For those buying an older home, how can they be sure there’s not an abandoned heating oil tank buried in the yard or under a new addition?
There is no foolproof method to prove that there is not an abandoned tank buried in the yard. However, a number of resources are available to help you find a tank, if present. Start by asking your inspector to look for obvious indications of a tank, such as a vent or fill-pipe outside the home, or copper or steel oil supply lines in a basement wall, crawl space or basement floor.
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