Old oil tank in the way? We disconnect it, drain it, haul it off, and leave your place tidy. Free written estimates across Greater Moncton.
If you're searching for oil tank removal in Moncton, chances are you've switched heat sources or your insurance company sent you a letter about that ageing tank. Either way, you want it gone safely, without drama and without a mess in the driveway. Hub City Tank Co removes residential oil tanks across Greater Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, and most aboveground removals run $500 to $1,500, including the line disconnect and disposal of any leftover oil.
We're licensed and insured, and we put every estimate in writing before the truck rolls. Whether your tank sits beside the house, in the basement, or you're clearing the way for a new tank or a heat pump, you'll know exactly what it costs before we touch a fitting.
Most aboveground removals cost $500 to $1,500, and we put your number in writing before we start. No surprises when the job's done.
We cap and disconnect the fill, vent, and supply lines on every removal. It's part of the price, not an add-on.
Whatever oil is left in the tank gets pumped out and disposed of properly. That's included too.
Tanks in tight basements need to be drained and cut down to fit through the door. We do it cleanly for a modest extra charge.
Switching from oil to a heat pump? The federal OHPA grant explicitly covers safe tank removal, and our written invoice works for your claim.
We're fully licensed and insured, with a 24/7 emergency line at (506) 802-3471 if your tank is leaking right now.
For a standard aboveground tank beside the house or in a garage, expect $500 to $1,500. That range covers the whole job, not just hauling the steel away. Here's what's included:
Where you land in that range depends on access, tank size, and how much oil is left inside. A basement tank costs extra because it usually has to be drained and cut apart to get up the stairs, and we'll quote that clearly up front. If your tank is underground, that's a different job with excavation involved, and our buried oil tank removal page walks through what to expect.
If you're weighing removal against a swap to a new tank, our tank replacement cost guide lays out both sets of numbers so you can compare.
A lot of the removals we do in Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview these days are for homeowners leaving oil heat behind entirely. If that's you, there's good news. The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program offers up to $10,000 toward switching from oil to a cold-climate heat pump, and it explicitly lists safe removal of your oil tank as an eligible cost.
That means the tank removal you'd need to do anyway can be rolled into your grant claim instead of coming out of pocket. We provide a clear written invoice that spells out the removal work, which is exactly what the program paperwork asks for.
One practical tip: don't have the tank pulled before you've confirmed your program details and timing. Do it in the order your grant requires, keep every receipt, and the process goes smoothly. We're happy to schedule around your heat pump installer.
People ask this a lot, and it's a fair question. First, we pump out whatever oil is still in the tank. Even a tank that reads empty usually holds a few centimetres of oil and sludge at the bottom, and that residue goes to a licensed facility for proper disposal, never down a drain or into the ground.
Then we disconnect and cap the lines so there's no way for a delivery driver to accidentally fill a tank that isn't there anymore. It sounds unlikely, but misdirected fills happen every year in New Brunswick, and a capped fill pipe is cheap insurance against a very expensive cleanup.
The tank itself gets loaded up and taken to a metal recycler, where the steel is processed and reused. Nothing sits in a ditch or a back lot. If you want photos of the empty spot and the tank on the truck for your insurance file, just ask and we'll send them along.
Most aboveground removals are done in a single morning. Here's the usual rhythm:
We handle removals across the region, from Moncton out to Shediac, Salisbury, Memramcook, and Sackville. And if you're calling because the tank is actively leaking, skip the queue and use our 24/7 emergency line instead. Leaks can't wait for a scheduled appointment.
Most aboveground removals run $500 to $1,500, and that includes disconnecting the lines and disposing of any leftover oil. Basement tanks cost a bit more because they have to be drained and cut apart to get out. Buried tanks are a separate job with excavation, so they're priced differently. Every job starts with a free written estimate, so you'll have your exact number before we begin.
A typical aboveground tank comes out in 2 to 3 hours, start to finish. Basement tanks usually take 3 to 5 hours because of the draining, cutting, and carrying involved. Either way, most removals are wrapped up the same day we arrive.
We pump it out before the tank moves an inch. Even a tank that looks empty often holds 20 to 40 litres of oil and sludge at the bottom. All of it goes to a licensed facility for proper disposal, and that's included in your $500 to $1,500 price, not billed as an extra.
Yes. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program offers up to $10,000 for switching from oil to a heat pump, and safe removal of your oil tank is explicitly listed as an eligible expense. Keep our written invoice with your grant paperwork and the removal can be covered as part of your claim. Just confirm your program timing before booking so everything happens in the right order.
No, buried tanks are a different job. They involve excavation, checking the soil around the tank, and filling in the hole afterward, so they cost more than the $500 to $1,500 aboveground range. We handle those too, and the process is covered on our buried oil tank removal page. The free written estimate works the same way for both.
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