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Heating Oil Tank Removal & Remediation for Southwestern Virginia Homeowners

Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

Buried oil tanks are a common concern for homeowners in Virginia. A leak from your oil tank can lead to serious problems beyond increased oil costs. It can:

  • Result in heating oil loss and increased money spent on fuel oil
  • Contaminate soil on your property
  • Cause harmful vapors in your home
  • Contaminate surface water, and even infiltrate your drinking water supply.
  • Result in cancelled real estate transactions and loss of homeowners insurance

If your heating oil tank is older than 25 years, the likelihood of a leak is significantly higher.

While underground storage tanks can present challenges, they’re manageable, even if contamination has occurred. That’s where Appalachian Environmental (AE) comes in. We specialize in both oil tank removal and remediation services. We have helped tank owners and followed environmental regulations since 2002. At AE, our local crews specialize in oil tank removal that address all your environmental concerns. Lean on us to help you take the necessary steps to ensure your property is safe and secure.

Free Inspections

We offer free estimates and tank assessments. With us, there are no surprises or hidden fees.

Not sure whether your tank is leaking? The first thing you need to do is to check for any signs of a petroleum leak. This usually entails checking the tank contents and gathering soil samples. All the information we collect is confidential and will not be shared without your implicit permission. If your tank is found to be leaking we can help, and in most instances at no cost to you. That’s correct, these services can be performed at no cost to you. Learn more about the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund here. 

Leaking Aboveground Storage Tanks & Basement Cleanups

Heating oil spills can happen from Above Ground Heating Oil Tanks located in basements or outside of your home.

Outside heating oil tanks are addressed in much the same way as leaking buried tanks.  When basement tank leaks occur, problems can be much worse. The heating oil can:

  • Cause severe vapor inhalation issues
  • Seep into the basement floor, sump pits, French drains, drywall, wood, and even stored items.

Fortunately, we can help quickly and, in most instances, at no cost to you.  Learn more about the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund here.

Our company specializes in the decontamination and cleanup of heating oil spills, ensuring your space is restored safely. Our Basement Oil Spill Cleanup service is one of our top priority emergency services. To find out more about our emergency oil spill cleanup services, please reach out to us.

Signs can include unexplained heating oil loss and higher fuel bills, vapors in the home, or contaminated soil. The first step is checking the tank contents and gathering soil samples, which we can do during a free inspection.
If your heating oil tank is older than 25 years, the likelihood of a leak is significantly higher.
Yes. We offer free estimates and tank assessments with no surprises or hidden fees.
In most instances the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund, administered by Virginia DEQ, reimburses qualified tank owners, and we handle the application. Most homeowners insurance policies in Virginia do not cover petroleum cleanups, but where yours might we will help you work with your carrier.
Yes. Basement oil spill cleanup is one of our top-priority emergency services. Call (540) 339-6013.