24,000-litre oil tank Removal from brick supports
A large above-ground oil tank positioned on brick pillars, with the supporting structure forming part of the removal challenge.
A tank raised above the working area
This Britteco project concerned the removal of a 24,000-litre oil tank mounted on a brick pillar base. The elevated position made the supporting structure an important part of the job.
The original project photograph shows the horizontal vessel raised well above the surrounding working area. The removal needed to account for both the tank and the supports underneath it.
Assessing the tank and its supports together
Britteco’s original account describes risk assessment and coordination with the stakeholders before removal work began. It highlights the need to consider access, the surrounding area and the way the vessel is supported.
For a tank in this position, a removal plan has to address the lifting arrangement and the sequence for dealing with the brick base. These are site-specific considerations; capacity alone does not establish the method or equipment required.
A specific example of above-ground tank removal
This page records a tank on elevated brick supports. For the broader service, including assessment and removal options, visit oil tank removal and cold cutting .
Other projects present different constraints. The warehouse tank removal involved restricted headroom and manoeuvring space, while the 11,500-litre heating oil tank project included an outbuilding around the vessel.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you remove a 24,000-litre oil tank?
The tank is emptied and cleaned, then either lifted out whole with a crane or cold cut into sections, depending on access and space around it.
Is it a problem if the tank sits on raised brick supports?
No, but the supports have to be assessed before lifting. The removal plan takes their condition and the tank's weight into account.
How long does it take to remove a large oil tank?
Many large above-ground tanks are removed in a day once they are empty. Cutting on site or restricted access can add time, which we set out in the quote.
What happens to the supports and base after removal?
They can be left for reuse, demolished or cleared, depending on what you plan for the area next. We agree this before the work starts.
Can you install a new tank in the same place?
Yes. If you are replacing rather than removing, we can plan the removal and the new installation together.
Planning similar work?
Tell Britteco about the tank, its contents and the available access. Photographs and site details help the team understand the scope before discussing the next steps.
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