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Roberson Excavating

Cookeville, TN

Roberson Excavating offers superior excavating and demolition services to communities throughout Tennessee. Our goal is to achieve superior results for our clients through... more

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Monty Johnson Construction

Cookeville, TN

Our team at Monty Johnson Construction knows what it takes to complete oil tank removal, construction, excavation, and more. We are highly experienced in our... more

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MID TN CES, LLC

Murfreesboro, TN

The team at MID TN CES is driven by a passion for excellence in every aspect of construction, demolition, and excavation. Our collective expertise allows... more

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Onyx Construction Group LLC.

Sparta, TN

Family owned and operated, Onyx Construction Group started as a one man company and quickly expanded to include two different divisions. We provide expert insight... more

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EAI

Hendersonville, TN

Since 1988, EAI has been providing demolition, like oil tank removal, throughout the greater Hendersonville, TN area. With thousands of projects behind us and a deep... more

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Gillon Contracting & Excavation LLC

Crossville, TN

At Gillon Contracting & Excavation, we love to help individuals and businesses bring their ideas to life. We offer a wide variety of residential and commercial... more

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S & P Excavation

Spencer, TN

S & P Excavation's demolition services represent the perfect blend of expertise, precision, and safety. We understand that every structure has its own unique set of... more

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JEB Excavating

Baxter, TN

JEB Excavating is a licensed installer of septic systems, water lines, driveways, & level gravel pads, as well as land clearing, including oil tank removal. We... more

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A1 Abatement & Demolition

Baxter, TN

A1 Abatement LLC is proud to service all of Tennessee & more. We offer various types of demolition, tailoring each and every service to our customers'... more

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Freedom Excavating & Land Clearing

Athens, TN

Freedom Excavating & Land Clearing does it all. Our crew is qualified to deal with the biggest and smallest projects. We offer an unmatched level of... more

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NGC Building and Home Solutions

Fairfield Glade, TN

With 20+ years of experience, NGC Building and Home Solutions is able to meet all of your general construction and demolition needs, exterior or interior, including... more

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Terraworks, Inc

Baxter, TN

Terraworks, Inc offers skilled grading, demolition, and excavation work for all your needs. Our team is prepared to meet nearly any site preparation challenge residential... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Whitleyville, TN

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.

Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.