Underground Storage Tank Removal Pembroke

Underground storage tank removal in Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, Ontario location for the removal of the impacted material.

The soil will be transported to a certified facility near Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, 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 Pembroke 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 Pembroke, Ontario.
• Our certified and trained technicians are able to remove and remediate underground storage tanks from any Pembroke, Ontario location.
• We are recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company in Pembroke, 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.

Pembroke sits along the Ottawa River where the Muskrat and Indian Rivers meet the main channel, with river terraces, low-lying floodplains, and urban neighbourhoods built on Ottawa Valley clays and sand deposits—conditions that can influence underground storage tank (UST) removal and remediation plans.

• Soil Type: Ottawa River valley clays, silts, and sand/gravel terraces are common across Pembroke. In some areas, tighter clays and silty till slow drainage and can hold petroleum in finer layers; in others, coarser sands allow faster vertical migration of fuel toward groundwater. Our work plans account for these contrasts with staged excavation, careful segregation and stockpiling of soils, and targeted testing at depth to follow any impacted material along stratigraphic boundaries.
• Water Table & Proximity to Waterways: Large portions of Pembroke drain directly to the Ottawa River, Muskrat River, and Indian River, with mapped floodplains and areas known to have experienced past flooding and high water. In these zones, groundwater can be seasonally elevated, and any leak from a buried tank may move laterally toward nearby rivers, creeks, wetlands, or municipal intakes. We factor local groundwater conditions, potential dewatering, and erosion/sediment controls into our UST removal plans and complete confirmatory sampling to document that sensitive receptors are protected.
• Regulatory & Real-Estate Considerations: Within the City of Pembroke, excavation and site restoration are regulated through the Building Department and related permitting processes, which review work for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and local bylaws. Properties in mapped floodplains or near steep riverbanks may face additional constraints or design considerations. Real-estate transactions, especially for older oil-heated homes or commercial sites, frequently require written environmental clearance showing that any UST has been properly removed and the site assessed in line with MECP/TSSA requirements. We coordinate utility locates, permitting, and documentation so your project satisfies both municipal and provincial expectations.

If you have a buried fuel tank on your Pembroke property, these authorities and references can help you stay compliant and informed:

• City of Pembroke – Building & Renovating / Building Department: Information on building permits, inspections, and applicable bylaws for excavation, demolition, reconstruction, and site restoration.
• Ottawa River & Local Floodplain Information: Resources that describe Ottawa River and tributary flood behaviour, floodplain mapping, and risk management measures that may affect low-lying properties.
• Muskrat Watershed Council & Local Watershed Initiatives: Watershed-scale information about the Muskrat River system and downstream water quality in and around Pembroke—useful context when planning work near rivers or lakes.
• Ontario MECP: Provincial soil and groundwater standards, excess soil rules, and remediation requirements for petroleum-impacted sites.
• Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA): Oversight of safe handling, abandonment, and removal of fuel oil tanks under Ontario’s Fuel Oil Code, including requirements for licensed contractors and documentation after UST removal.

Ready to deal with your underground storage tank in Pembroke? Call (613) 354-3553 today to speak with SOS about fast, safe, and fully compliant UST removal for your property.