Underground Oil Tank Removal in New Jersey

A1 Tank Guys removes buried residential heating oil tanks across North and Central New Jersey, from the township permit to the final backfill, at a flat rate you agree to before any digging starts.

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A1 Tank Guys: Complete Oil Tank Removal in New Jersey

Township Permit and Inspection: We file the permit with your town and schedule the local inspector, who has to see the tank and the open excavation before it is closed.
Excavation and Tank Extraction: The tank is uncovered, pumped of any remaining oil and sludge, and lifted out, even from tight side yards, driveways or behind decks.
Cleaning and Disposal: The tank is opened, cleaned and hauled away for proper disposal, and any remaining product is removed from the property.
Backfill and Compaction: The hole is filled with clean fill and compacted, so the lawn, patio or driveway can be restored without settling later.

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Why the Removal Process Matters in New Jersey

Older Homes, Older Tanks: Many houses in towns like Montclair, West Orange, Nutley and Edison were built with a steel oil tank in the yard. Decades underground in wet clay soil is hard on bare steel.
Sales Stall on a Buried Tank: Buyers, lenders and insurers routinely ask for a tank to be removed or tested before closing, so a tank you forgot about can hold up a sale.
A Failed Tank Needs the Right Next Step: If the inspector sees holes or oil-stained soil, what the contractor does next decides whether you pay for testing or for a cleanup you did not need.
Fixed Price to Close the Case: Where the NJDEP opens a case, we can quote a fixed price to take it through to close-out, instead of an open-ended contract.

FREQUENTLY ASKED ・ ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Tank Removal in New Jersey

What to expect on removal day and what happens after the tank comes out.

How long does an oil tank removal take?

Most residential removals are completed in a single day on site once the permit is approved. The permit and inspection scheduling, which depend on your township, set most of the timeline.

Will my yard be torn up?

The excavation is limited to the area around the tank. We protect lawns and hardscape where we can, backfill and compact the hole, and leave the site tidy for final restoration.

What if the tank failed the inspection?

The discharge is reported and a case number is issued. Soil sampling around the excavation shows whether cleanup is actually needed, and we explain each option for closing the case.

Do you remove tanks outside Essex County?

Yes. We remove tanks across North and Central New Jersey, including Passaic, Morris, Bergen, Union, Hudson, Middlesex and Somerset counties.