Fuel Tank Deterioration Is Hazardous

| Wednesday, October 16, 2013
By Christian Saldimor


Underground oil tanks have been utilized for over 60 years in Vancouver. Over the past few decades, the majority of homeowners in Vancouver have switched to other heating methods that are more friendly to the environment, like propane or electric. The biggest problem with aging tanks is the environmental risk that the tank will decay and oil will leak from the tank into the earth around it, causing major damage. In certain homes, the owner could want to just replace their old and deteriorating underground tank with a modern tank that is set above ground, which is safer.

For homeowners in Vancouver that have tanks that have been underground for decades, they suddenly have a problem that must be dealt with immediately. These underground tanks are susceptible to corrosion if left in place too long, and surrounding soil becomes contaminated. This is making oil tank removal in Vancouver so very critical for many Vancouver homeowners.

Rusting underground tanks and poorly maintained or defective heating systems are the main source of fuel oil leaks and spills. These issues can result in severe environmental damages and high remediation costs for homeowners or Properties Management.

Tank Removal is Mandatory and it also makes sense financially:

You can save thousands of dollars. While affected site cleanup costs typically range from 10-250k and may even require replacement of a home's entire foundation, the costs to remove an oil tank vary from $3,000 to $5,000.

You have an opportunity to get a better home insurance premium. As a tank ages, the amount of corrosion increases; therefore, insurance companies require a thorough investigation prior to providing home coverage. Thousands of homeowners could soon find themselves without home insurance because most companies won't offer protection unless the oil tank is removed. Those who can get insurance without replacing their tank will most probably face higher premiums - up to three or four times their previous rates.

Roadblocks to selling an older home will go away. Before putting a house up for sale, have an inspection done on either your underground, or your above ground fuel tank. This removes sellers' liability for any future safety issues pertaining to environmental hazards or the associated costs.

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