Signs of a Buried Oil Tank

A former oil system can leave visible evidence, but none of these clues proves a buried tank by itself. The purpose of this guide is to help a homeowner know when a focused search is reasonable.

Clues inside and outside the home

Old fuel lines, capped pipes, unusual vent locations, patched ground, former boiler equipment and historic oil-delivery records can all justify asking more questions.

Do not excavate based on a guess

A professional tank sweep is designed to investigate these clues safely. Digging blindly can create a utility, safety or restoration problem without answering the actual question.

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