Reasons:
- The cost of oil cleanups average thousands
of dollars and are usually not covered by home owners insurance.
- Heating oil companies that offer tank
protection do not cover the cost of cleanups which may be related
to pre-existing tank or oil leaks.
- Sellers and potential home buyers should
be aware and correct problems with the oil tank to avoid any concerns
regarding liability and avoid the possibility of a delay in closing.
Soil Testing:
- A common way to test for Total Petrolumum Hydrocarbons (TPH) is through soil testing.
- Safe testing will not cause tank to have excessive pressure.
Hera Tech, Inc. determines the number of samples to take in order
to ascertain the amount of oil, if any is in the soil from the tank.
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