If you are buying or selling a home in Bloomfield, NJ, scheduling an oil tank sweep is a smart step. A professional oil tank search can provide peace of mind, help uncover hidden underground oil tanks, and potentially save you thousands of dollars in future cleanup and remediation costs.
Many Bloomfield, NJ homes built before 1975 were heated with oil. Although many later converted to natural gas, underground oil tanks were not always removed. If a buried tank is later discovered — especially one that has leaked — the current property owner is typically responsible for the cost of removal and environmental cleanup.
Brink’s Tank Services performs oil tank sweeps in Bloomfield, NJ using visual inspection, metal detection, and ground penetrating radar (GPR) when needed. We inspect both the interior and exterior of the home for signs of a current or former tank, then scan the property for buried metallic objects. If a suspicious object is found, further evaluation can help determine its approximate size, shape, and depth.
Our trained technicians are available 7 days a week, and reports are typically processed within one business day after the inspection. If you need an oil tank sweep in Bloomfield, NJ, contact Brink’s Tank Services today to request an estimate.
In virtually every Bloomfield, NJ real estate transaction, it is essential to confirm that the property is free of underground oil tanks and any related environmental contamination that could delay, complicate, or even prevent the sale from moving forward. Identifying these issues early helps protect buyers, sellers, and lenders from unexpected liability and costly surprises.
Bloomfield, NJ homebuyers are encouraged to have a tank sweep done to protect themselves from buried liabilities.
If a tank is found, most attorneys and mortgage holders will require you to get it removed before closing.
When tank is removed, visual inspection and testing will determine if remediation is necessary.
If needed, any contaminated soil will be remediated in accordance with NJ regulations.
When the process is complete, an NFA letter will get issued so you can complete your real estate transaction.
Brinks Tank Service did an outstanding job removing my old oil tank. From start to finish they provided professional efficient service Ricardo and Ed were like surgeons, carefully removing my tank while preserving my beautiful Japanese Maple tree near it. They really went the extra mile! And when they were done, they cleaned up and it looked as if nothing had been disturbed. They are true professionals. I highly recommend this service!