Oil Tank Sweep in New Jersey

GPR Solutions - Oil Tank Sweep NJ - Services And Pricing

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Are you thinking about buying or selling a property?

If you are thinking of buying or selling a property, it is important to have an oil tank sweep done first. This will help ensure that the property is free from any potential underground oil tanks and possible soil contamination. If an oil tank is missed or one is currently on the property you own the cost to remediate is on average $6,000-$12,000 with some extending well beyond $100,000 if leaking into ground water or under a structure. Do not go off the sellers disclosure or even the property records obtained through OPRA, these are often wrong or incomplete. Also, if there was an oil tank removed or an above ground tank present, call us for a tank sweep. Just because one tank was removed, DOES NOT MEAN that a second is not present. We have found FOUR oil tanks on a 1/4ac property in Stanhope on Main St.

What is an oil tank sweep?

Are you concerned about the possibility of having an unknown underground oil tank (UST)? If so, you should contact GPR Solutions for our tank sweep service. An oil tank sweep is a comprehensive visual search and sweep of a residential or commercial property for an underground oil tank. The first step in the process, yet not necessarily needed to complete the sweep, is a visual inspection of the inside of the property where the furnace is/was for any copper fuel distribution lines. Usually the lines are a pair, a feed and return line. Finding these will give us a good idea on where to start our outside sweep by the direction in which they run.

The second and most important step of the oil tank sweep is the physical “sweep” of the property. The technician will walk the property as if he were cutting the lawn in a zig-zag pattern scanning the ground for any underground metal anomalies and vent pipes or fill pipes. If any areas are found they will be documented and marked for an exploratory dig at a later date.

Signs You May Need a Professional Oil Tank Sweep in NJ

It's important to use a reputable oil tank sweep company in NJ. This is because older homes typically used oil tanks in many areas of the state, the evidence of having an oil tank on your property can be pretty easily covered or removed entirely without the home buyer or town ever knowing it was there. Do you see strange pipes sticking up from the ground? Do you see one or two copper lines coming through the wall of your basement or in the floor near the furnace? You might have an underground oil tank.

Why Perform an Oil Tank Sweep?

Many people are unaware of the dangers of oil contamination. As a result, oil tank sweeps are becoming increasingly popular as a way to protect yourself (the buyer) from the possible large cost generated from the removal of the contaminated soil when finding an oil tank which leaked. GPR Solutions is a leading oil tank sweep NJ company that uses advanced technology and equipment to identify the location and number of oil tanks on a property. By performing this sweep, you can rest assured that you're buying a property that is guaranteed clear of any underground oil tanks. Contact GPR Solutions today to schedule an oil tank sweep and protect your investment!

How does GPR Solutions perform an oil tank sweep?

To put it simply, we use a metal detector. Not something you would ever use on a beach. Also, if you see someone using a beach metal detector please ask them to leave. We use a Fisher TW-6 dual box metal detector, this is because its sensitivity can be properly adjusted to ONLY hit on large areas of concern. We're not going to mark anything smaller than 3x3ft, because thats the size of a 275 gallon UST. Oil tanks can range up to multiple thousands of gallons in size. For an additional cost, we can also deploy Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) which can assist in the identification of an area of concern or can be used to penetrate reinforced concrete, which our Fisher cannot do.

A common misconception about GPR is that it can 100% identify an object underground. THIS IS NOT TRUE! It can generate a rough parabola/line on the screen and the highly experienced technician will need to interpret what the GPR is showing. We cannot tell you if the large cylindrical area is 100% an oil tank without other evidence found in the area. In most cases we still need to recommend an exploratory dig to 100% ID what the area of concern is.

Exploratory Dig

After locating an area of concern we always recommend an exploratory dig. This at additional cost. We come back to the property usually at a later date and dig a small hole, usually about 2x2ft, and dig to the depth of the anomaly to determine if it is an oil tank. If it is an oil tank, we recommend the removal and potential remediation before proceeding with the closing of the house. This is almost ALWAYS the cost of the seller.

Pricing

If you're in need of an oil tank sweep, look no further than GPR Solutions! Our team of experienced professionals are available seven days a week, and are ready to get to work. Services start at $225 for a standard oil tank sweep and we service the entire state.

Residential property tank sweep

If you're in the market for a tank sweep service that is both affordable and professional, then GPR Solutions should be your go-to option. Our team of experts offers services at an incredibly reasonable price, and we are always available to help you out. Tank sweeps can be quite a liability if done incorrectly, so make sure to get professionals who are qualified and experienced in this type of work. Furthermore, GPR Solutions operates in NJ - one of the most polluted states in America - so you can be assured of quality work every time.

Commercial property

If you are looking for an oil tank sweep company that specializes in commercial property, GPR Solutions is the perfect choice. We offer a wide range of services and pricing options to suit your needs, with years of experience in this field.