subject: Oil Tank Troubles And Solutions In North Vancouver [print this page] North Vancouver oil tanks were once a major source of gas heating in the region; and now they are a burden on homeowners. Every home that was built prior to 1970s has these tanks which are almost obsolete today. Getting rid of them is a liability of the owners, especially when there are plans of selling off the properties. Legally the municipality says the owners should bear the cost and It is mandatory to do it by themselves.
In the old days, these tanks were called the Residential Underground Storage Tanks, or simply RUST. These underground tanks were built to hold between 250 to 1,000 gallons of heating oil. It has been a long time they are lying dormant under the properties, waiting only to be removed. Quite conveniently, however, there are service providers in the region, who are experienced and reliable to do the job.
There are mostly three steps followed for the removal: locate them, which were usually built below the yard; and determine whether an excavator like a backhoe can be used; then the homeowner should get a permit from the municipality before hiring the professionals to complete the job.
There are concerns among the homeowners if the removal process would affect their property. But this is only a myth, as the properties can be left almost untouched or restored to its original condition. This is the responsibility of the service providers who are into North Vancouver oil tank detection and the removal of such tanks.
Oil tank removal in North Vancouver is beneficial for other reasons as well. Usually a leak, which is also a common issue, in these tanks can be an environmental concern that affects many people. Any clean up after finding the leakage can be costly, so a proactive approach is highly recommended. Soil contamination is the biggest problem; then there are the health hazards. A few more issues include the potential chance of an explosion plus contamination of surface water and drinking water supply.
Rather than removing them entirely, they can be also repaired and keep yourself out of harms way. It is also possible to inspect a tank for flaws and defects. Inspection is as important as the need for removing them. On the other hand, homeowners are advised to remove rather than repair a North Vancouver oil tank, because in any case, there will be digging and removing it will keep you satisfied in your comfort zone.
