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Residential Underground Storage Tank Removal in Ontario

Remove Residential Underground Storage Tank

Photo of an excavator removing an Underground Storage TankIf your home has an unused, outdated, or abandoned underground oil tank, professional removal can help prevent environmental, insurance, and real estate issues. Underground storage tanks can deteriorate over time, creating a risk of fuel leakage, soil contamination, groundwater impact, odours, and costly property delays.

Eco Metal Recycling Inc. provides residential underground storage tank removal in Ontario, including utility locates, safe excavation, tank cleaning, tank removal, soil sampling, disposal, backfilling, cleanup, and documentation for homeowners, real estate transactions, insurance reviews, and property records.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE AN UNDERGROUND OIL TANK YOURSELF. UST REMOVAL INVOLVES EXCAVATION, FUEL RESIDUE, UTILITY LOCATES, ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS, AND SAFETY RISKS.

Let us remove that old residential underground storage tank.

Contact us today for your free consultation. We offer same-day consultation service option.

Our Residential Underground Tank Removal Process

Photo of an Underground Storage Tank removals contractor taking soil samplesWhat to Expect When We Remove Your Residential Buried Oil Tank:

  • Permit Acquisition: Obtaining necessary permits and locates, including Hydro, Bell, Cable and Gas, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
  • Tank Cleaning: Our team empties any oil or water from the tank and thoroughly cleans out all residues.
  • Safe Excavation: We safely excavate the underground storage tank along with piping, copper lines, filters, and other components.
  • Soil Sampling: After the tank is removed, our certified engineers will take soil samples to check for soil contamination.
  • Leak Inspection: We carefully check for signs of leaks and provide a report of our findings.
  • Soil Separation: Clean soil is separated from any contaminated soil to ensure safe and proper disposal.
  • Backfilling: Once the tank is removed, we backfill the hole to grade, using compactors and tampers when needed.
  • Site Cleanup: We clean up the site thoroughly once the tank removal is complete.
  • Authorized Disposal: All tanks, piping, residues, contaminated soil, and remaining oil are disposed of at authorized waste facilities.
  • Comprehensive Soil Sample Report: We provide a Soil Sample Report with photos for your records, ensuring transparency.

Why Choose Eco Metal Recycling for Your Residential Underground Tank Removal?

Photo of a Technician taking soil samples during the removal of an Underground Storage TankEco Metal Recycling Inc. is an experienced residential underground tank removal contractor serving homeowners across Ontario.

  • Experienced: With years of experience, we’ve completed numerous residential underground tank removals for satisfied clients. Don’t hesitate to ask us for a reference from a happy customer!
  • Certified Professionals: Our technicians are TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) Certified with PM2 and OBT2 licenses, ensuring your tank removal is handled by qualified experts.
  • Environmental Compliance: We follow applicable TSSA requirements, Ontario environmental guidelines, and waste handling procedures for underground tank removal, contaminated soil management, transportation, and disposal.
  • Expert Team: Our team includes a Master Petroleum Mechanic (PM1) and a Certified Oil Burner Technician (OBT-1).
  • $5,000,000 Liability Insurance: Your property is protected under our substantial liability coverage.
  • On-Time and Professional: Our technicians are punctual, professional, and respectful.
  • Safety Precautions: If the excavation site needs to remain open for any period, we provide safety fencing to protect your property and those around it.
  • Site Cleanup: We clean the work area thoroughly after the removal is complete and leave the site safe, orderly, and ready for the next step.

Why You Should Remove a Residential Underground Oil Tank

Underground storage tank removal contractor taking soil samples

An unused or abandoned underground oil tank can create serious concerns for Toronto homeowners, especially if the tank is old, undocumented, leaking, or discovered during a home inspection. Underground tanks can deteriorate over time and may allow heating oil to impact surrounding soil, groundwater, landscaping, foundations, driveways, or nearby structures.

Removing a residential underground storage tank can help address insurance concerns, real estate transaction issues, mortgage or refinancing delays, environmental liability, and future property-use limitations. A buried oil tank can also create problems when selling a home, renewing insurance, or responding to buyer, lender, or inspection requirements.

