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
Riggs Home Repairs LLC
At Riggs Home Repairs LLC, we take pride in our prompt response times and quality work ethic. As a small local business, we work hard... 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
Tuten Land Clearing
At Tuten Land Clearing, our team is comprised of highly trained and experienced individuals committed to completing demolition projects safely and efficiently. We approach projects... 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
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Carolina Wrecking Inc
Carolina Wrecking, Inc., has been your locally trusted demolition contractor for over 40 years. We have experience in all levels of demolition from taking down barns... more
Finishline Demolition
Licensed and insured, Finishline Carting is a full-service demolition and masonry contractor providing top-notch services to the greater West Babylon, NY area. We offer cost-efficient... more
Barfield Grading Co Inc
Barfield Grading Co Inc works hard to meet customers' needs. We have the experience and equipment required to complete projects big and small. Barns, commercial... more
Apa Property Services
In Charlotte, North Carolina, Apa Property Services is the company customers turn to when they need reliable junk removal and light demolition services. ... 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
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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