OIL TANK REMOVAL – NJ & PA
Underground oil storage tanks have been used for heating homes and businesses for decades. However, with more homes switching from oil to natural gas for their heating, more underground oil tanks are being removed. Many municipalities now require the removal of an underground tank as part of any real estate transaction. If not removed, underground oil tanks can create a variety of problems. If the oil tank is thirty years or older, it is most likely constructed from steel which can corrode over time and cause a leak.
What causes an oil tank to leak? Nearly all fuel oil storage tanks rust from the inside out. Moist air condenses inside the oil tank, contributing to a sludge that accumulates at the bottom. This can lead to internal rust or corrosion, which can cause leaking. Over time, the moist air inside the tank combined with moisture and water in soils surrounding the oil tank will start to rust and corrode the tank. If the bottom of the tank rusts through and the tank’s contents begin to leak into the surrounding soil and groundwater. Outdoor fuel oil storage tanks are even more prone to condensation due to daily temperature changes. Even a very small hole can cause significant soil contamination and contaminate any nearby groundwater source.
Removing your underground oil tank is good for the environment, it can increase property values and is one less thing you need to worry about when you sell your home.
Quick Environmental has safely completed thousands of underground oil tank removals and the vast majority have been structurally sound when removed and passed municipal inspection. In the event an oil tank leak is discovered, we will quickly mobilize our remediation professionals to your site to clean up the contamination from the oil tank leak. Our close ties with insurance companies and the NJDEP combined with our experience in contaminated soil remediation will ensure a successful outcome for you.
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I was very pleased with the residential fuel tank removal conducted by the team at Quick Environmental recently. Mark, Sal, Tirone and Amilcar did a terrific job! They were prompt, knowledgeable, professional and experienced. I live in the Hamilton area and I will recommend them to family and friends without hesitation. If you need an underground fuel tank removed, this is the company to call.
K F
20:43 15 Jan 23
A good spot
Edward “Eddy”
22:07 06 Dec 22
Very professional,reliable.I am very happy with the job they did for me, I thought I had an old underground oil tank, but it turned out to be an old septic tank, it was removed, good job,they deserve five stars!!
sofia milman
01:01 22 Oct 22
Extremely exceptional and professional experience. They’re very honest with what they do ! What was said would be done was done, no extra and no bs! This is the real deal!
Sofia milman
16:55 21 Oct 22
Very professional, arrived promptly and performed a thorough scan of the property.
patricia giallella
16:28 05 Jul 22
They did the job that they were paid to do, removed an oil tank from a property that I own, got the permits and the other things that they needed.
David Zarodnansky
02:25 16 Jun 22
We had a miscommunication, but the company tried and did their best to find a solution. Very professional and problem solving. I highly recommend you to use this company.
Betania Merc
15:22 04 Mar 22
I have used Quick Environmental for two oil tank removals- one underground and one above ground- and was very pleased with their service. Pricing was fair and the job was done professionally and on time. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Eckart Weeck
17:32 07 Jan 22
Quick environmental are excellent 👌, having worked in the construction industry for over 45 years it was a pleasure to see such competent people do their job. From estimate to finish a great job well done. THANK YOU
James Mulvan
19:32 04 Jan 22
Employees were skilled and professional. Did an excellent job getting our underground tank out and installing a new one in basement. Reasonable and I highly recommend Quick Environmental
david german
19:05 04 Jan 22
A completely devastating, dramatic & painfully expensive experience was turned around by Alete & Caitlin. Made to feel like my hand was being held through the entire process. Time was taken to fully & thoroughly explain each step. No many how many questions I asked I was not treated with exasperation or rush. I hope I never know anyone in need of what I went through, but no other company exists other than Quick!
Laura Camuso
15:04 16 Dec 21
Having worked with and referred Quick Environmental for years, I finally had a chance to watch them operate first hand. The staff was wonderful to work with and the crew handled a very challenging oil tank removal with confidence and finesse. I couldn’t be more impressed with this company.
Scott Leifer
00:46 15 Dec 21
Jose M
18:09 14 Dec 21
Re: indoor oil tank removal:Great guys! Knowledgeable, efficient, cleaned up beautifully afterward. Would definitely recommend them.
