If you are buying or selling a home in Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, NJ, contact Brink’s Tank Services today to request an estimate.
In virtually every Westfield, 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.
Westfield, 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.
One of the most dreaded decisions concerning my home, was to remove a 40+ year old 1000 gallon oil tank buried in the back yard. A gentleman named Frank came to my home and offered a reasonable quote for the work. He also put my mind at ease by going over many what if scenarios and answered all of my questions. While waiting for the day the tank would be removed I was kept in the loop by their office personnel, Bryanah. Considering all of the horror stories I'd heard over the years I thought for sure I was going to be trouble. They arrived in the morning with their equipment and skillfully navigated my back yard to the tank location. Once there, they dug up, cut up, cleaned and removed the tank. Then it was inspected by the municipal inspector. Luckily there were no leaks or holes in the tank...WHEW! I have to say that all who were involved in my project acted with professionalism and it has been a refreshing change to see a company who cares about the quality of their work. I highly recommend Brinks.