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Oil Tank Removal for Homes & Businesses in Roanoke, VA and Southwestern Virginia

Appalachian Environmental, LLC provides oil tank removal and petroleum remediation for homeowners and businesses in Roanoke, VA and throughout southwestern Virginia. For homeowners, we safely remove buried and basement heating oil tanks. For commercial property owners, we handle tank removal and closures, environmental site assessments, and remediation on retail, commercial and industrial sites. Either way, your property, your people, and the environment stay protected.

Why Remove an Old Tank?

Tanks that are no longer in use can rust and leak over time, contaminating soil and groundwater. For a homeowner, that can make a house harder to sell, insure, or refinance. For a business, it can hold up a sale, a loan, or a redevelopment project. Removing the tank is often the simplest way to avoid these problems.

Why choose us

  • Residential oil tank removal: locating and removing buried tanks, or draining and removing basement tanks.
  • Commercial tank removal and closures: removal or in-place abandonment of tanks, lines and dispensers.
  • Environmental site assessments: Phase I and II ESAs for purchases, lenders and redevelopment.
  • Petroleum remediation: soil and groundwater cleanup at homes and commercial sites.
Learn more on our residential oil tank page and commercial services page, or see real projects in our 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. Commercial and retail tank owners can recover eligible cleanup costs once the deductible is met, and we handle the paperwork.
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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.
Yes. Appalachian Environmental removes or abandons in place commercial tanks, lines and dispensers, screens and samples soil and groundwater to tank closure guidelines, and handles the required notifications and reporting. If contamination is found, we manage the cleanup and help commercial and retail tank owners file for Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund reimbursement.
Yes. We conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments under ASTM E1527-21 and EPA All Appropriate Inquiries standards, and Phase II assessments with soil, groundwater and vapor sampling when a Phase I identifies concerns. We work with buyers, lenders, engineers and real estate professionals on retail, commercial and industrial properties.
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.