Eco Metal Recycling Inc. provides professional residential underground tank removal services in Toronto to help homeowners safely remove buried oil tanks, assess site conditions, manage contaminated material if discovered, and receive proper documentation for their records, insurance provider, real estate transaction, or property file.

Need underground storage tank removal in Toronto? Contact Eco Metal Recycling Inc. today for a free consultation. Our team can review your project, explain the removal process, and help you safely remove your old buried oil tank.

How to tell if your property has an Abandoned Underground Storage Tank?

If you’re unsure whether your property has an abandoned underground storage tank, here are a few signs to look for:

  • Old fill pipe or vent pipe near the exterior wall
  • Copper fuel lines entering the basement wall or floor
  • An old fuel filter in the basement
  • Unexplained oil odours inside or outside the home
  • Dead grass, stained soil, or oily residue in one area of the yard
  • Old furnace records or property documents referencing oil heat

The best way to identify if you have a UST is by inspecting your property for these signs. Below are some illustrations to help you visualize what to look for:

Photo evidence of a fill cap and vent pipe for the Underground Storage Tank (UST)

Photo of a Underground Storage Tank (UST) copper pipe entering basement

Photo example of a Underground Storage Tank (UST) pipe entering basement

If you notice any of these signs, it's important to have a professional inspection to confirm the presence of a UST. At Eco Metal Recycling, we offer professional services to safely handle the removal process and protect your property from potential hazards.

How Much Does Residential Underground Tank Removal Cost?

The cost of residential underground storage tank removal depends on the tank size, depth, location, access conditions, utility locates, amount of oil or water inside the tank, excavation requirements, soil sampling needs, disposal requirements, and whether contaminated soil is discovered.

Because every buried oil tank removal is different, Eco Metal Recycling Inc. provides a consultation so homeowners can understand the scope of work, site conditions, and documentation required before removal begins.

Contact Us Today for Your Free Consultation

Don’t wait until an abandoned underground storage tank becomes a costly or dangerous issue. Our team is fully licensed and certified to handle every step of the removal process, from inspection to disposal.

We offer same-day consultation options so you can understand the removal process, site conditions, and next steps quickly.

We Service Your Area

Eco Metal Recycling Inc. provides residential underground storage tank removal services throughout . We serve homeowners, rural properties, cottages, farms, estate homes, and older residential properties across the region.

Our team regularly assists homeowners in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, North York, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Niagara, St. Catharines, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Barrie, and surrounding Ontario communities.

Residential UST Removal FAQs

Most residential underground storage tank removals can be completed within one day, depending on site access, tank size, tank depth, soil conditions, utility locates, weather, and whether contamination is discovered. More complex removals may require additional time for soil sampling, disposal, backfilling, and documentation.

Yes. An active, abandoned, leaking, undocumented, or older underground oil tank may create home insurance concerns. Some insurance providers may request an inspection, removal, soil assessment, or proof of professional tank removal before issuing or renewing coverage. Requirements vary by provider, so homeowners should confirm directly with their insurance company.

In many cases, an underground oil tank can create concerns during a home inspection, insurance review, mortgage approval, refinancing, or real estate transaction. Buyers, lenders, and insurers may request confirmation that no underground storage tank is present or that an old buried tank has been properly removed and documented.

If contaminated or impacted soil is discovered during removal, the affected material may need to be separated, tested, removed, transported, and disposed of at an authorized facility in accordance with applicable Ontario environmental and waste-handling requirements. The next steps depend on the site conditions, test results, and level of impact found.

Yes. A buried oil tank can corrode or leak underground without obvious surface evidence. There may be no visible staining, odour, or yard damage at first. Soil sampling and professional inspection are often needed to confirm whether surrounding soil has been impacted.

Some banks, mortgage lenders, real estate professionals, or buyers may request confirmation that no underground storage tank is present before financing or closing a sale, especially for older homes or properties with a history of oil heating. Professional removal and documentation can help address these concerns.

Removal means the underground tank is excavated and taken out of the ground. Abandonment in place generally means the tank is cleaned and filled with inert material, but it remains buried. Many homeowners prefer full removal because it provides clearer documentation, reduces future uncertainty, and helps address real estate, insurance, and environmental concerns.

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