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Oil Tank Removal in Roanoke, VA and Southwestern Virginia

Appalachian Environmental, LLC provides oil tank removal in Roanoke, VA and throughout southwestern Virginia. Whether the tank is buried in your yard or sitting in your basement, we remove it safely. As a result, your property, your family, and the environment stay protected.

Why Remove an Old Oil Tank?

Oil tanks that are no longer in use can rust and leak over time. If that happens, the leak can contaminate soil and groundwater. It can also make a property harder to sell, insure, or refinance. For these reasons, removing the tank is often the simplest way to avoid these problems.

Why choose us

  • Buried oil tank removal: locating, excavating, and removing underground tanks.
  • Basement oil tank removal: safely draining and removing tanks from inside the home.
  • Commercial tank removal: removal of larger tanks from business properties.
  • Oil tank remediation: cleanup of affected soil when a tank has leaked.
Learn more on our oil tank remediation page or see real projects in our oil tank removal photos gallery.

Appalachian Environmental in Roanoke, Virginia

Get exactly what you need to achieve your goals, without unnecessary overhead. That’s because our small team brings decades of environmental and technical experience. In addition, we provide tank removal and environmental consulting with a personal touch.

Free Inspection

Worried about your petroleum tank? Allow us to perform a free inspection.

Free Inspection
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Storage Tank Fund Reimbursement Assistance

The Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund pays for the removal and remediation of leaking tanks. As a result, 95% of our customers pay nothing out of pocket.
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frequently asked questions

Yes. Appalachian Environmental provides oil tank removal in Roanoke and communities throughout Southwestern Virginia. Services are available for homeowners, property owners and businesses that need buried, basement or commercial petroleum tanks removed.
An unused heating oil tank can deteriorate and potentially leak over time. If your property has an old buried or basement oil tank, having it inspected can help determine its condition and whether removal is appropriate. Removing an unused tank can also eliminate a potential concern when selling, refinancing or improving a property.
Yes. Appalachian Environmental removes underground heating oil tanks from residential properties in Roanoke and throughout its Southwestern Virginia service area. The process may include locating the tank, excavating it and safely removing it from the property.
A leaking oil tank can affect the surrounding soil and potentially groundwater. Appalachian Environmental provides petroleum remediation services in addition to tank removal, allowing the company to address contamination discovered during or after a tank removal project.
Yes. Appalachian Environmental removes basement heating oil tanks as well as buried tanks. Because basement tanks often have limited access, the removal process can involve draining the tank and carefully removing it from the building while minimizing disruption to the property.
If you have an old petroleum or heating oil tank and are unsure what to do next, contact Appalachian Environmental for an inspection. The company serves Roanoke and numerous communities across Southwestern Virginia and can help determine what type of tank removal or remediation service your property needs.