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Oil Tank Soil Testing & Closure Reports

Soil testing tells you whether the tank leaked. A PA environmental firm reports soil lab analysis averaging about $220 per sample, typically 2–3 samples, and says you should get a written report1.

Why the report matters

Lenders may request soil sampling, a contractor's report, or a closure certificate2. Keep it with your house records for future buyers.

FAQ

Does PA DEP require me to remove my home heating oil tank?

No. Tanks storing heating oil burned on the premises are excluded from the state program, and DEP says home heating oil tanks are not regulated3,4. Owners usually act because of a sale, a lender, an insurer, or leak risk.

Can I sell a house with a buried oil tank in PA?

State law doesn't prohibit it, but you must disclose known material defects5, and the buyer's lender may require inspection or documentation6,2.

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Tell us where the tank is (basement, side yard, buried, or unknown) and whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing. Allentown Tanks will connect you with a qualified local tank contractor. (215) 434-1322 · Request a quote

Sources

  1. Curren Environmental, PA oil tank removal cost
  2. Kash Mortgage Group, PA buyer guide
  3. Act 32 §103 (UST definition excludes heating oil for consumptive use)
  4. PA DEP Storage Tank Data ("Home heating oil tanks are not regulated")
  5. 68 Pa.C.S. §7303 seller disclosure
  6. Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-1.4-08 Environmental Hazards Appraisal Requirements
  7. 25 Pa. Code §245.1 definitions
  8. PA DEP Installer/Inspector Certification (certified company list)
  9. Flagstone, Philadelphia oil tank guide
  10. PA DEP Storage Tanks Financial Assistance (Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program)
  11. PA DEP, Apply for Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement
  12. Harned Durham Energy, heating oil tank removal cost

Sources accessed 2026-10-25 by TANKER Traffic.

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