Judy Czarnecki
16:09 30 Nov 21
Great all around service! Would highly recommend them!
frank giordano
23:54 04 Nov 21
Quick Environmental has removed almost a dozen oil tanks for various customers of mine. 99% have been removed without incident and we get closed permits easily. We recently had one that had leaked and their handling of that to clear it through the State of NJ gathering a NFA “No Further Action Letter” was seamless. They are a professional company from the backhoe driver to the administration department. They get the job done! I’m pleased to recommend them.
Marty Stockton
22:02 04 Nov 21
Jonathan Lang
13:34 04 Nov 21
Very professional and good customer service.
marie paul delva
16:13 02 Nov 21
I’ve been working with them for years and they’ve always been quick to respond to all our clients. Never one complaint. I use them exclusively for all tank removals and cleanups
Eric Hanson
17:51 15 Oct 21
Quick Environmental was totally professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Paul Heinzel
14:31 02 Oct 21
I Had an inground oil tank removed by Quicken Environmental. The Oil tank had holes in the bottom and was considered contaminated. I was very nervous since i have never experienced this situation and didn't know what the process was. I entrusted Quicken Environmental for the remediation and since the area was very compacted within the location being between the house and neighbors fence or property line, Quicken performed their work with great expertise in this field of oil removal, contamination, etc. It was an intense situation however, Quicken and team made it assuring and possible to remediate the contaminated area in a clean and fashionable time. I will surely be using This company for Oil tank removal in the near future and highly recommend to homeowners or home investors . As a home investor myself it is a great reference knowing I can trust quicken on my future projects.M.J.O homes IncMike JoPresident .
Michael Jo
17:26 29 Sep 21
We were delighted with the way Quick Environmental handled the removal of our underground oil tank. They showed up on time. They kept us informed about what was going on with the dig every step of the way. When they discovered that the tank sat under up to a foot of concrete and rebar, they got a jackhammer. The removal ended up taking two days because of the unusual circumstances. But they remained calm and professional, and they got the job done. Afterward, they left the area spotless. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs to have their tank removed.
Joan Mistrough
13:33 25 Aug 21
We are selling our home and find out there is an oil tank on property that needs to be removed. Quick Environmental was recommended and so glad we chose them. Caitlin got all the paperwork and permits together quickly and the workers that came to remove the tank (Josh and Sal) were so professional and friendly. Can’t express how happy we were with the all around service we received especially under the time restraints we had. Thanks again for making this happen!!
2 daughters love
03:34 20 Aug 21
Quick Environmental is a knowledgeable environmental company. I will always recommended them to anyone who is in need of environmental work.
Haley Knoblauch
23:15 12 Aug 21
Field crew was on top of their game! Fast, neat, experienced. The best value on the market that I could find. Two thumbs up!
Dr Dee
22:26 12 Aug 21
The Quick team was awesome, Mark the equipment operator was one of the best I’ve ever seen. On time and very efficient , we highly recommended Quick for your oil tank removal . Rocky Hill, NJ
Kathy Cocciolillo
20:58 11 Aug 21
Meyerlin Bertsch
20:36 11 Aug 21
Quick Environmental is a great company. Very professional and did a great job removing a 2000 gal. Oil tank and the remediation went very smooth. I would recommend anyone with a environmental problem to hire this company. I would like to thank everyone who worked on this job.
Gene Forconi
20:30 03 Aug 21
Joe Mayo
13:36 16 Jul 21
Quick Environmental was prompt, courteous and helpful in every aspect of having our underground oil tank removed, followed by soil remediation. They were honest and gave us many suggestions and advice throughout the process. They also got our state approval turned around in only 2 weeks when some take 2 months! I highly recommend them!
Wendi Johnsen
13:17 15 Jul 21
Professional and quick - everything you could want!
Veronica Carr
15:19 15 Jun 21
Company staff are knowledgeable and thoroughly understand their work.Promptly responsive and committed to their timelines.
