Oil Tank Removal in Martins Creek, PA

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Blooming Glen Contractors

Perkasie, PA

Blooming Glen Quarry offers comprehensive demolition and site preparation services. Our team is experienced and equipped to handle jobs both big and small. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve our community. If you have a demolition... more

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G.A. Peak Excavating, Inc.

Telford, PA

Since 1983, G.A. Peak Excavating, Inc. has been offering high-quality excavating and demolition services as a local company. As a family-owned and operated company, we take pride in providing reliable, professional, and courteous services to each and every... more

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Magnum Excavating

Palmerton, PA

Magnum Excavating provides the Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania area with reliable excavating and demolition services. We are committed to getting oil tank removal projects done right the first time every time. more

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Menzel’s Construction LLC

Walnutport, PA

Menzel’s Construction LLC is a family owned company that takes pride in delivering the best customer service and quality work to our customers. We specialize in demolition and debris removal services of all shapes and sizes, including oil tank... more

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Precision Excavating Paving & Trucking Inc

Cresco, PA

Based out of Cresco, PA, Precision Excavating, Paving & Trucking Inc is committed to unmatched quality in every service we provide. We offer a variety of demolition projects, including shed demolition, oil tank removal, and more. more

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RW Moyer Construction INC

Lehighton, PA

For over 25 years, RW Moyer Construction INC has been proudly offering a wide variety of residential and commercial services to the Jim Thorpe, PA area, like structural demolition, construction, oil tank removal, interior demolition, and more.  more

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Spear Excavating

Pennsburg, PA

At Spear Excavating, we believe that the right equipment and the right experience and talent are what makes a successful company. We are committed to providing just that, along with our core principles of honesty, excellence, precision, and integrity. We... more

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Standard Leasing Systems, Inc

Northampton, PA

Standard Leasing Systems, Inc. specializes in providing residential and commercial customers with dependable and high-quality services. We are competent in our field and know how to safely remove oil tanks of all types. more

Tank Removal Tips for Martins Creek, PA

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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