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There are approximately 10 million oil tanks in use across the Northeast. Many times the condition of these tanks is overlooked and they have started to deteriorate. When the tanks deteriorate, one of the problems that can happen is a leak may develop. These leaks can provide countless hours of headaches and can prove costly to remedy.
Oil storage tanks are generally found in basements, garages, or outside. Sometimes the tanks are found underground, behind finished walls, and other inaccessible places. Rook Home Inspections LLC evaluates the visible condition of the accessible oil storage tanks. It is always recommended to have a professional oil tank testing company test and evaluate the storage tank prior to close of escrow to avoid potentially significant cost to remedy a failing or failed tank. Even homes that do not appear to have oil storage tanks may have had a storage tank or have a buried or hidden storage tank on the property. |
Recommend inquiring with the seller as to the presence of any storage tanks or their knowledge about any past history of oil tanks on the property.
Recommend a complete evaluation of all oil tanks prior to the close of escrow by a qualified professional oil tank testing company. Recommend removing all buried oil tanks and having the ground soil tested for any oil leaks prior to close of escrow. |
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