$500 to $4,000 for most residential jobs — above-ground, basement, and underground. Free same-day quotes across Hartford and Hartford County.
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Oil tank removal in Hartford costs $500 to $4,000 for most residential jobs — more if soil contamination is found. Above-ground and basement tanks are on the lower end. Underground tanks cost more because of excavation, soil testing, and permit requirements. The only way to get an accurate number is a free site visit. Call (860) 560-1662 and most jobs are quoted the same day.
$500–$900. The 275-gallon steel tank in the basement is the most common call we get in Hartford. Removal is typically done in a single day. Price includes oil disposal if fuel remains in the tank, safe removal, and the closure documentation your lender or attorney needs. Hartford requires a storage tank removal permit before work begins — $75 fee, handled as part of the job.
$1,500–$4,000. Underground tanks require excavation, which adds time and equipment. Price includes pumping any remaining fuel, digging, tank extraction, backfill, and soil testing. Most underground removals in Hartford take one to two days. If your tank has been in the ground since the 1950s or 1960s, budget toward the higher end — older tanks are more likely to have minor leakage that requires additional soil sampling.
Included in underground removal. If testing reveals contamination, cleanup costs range from $3,000 to $15,000 or more depending on the extent of the spill. Connecticut DEEP requires documentation of any contamination found and a remediation plan before the site can be certified clean. We walk you through what happens if contamination is found — call (860) 560-1662.
Every removal includes: permit handling (Hartford Fire Department), remaining fuel disposal, tank extraction, closure report for your real estate attorney or lender. Underground jobs also include excavation, soil testing, and backfill.
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Basement tanks are the most straightforward. Tanks in confined spaces, behind finished walls, or under additions cost more due to access and labor. Underground tanks in yards with limited equipment access also cost more.
Standard residential tanks are 275 or 500 gallons. Larger tanks (1,000 gallons or more) are less common in residential settings but do exist in older Hartford properties and cost more to remove and dispose of.
If your tank still has heating oil in it, that fuel is pumped and disposed of before removal. This is included in the quoted price — no surprise charges for remaining product.
This is the wildcard. Minor surface contamination from a slow drip is different from a full rupture that has spread through the soil. If testing reveals contamination, the remediation cost is separate from the removal cost. We tell you what we find and what your options are.
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Yes. Hartford Fire Department requires a storage tank removal permit before work begins. The permit fee is $75 per tank. We handle this as part of the job — you don't deal with the city directly.
If soil testing reveals contamination, Connecticut DEEP requires notification and a remediation plan. Cleanup costs vary significantly depending on the extent of the spill. We explain your options clearly and connect you with remediation contractors if needed.
The physical removal cost is the same. For a home sale, the closure report we provide is what your attorney needs to satisfy the buyer's lender — there's no additional charge for that documentation.
We can give you a rough range based on tank type. For an accurate number, a free site visit is the right step — tank condition, access, and site-specific factors all affect the final price.
Call (860) 560-1662 for a free estimate on oil tank removal in Hartford, CT. Most jobs quoted same day.
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