Underground Storage Tank Removal Rockport

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

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

Rockport’s location on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands, with shallow bedrock and shoreline fill areas, can influence underground storage tank (UST) removal and remediation:

• Soil Type: Thin glacial till over shallow limestone/bedrock is common on uplands, with pockets of sandy or silty fill in the village core and along the waterfront. Finer lenses can hold petroleum while fractured bedrock can enable rapid movement—so we plan careful excavation, segregation/stockpiling, and targeted soil testing to track any impacted material.
• Water Table & Proximity to Waterways: Properties near the St. Lawrence River and adjacent wetlands often experience seasonally high groundwater. Any leaks can migrate toward groundwater or surface water more quickly, so our work plans account for groundwater conditions, potential dewatering, and confirmatory sampling to protect sensitive receptors within the Thousand Islands corridor.
• Regulatory & Real-Estate Considerations: The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) may require permits for excavation and site restoration, and transactions often request environmental clearance where a tank is known or suspected. Sites close to shorelines or regulated wetlands typically require conservation authority review. We coordinate utility locates, permitting, and documentation to meet municipal bylaws and provincial standards (MECP/TSSA).

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

• Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands – Building/Planning: Apply for excavation/construction permits and review local requirements for UST removal, backfilling, and site restoration.
• Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA): Permits and guidance for work within regulated areas, floodplains, shorelines, and wetlands along the St. Lawrence River.
• Parks Canada – Thousand Islands National Park (as applicable): Additional permissions may apply for activities adjacent to federal lands, islands, or canal-related infrastructure.
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP): Provincial soil/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; contractor and process requirements.