Oil Tanks
Frequently asked questions

Guide prices: replacement from €950, relocation from €1,000, decommissioning/removal from €350. Final cost depends on access, base, and pipework.

About 3 hours on average, depending on base condition, access, distance to boiler, and old tank/oil handling.

Yes. Old tank removal and disposal are included in the service.

The new tank can be brought through the house. The old tank can be cut down and removed in sections, with residues removed and the area kept clean.

Often we can quote from clear photos and a few measurements. If access or the base is unclear, a site check may be needed.

Tank area, access route widths, base condition and size, distance to boiler, and photos of fittings and the oil line.

Yes if the oil is clean and suitable. If there’s water or heavy sludge, transferring it may not be recommended.

If there has been sludge or water issues, replacing the filter is often sensible. We can advise based on what’s found.

Yes if it’s level, solid, and sized correctly. If it’s cracked, sinking, or undersized, it should be repaired or rebuilt.

Relocation is usually the simplest fix. General guidance is 1.8m from non-fire-resistant openings/features like doors, windows, eaves and cladding.

New tanks are fitted with new fittings. The existing line is often reused, but we can replace or reroute it if needed.

Not safely as a long-term solution. Replacement is the safer option.