Oil Tank Removal in Cape May County, NJ

Certified Environmental will come to your property in Cape May County, NJ and surrounding towns such as Ocean City, Lower Township and Wildwood to provide a free estimate to remove underground oil tanks and install an above ground oil tank.

Underground Oil Tank Removal

We adhere to the strictest environmental codes and regulations of towns and cities like these and every other Cape May County municipality.

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The Oil Tank Removal Process

The best time to remove your tank is when you don’t have to. We will come to your home, determine the best course of action based on your preferences, provide a written quote, apply for the permit, and perform the complete tank removal and backfilling in one day.

Here are a few of our oil tank removal services available in Cape May County, NJ, and its towns like Middle Township, Sea Isle City, and North Wildwood:

Tank Testing

Certified Environmental will advance borings around your tank and screen the soil to provide an immediate determination of tank integrity. Soil samples are collected and taken to an NJDEP licensed laboratory to quantify the amount of oil contamination in the soil. Upon receipt of laboratory results, a Report of Findings for your tank will be provided to you to document the condition of your tank.

Electronic Scanning

If you are unsure if there is a buried tank, we can electronically scan the property and provide a written report. Know what you are buying!

Leaky Tanks

Certified Environmental is licensed by the NJDEP to perform soil and/or groundwater remediation. Our extensive experience has resulted in the issuance of hundreds of No Further Action letters by the NJDEP to allow property owners to sell their property and get on with their lives.

NJDEP Leaky Tank Grant

The NJDEP currently offers a grant to property owners who: are performing remediation at their primary residence; make less than $250,000 per year; and have a net worth less than $500,000 (not counting primary residence or retirement accounts). Certified Environmental will assist in applying for the grant for free to get you money!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Removing an Underground Oil Tank Involve?

To safely remove an oil tank, the site is evaluated for the tank’s location and any other factors which may impact the tank’s removal. Once the evaluation is performed, a permit must be applied for and obtained from the local municipality. On the day of the removal, our technicians will arrive with an excavator, excavate the tank, stockpile the soil, cut a hole in the top of the tank (if not already done so), properly remove and store any contents remaining in the tank, remove the tank, and then backfill the excavation with certified clean fill and the previously saved soil.

Can You Scan a Property to Look For Any Underground Oil Tanks?

Yes, we also like to go inside the house if possible to see the basement first, then we electronically scan the exterior of the house with a specialized metal detector. We then provide a written report of findings.

Is It True That You Cannot Sell a Home in NJ With an Underground Oil Tank?

There is currently no regulation prohibiting anyone from selling a home with an underground oil tank in NJ. The fact of the matter is that homes with an underground tank are less likely to sell as quickly as those with an above ground oil tank or gas. Also, attorneys will always talk about the unknown liability of a house with an underground oil tank.

Do You Do Underground Oil Tank Testing? What Is the Difference Between a Pressure Test and Soil Sampling?

We do soil sampling, which looks at the soil below the tank sides. The soil is collected and then delivered to an NJDEP certified laboratory for analysis. We then provide a written report of findings. Since vacuum testing is normally done when the tanks are going to be left in service, this is not the most advisable method to determine impact to the soil and is generally used at gasoline stations.

As a Realtor, I Have a Client Who Had Their Underground Tank Foam Filled Some Time Ago. They Have the Permit, the Inspection Ticket and the Town Approval. The Buyer Is Asking for the Tank to Be Removed if They Want to Sell to Them. What Should We Do?

While it is within the regulations to abandon an underground tank in place, it is also undesirable to purchase a house with that tank in the ground. The real solution would be to remove the tank – short of that, soil sampling below and around the tank would yield important information. Once again, remember what you are going through now will come around again when the house is ready for sale.

I Have a Client Who Has an Underground Tank and Needs to Sell, but Cannot Afford the Removal Cost – Is There Some Program Available? What if the Tank Is a Leaker?

Depending on the situation, we have done the work for both non-leaking and leaking tanks and have had our invoice paid at closing on the HUD. We can apply to the leaking tank fund for reimbursement for a leaker. The process takes five years at the present time, but they will pay.

What Percentage of the Underground Oil Tanks That You Remove Are Leakers?

It has been our experience after removing hundreds of underground tanks that about 20% of all the tanks we remove are leakers. Of that 20% number, less than 2% have been extraordinarily expensive projects (over 100K).

My Client Has Proguard and They Want to Transfer the Warranty With the House – Is That a Good Idea?

Yes, if they are staying with oil heat – if they are planning to switch to gas, you should look at the ProGuard charges so you understand. There is a $500 service fee to remove the tank and a $2500 deductible fee. Also, you must use oil for 12 more months after the underground tank is removed.

What Is the Process to Get a No Further Action Letter? When a Tank Has Leaked, Must It Be Called in to the Njdep Hotline?

The DEP wants to know that there is nothing remaining in the soil and/or water above the state criteria (published). Samples are collected and analyzed at a certified laboratory. The results are compiled into a report and that is sent to NJDEP asking for the No Further Action letter. The entire process from tank removal to the No Further Action letter takes about 2-3 months.