Oil Tank Removal, UST Compliance, Inspection & Contractor Guides
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Buying a Commercial Property With an Underground Storage Tank
CERCLA liability, the BFPP defense, five deal structures, lender requirements, and how to price a UST into your commercial property acquisition.
Can You Sell a House With an Underground Oil Tank?
Yes, but financing, insurance, and disclosure laws complicate it. Learn what sellers need to know about buried oil tanks before listing — and when removal makes...
What to Do With a Closed Gas Station Property: Redevelopment Options After UST Removal
Tanks are out, now what? Five reuse options for former gas station sites plus brownfield funding, cleanup fund claims, and tax deductions.
Oil Tank Removal Cost: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026
What does oil tank removal cost? Residential underground tank removal runs $1,800 to $3,000 clean, $10,000 to $50,000+ with contamination. State reimbursement p...
Oil Tank Soil Testing: What It Costs and What It Tells You
A soil test costs $200 to $600 and tells you if a buried oil tank has leaked. Here's when you need one, when you don't, and what the results mean.
Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Found an Underground Storage Tank. Now What?
A UST flagged on your Phase 1 ESA does not mean the deal is dead. Phase 2 testing, lender requirements, cost ranges, and how to hire the right contractor.
Signs of an Underground Oil Tank on Your Property
Fill pipes, vent caps, dead grass, and petroleum smells are the most common signs of a buried oil tank. Here's how to confirm what's under your yard.
UST Closure Requirements for Gas Station Owners: What You Need to Know
The full closure process for gas station USTs: notification, removal, soil testing, costs, cleanup funds, tax deductions, and what happens if you miss the deadl...
UST Compliance Deadlines by State: What Tank Owners Need to Know in 2026
Most UST owners don't know the federal 12 month closure rule applies to their idle tank. State deadlines, cleanup fund windows, and penalties explained.
Who Is Liable for an Underground Storage Tank on a Leased Property?
The landlord is almost always liable for a UST on leased property under CERCLA. Tenant defenses, lease language that works, and what to do right now.
UST Compliance Deadlines Are Getting Tighter — What Facility Owners Need to Know
The EPA's 2015 UST rule revisions set compliance deadlines that many facility owners are still catching up on. Here's what changed and what it means for your op...
What Does a Licensed UST Contractor Actually Do?
UST contractors handle tank removal, installation, testing, cathodic protection, and site assessment. Here's what each license type covers and why credentials m...
How to Choose a UST Contractor
Hiring the wrong UST contractor can mean failed inspections, fines, and environmental liability. Here's how to verify credentials and ask the right questions.
Underground Storage Tank Removal Cost in 2026: The Complete Commercial Guide
A single 10,000-gallon UST with no contamination costs $15,000 to $30,000 to remove. Multi-tank stations run $50,000 to $300,000. Here's the full commercial bre...