Service 05

Underground storage tank surveys

A structured view of whether a tank is likely to be present, where it is located, how the observed installation aligns with records and what its visible or accessible condition means for the property decision.

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Field observations

Inside a tank during a condition investigation

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When this service is useful

Uncertain or conflicting tank records
Property transactions and redevelopment
Suspected historic fuel or oil installations
Decommissioning, excavation or removal planning

What we can examine

Authority, property and historical records for tank type, age, volume and status
Likely location screening using site features and available detection methods
Matching of position, orientation, fill points, vents and visible connections with records
Accessible internal or external condition and signs of leakage or corrosion
Need for sampling, safe decommissioning, excavation or removal

How the assignment develops

Reconstruct the record

Available documents are compared for conflicts, omissions and likely tank position.

Screen the property

Visible features and suitable location methods are used to test the documentary picture.

Align and inspect

Observed position and connections are matched to the record and condition is reviewed where accessible.

Plan the next step

Further sampling, decommissioning or removal is recommended only where justified.

Scope boundaries

Tank condition cannot be fully established from records or surface observation alone. Internal entry, pressure testing, intrusive investigation, excavation and removal each require their own safe method, access arrangements and agreed scope.

Not sure where to begin?

Send the address, planned use and decision date.

We can review the starting point and suggest a proportionate first step without turning a focused question into an unnecessarily large investigation.

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Start with the property and the decision you need to make.

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