Case study · Leicester
Steel oil tank removalLeicester
Remaining kerosene pumped out and a redundant steel heating oil tank removed after a switch to a heat pump.
The starting point
A heating change left the tank redundant.
A switch to a heat pump meant the steel heating oil tank was no longer needed.
The above-ground tank stood beside the building on block supports, with vegetation around the working area. Its capacity was approximately 2,500 litres. Remaining kerosene needed to be pumped out before the redundant tank could be dismantled and removed.
The brief combined contents removal with physical tank removal. The nominal tank capacity describes the installation; it is separate from the amount of kerosene remaining inside.
The work
From remaining fuel to tank removal.
Pump out remaining kerosene
Britteco pumped the remaining kerosene out of the redundant tank before dismantling it.
Dismantle the steel tank
The tank was opened and dismantled into sections for removal from its position beside the building.
Remove the redundant tank
The steel tank was removed. The existing block supports remained in place.
Access & preparation
Plan for the full route.
The route to the tank was approximately 35 m, passing through a gate and including slopes and steps.
Vegetation close to the tank and the space beside the building added to the practical access considerations. The route, changes of level and available working space all mattered when planning how the tank sections would be taken out.
For a similar enquiry, photographs of the full approach are as useful as photographs of the tank itself. Include narrow points, gates and any steps or slopes, along with known tank dimensions and contents.
Project photographs
Before, during and after.
The result
The redundant tank was removed.
The remaining kerosene was pumped out and the steel tank removed following the heating-system change. The block supports stayed in place.
For another installation, state whether your requested work also includes the base, supports or other surrounding items so each part can be discussed and scoped.
Project questions
Leicester tank removal questions.
Why was the steel tank removed?
The heating system had switched to a heat pump, leaving the above-ground steel heating oil tank redundant. The remaining kerosene was pumped out and the tank was removed.
How large was the tank?
The tank capacity was approximately 2,500 litres. This is the nominal size of the tank and does not state how much kerosene remained or was pumped out.
What happened to the remaining kerosene?
Britteco pumped the remaining kerosene out before the tank was dismantled and removed. Contents handling should be discussed explicitly when requesting a similar removal.
What made access important on this project?
The route to the tank was approximately 35 m and included a sloping approach through a gate, with steps. Vegetation was close to the tank. These details mattered when planning access and removing the steel sections.
Were the block supports removed as well?
The steel tank was removed and the block supports remained in place. Removal of a tank and removal of its base or supports are separate scope items.
What should I send for a similar tank removal enquiry?
Send the site postcode, tank material and approximate dimensions or capacity, known contents and photographs of the tank and the full access route. Highlight gates, steps, slopes, narrow points and nearby buildings or vegetation.
Planning similar work?
Tell us about your redundant tank.
Send the site postcode, tank details, known contents and photographs of the tank and access route. We can discuss the next step for your premises.
