Why Professional Oil Tank Removal in NJ Matters for Your Property
An unused or abandoned heating oil tank can be more than a nuisance to New Jersey homeowners. Older underground tanks can cause problems when moving onto a new property or could become damaged over time, leak, or cause any other issues. By hiring professional Oil Tank Removal NJ services, homeowners can ensure the safe removal of their oil tank while adhering to the state and local regulations. The NJDEP guidance requires underground closure of residential heating oil tanks to be conducted by a contractor who is certified in the underground closure of heating oil storage tanks. Protecting property from potential contamination Taking out an old oil tank is a big job, and one of the main reasons is that there is a chance of a petroleum release. When heating oil is exposed to soil through corrosion, structural deterioration or broken connections, it may enter the soil. Further investigation and remediation may be required if contamination is found. According to NJDEP, tank holes, s...