Simple Tank Services is an employee-owned residential oil tank removal company in New Jersey. We stand out from our competition because we offer fixed prices on services such as underground oil tank removal and oil tank remediations in New Jersey, which is almost non-existent in this industry. While other oil tank services in the area want you to hand over a blank check, we make the process transparent and straightforward.
With a combined 75 years of experience from the leaders of the company, we will almost always have a better and more cost-effective solution to your oil tank needs than our competitors. All of our technicians are licensed, our equipment is state of the art, and we help get whatever information is required to service your oil tank in adherence to local and state regulations. With years of experience and a commitment to our customers, we're your #1 oil tank removal service provider in New Jersey!
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Are you trying to buy a house with an underground oil tank? Partner with the company that guarantees their soil sample results — Simple Tank Services! If we find contamination upon removal, you will be covered for 100% of the cleanup costs under our soil sample guarantee program.
We remove all underground and aboveground oil tanks. With us, you’ll get an honest proposal for the project, not a bait-and-switch like the other companies out there!
Now you can remove an underground oil tank and push off all liability on us. We take all the risk by capping your potential liability. No more open-ended contracts that spiral out of control. Prices are determined after we perform a soil investigation.
Every underground oil tank will eventually leak. They have a lifespan of about 25 years, yet most of them were installed in the 40s and 50s!
If you're currently heating your home with an underground tank, you should enroll in our tank protection program Simple Guard. This $59/mo plan will cover up to $150,000 in potential clean up costs.
Additional Information on Oil Tank Removals
Many properties in New Jersey feature underground, decommissioned oil tanks. For the most part, these tanks do not cause any problems for residents. However, when homeowners want to sell their properties, these underground tanks become an issue.
The Background of Oil Tanks in New Jersey
Up until the 1990s, New Jersey residents preferred using oil for heating purposes. To store the oil, they utilized underground storage tanks made from bare steel. Over time, steel tanks corrode and develop cracks, allowing oil to leak into the surrounding soil. This soil contamination results in both environmental and public health problems. At the time, people did not think about the potential consequences of installing underground oil tanks in their backyards. However, homeowners of such properties now have to bear the burden that comes with having an underground oil tank.
Why Would You Want to Remove an Underground Oil Tank?
The liability of underground oil tanks is something that both real estate agents and potential homebuyers recognize. As such, they will typically go to great lengths to find out whether a property has one — and insist on its removal — before closing the deal. If you are planning to sell your property and it has an underground tank, it is in your best interest to have the tank removed professionally to avoid compromising your property's value. Even if you are not planning to sell, the resulting soil contamination from leaving the oil tank in place could present a hazard to your health. Fortunately, according to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, your insurance can partially or fully cover the costs of oil tank removal.
Performing an Underground Oil Tank Removal
Simple Tank Services has a flat rate for underground oil tank removal in New Jersey. Once you make a 50% deposit, we will secure all the permits required to perform an underground tank removal and have any underground pipes or power lines marked to avoid interfering with any of your utility services during digging.
The next step is the actual removal of the tank. This process begins with excavating the soil and concrete surrounding the tank while being careful to preserve any landscaping. Our experts then make a large opening on top of the tank to clean it. That involves removing the tank's contents, sending them to a recycling facility, and then washing the tank.
After cleaning, we extract the tank from the ground and wait for a visual inspection from a local official. We fill the hole if they determine that there is no significant contamination to the surrounding soil from a breach in the tank. We will then submit a report to your municipality with details of the tank's removal. At this point, the job is complete.
Contact Simple Tank Services Today!
Are you looking for reliable underground oil tank services in New Jersey? Reach out to us for an overview of our processes. Unlike other service providers, Simple Tank Services does not surprise its clients with unexpected costs — our service quotes are comprehensive and accurate. Contact us for a free quote today!
Steve and Casey just finished the removal of a huge 1000 gallon tank. What a great team they are. Showed up on time, worked diligently, completed the job... and luckily for me, no complications! Every body I dealt with from the first phone call has been friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I recommend them without a doubt. And their pricing is very competitive.
