How To Find An Underground Oil Tank
Any home built prior to 1975 should be suspected in having an underground oil tank. There are several clues that may tell you if you have one and where it’s located Fill Pipe This is a 2 inch steel pipe used to supply the tank with oil, and it normally has a cap on it. […]
Avoiding Hidden Oil Tank Removal Charges
Oil tank removal in Vancouver can carry hidden costs that can be quite steep, depending on the municipality where you reside. Most municipalities will require you to obtain a permit that costs hundreds of dollars, and you will often be given a choice of obtaining it yourself or, in cases where the company you hire […]
Removing Oil Tanks & Vancouver By-Laws
It’s crucial to make sure you’re not violating any bylaws when removing your oil tank from your property. For example, in West Vancouver there are more steps you need to follow than any other area of Vancouver. In fact, West Vancouver requires a permit from City Hall which on its own costs hundreds of dollars […]
Is Your Property Hiding A Ticking Time Bomb?
If you’ve checked your underground oil tank for corrosion or leaks recently, you may be lulled into a false sense of security thinking everything is OK. As it turns out, the rusting process of an oil tank can be suddenly be sped up after the accumulation of acidic compounds reaches the tipping point which triggers […]
When Inheritance Means Bankruptcy
As municipal by-laws change, certain residents in Vancouver area that were lucky to inherit a property, may suddenly find themselves filing for a bankruptcy. This is a scenario that almost reads like a bad movie; four years ago some municipalities in Vancouver adopted new bylaws in a bid to reduce the damage to the environment. […]
Heavy Rainfall in Burnaby May Cause Oil Spills
Burnaby residents are warned to keep an eye out on their oil tanks this years as this rainfall is likely to cause an increase in oil slicks in their back yards. Oil tank removal experts can attest to the increase in number of oil spills every spring as the amount of rainfall increases. OK, so […]
How to Remove an Oil Tank
How to Remove an Oil Tank There are some apparent misconceptions about what a tank removal contractor should and shouldn’t do. Being armed with the right knowledge will give you the upper hand when choosing the right contractor in a first place. Which is exactly why I decided to create this post and guide you […]
Oil Tank Removal New Westminster
New Westminster, is the oldest city in western Canada and is also known as the “Royal City”. To prevent the leakage of hazardous materials in this heritage-filled municipality, Advantage Waste Specialties has been servicing homes built between the 1920s and 1960s in New Westminster by removing old oil tanks on their property. CERC can help you […]
Oil Tank Removal Surrey
CERC Oil Tanks Removal Specializes in Environmentally Friendly Residential and Commercial Oil Tank Removal in Coquitlam, Surrey, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Aldergrove, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster & All areas of Metro Vancouver. Our Range of services: Oil Tank Removal Surrey BC’s second-largest city, Surrey offers a mix of greenery and urban amenities, shopping […]