Close the tank. Close the file. Move on.
Tank removal or in-place closure, soil sampling, regulatory notification, and final deregistration — done right so the site doesn't haunt the next transaction.
What sets our tank closure & decommissioning apart.
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Closure done right the first time
An incomplete closure is an active liability. We follow NYSDEC, Suffolk County SCDHS, Nassau County NCDH, Westchester WCDOH, and Virginia DEQ closure protocols precisely — soil sampling endpoints, closure reports, and deregistration filings all on file.
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Real estate transactions cleaned up
Tanks discovered during a Phase I ESA can hold up a closing for months. We move quickly to assess, scope, and close out tank issues so transactions stay on schedule.
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Heating oil tanks too
Residential and commercial heating oil tanks — both UST and AST — are a common source of compliance surprises. We close them properly, sample the soil, and document the work for buyers, sellers, and lenders.
How we work.
- STEP 01
Closure assessment
We review tank construction, age, contents, regulatory status, and surrounding site conditions to determine whether tank removal or in-place closure is appropriate.
- STEP 02
Regulatory notification
We notify the appropriate authority (NYSDEC, county health department, VA DEQ) before closure begins, ensuring the work is observed and documented as required.
- STEP 03
Closure execution & sampling
We coordinate the field work — tank cleaning, removal or in-place fill, soil sampling at required endpoints — and document everything for the closure report.
- STEP 04
Closure report & deregistration
We deliver a complete closure report to the regulatory authority, file deregistration with NYSDEC PBS or equivalent, and provide you the close-out documentation that buyers, lenders, and insurers will want to see.
About tank closure & decommissioning.
Do I have to remove the tank or can I close it in place?
It depends on tank type, location, contents, and the regulatory authority. USTs in NY are typically removed; some heating-oil USTs can be closed in place if removal is impractical. We assess and recommend the appropriate closure method for your specific situation.
What does a closure report include?
Site description, tank construction and history, closure method, soil sample results against applicable cleanup standards, photographic documentation, and any release reporting if contamination is found. The report is filed with the regulatory authority and becomes part of your permanent property file.
What if soil samples come back contaminated?
If we discover a release during closure, we report it to the regulatory authority within the required timeframe and develop a corrective action plan. In Virginia, eligible heating oil releases can be reimbursed through the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (VPSTF). We'll guide you through the process.
Compliance Resolution
Compliance resolution for petroleum bulk storage facilities. Failed tightness tests, Certificate of Occupancy holdups, signage variances, and substantial modifications resolved cleanly.
PBS Registration & Renewal
Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) registrations, annual renewals, and nForm submissions for NYSDEC Part 613 facilities. We keep your tank inventory current and your facility ID active.
Ready to discuss your project?
Tell us where the site is and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll come back with a clear next step.