Salt air off Shediac Bay is tough on steel oil tanks. We replace and remove residential tanks across Shediac and the shore, with free written estimates.
If you heat with oil in Shediac, your tank has a harder life than most. Salt air off Shediac Bay and the Northumberland Strait speeds up rust on outdoor steel tanks, so a tank that would last comfortably inland can wear out early here. Hub City Tank Co replaces and removes residential oil tanks across Shediac, Pointe-du-Chêne, and the surrounding shore communities.
Maybe your insurer sent a letter about your tank's age, or you've spotted rust blisters near the bottom seam. Either way, we'll take an honest look and give you a firm written price before any work starts, whether that's a tank replacement or a full removal. We're licensed, insured, and about 20 minutes away in Moncton. Call (506) 802-3471 for a free written estimate.
We swap aging steel tanks for new models that stand up better to Shediac's salt air. Most replacements are done in one day, so you're not left without heat.
Switched the cottage to electric heat, or selling the house? We drain, disconnect, and haul away the old tank, paperwork included.
Older properties around Shediac Cape and Barachois sometimes hide underground tanks from decades past. We locate, excavate, and dispose of them properly.
A leaking tank this close to Shediac Bay can't wait until Monday. Our 24/7 emergency line gets a crew moving fast to contain the spill.
Shediac sits right on the Northumberland Strait, and that salt air doesn't just rust cars. Outdoor steel tanks near the water corrode faster than tanks inland, especially along the bottom seam where moisture collects. A tank that might last well past 15 years in Salisbury can start weeping years earlier here.
The tricky part is that oil tanks also rust from the inside out. Condensation builds up inside the tank, sinks below the oil, and quietly eats away at the steel floor. By the time you see rust blisters or a wet spot underneath, the wall is already thin.
If your outdoor tank is past its tenth birthday, it's worth a look. We'll inspect it honestly and give you a free written estimate if it's time. You can see what drives pricing on our oil tank replacement cost page.
Shediac is the lobster capital of the world, and every summer the town fills up with cottage owners from Pointe-du-Chêne to the Parlee Beach area. A lot of those cottages still have older oil tanks that sit half-empty for months at a time. A half-empty tank breeds condensation, and condensation is what kills tank floors.
If you're converting the cottage to electric heat or a mini-split, we'll handle the tank removal start to finish, including pumping out leftover oil and hauling the tank away. Selling the place? Buyers and their insurers will ask about the tank, and dealing with an old one ahead of time keeps the deal moving.
Some older properties around Shediac Cape, Barachois, and Grande-Digue also have forgotten underground tanks from decades back. We handle buried oil tank removal too, with the digging, disposal, and paperwork done right.
If your insurance company sent a letter about your tank's age, you're not alone. Insurers across New Brunswick have tightened up on older steel tanks, and coastal homes tend to get extra scrutiny. The letter feels urgent, but in most cases you have time to get a proper quote and do the job right.
We're based in Moncton, about 20 minutes from Shediac up Route 15, so scheduling is quick. Most tank replacements take a single day, and we time the swap so you're never left without heat. Fall books up fast on the shore, so if your deadline lands before winter, call sooner rather than later.
And if you ever find oil on the ground or smell it strongly in the basement, don't wait for business hours. Our 24/7 emergency line at (506) 802-3471 is there for leaking tanks, day or night.
Outdoor steel tanks near the coast often wear out faster than the same tank would inland, because salt air speeds up corrosion outside while condensation works on the inside. Many insurers in New Brunswick start asking questions once a steel tank passes the 15 year mark, and coastal exposure can shorten that. If your tank is 10 years or older and sits outside, it's worth an inspection.
Yes. We work throughout Shediac, Pointe-du-Chêne, Shediac Cape, Barachois, Grande-Digue, and Cap-Pelé. Cottage jobs are common for us, whether it's a replacement, a removal before a sale, or taking out a tank after a switch to electric heat. If you're not at the cottage year-round, we can often coordinate access with a neighbour or property manager.
It depends on the tank size, where it sits, and how easy it is to access, but Shediac jobs generally price the same as Greater Moncton, with no surcharge for coming out to the shore. We give free written estimates, so you'll know the exact number before any work starts. Our cost guide breaks down what drives the price.
Call our 24/7 emergency line at (506) 802-3471 right away. If you can do it safely, close the valve at the tank and keep people and pets clear, but don't hose anything down, since that spreads the oil. Leaks near the bay are serious because oil moves quickly toward water, so fast containment matters. We'll get a crew out to you.
Free written estimates. Emergency calls answered around the clock.
