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Welcome To CERC Oil Tank Removal VancouverWith our vast industry experience you can always expect a thorough, professional service. We employ the latest techniques to ensure fast, safe and effective oil tank removal. We’ll also educate you on the process of your oil tank removal, so you can relax, safe in the knowledge that you’re receiving the highest quality service.
We’ll visit the site to inspect the tank using our tried and trusted methods. First we insert a tape measure (with water-reactive paste on the end) into the tank. If there’s oil, it’ll show up on the tape measure and if water’s in the tank it’ll settle on the bottom while the oil floats to the surface. The tank will then be measured as some prices vary depending on size. We’ll give you a written quote there and then or email, fax or post it to you. We’ll also provide you with the information about decommissioning residential underground heating oil tanks and permit advice (if applicable). 
There are some apparent misconceptions about what a tank removal contractor should and shouldn’t do. Being armed with the right knowledge will give you the upper hand when choosing the right contractor in a first place. Which is exactly why I decided to create this post and guide you through the step-by-step procedure of an underground tank removal any contractor should follow. By the time the crew shows up at your door, most homeowners will have . . . Read More 
Burnaby residents are warned to keep an eye out on their oil tanks this years as this rainfall is likely to cause an increase in oil slicks in their back yards. Oil tank removal experts can attest to the increase in number of oil spills every spring as the amount of rainfall increases. OK, so basically this is what happens – every spring Burnaby and surrounding areas get doused with rain which in turn saturates the soil. As the water . . . Read More
This is a scenario that almost reads like a bad movie; four years ago some municipalities in Vancouver adopted new bylaws in a bid to reduce the damage to the environment. The bylaws stipulate that, in cases where an . . . Read More
As it turns out, the rusting process of an oil tank can be suddenly be sped up after the accumulation of acidic compounds reaches the tipping point which triggers a runaway chemical feedback loop. . . . Read More
In fact, West Vancouver requires a permit from City Hall which on its own costs hundreds of dollars whereas other areas of Greater Vancouver will issue the same permit for . . . Read More
Most municipalities will require you to obtain a permit that costs hundreds of dollars, and you will often be given a choice of obtaining it yourself or, in cases where the company you hire to remove your oil tank gets . . . Read More
Fill Pipe This is a 2 inch steel pipe used to supply the tank with oil, and it normally has a cap on it. . . . Read More |
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604-889-0251 CERC Oil Tank Removal Vancouver210 Carisbrooke CrescentNorth Vancouver, BC, V7N 2S1
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CERC Oil Tank Removal serves North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford & Chilliwack |
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As municipal by-laws change, certain residents in Vancouver area that were lucky to inherit a property, may suddenly find themselves filing for a bankruptcy.
If you’ve checked your underground oil tank for corrosion or leaks recently, you may be lulled into a false sense of security thinking everything is OK.
It’s crucial to make sure you’re not violating any bylaws when removing your oil tank from your property. For example, in West Vancouver there are more steps you need to follow than any other area of Vancouver.
Oil tank removal in Vancouver can carry hidden costs that can be quite steep, depending on the municipality where you reside.
Any home built prior to 1975 should be suspected in having an underground oil tank. There are several clues that may tell you if you have one and where it’s located
