Oil Tank Removal in Leesburg, TX

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Topline Trailers

Tyler, TX
  • Concrete Removal
  • Interior Demolition
  • Small Structures
  • Family owned
  • Great customer service

Topline Trailers is proud to serve the Lancaster and Tyler, Texas areas. We are experts in providing top-of-the-line demolition services, from mobile home demolition to interior demolition, barn demolition, oil tank removals, and more. more

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R&J Construction, LLC

Yantis, TX

Veteran owned and operated, R&J Construction Professionals LLC offers home repairs and remodels, demolition, exterior and interior carpentry, and more. Reach out today to get a free oil tank removal estimate! 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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