Large oil tank removal From a warehouse
Emptying, lifting and removing a large tank from commercial premises, with restricted headroom and a tight vehicle route.
Clearing the tank before a property sale
The client was selling a commercial property and needed a large oil tank removed from inside its warehouse.
Britteco's oil tank removal team had to prepare the tank for transport and work around the building's existing structure. Limited headroom, tight turns and a small turning area made access and loading central to the job.
Moving a large tank in a confined layout
Residual fuel
Fuel remaining in the tank had to be removed before the lifting and transport stage could proceed.
Vehicle access
The approach involved tight turns and limited manoeuvring space inside the warehouse.
Roof supports
The lift needed careful positioning to avoid the roof supports and work within the available height.
Emptying, lifting and loading
The team used long hoses through the tank's access hatches to extract the remaining fuel. With the tank emptied and prepared for transit, the loading equipment was brought into position.
The drivers negotiated the restricted route to reach the tank. The lifting team then raised and positioned it carefully, maintaining clearance from the warehouse roof supports before loading it onto a flatbed for removal.
The original project account records that the loading stage took approximately one hour. That figure relates to loading, rather than the full duration of the emptying and removal work.
Tank removed. Warehouse left tidy.
The tank was loaded and taken away, and the site was left clean and tidy. The project illustrates the importance of considering the complete removal route alongside the condition and contents of the tank.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you remove a large tank from a warehouse with low headroom?
We plan the lift around the roof supports and the available height. Depending on the space, the tank is lowered and moved out on skates, or cut into sections that fit through the access route.
Does the tank need to be emptied before removal?
Yes. Contents are removed and the tank is made safe before it is lifted or cut, so there is no spill risk inside the building.
What if vehicle access to the building is tight?
We check the route in advance and choose vehicles and lifting equipment that suit it, so the job can be done in one planned visit.
Can you work around other activities in the warehouse?
Yes. Working areas are fenced off and the work is scheduled with the site so normal operations can continue nearby.
What happens to the old tank after removal?
It is taken off site for recycling or disposal, and you receive the relevant waste paperwork.
A tank inside your building?
Send photographs of the tank, doors, access route and overhead restrictions so Britteco can discuss a suitable removal approach.
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