Tank Removal Services in Springfield, MA

If your property has an underground storage tank, you probably know already that a leak could be very unfortunate – not only for the environment but for your pocketbook. When an underground storage tank or connected piping leaks, the cleanup can be costly. And if your insurance policy contains a "pollution exclusion" clause, which many do, you could get stuck with the bill.

The first step in any UST removal is a thorough inspection of the property in order to determine what is needed to prepare the site. Next, all necessary permits are obtained from the local fire department, and Dig Safe marks out the work area. Once all utilities are either marked or cut and capped, uncovering of the tank can begin. We will begin excavation so that the tank can be properly pumped, purged of petroleum vapors, and cleaned prior to transportation to a licensed tank disposal facility. Additionally, per Massachusetts State law, all Commercial and Industrial tank removals require an LSP (Licensed Site Professional) to sample the soils around the tank. This outside agency has a two-fold purpose in overseeing the tank removal. First, they are the environmental steward on the job, responsible for safeguarding the environment against possible contamination. Second, they provide you, the tank owner, peace of mind that removal and any potential cleanup is done per Massachusetts regulations.