One Call I Do It All LLC
One Call I Do It All LLC is locally-owned and operated! We are a fast, friendly, and cost effective oil tank removal service in York,... more
Maffucci and Son
Maffucci and Son is a locally-owned and operated demolition company servicing the greater Mineral Springs, NC area. We offer full-service residential and commercial demolition services... more
Kaboom Demolition Kompany
Kaboom Demolition Kompany specializes in total demolition. We are a 5 star, family-owned, fully licensed and insured company that works with integrity, professionalism, cleanliness, and care.... more
Detailed Demolition
Licensed and insured, the safety-conscious demolition expert at Detailed Demolition have the equipment and experience to safely and efficiently execute oil tank removal projects of... more
Bob's Backhoe and Bobcat Service
Bob's Backhoe and Bobcat Service is a family-owned demolition company that has been serving Salisbury, NC and the surrounding areas for over 25 years! We offer... more
Horton Land Clearing
For more than 20 years, Horton Land Clearing has been serving Lancaster, SC and nearby communities, assisting residential and commercial customers in all their site development... more
JB Preslar Company
JB Preslar Company is a licensed general contractor serving North Carolina and South Carolina. They specialize in all areas of site development, including demolition, excavation,... more
Haul It Now Trailers
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Upstate Excavation and Demolition
Upstate Excavation and Demolition specializes in excavation, concrete work, demolition services, and more. Our mission is to provide an exceptional level of service—one that... 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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