Brink’s Tank Services employs licensed geoligist with experience in soil remediation and contamination cleanup in NJ. Contaminated soil, groundwater, or surface water can create serious environmental and health concerns if not properly addressed. When contamination is caused by a leaking oil tank, New Jersey law generally makes the tank owner responsible for the cleanup — even if the tank was installed by a previous homeowner and you were unaware it was there.
Our team can evaluate your property to determine whether contamination is present. If contamination is found, the source of the problem, such as the leaking oil tank, must be removed along with the affected soil. After excavation, the remaining soil is tested to confirm that the site meets environmental requirements. Once the cleanup is complete, a Licensed Geologist prepares the required reporting for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection so the property can move toward a No Further Action letter.
Brink’s Tank Services handles soil remediation and reporting in-house, helping homeowners in NJ save time and simplify the process. If you are concerned about contaminated soil on your property, contact Brink’s Tank Services for a free on-site consultation and expert guidance on the next steps.
In virtually every 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.
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.
We hired Brinks to remove an oil tank from an investment property we purchased in Union City. The job was tough. The tank was buried underneath a city sidewalk. It was on a small city street which required a lot of logistics. The city was even worse, they had unreasonable expectations and changed the date of the job on us at the 11th hour.
Throughout all of this turmoil the entire staff at Brink's was top notch. Their admin staff (shoutout to Marla) always picked up the phone when we called, answered our questions, and followed up when needed. Frank Abate was a pleasure to work with, as he ultimately helped navigate through the city approvals we needed to get the job approved. Finally, on the big day, when the job proved to be more difficult than expected, the team stayed ALL NIGHT to make sure it was done correctly to strict city specifications.We received our 'No Further Action' letter about a month and a half after the job was complete. I would 110% recommend Brink's Tank Services to anyone looking to remove a tank in the North NJ area. Any questions please reach out to me.