Oil Tank
Removals

Once your oil tank has been removed, the technician will deconstruct it and prepare it for transport; sometimes, it is cut up into smaller pieces to make transportation and disposal easier. Your decommissioned oil tank is then taken to a licenced disposal facility or a recycling centre, as recommended by your local council. Once your old tank reaches the disposal facility, it will find new life as a metal or plastic component

Yes, you can sell your old oil tank. You must declare its age, maintenance and inspection history and any damage it has. If your OFTEC technician recommends that it is not fit to be resold, then you should get it properly disposed of. 

If your oil tank is in good condition and you are simply looking to update it for a different style, there are several places that buy second-hand oil tanks. These companies will also pick up your oil tank from your home, making the full removal and selling process very easy.

You should not try to remove and dispose of your oil tank yourself. Oil tank removals require careful planning and strict safety protocols set out by OFTEC. Attempting to remove and dispose of your oil tank yourself can cause environmental damage through leaks or spills from improperly drained and cleaned tanks. You could also cause damage to yourself or your property when trying to remove your tank, as professionals will use machinery such as cranes.

At Oil Tank Change, we encourage all oil tank owners to hire a professional, such as an OFTEC technician, to safely and efficiently remove your tank.

Oil tank services must be carried out by a ‘competent person,’ a standard that was announced by the government in 2002. OFTEC’s registration scheme for heating technicians was the first to be formally recognised as a competent person scheme. Opting for an OFTEC Technician can provide you with a variety of benefits, including: 

• Regular assessments of their quality of work.

• Strict compliance with building and safety standards.

• Essential re-certification every 5 years.

• Insurance and documentation are completed at every step.

• Overall, peace of mind using highly qualified technicians.

No, you do not need planning permission to remove a domestic oil tank. However, you cannot remove it yourself and must hire a professional. Planning permission is sometimes required for installations and relocations, so double-checking before those services is a good idea.

The removal of a domestic oil tank can take around half a day for above-ground tanks and up to a day for underground or indoor tanks. 

When it comes to commercial and industrial, it can take anywhere from 1-4 days to safely and effectively remove an oil tank. 

The whole process from scheduling an appointment to the day of the removal, it could take a few weeks – so if you think your tank might need replacing, it is best to act sooner rather than later.