Baseer Akhtar
06:03 06 May 21
The timing of the work was well communicated and actually happened a week earlier than anticipated. The crew was in and out with a full inspection in the 3 hour window as expected. Our house was left extremely clean with no evidence that a tank had even been there. Highly recommended.
Derek Hamilton
11:34 05 May 21
Excellent work! Very helpful staff. Would definitely recommend them. They were very responsive and professional throughout the process. And a big shout-out to Caitlin!!
Alex P
15:01 12 Feb 21
I rate my experience as 5 stars. Service was efficient, and the work completed in one day. We were very pleased, thanks!
Gina S.
16:46 28 Jan 21
Quick Environmental removed an old oil tank at my residence that I had decommissioned many years ago. They were very efficient - kept all time lines. I stayed at the property to understand the tank removal process. Team was friendly and kept me informed, explaining the need for some remediation and best path to reduce cost. All in all, they did what they said and knew what they were doing.
Paul price
13:30 17 Mar 20
They did a great job with a tank removal. They took care of everything and communicated throughout the process
Aditya Kaveria
00:41 21 Jan 20
Awesome-Promptly Service. Will recommend to my peers.
Adonis Valdez Melendez
17:38 21 Dec 19
From the initial call all the way to the job completion, the entire quick environmental team has been very professional and helpful. Alette and Barbara worked with us on all facets to get the job done before the closing of our home’s settlement date. The workers on site were very professional and worked really hard to find an oil tank that we assumed was still under the ground, but turned out not to be present anymore. I would definitely recommend quick environmental esp since they have better pricing than PA and were very efficient and accommodating. Thanks
Sarah
18:07 11 Dec 19
Quick Environmental did a great job on my oil tank removal. It was involved due to a leakage of many years back. They addressed each step continually and guided me thru the process and skillfully dealt with the State/ Environmental issues.They were very sensitive to a precarious situation. The Project Manager , Alette was knowledgeable, hard working, diligent and thorough.
Grace DiLauro
20:26 27 Nov 19
Quick Environmental does a great job, They are prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous.
Sharon Brathwaite
12:25 17 May 19
Quick Environmental crew was very professional and did a good job remving the Oil tank from my property. I would definitely use them for any future requirement that I may have.
Mahendra Singh
17:04 16 Apr 19
Recently contracted Quick for an oil tank soil remediation on a residential property. Owner Joe Green came highly recommended by a friend. If you're reading this it's probably because you've found yourself in need of such services. Quick Environmental quickly earned my confidence ... owner Joe Green was very engaged and a pleasure to deal with. Equally responsive were his office and crew - a total pleasure. I encourage you to call around, I did - then call Quick ... you'll notice a difference.
Dennis Richardson
16:10 25 Feb 19
Joe Greene and his team at Quick Environmental are trustworthy and they have gotten the job done for me on multiple occasions. They understand that time is money and they want to complete the process smoothly.
Roland Pott
03:59 09 Dec 18
We had to have a fuel oil tank removed from our basement and we hired Quick Environmental to take care of it. They were here early and were very good to take care to not ruin my carpet or floor. The tank had to be cut into pieces and brought up through the house as there is no entrance to the basement from outside. They also cleaned up when they were finished.
Susan Brownell
21:08 23 Aug 18
Very professional and polite. They managed permit application and tank removal for my property in Princeton NJ.
Hardik Patel
19:12 22 Jun 18
Excellent job! The team was very efficient and did a great job of removing our underground tank from a difficult location close to the house. The only minor hiccup was limited advance notice, but they were able to reschedule the next day to accommodate me. AND the price was good. Highly recommend them!
patrick burke
22:25 04 Jun 18
great work
Nisma Aly
22:25 22 May 18
Sunshine Builder
15:20 28 Feb 18
Excellent, honest service!
Rosa B
18:40 18 Dec 17
QUICK ENVIRONMENTAL does all of our oil tank removal work, and they do an excellent job! Don't use anyone else!
Colin McCollough
14:25 11 Dec 17
Experienced driver bringing in the excavator to my back yard. My oil tank was slightly below my deck. They maneuvered the excavator so well, my deck was in tact after they finished.They picked up after the job my back yard looked like nothing ever happened. Highly recommend quick Enviromental.
