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Coomes Construction LLC
Locally owned and committed to our community, Coomes Construction serves the City of Galax and surrounding areas. We’re experts at what we do and hold all the proper licensing. Our services include: demolition, heavy construction, site preparation, grading, road,... more
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Jones and Sons Excavating
Jones and Sons Excavating is a family-owned and operated business serving the New River Valley and surrounding areas with exceptional demolition services, including commercial demolition, garage demolition, house demolition, concrete removal, and more! Contact a member of our... more
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Mooney Excavating & Mulch
Mooney Excavating & Mulch does it all, from excavating and demolition to mulch and materials delivery. Our team is reliable, prompt, and professional, so you can count on us when you need us. We are committed to bringing our customers dependable... more
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Mountaineer Turn Key Excavating
Need to get rid of that old oil storage tank or want that old house torn down and removed? We can come in and do it all. We tear it down, load it up, and haul it away. We can... more
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Treeworx Land Management & Construction
Treeworx Land Management & Construction is a residential contracting company for home remodeling, demolition, HVAC, and more. Quotes are performed onsite, and as a licensed and insured company, you can count on us to provide high-quality work. Call us or request... more
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Warden's Services, LLC
With over 10 years of experience, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home and property as we would treat our own. Give Warden's Services, LLC a call today or... 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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