Above-Ground & Basement Oil Tank Removal, New Bedford

Thinking about wrestling that old cellar tank out yourself? People try. Then they discover a "empty" 275-gallon tank still holds a couple inches of oil and a black layer of sludge that does not pour, the bulkhead door is four inches too narrow, and now there is heating oil on the basement floor. This is the one job where doing it yourself almost always ends worse than the tank you started with.

We drain the tank properly, and if it will not fit through the door whole, we cut it down cold and carry it out in pieces. Every scrap leaves with us, the copper oil line included. No smell left behind, no oily footprints across your floor. A basement tank is usually a half-day, start to swept-up finish.

Outdoor Above-Ground Tanks

Tank on legs out beside the house or in the garage? That is the fastest and cheapest job we do, most start around $600. If there is still good oil in it, we can often pump and transfer it rather than waste what you paid for. Rusty legs, a weeping seam, or a tank the insurance company flagged, we take care of it in one trip.

Switching heat sources and want the tank gone before the new system goes in? We time the removal so it does not hold up your new tank install or your HVAC crew. Selling and just need it out before closing? Say the word, we work to the date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to remove a basement oil tank?

Basement 275-gallon tanks generally run $600 to $1,200, depending on access and whether it has to be cut down to get it out. Outdoor above-ground tanks often start right around $600.

Do I need a permit for an above-ground tank?

Yes, above-ground removals still need a fire department permit in New Bedford. We file it for you.

Is there oil left in a tank I stopped using years ago?

Almost always. Even a tank you think is empty holds residual oil and heavy sludge that has to be pumped and disposed of properly. That is exactly the part that goes wrong when people try to move one themselves.

Do you need above-ground oil tank removal in New Bedford or a nearby town? Contact us today for an honest, no-pressure price. Call (774) 389-4777