Mauricio Nunez
21:32 13 Nov 17
Joe with Quick Environmental was fantastic and super helpful. We went through the purchase of a foreclosure and discovered a buried oil tank. Potentially a deal breaker, Joe was able to get to the house, test the soil and have the results with enough time to allow the home buying process to continue smoothly. The cost was very reasonable and almost a full week faster then other companies in the area. Luckily our soil test came back clear and Joe was able to give us a very reasonable quote for the removal of that same tank. We will be using them in the near future for that job.
Thomas Gardner
17:29 19 Oct 17
I had a wonderful experience with Quick Environmental. The staff was very patient and helpful. All of my questions and concerns were answered in a timely manner. Quick helped me through a smooth transition when it came to removing my old oil tank and installing a new one. The removal and installation crew were friendly, courteous and helpful. I would highly recommend Quick Environmental.
Mei Ling Lowe
20:02 09 Oct 17
Kathleen Mirandy
12:18 03 Oct 17
I had two underground fuel tanks that had to be pulled on my parents farm. One was very large. Quick environmental did the job very well. The workers were very polite and efficient. The young man who worked the backhoe was a real artist, digging up, pulling and backfilling the resulting hole so you could hardly tell there had been a disturbance. Thanks for good service.
David Barad
16:21 29 Sep 17
I had quick environmental remove a 1000 gallon oil tank from underground at my home. They did a great job, on time very professional and cleaned up the job site like it never even happened
Howard Anderson
12:51 09 May 17
What can you expect from Quick Environmental when you schedule your oil tank removal?
- When you contact Quick Environmental, we will gladly answer all of your questions and explain the complete oil tank removal process along with giving you a free upfront quote.
- If needed, we will visit your property and perform a free on-site evaluation. We will provide you with an accurate, affordable price even if the oil tank is located in a difficult to reach location.
- Our prices are affordable, often beating any of our competitors, and we provide highly professional service to remove your oil tank.
- Our staff will obtain all required permits and process all the paperwork for you.
- Friendly, courteous equipment operators who are highly skilled professionals
- Great care is taken to make sure no landscaping or property is harmed by our equipment
- Fast completion; most oil tank removals can be completed in one day. We can work with tight deadlines too!
- When the job is complete, any debris will be removed and the soil surrounding the tank site will be compacted, seeded and covered with straw.
Because of our experience removing oil tanks of all sizes, in any location, we can often save money for our customers when compared to our competitors. If the removal is part of a real estate sale, Quick Environmental’s strong local ties with realtors, attorneys and municipalities will make for a smooth stress-free transaction. We can also work under tight deadlines in the case of a quick closing. The end result is a job that is performed professionally, safely and on-time.
How much does oil tank removal cost?
The cost to have your oil tank removed depends on several factors:
- The oil tank’s size
- The oil tank’s location
- The contents inside of the oil tank
- Whether there is evidence of leaking, which could require further investigation
- Cost of the permit
Our prices are affordable and quoted to your specific project.
Download our Guide to Underground Oil Tank Removal for a detailed overview of the oil tank removal process.
With increasing concern for the environment, many municipalities now require the removal of an underground oil tank when a house is sold.
As a leading environmental consultant, customers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania choose Quick Environmental because apart from the training, safety and technology we employ, we are honest and put their needs first. This emphasis on our customers is why we maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Quick Environmental is NJDEP certified through the NJDEP Underground Storage Tank Certification Program. We are a Certified and Licensed Contractor with the State of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and our employees take and pass the 40 Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPR) Course. We are also a certified contractor in the Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program “UHOT”.
Quick Environmental is a ProGuard Insurance Certified Contractor. For information on oil tank insurance visit ProGuard’s website. 
If you live in New Jersey, the NJDEP has some helpful information on underground storage tanks:
- Homeowner’s Guide to the Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program (UHOT)
- Frequently asked questions regarding the Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks
To schedule your oil tank removal or to have your questions answered, contact Quick Environmental today!