Blackwater Grading & Excavation LLC
At Blackwater Grading & Excavation LLC, we take pride in every job we do, big or small. We offer a wide range of demolition services, like... more
Carolina Wrecking Inc
Carolina Wrecking, Inc., has been your locally trusted demolition contractor for over 40 years. We have experience in all levels of demolition from taking down barns... more
Corley Construction, LLC
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured, Corley Construction LLC wants to help you with your next residential or commercial project. Our specialties are demolition and excavating,... more
Cromers Trucking & Contracting LLC
Cromers Trucking & Contracting LLC specializes in demolition throughout Columbia, SC and the surrounding communities. We can take care of projects of all sizes, including oil... more
Eagle Excavating
Since 1992, Eagle Excavating has been serving Lexington, SC and nearby communities. We take great pride in serving the homeowners and business owners in our area,... more
Horton Land Clearing
For more than 20 years, Horton Land Clearing has been serving Lancaster, SC and nearby communities, assisting residential and commercial customers in all their site development... more
Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc
Located in Lexington, South Carolina, Kenco Grading & Excavating Inc is South Carolina’s trusted source for all your demolition and construction needs. We specialize... more
MB Demolition
MB Demolition is a full-service demolition company with the expertise to handle small to large demolition projects, like oil tank removal. Our team is innovative,... more
Praying Hands Demolitions
Since 2011, Praying Hands Demolition has been offering comprehensive demolition services to the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. We can handle... more
Riggs Home Repairs LLC
At Riggs Home Repairs LLC, we take pride in our prompt response times and quality work ethic. As a small local business, we work hard... more
S & T Grading & Excavating
S&T Grading & Excavating, with over 26 years of experience in demolition and excavation contracting, has the wherewithal and equipment to get any project... more
T&M Trucking and Land Services
T&M Trucking and Land Services provides Lexington, Calhoun, Orangeburg, and Richland Counties of South Carolina with safe and efficient demolition services. For nearly 15 years,... more
Talton Construction Services
Talton Construction Services is a reliable family-owned and operated demo business with over 40 years of experience! When you need oil tank removal, our crew is... more
Tuten Land Clearing
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Upstate Excavation and Demolition
Upstate Excavation and Demolition specializes in excavation, concrete work, demolition services, and more. Our mission is to provide an exceptional level of service—one that... more
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What is the history of oil tanks?
- 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
- Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
- 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
- 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
- 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
- 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
- 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
- 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.
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