Underground Storage Tank (UST)
Installation & Removal
Underground storage tanks, or USTs, are those that have at least 10% of their volume beneath the ground’s surface. They’re typically constructed of either steel or aluminum, composite materials like fiberglass or carbon fiber, or a composite-metal hybrid.
The standard volume of a UST varies upon its application but can range from a few hundred gallons to 500,000+ gallons. For example, a corner gas station might have three or four 10,000-gallon USTs adjacent to the pumps/dispensers and canopy area, whereas a marina or small contractor’s yard might have one or two 500-gallon USTs to fuel their fleets.
Benefits of Choosing TEC for Your UST Installation
Industry Experience
TEC was founded as a petroleum tank installation company and brings decades of expertise to any construction project. Our foremen, tank installers, and technicians are certified and appropriately licensed with many years of direct experience.
Quality
TEC’s underground storage tank installation and removal services are of the highest quality as evidenced by testimonials from satisfied government, commercial, and educational institution clients, among many other industries.
Full Service
We are a one-stop shop when it comes to your tanks. We can help you stay in compliance with state and EPA regulations, perform routine maintenance and periodic servicing, abandon/remove or close out your tank system, and even assist with clean-up and remediation should you have leaks or spills.
How Underground Storage Tank Installation Works
A new tank or UST system installation starts with a design tailored to meet the needs of the facility. As with any construction project, the design can be straightforward, or as complex as needed to meet the demands of the system. Replacing an existing tank system further entails the removal of the old UST system (tanks, dispensers, piping runs) before installing the new one. Once the design is vetted and approved, permits must be acquired through the local jurisdiction (building, demolition, fire marshal), along with ordering materials and clearing utilities.
Benefits of Choosing TEC for Your UST Removal
Expert Services
For more than two decades, TEC has successfully performed thousands of UST removals. While each site is unique, the basic concepts of the removal process remain the same, and we can apply that process to your site, no matter how complex.
Safety
We believe in a safe work environment for our clients and our crews. Petroleum products and the nature of our work demand that we adhere to strict safe work practices and we are proud of our record.
Value
Our clients appreciate the quality, management, attention to detail, and thoroughness of our service. We strive to fulfill your needs while advising you on compliance requirements and cost-saving approaches.
How UST Removal Works
Our team begins by coordinating a start date with the owner or owner’s representative. After which we will provide advance notice to relevant authorities (jurisdiction-specific) and obtain local building and/or fire marshal permits. Then, we deliver product submittal data (if required by a government entity) and notify local utility service(s) to mark underground lines, pipes, and other hazards.
Once project coordination and documentation are complete and submitted we begin on-site work, which includes:
- Mobilize on-site, secure work areas, and staging/stockpiling locations
- Excavate to the top of the tank(s)
- Cut accessway at the tank’s top
- Pump out residual waste fuel from USTs and dispose at an approved facility
- Clean, purge, and rinse the USTs
- Render UST free of hazardous vapors before cutting, removing, etc.
- Disconnect tank top accessories
- Excavate and remove tanks
After excavation, our crew performs the following:
- Soil sample collection per state or local jurisdiction
- Inspection coordination following the project work permit
- Backfill excavation with suitable fill material, compacted as required
- Prepare a UST removal report complete with disposal manifests, analytical sampling results, maps, photos, etc.
How to Set Up UST Installation or Removal with TEC
Step 1:
Reach out to us via phone, email, or a contact form to get the process started. You can speak directly with one of our tank specialists regarding your UST needs.
Step 2:
Our team will conduct an In-person site visit to assess your UST installation project or the steps required for UST removal. This visit enables our team a better understanding of the layout and any unique circumstances such as challenging access, height restrictions, utility interference, or structural precautions.
Step 3:
A comprehensive quote and plan that outlines all of the work that will be completed and provided to you for review.
Step 4:
Permitting and initiating a job? Whether you’re a commercial entity, municipality, or private homeowner, you can count on TEC’s comprehensive assessment process to determine a timely and tailored solution to your environmental challenge.
What Our Customers Say
“You guys do awesome work, so I am happy to keep sending work your way!!”
Compliance Manager, MedStar Health
“TEC performed an Outstanding job getting it done!”
Department of Labor, Kelly Generator
Trust Total Environmental Concepts with Your UST Installation or Removal
TEC is a full-scope petroleum service and environmental firm serving all of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We have over 60 full-time team members who are trained and certified to handle all of your underground storage tank and system needs.
