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Basement Oil Tank Removal Roanoke VA and Remediation
Looking for basement oil tank removal Roanoke homeowners can trust? Appalachian Environmental, LLC removes old heating oil tanks from basements across Roanoke and southwestern Virginia, and cleans up when a tank has leaked. This project shows a leaking basement tank, from the emergency response through the final cleanup.
Leaking basement tanks can cause major problems. Luckily the home owner caught this one before it went from bad to worse. We were able to respond quickly and prevent this tank from leaking over 100 gallons of additional fuel into the home. Pumping remaining fuel from the tank, setting up temporary vapor mitigation, and sealing the floor as final procedure to eliminate any remaining fuel vapors are all part of the job.
Basement Oil Tank Removal Roanoke Homeowners Can See Step by Step
The photos above follow a basement tank leak from first response to a sealed, clean space.
Stopping the Leak
The first photo shows the tank with absorbent pads under it, placed to catch fuel and keep it from spreading across the floor. Acting quickly is what kept more fuel from entering the home.
Pumping Out the Fuel
A vacuum truck parked outside pumped the fuel remaining in the tank. This is a safe way to empty a tank before it is moved.
Removing the Tank
The corroded tank was taken out of the house and loaded into a truck. The rust in the photo shows why old basement tanks can fail.
Cleaning and Ventilating the Basement
The photos of the stained walls and the dark liquid on the floor show the affected area. Orange ventilation ducts and a fan carried vapors out of the basement and away from the house. Temporary vapor mitigation like this keeps the air safer while cleanup is underway.
Sealing the Floor
As the final step, the floor was sealed to eliminate any remaining fuel vapors, as the last photos show.
Basement Oil Tank Remediation
If your tank has leaked, cleanup of the floor and surrounding materials may be needed. Learn more about residential heating oil tank removal and remediation, and see how Storage Tank Fund reimbursement assistance may help with costs.
Request Basement Oil Tank Removal Roanoke VA
For basement oil tank removal Roanoke VA homeowners can rely on, request a free inspection or call (540) 339-6013. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. For official information on tank rules and cleanups, see the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.