What percentage of underground oil tanks leak?

100-percent! Every steel underground oil tank will eventually leak. The corrosion process cannot be stopped and there are many factors that accelerate the corrosion rate, especially at residential properties.

What is the life expectancy of an underground oil tank?

Generally, underground oil tanks have a lifespan of around 15-20 years, but this can be shorter or longer depending on the specific circumstances. The life expectancy of an underground oil tank can vary depending on a number of factors, including the quality of the tank, the type of soil it is installed in, fertilizer application impact, roof downspout discharge and etcetera.

Free Underground Oil Tank Inspections in Amherst Virginia

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Professional & Experienced Underground Oil Tank Inspectors

At Central Virginia Soil Consulting Inc., we specialize in conducting underground oil tank inspections in Amherst Virginia with the help of our professional and experienced team of inspectors. Our aim is to provide a detailed and comprehensive report on the condition of your underground oil tank, ensuring that it is safe and in good working order. Whether you’re purchasing or owning a property, our inspection service will give you the peace of mind you need.

Reimbursement Program for Underground Oil Tank Removals

In case of a leaking heating oil tank, the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund reimbursement program covers the costs for assessment and, if necessary, tank removal in 99% of cases. At Central Virginia Soil Consulting, we go the extra mile by absorbing the $500 deductible and handling all reimbursement filings and submittals to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on behalf of the property owner. This ensures that you can have complete peace of mind, knowing that all costs associated with your tank will be taken care of.

Trust Our Team

At Central Virginia Soil Consulting Inc., we are dedicated to delivering dependable and expert underground oil tank inspections. Our team of skilled and knowledgeable inspectors is fully equipped to offer you the finest service available. We are commitment to guarantee the safety of your property, so that you can purchase or own a property with complete peace of mind. When it comes to your underground oil tank inspection needs, you can trust our team to provide you with the best service.

What We Do:

Comprehensive Oil Tank Inspections:We perform comprehensive inspections of underground oil tanks to detect any indications of leakage or damage. To ensure precise findings, our team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques to get accurate results.
Safe and Efficient Oil Tank Removal: Our specialists possess expertise in every aspect of underground oil tank removals in Amherst, ranging from the initial assessment to the final disposal. We take all the required safety measures to minimize any disruption to your property and ensure a seamless process.
Full Restoration: With our underground oil tank removal process, we prioritize meticulous attention to detail to treat your property with the utmost care and respect as if it were our own. Our procedure involves backfilling and compacting the excavation site, restoring the topsoil, and applying grass seed and straw to the affected area. Our customers have given us excellent feedback on our work upon completion

Benefits:

Peace of Mind

Our underground oil tank inspection service is free and reliable. We have professional knowledge and take care of your property as if it were our own. You can rest assured that we provide thorough services, giving you complete peace of mind.

Cost Savings

Our oil tank removal services can help you save time and money by preventing costly expenses caused by leaking tanks such as damage to property, contaminated soil and water supply, and stalled real estate transactions. We offer prompt and efficient services to help you avoid these issues.

Safety and Environmental Protection

Leaking oil tanks pose serious hazards, including environmental contamination and dangerous vapors. By choosing Central Virginia Soil Consulting Inc., you’re making a commitment to safety and environmental protection. We take every precaution to ensure that your property is restored to its original condition, with minimal impact on the ecosystem.

Septic System Evaluation & Design Service

Since its establishment in 1989, Central Virginia Soil Consulting, Inc. has been committed to providing soil evaluations for septic drainfield system designs in the Amherst area. This service is commonly known as “perk” testing. Our comprehensive septic evaluation services in Amherst encompasses thorough assessments of soil suitability, evaluations of landforms, and, if necessary, hydrogeologic studies for septic system permitting.

From the initial site visit to the final installation of the system, our team of professionals ensures meticulous and expert septic evaluation services. We prioritize the careful evaluation and design of residential or commercial sewage disposal systems, guaranteeing their reliability and longevity. Our credentials and professional licenses for delivering these services are as follows:

Virginia Licensed Professional Soil Scientist
State of Virginia Onsite Soil Evaluator License
Virginia Certified Professional Geologist

If you are considering purchasing a property for construction purposes that requires an on-site sewage treatment and disposal system, feel free to reach out to us. We are more than happy to provide septic system design and evaluation services for any property in Amherst. Additionally, we offer consulting services for repairing system failures and expanding systems when necessary. Remember, there is no substitute for a dependable and properly functioning on-site sewage treatment and disposal system for your home or business.

Customer Reviews

What People are Saying

Central Virginia Soil did a great job removing our old oil tank. The first visit they examined the tank, told us step-by-step the process to have it removed. The team came and removed a huge tank from a small area with no damage. They filled the removed soil and planted grass where it had been before. We were very pleased with their knowledge and follow through in getting the tank removed.

Ms. Maureen Reasor

Home Owner

In December 2022 I discovered my underground heating oil storage tank had developed a major leak. I contacted CVSC after seeing one of their flyers I had previously received in the mail. David met with me on-site to evaluate the situation and discuss the procedures for remediation. Shortly afterwards David and his team began their work. The refreshing thing about CVSC is that they tell you what they need to do and they do what they say when they say. That is a rare quality in contractors these days. The process went very much as planned (weather permitting). I would highly recommend CVSC should you need their services. They certainly helped me with a very difficult situation!