Oil tanks don't last forever. Basement tanks slowly corrode and eventually begin to drip. So do underground tanks, but you can't see it. If your basement tank is more than about 20 years old, it's time to test it. If your underground tank is that old, it's time to consider replacing it.
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Trust Bantam Fuel for safe, certified Underground Tank Replacement. We have the expertise to remove your underground tank and a replace it with a modern, clean basement fuel storage system that fits your needs. Here’s what Bantam Fuel’s Tank Replacement Program provides:
- A complete tank inspection and site survey.
- A written proposal that outlines everything required, no surprises. We can even discuss financing options.
- Excavation and removal of your old underground tank.
- A soil test for contamination. If the test comes back clean, we’ll fill the hole with clean dirt, put down fresh topsoil, and seed the area. If your tank has leaked (nearly half of the tanks we remove have), we will legally dispose of the contaminated soil and re-test to confirm that your property is clean.
- Installation of a new, clean basement tank. We’ll seal it so it’s airtight and pipe it to the outside of your home.
- Transfer of any clean oil from your old tank to your new tank. You won’t lose the value of fuel you’ve already paid for. If there is sludge in your old tank, we will remove it and dispose of it as waste oil.
- Clear, detailed legal documentation of the tank removal and soil tests.
Order a free tank inspection today.
We’ve removed hundreds of buried oil tanks for customers – customers who now enjoy higher property values and peace of mind. If you’d like to discuss underground tank replacement, please call us at (860) 567-9431, or e-mail.
Above Ground Oil Tanks
Do I really need to replace my basement tank?
Answer: Perhaps not. But let's not guess: Let's test it!
Tank Testing - We have the skills and equipment to test your basement oil tank to see how much life it has left. It takes about 15 minutes, and you get a very clear report you can trust. We begin with a visual inspection for obvious leaks and signs of weakness. Then we perform an ultrasonic test to determine how much corrosion is inside the tank where we can't see it.
If we find that it's time for new tanks, we'll talk with you about where you can fit them in your basement, and then give you a thorough written proposal to install tanks where you want them. We even include transferring the clean oil from your old tank to the new one so you don't lose your investment. And we recycle the unusable oil and the old tank material in an environmentally friendly way.
We can install new tanks in your basement easily because they're small enough to fit through standard doorways. With a proper installation the tanks will fit neatly into a corner, and you should never smell oil; we seal them airtight and pipe them to the outside of your home for Automatic Delivery. We can even install double-walled tanks to guarantee you'll never spill even a single drip.
If you would like us to meet you to review your tank situation, just contact us and we'll set up an appointment at your convenience.
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