Berkey Excavating Inc
Established in 1948, Berkey Excavating has three generations of experience serving the Somerset area. We specialize in a variety of demolition services, including oil tank removal.... more
Inks Excavating, Inc.
Whether you need demolition or excavation services, you can count on Inks Excavating, Inc. to come through for you. Since 1996, we've prided ourselves on communication,... more
Risinger Landscaping, Supplies, Pipe, Excavating & Trucking
Risinger Landscaping, Supplies, Pipe, Excavating & Trucking provides full-service demolition, excavating, delivery and trucking services. We know how to handle small and simple projects as well... more
Jax-Linc Contracting LLC
Specializing in demolition, including oil tank removal, JJL Contracting offers a wide range of services. We are dedicated to serving our customers, no matter how... more
W.E. Elite Solutions
W.E. Elite Solutions is a locally owned cleanup and light demolition company proudly serving Elderton, PA, and nearby communities. From small structure tear-downs and... more
Quality Removal Services LLC
Quality Removal Services LLC offers a wide range of demolition services to our satisfied customers throughout Pittsburgh, PA. We care about our customers and will... more
Holbein Inc
Holbein, Inc.'s excavating and demolition crew has the experience, talent, and equipment needed to handle site work for many types of projects. We... more
Upgrade Demolition and Recycling
We have been in the demolition business for over 12 years, working on projects with a wide variety of clients from the government to developers, property... more
Remove Anything the Easy Way
Get free quotes from local demolition contractors
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Ligonier, PA
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.
Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.