Active heating oil tanks can leak without obvious warning signs. Just because you have not noticed a problem does not mean the tank has not already started leaking into the surrounding soil.
If you own a home in Hudson County, NJ with an active oil tank, or are considering purchasing one, soil testing is a smart way to check for contamination. A leaking active tank can be especially serious because it may continue releasing oil into the ground over time. Brink’s Tank Services provides professional soil testing to help identify potential problems early.
The process begins by locating the tank and determining its size and depth. Soil borings are then taken around the tank down to the bottom level, combined into a composite sample, and sent to a certified laboratory for testing. This is one of the fastest and most effective ways to determine whether an active oil tank is leaking.
If contamination is found, the tank may need to be removed and the soil further evaluated to determine the proper next steps. Catching a leak early can help reduce damage and avoid much higher cleanup costs later.
If you have an active oil tank on your property in Hudson County, NJ, or are considering buying a home with one, call Brink’s Tank Services at (844) 462-7465 to schedule soil testing today.
In virtually every Hudson County, 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.
Hudson County, 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.