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What Is an Underground Oil Tank Inspection and Why Is It Important?

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  An underground oil tank inspection is a professional evaluation of a buried oil tank to determine its condition, potential for leaks, and possible environmental risks. In New Jersey, inspecting an underground oil tank can help property owners identify hidden problems before they lead to soil contamination, costly cleanup, or complications during a property sale. What Is an Underground Oil Tank Inspection? An underground oil tank inspection involves examining a buried heating-oil tank and the surrounding area for signs of damage, corrosion, leakage, or environmental concerns. Because underground tanks cannot be fully viewed from the surface, professional inspection methods may be used to assess the tank and determine whether further testing or removal is necessary. Older properties in New Jersey may have underground tanks that are no longer in use or have been forgotten over time. Even when a tank appears inactive, it may still contain residual oil or have deteriorated undergroun...
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Can Tank Testing Alone Confirm a Leak, or Do You Also Need Soil Testing?

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  A tank test can provide useful information about the condition of an underground or above-ground oil tank, but it does not always tell the complete story. A tank may pass a pressure or tightness test while contamination has already affected the surrounding soil. This is why understanding the difference between tank testing and soil testing is important for property owners, buyers, and sellers. If you suspect an oil tank leak, relying on only one type of testing may leave important questions unanswered. The right approach depends on the tank’s condition, its history, and what is found around the tank. What Does Tank Testing Tell You? Tank testing is designed to determine whether a tank or its connected piping is currently tight. Depending on the tank and testing method, professionals may evaluate the system for signs of leakage or loss of pressure. A passing tank test generally means the tank did not show evidence of an active leak during the testing process. However, it does not ...
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How to Know if You Have a Residential Underground Oil Tank

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  If you own an older home, there is a chance it may have an underground oil tank that is no longer in use. Many residential properties once relied on heating oil, and some tanks were buried underground when the home was built or when heating systems were installed. The challenge is that these tanks can be difficult to identify because they are hidden beneath soil, landscaping, driveways, or other structures. Knowing how to identify a potential tank is important before buying or selling a property, starting construction, or making changes to the heating system. An old tank that has deteriorated may also create environmental concerns. Here are some practical ways to determine whether your property may have one. Check Your Property’s Heating History The first step is to find out how the home was heated in the past. Older properties may have used oil-fired heating systems before switching to natural gas, electric, or another heating source. Look for old records, heating bills,...
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