Based in King, North Carolina and serving surrounding areas, Moore C R Grading and Hauling Inc. offers all kinds of services to meet all kinds of needs, whether residential or commercial. We specialize in demolition—structural and selective—as well... more
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Coomes Construction LLC
Locally owned and committed to our community, Coomes Construction serves the City of Galax and surrounding areas. We’re experts at what we do and hold all the proper licensing. Our services include: demolition, heavy construction, site preparation, grading, road,... more
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Atkins Site Works LLC
Atkins Site Works LLC offers demolition services for both residential and commercial clients in Advance, NC and the surrounding communities, including oil tank removal! Our customers' satisfaction is our top priority and we will go to great lengths to make... more
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What is the history of oil tanks?
- 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
- Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
- 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
- 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
- 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
- 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
- 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
- 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.
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