Best Oil Tank Removal PA

Everybody wants the best, the best of anything is a common search term, best tv, best speaker, best laptop.   So what are the qualities to look for for the best tank removal?  There are 3 things that you have to look for as follows:

1.The short answer is the company that explains the liability of a potential tank leak.  This should be discussed and also put in writing.   Most important how they determine if remediation is needed.

2. A proposal that says in writing you will get a report after the tank removal.   Remember many tanks do not leak so you would want a detailed report saying the tank did not leak and why they were able to come to that conclusion.

3. You did not choose the tank removal company based on price.  Yes you read that correctly, don't base your decision on the lowest price.  This is because the lowest price likely will not include items 1 & 2 above, because the company wants to find a leaking tank,  remediation are expensive.   Think about it if the company tells you your tank removal can turn into a $10,000.00 remediation it make you think how they determine if you need to remediate.  Oil levels are like cholesterol, there are permissible amounts.  The cheapest tank removal will not include soil sampling and a written explanation of what the tests results are compared to (State petroleum level standards).  

Aside from the three factors to look out for when making a decision to remove an oil tank, the following should be SOP

Environmental company applies for and obtains permit for the work.   This ensures work is performed under their insurance and license.  99% of companies would fit this aspect.  

Company excavates cleans and fill the tank back to original grade.  94% of companies would fit this aspect, yes many do not backfill all the way.

Company removes tank and back fills on same day, meaning does not leave an unsafe excavation open.   90% of companies would fit this aspect.  Many companies will excavate and remove the tank and leave a hole open and unattended for days, because they did not arrange local inspection on day of removal.

Company has a project manager on site to oversee the tank removal and to take soil samples.  40% of companies do this, the reason 60% do not is it is an extra expense and they want to find a leaking tank and sell you a remediation regardless if it is needed or not.

Directly related to a tank leak, company will discuss what would happen if the tank leaks and also put this in writing as you will likely forget the details of the explanation.  30% of companies do this, because the other 70% don’t want to scare you away as as customer, they will say “We will cross that bridge when we come to it”.

The removal contract includes a report of work regardless if the tank did or did not leak.   19% of companies actually give you a report, the other 81% they never mention a report.

The contract for tank removal details what is a passing and failing test result.   Does a hole in the tank constitute a fail?  12% of contracts reference what determines a State required pass or fail.  Remember the cheapest price for tank removal likely means the company wants to make money on the backend of the work, meaning doing remediation.

If you have read this far, the best tank removal will include a verbal explanation of the project that also details what they said they were going to do including what if scenarios in writing.   A three page double spaced contract likely will not do this.   You also can’t pick a company that is “local” this is not a $15/pizza, its a professional service that could end up costing thousands if the tank is found to be leaking. You must choose the company wisely, the best company is likely not around the corner from your house.

Consider This:

Curren is licensed in three states for tank removal.

We have removed tens of thousands of tanks

We have been in business for over two decades.

Everything you read on this page we do (the good stuff), the bad stuff, we found out about it from clients who were dissatisfied with their tank removal company and they called Curren

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