Domestic Oil Tank Installation and Replacement

Domestic fuel tank installation by Border Tank Services

Replacing your oil tank

If your heating system stops working or your oil tank has deteriorated, we can replace your tank efficiently and safely. As OFTEC registered technicians, we follow all the rules for building regulations and tank installation. We can also carry out groundworks to ensure the base the tank sits on is up to regulation.

When we get rid of your old tank, we do it safely according to the rules for dangerous waste. We will also give you a decommisioning certificate to show that your old tank isn’t in use anymore.

Just call us at 01387 733276, and someone from our team will help you find the right tank for your home.

What happens when we replace your tank?

One of our team members will have a chat with you over the phone and ask you some questions about your current tank and where it is placed on your property.

If you can go online, we might ask you to send us some pictures of your tank and its base through email. This helps us plan our work better.

Sometimes, we might visit your property before installation to make sure we have all the right information. We will also check if we need to carry out any groundworks for the base.

After we have gathered all the details, we will send you a written quote. If you are happy with this, we will book you into our diary.

We strive to fit your tank as soon as possible and at a time to suit you. We always keep some tanks in stock for when installations need to be done quickly.

On the day of installation we will arrive at the agreed time and in most instances we will complete the work in one day.

We will set up the new tank and handle all the paperwork required by OFTEC to demonstrate that the installation follows the regulations.

We will also take away your old tank and deal with its proper disposal.

Finally, we will restart your boiler and make sure the installation is fully operational.

How do I know if I need to replace my tank?

Take a good look at your existing heating oil tank and check it for cracks, signs of rust, damage, or bleaching.
If you notice any damp patches on the tank or the ground, you may have a leak.
An unusual increase in the amount of fuel you are using is another sign that your tank isn’t working correctly.

Speak to us for more advice

Groundworks

A full domestic oil tank can weigh as much as 3.5 tonnes so it’s really important that the base it sits on is up to the job. According to the OFTEC regulations, the base needs to be:

Non-combustible, imperforate and level
Constructed of concrete, paving stones or stonework
Large enough to extend 300mm beyond all sides of the tank

We will check your existing base, and let you know if any changes are needed. Our team are all set up to carry out any groundworks that are needed to make sure that your base meets the regulations and that your tank is supported safely.

At Border Tank Services Limited, we are committed to delivering excellent service and we understand that many customers may prefer the option of paying with finance.

So, we’ve partnered with established credit brokers, Ideal4Finance, to enable customers to spread the cost of purchase with manageable monthly payments.

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About Border Tank Services

Established in 2012, we are a specialist oil tank company with vast experience and knowledge of the oil tank industry.

Domestic & Commercial Services
Tank installation - Tank removal - Tank cleaning

Speak with us today - we will be happy to help you.