Oil Tank Removal Rhode Island. Fast, Flat-Rate Service Since 2013
One Price. One Visit. Done Right The First Time. You Pay After The Job Is Complete.
Why RI Homeowners are Removing Their Oil Tank
Today, homeowners are removing their oil tanks for a few common reasons:
Rhode Island has one of the highest concentrations of oil-heated homes in the country. Decades of affordable heating oil kept old heating oil tanks in the basements, garages and utility rooms across the state. From triple-deckers of Providence to the colonials in South Kingston.
- Selling Your Home: Nearly all real estate agents and home inspectors will flag an aging oil tank. Buyers don’t want the liability. More than half of our work comes from home sales. We can usually get your tank out within days — well before your closing date.
- Converting To Gas or Electric Heat Pumps: Once you switch heating systems, that old tank is dead weight. It’s also a liability if it leaks. Removing it now costs $650. Cleaning up a spill later costs thousands.
- Failed Inspections: If an inspector flagged your tank’s condition, you need it out — not patched. We’ll remove it and provide the paperwork you need to close the issue and get your project back on track.
- Tank Too Old: Most residential oil tanks last 15–20 years. If yours is past that, it’s a ticking clock. Oil leaking onto your basement floor or into the ground creates environmental liability that falls on you as the homeowner.
- Reclaiming Space: a 275-gallon steel oil tank takes up a lot of room. Removing it opens up usable square footage in your basement or garage.
Whatever your reason, the process is straightforward and in Rhode Island, no permit is required for above-ground residential oil tank removal.
Rhode Island’s Above-Ground Oil Tank Removal Specialists
Call or text at your convenience to schedule your removal.
What’s Included In Your Removal:
- Fully Insured!
- Includes removal of oil tank and up to 50 gallons of oil and sludge ($150 Flat Fee if tank contains more than 50 gallons)
- Fill and vent tubes removed from the foundation
- Holes in foundation sealed
- Documentation of proper removal & disposal provided to each customer
Some exclusions apply. Properties 30 miles or more from Providence, RI may have a Minimum Additional charge of $75.
How Our Oil Tank Removal Process Works
We follow a safe, clean, and structured removal process for every above-ground residential oil tank. Most jobs take about 90 minutes or less.
- Inspect oil tank for leaks
- Pump remaining oil (up to 50 gallons included at no charge)
- Oil tank is cut & cleaned
- Hazardous Waste is removed
- Fill and vent pipes removed and sealed
- Your home is left broom swept.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Service. Just let us in and we’ll do the rest. You pay nothing until the job is complete.
Why Rhode Island Homeowners Trust Us
We specialize exclusively in above-ground residential oil tank removal throughout Rhode Island. This isn’t a side service — it’s what we do every single day and have done it over 10,000 times since 2013.
That focus matters. Our crews have worked in every type of Rhode Island home: tight basement stairwells in Pawtucket triple-deckers, finished basements in Cranston ranches, outdoor tanks behind garages in Warwick, and everything in between. We’ve removed tanks wedged behind boilers that haven’t been touched in decades.
From Providence and Warwick to Woonsocket, North Kingstown, and East Greenwich, we’ve completed thousands of above-ground oil tank removals across every corner of Rhode Island. Our process is structured, clean, and built around protecting your home. Most jobs are done in 90 minutes or less.
No permit required in Rhode Island. No paperwork. No surprises. You don’t pay until the job is done and you’ve seen the photos.
What Homeowners Actually Say About Us
Fully insured and trusted by homeowners across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Everything went perfectly. My oil tank and fill pipes were all removed without any issues considering my house is over 100 years old with lower than normal ceilings and steeper stairs. Thank you for doing a terrific job. Very professional and did everything that was promised at the quoted price. Thanks again!
Team arrived on schedule and took all precautions to prevent any oil spills while draining the oil and removing the tank. Job was professionally performed and completed in less than one hour. Flat rate price for oil tank removal worked with my budget and there were no unexpected charges.
Excellent service. Everything was very well organized, including a written agreement that explained what would be done before they arrived. Communication was great throughout, and they did an excellent job of removing the tank and ensuring everything was kept clean. Highly recommended.
Rhode Island Oil Tank Removal: Regulations and Requirements
Good News: Rhode Island does not require a permit for above-ground residential oil tank removal. No fire department notification. No municipal paperwork. You call us, we schedule it and its done. We will however provide paperwork of professional removal and disposal for you records.
That said, there are still standards that need to be followed:
- Oil disposal is handled in full compliance with RIDEM (Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management) guidelines. Every gallon is accounted for and disposed of properly.
- We are fully insured: general liability and workers’ compensation. Our coverage protects your property and our crew throughout the job.
- Asbestos wrapped tanks: Occasionally old oil tanks will be wrapped in asbestos. We do not remove asbestos. The asbestos would need to be properly abated before we are able to remove the oil tank.
- Oil Leaks & Spills: If your oil tank has leaked, thats a different situation from a standard removal depending on the scope. We’ll assess what we see on site or from photos and advise you on the next steps. Standard removal pricing applies to standard removals and does not include oil spill cleanup that happened prior to our arrival.
- No permit or red tape. Just a clean, professional removal handled by a crew that’s done this over 10,000 times.
We Serve Every Rhode Island Town. $650 Flat Rate, No Exceptions.
No travel fees, no surprises. Wherever you are in RI, we come to you.
Rhode Island Service Area
Boundary to boundary. No town is too far.
Every City & Town We Serve
All of Rhode Island — fully insured since 2013
- Providence
- Cranston
- Warwick
- Pawtucket
- E. Providence
- N. Providence
- Johnston
- Woonsocket
- Cumberland
- Lincoln
- N. Smithfield
- Smithfield
- Burrillville
- Glocester
- Scituate
- Foster
- Coventry
- W. Warwick
- E. Greenwich
- N. Kingstown
- S. Kingstown
- Narragansett
- Westerly
- Charlestown
- Hopkinton
- Richmond
- Exeter
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Portsmouth
- Middletown
- Newport
- Tiverton
- Greenville
- Central Falls
Mon – Fri 7am to 6pm · Same-week appointments available
Rhode Island Oil Tank Removal Frequently Asked Questions
DO YOU REMOVE UNDERGROUND OIL TANKS IN RHODE ISLAND?
No. We specialize exclusively in above-ground residential oil tank removal. For underground tanks, contact a licensed environmental contractor.
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR OIL TANK REMOVAL IN RHODE ISLAND?
No. Rhode Island does not require a permit for above-ground residential oil tank removal. No permit fees, no wait time, no paperwork — on your end or ours.
DOES THE TANK NEED TO BE EMPTY?
No. We will safely handle, remove, and dispose of the remaining oil and sludge. Up to 50 gallons is included in the flat rate.
DO I NEED TO BE HOME FOR THE SERVICE?
Absolutely not. Just let us in and we’ll do the rest. If you can’t be home, we’ll send you photos of the completed removal. We give you a 30-minute heads-up before we arrive.
HOW SOON CAN YOU SCHEDULE IN RHODE ISLAND?
Most Rhode Island jobs are scheduled within 1–3 business days. Emergency and next-day scheduling is available — call us at (401) 389-3200.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle with no surcharge. Credit cards are accepted with a 5% processing fee.
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