Oil Tank Replacement Suffolk County NY
Out with the old tank, in with a new one — usually in a single day. Free estimates over the phone, with average prices from $2,990 including removal and disposal of your old tank.
Quick answer: The best fix for an old buried oil tank in Suffolk County is to have it removed or abandoned and replaced with a new fiberglass or aboveground tank before it leaks. Replacing the tank early avoids DEC-reported contamination cleanup at the homeowner's expense, and most oil tank replacement jobs are completed in one day. A new 275-gallon tank supplied and installed averages $2,990 to $3,790, including removal and disposal of your old tank.
Oil Tank Replacement on Long Island NY
A few decades ago, oil tank installation in the Suffolk County region was primarily done in the form of buried or underground tanks. At the time, buried oil tanks were believed to be durable, but now, it's been demonstrated that the majority of those oil tanks have deteriorated and rusted, developing leaks—which may become a critical environmental hazard.
The solution for an old buried oil tank would be to get it abandoned and replaced with a brand-new fiberglass tank that is less likely to develop leaks over time. Soil evaluations and other indications exist to determine if you have a faulty or leaking oil tank. Even if your tank is not leaking, you should have it abandoned or removed ASAP anyways. If there's been a contamination, the DEC will need to be notified and they (at the home owner's expense) will start removing the oil tank and all of the contaminated dirt. Based upon the number of hours/total work required, it could get pricey.
Should you wait until a leak forms, the price will be even greater as you are going to need to eliminate all of the contaminated dirt as well as replace the tank. If you have not yet discovered issues, you can save cash by going ahead and replacing your oil tank now and saving yourself the trouble of having to deal with contaminated soil and reporting an environmental hazard. Inevitably, the oil tank will gradually start leaking at some point so it's best to go ahead and replace it.
If you are purchasing a house with an underground oil tank, you should have tests conducted to check whether or not it's leaking. Even if it is not, think about having it replaced earlier rather than later—maybe at the present home owner's cost. If it's leaking, do not buy the home until an arrangement has been made for the oil tank to be properly abandoned or replaced and the contamination, if any, to be fixed.
Oil Tank Abandonment
You can also see whether the house you are buying has an abandoned buried oil tank. If the owners state that they do, double-check paperwork to show it's been abandoned to municipal regulations, meaning it has been properly cleaned, filled with foam or sand, and rendered unusable and can no longer pose any hazards. You'll also need a new oil tank installation.
Standard aboveground oil tanks we install come with:
- Capacity (gallons) 275
- Electricity Required: No
- Fuel Gauge: Yes
- Heating Product Type: Heating Oil
- Heating Technology Type: Convection
- Steel
Oil Tank Replacement Cost
Replacing your old tank with a new 275-gallon tank in Suffolk County averages $2,990 to $3,790, depending on the tank you choose. Every option includes removal and disposal of the old tank, transferring the oil to the new tank and disposing of the sludge. These are our 3 tank options and average prices:
Granby 275-Gallon Standard Steel Tank
Option #1 · Average Price $2,990- Dimensions: H 44" x W 27" x L 60"
- Supply & install: new union, fill, vent, gauge, alarm whistle, bushing and valve
- Old tank removed & disposed, oil transferred, sludge disposed
- 3-year manufacturer warranty on tank
- Lasts around 10–15 years
Granby 275-Gallon Ecogard Steel Tank
Option #2 · Average Price $3,590- Dimensions: H 44" x W 27" x L 60"
- Supply & install: new union, fill, vent, gauge, alarm whistle, bushing and valve
- Old tank removed & disposed, oil transferred, sludge disposed
- 25-year manufacturer warranty on tank
- Lasts 25–30 years
Roth 275-Gallon Oil Tank
Option #3 · Average Price $3,790- Dimensions: H 61" x W 28" x L 43"
- Supply & install: new union, fill, vent, gauge, alarm whistle, bushing, valve and a tiger loop
- Old tank removed & disposed, oil transferred, sludge disposed
- 30-year manufacturer warranty on tank
- Lasts around 30–35 years
Call us today for a free, no-obligation oil tank replacement estimate. Always make sure that the company you're dealing with is reliable and that they will make every effort not to destroy more of your yard than they have to. They may need to conduct tests to ensure the soil isn't contaminated, and if it is, they will need to arrange to get this dirt removed and the holes filled back in.
Oil Tank Replacement FAQs
How much does oil tank replacement cost in Suffolk County?
Replacing your old tank with a new 275-gallon tank averages $2,990 for a Granby standard steel tank, $3,590 for a Granby Ecogard, and $3,790 for a Roth tank, including removal and disposal of the old tank.
How long does an oil tank replacement take?
Most oil tank replacement jobs are completed in just one day, including removing the old tank and setting up the new one.
What happens to my old oil tank?
We remove and dispose of the old tank, transfer the remaining oil into your new tank and dispose of the sludge.
What warranty comes with a new tank?
The Granby standard steel tank carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty, the Granby Ecogard a 25-year warranty, and the Roth tank a 30-year manufacturer warranty.
When should I replace my oil tank?
Before it leaks. If your buried tank is more than 20 years old, replace it proactively. Waiting for a leak means paying for contaminated soil cleanup on top of the new tank.
2-Minute Oil Tank Job Estimate
Call us today for a free, no-obligation oil tank replacement estimate, or request a quote online.