Factors Effecting Oil Tank Life Expectancy
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 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
My Oil Tank Leaked! What Do I Do Now?
When an oil tank is removed at a New Jersey residential property, the tank and excavation site is then visually inspected for signs of a leak. Indications will be rather straightforward- there might be holes in the tank or stains in the soil, for instance.
Hudson County and Essex County Contractors. The number one reason we are called to perform an oil tank removal in Jersey City or Newark, NJ is because the owner wants to sell their property and needs to take the tank away in order to do so.
How long does it take to remove an oil tank from the ground?
What is the process involved with getting an old tank removed?
Is soil testing required before or after removing an oil tank in NJ, in order to determine if soil remediation is necessary?
Many of our customers are concerned about how much soil testing could cost in addition to an oil tank removal, but it is important to understand that when performing an oil tank removal in the state of New Jersey soil testing is not always required. Contrary to what some of our competitors might
Without question, the two questions we are asked most frequently are:
How much can a soil cleanup cost?
How much does an oil-tank removal cost?
In the case of older homes, buried residential oil tanks are not uncommon in New Jersey. Up until the 1960’s and 70’s, homeowners routinely chose this storage option for their heating source. Home owners were unaware of the environmental risk, and it was simply the accepted thing to do for your home heating.
In many parts of the country, oil continues to be the only option for heating a home. Many homeowners, in these situations, find themselves needing to replace their ancient oil tank. Whether they inherited the tank through the purchase of a home or it’s been so many years since they first had their tank installed, the gut reaction is generally to simply ask for the exact type of tank they already had. Just the newest model.
When a homeowner converts to natural gas heating from oil, the assumption is that the tank must always be removed. However, there are situations where the disruption to the property makes it nearly impossible to remove the tank, or where the homeowner feels that it is not worth the time or the money to remove the existing tank. In these cases, homeowners do have the option to abandon the tank. However, be aware that abandoning a
ERC Environmental, LLC. is proud to support our future environmental leaders through our scholarship program.
We are offering a $1,000 scholarship award to an individual pursuing a higher education in the field of environmental science. Our scholarship is open to students either already enrolled in an accredited institution or high school student seniors planning to attend a college or university after graduation. ERC Environmental is committed to helping students pursue their education goals and we