
Much of what can be read about oil tanks online are “buyer beware” stories about leaking oil tanks that have ruined the value of their investment, and advice to be as thorough as possible when it comes to making sure an is oil tank out of the ground before closing on a property.
There is a lot of conflicting information about New Jersey oil tank removal on the internet. Here are 10 of the most important things that anyone should know in regard to oil tanks.
We have shared a lot of information previously on the environmental and financial risks of having a corroding oil tank on a property. In this post we will share a little bit more information on New Jersey’s regulations governing these underground storage tanks (USTs). Here we’ll be referring to tanks categorized as “Unregulated” by the NJDEP, which are the oil tanks ERC most frequently deals with. An unregulated tank is any residential heating oil tank (no
In a separate post we have given a general overview to the question, “How long does an oil tank last?”, so let’s get more into detail about the variables that impact the life expectancy of an oil tank.
In New Jersey and throughout the United States, the demand for environmental site assessments has gone way up in the past couple of decades. This is a result of the interpretation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) by courts, which have held that a buyer, lessor, or lender of property may be liable for the cleanup of hazardous substances on that property, even if a prior owner was the cause of the
When it comes to the presence of an underground oil tank, you can’t necessarily be sure of it when purchasing real estate in New Jersey. It is possible that the owner is aware of the oil tank and will disclose it to you, as most real estate attorneys agree they should. However, it is also possible that the seller purchased the property unaware of an existing oil tank, or is attempting to conceal that information. In
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