Underground Storage Tank Removal Ajax

Underground storage tank removal in Ajax, Ontario may be required if you are a business owner, Realtor, Insurance Company or Home Owner. If you are selling a property you may need to prove that there are no underlying problems in order to satisfy a home inspector, or the potential new owners to obtain financing.

Specialized Onsite Services Inc. can provide the means to test for a buried oil tank and removal of the fuel storage tank if discovered. Excavation of the tank will be done with care and efficiency. Once the tank is removed, soil samples are collected to identify any underlying contamination issues. If it is determined that the soils surrounding a buried tank are contaminated, our team can also be utilized to your Ajax, Ontario location for the removal of the impacted material.

The soil will be transported to a certified facility near Ajax, Ontario for contaminated soil. Once it is determined that all the impacted soil has been removed from the site, confirmatory or verification samples are collected for laboratory analysis. Assuming the site now meets the applicable MOE site condition standards the excavation site will be filled and your property restored.

SOS is recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company in Ajax, Ontario meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and the TSSA to provide all the aspects of removing an underground fuel storage tank.

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If you have discovered an underground storage tank (UST) buried somewhere on your property in Ajax, Ontario? Not only is this a huge inconvenience, but it's also an environmental concern and must be handled by professionals. Call the SOS team for help.

Most of these old USTs are made of bare steel, which corrodes as time goes by, and leaks hazardous substances into the surrounding soil, water and environment. Often times, in Ajax homeowners trying to sell their property are required to remove the underground storage tank before the sale is complete.

• Specialized Onsite Services provides underground storage tank (UST) removal in Ajax, Ontario.
• Our certified and trained technicians are able to remove and remediate underground storage tanks from any Ajax, Ontario location.
• We are recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company in Ajax, Ontario meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and the TSSA.
• We provide full environmental assessment and reporting.
• Professional, experienced, fully insured and certified.

Ajax has unique ground and environmental factors that make underground storage tank (UST) removal slightly more complex compared to other Ontario municipalities:

• Soil Type: The heavy clay-loam soil in parts of Ajax (especially near Westney Heights and Audley North) slows drainage and increases the risk of fuel leaching into surrounding areas.
• Water Table: With Ajax's proximity to Duffins Creek and Lake Ontario, underground fuel leaks can reach sensitive groundwater sources faster, requiring thorough remediation.
• Regulations: The Town of Ajax often requires homeowners to show proof of environmental clearance when selling properties with known or suspected tanks. We work closely with local permitting offices to ensure your removal meets all municipal and provincial standards.

If you're dealing with a buried fuel tank on your property in Ajax, here are some helpful local resources and authorities to guide you through compliance and best practices:

• Town of Ajax – Building & By-Law Services: Use this portal to apply for excavation or construction permits required before tank removal work begins.
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP): This site outlines environmental soil standards and remediation rules for fuel-contaminated properties across Ontario.
• Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA): Governs the safe handling and removal of underground fuel tanks under Ontario’s Fuel Oil Code.
• Ontario One Call: Before any digging starts, this free service locates underground utilities to prevent damage.

In addition to Ajax, Specialized Onsite Services proudly provides underground storage tank removal across the surrounding communities in Durham Region and the eastern GTA: Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough (Port Union), Cornell, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Uxbridge, Port Perry.

Whether you're in a residential area, rural property, or commercial site nearby, our team delivers fast, certified, and fully compliant UST removal services across the region.