At Mikula Contracting, we understand the importance of ensuring your property meets your desired standards.
If you have an unused oil tank on your New Jersey property, our oil tank removal services are here to help. We offer safe and efficient oil tank removal solutions that will allow you to put your property to better use. Our team of experienced professionals will handle the entire process, from initial assessment to final removal and cleanup. Contact Mikula Contracting today to schedule your oil tank removal and take the first step toward a safer and more valuable property.
Who We Serve
Any property owner who learns of oil tanks on their property is a great candidate for our services. There is no reason for underground oil tanks to remain buried on your property. Get rid of the safety and soil contaminant liability today.
If you are in New Jersey and have an oil tank on your property, it is time to call Mikula Contracting to get started with the removal process. Here are a few different types of people throughout New Jersey that we serve regularly.
Homeowners
Homeowners are prime candidates for oil tank removal projects. The antiquated heating systems of the past are a potential risk to their home and soil. Some downfalls included:
- Expensive repairs
- The upheaval of landscaping with each repair
- Oil leaks
- Less efficient heating compared to furnaces
Now that oil tanks for heating homes are obsolete, there is no reason to keep them buried in your yard. It can be challenging to spend money on a project that is out of sight, or out of mind. But the longer an old oil tank sits on your property, the more risks it presents.
Real Estate Agents
When you are buying a home, your real estate agent will be on your side to ensure you make a good investment. It is not ideal to invest in a home that has an underground oil tank. At Mikula Contracting, we regularly work with real estate agents who will refer our oil tank removal services and make it part of the final deal before you close on your new home.
The cost to remove an oil tank varies according to whether the tank has been damaged or if soil remediation is required. Your real estate agent can use oil tank removal in the negotiation process.
Environmental Consultants
Another significant demographic that calls upon oil tank removal services is environmental consultants or environmental firms. At Mikula Contracting, we partner with environmental consultants to get involved in soil testing. They will take several soil samples of the surrounding areas and have them examined to see if there was an oil leak over the years.
When you have an underground oil tank to deal with, it is best to call in environmental consultants to find out how much damage has been done to the surrounding soil. Mikula can call on their expertise to find out how extensive the damage is from a leaky or damaged oil tank. And then the contracting team will remove any contaminated soil as directed by the environmental experts.
Businesses and Business Owners
At Mikula Contracting, we work with many different types of businesses and business owners to remove their unwanted and unnecessary oil tanks from their commercial properties. With over 75 years of experience in the industry, we have worked with a wide range of New Jersey businesses and business owners, providing customized solutions to meet their specific needs when it comes to oil tank removal services.
What is the Oil Tank Removal Process?
The oil tank removal process involves a few steps.
First, the contractors partner with the local utility company to mark up where the oil tank is.
This is part of the oil tank scan that allows you to identify where the oil tank is before digging begins.
The necessary permit is acquired, taking 5-7 business days if all goes as expected.
Permits can be the crux of all construction timelines. Make sure you entrust in a company that will be on top of obtaining the proper permit.
Then you can get the oil tank removed.
This oil tank removal is done carefully, so as not to damage or spill any oil. First, the team will coordinate that the oil gets cleared out and the tank cleaned. Then Mikula Contracting will remove the oil tank.
When an oil tank is underground for years, leaks can be present upon removal.
Environmental cleanup of the soil is required and can be done in many ways, including soil excavation or flushing.
Our contractors will fill the empty space on your property to make it like new again. We only use clean, certified backfill.
You can hire a local landscaping company to lay sod or landscape the area to your liking.
Get your property updated to show that there is no longer a real estate liability on the property. Provide proof that oil tank removal was successfully performed.
When you sign up with our trusted team for oil tank removal, you can rely on every step being carefully executed. You don’t want any shortcuts with underground oil tank removal.
What Happens if My Underground Oil Tank is Damaged?
If you have knowledge of your underground oil tank having damage, then the process can be more complicated. If there is damage to the tank, it is likely there is oil contamination in the soil. The team at Mikula Contracting can work to remove the oil tank without any further spills, but it all depends on the damage, and the soil may have to be treated by an environmental firm before the removal can safely take place. Our team will work closely with that environmental firm to ensure that any soil remediation is performed expediently.
Factors That Impact the Oil Tank Removal Process
Oil tanks used to be common for heating buildings 30+ years ago, and now properties are being sold with underground oil tanks that are no longer in working condition. Many times, sellers are asked to remove the tank before closing the sale. Here are some factors that go into the underground tank removal:
Obsolete Underground Storage Tanks
One reason oil tank removal is preferred is the high cost of maintaining an underground oil tank. Digging and ripping up the land for repairs is not ideal. And a furnace has proven to be more efficient in heating a building.
Environmental Implication
If the tank leaks, the oil can spill into the soil, which would force you to call upon environmental services for soil remediation. As underground oil tanks become older, the leaks will become more common and lead to expensive reparations.
Resale Value
Oil tank removal is prevalent today because buildings are not selling due to outdated underground oil tanks on the property. Real estate investments in buildings and/or properties with oil tanks are not happening until the oil tank is removed.
Permit Approval
Most cities require permits for an oil tank removal. This process can take 5-7 business days for permit approval. At Mikula Contracting, we work with the local utility company to get the land marked up so they know where to find the oil tank. We will also complete the checklist required by the town before breaking ground.
Timeline
After the permit has been received, the oil tank removal process can take 1-2 days. It is not a lengthy process to dig up and remove an oil tank once the land has been marked up and the required license is obtained.
Repairing the Land after Removal
Of course, oil tank removal requires digging up the land and removing some shrubbery and landscaping that may be over the tank. The Mikula Contracting team will fill the hole and grade the ground so you’ll have a blank slate for your next project.
Insurance and Licensing
Along with receiving the licensing for the oil tank removal, Mikula Contracting has the insurance needed to cover oil tank removals.
In cases where the oil tank has not been used for years and has essentially been abandoned, our team will take the proper safety precautions. This includes checking for spills, coordinating the removal of oil and cleaning the tank, removing the tank, and having the required insurance for a project of such grandeur.
Schedule Time to Get Your Oil Tank Removed
The process of underground oil tank removal involves several crucial steps, from acquiring the necessary permit to filling and leveling the land. It is essential to entrust this task to a qualified and experienced contractor like Mikula Contracting to ensure it is carried out safely and efficiently. Don’t let an outdated and potentially hazardous oil tank linger on your property. Contact us today to schedule your oil tank removal and safeguard your property and the environment.