Commercial Oil Tank Servicing

Hiring a professional to clean your oil tank is extremely important, especially commercial or industrial ones. At Oil Tank Change, our technicians are fully equipped to empty your oil tanks and clean them effectively.

Our team can also completely empty your tank of its contents, storing it on-site until it has been fully cleaned and is ready to be re-filled. This means that you don’t have to wait for your tank to be completely empty to get it cleaned when using a professional service.

OFTEC technicians undergo specialised training and certification, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to perform oil tank servicing safely and effectively. 
They are well-versed in industry regulations and best practices, guaranteeing compliance with standards and minimising the risk of errors or oversights during servicing. An OFTEC technician provides you with enhanced accountability and assurance that the servicing meets professional standards and manufacturer specifications. With commercial oil tanks, everything is bigger, and therefore poses more risks of going wrong; an OFTEC professional, like those at Oil Tank Change, can offer you peace of mind.

Regular servicing is important to maintain the functionality of commercial oil tanks. It also helps ensure compliance with regulatory standards. By detecting potential issues early on, the tank can operate safely and efficiently over time. Consistent maintenance can also prolong the lifespan of the tank and reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns or leaks.

Businesses dependent on their oil tanks should prioritise regular servicing to ensure smooth operations and maintain customer satisfaction. Neglecting servicing could disrupt business activities and inconvenience customers, clients, or patients. Additionally, prompt maintenance helps prevent leakages and spillages, mitigating potential environmental harm and preserving ecological integrity.

Decommissioning a commercial oil tank is important for several reasons:

• Safety: Unused oil tanks pose safety risks due to the potential for leaks, corrosion, or structural deterioration over time.
• Legal Regulations: Many regulations request the decommissioning of oil tanks to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.
• Environmental Protection: Decommissioning prevents the risk of oil spills or leaks, which can have severe environmental consequences, contaminating soil, groundwater, and nearby water bodies. responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Oil tank testing covers the functionality of your tank’s valves, taps, pipelines and other fixtures to ensure it is working to maximum function. Oil tank testing can help to offer you peace of mind by ensuring the everyday running of your tank is safe for people and the environment and complies with regulations.

An inspection checks for several potential issues, aiming to catch them before turning into a bigger problem. Areas an OFTEC Technician will cover include:

• Signs of physical degradation
• Discolouration
• Corrosion
• Cracks
• Rust
• Splits
• Bulges
• Oil staining
• Weeping
• Check for build-up of debris, plants, or branches in the tank.
• Examine vents, pipe, values and fixtures.
• Inspection of the surrounding area for signs of leakages.
• Check to see if the secondary containment is fully functional.

Inspections also confirm that your oil tank continues to follow regulations and rules set by the government and OFTEC.

We recommend booking an inspection for your commercial oil tank every 3-5 months in order to comply with the safety regulations set by OFTEC. Having inspections regularly can catch issues early on before they become major problems. For systems critical operations, losing the functionality of your oil tank is detrimental; therefore scheduling regular inspections can help to eliminate the risk of being without.