Gather what is actually known
Provide existing installation or prior property records and the tank location if documented. Keep uncertainties explicit. This website does not establish whether a buried tank is present, intact or leaking.
Separate routine removal from unexpected conditions
Have the proposal describe excavation and removal, then explain how evidence of a leak or contamination changes the work. Ask who handles evaluation, reporting and authorization rather than treating cleanup as automatically included.
Resolve restoration and completion records
Mark affected paving, landscaping and access areas. Ask which surfaces are restored and which records will be provided after completion; retain them for future owners and assessments.
| Scope item | Confirm before agreeing |
|---|---|
| Site work | Known tank location, excavation and removal boundary. |
| Exceptions | Investigation, reporting and approved additional charges. |
| Handover | Restoration, inspection and disposal records. |
Details to gather
- Existing tank records
- Known location
- Access and affected surfaces
- Sale or project deadlines
Clarify unexpected-condition and restoration terms before excavation is arranged.
Questions about this request
Does a removal price include contaminated-soil cleanup?
Do not assume that. Ask for the unexpected-condition process, charges and relevant professional responsibilities.
What records should a buyer keep?
Retain the available tank-removal, disposal, inspection and any separately obtained environmental records. Use DEEP’s guidance for the actual circumstances.
Prepare the local details
Our A Waterbury oil-tank project checklist includes the location checklist and questions to compare written proposals. Use these public resources where they apply to your property; they are independent of this website.
Prepared by Local Service Studio · Updated