A&W Concrete
A&W Concrete has been in business for over 20+ years. With our years of experience, we don't just take our time with our work, we... more
Frontier Contracting
Frontier Contracting has over 20 years of experience to service all of your demolition and waste disposal needs. I’m a leading demolition contractor in the... more
J Colby Contracting
At J Colby Contracting, we employ a small crew of professionals that specialize in demolition and junk removal services. Our local team takes pride... more
JRZ TX Demo & Trucking
For demolition services that are safe and efficient, JRZ TX Demo & Trucking provides the perfect solution. Our demo crew can come and haul away everything... more
KB Improvement Co.
KB Improvement Co. is a property improvement, multi-service company specializing in retaining wall installation, excavation, demolition, and similar services. We provide practical, low-cost oil tank... more
Lobo Dumpsters and More LLC
Growing up in a construction environment, we at Lobo Dumpsters and More LLC have plenty of knowledge and experience to assist any customer with their... more
NFW Concrete and Demolition
NFW Concrete and Demolition provides structural and interior demolition for residents based in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding areas. Our dynamic range of services... more
North Texas Excavation & Concrete
North Texas Excavation & Concrete (NTEC) offers exceptional demolition services, including demolition of all types of structures. NTEC specializes in swimming pool removal and demolition.... more
Shane Evans Demolition & Excavations
Since 2006, Shane Evans Demolition & Excavation, Inc. has served McKinney, Texas’s residential and commercial customers. We complete projects with as little disruption as possible... more
Texas Excavation Safety System
At Texas Excavation, our local crew of professionals are insured to provide a wide range of both commercial and residential demolition services in Garland, TX... more
Total Demolition Services
At Total Demolition, we take pride in offering quick, profitable demolition services. Our team works tirelessly to ensure we meet the standards and deadlines of... more
Wolfhound Construction
Are you in need of oil tank removal services? Wolfhound Construction can help you out. Our company provides everything from outdoor remodeling to demolition and... more
Remove Anything the Easy Way
Get free quotes from local demolition contractors
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Ector, TX
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.