Tank replacement
Oil tank replacement in Radstock (BA3) — bunded, compliant, tidy
Most single-skin steel tanks in the BA3 postcode are now past their sensible working life. Replacing with a bunded plastic tank isn't just a compliance box — it's the difference between a slow drip and a full site clean-up if a seam fails.
For: Off-grid homeowners with an ageing or single-skin tank
Clearance rules that catch people out
OFTEC clearances (1.8m from any opening, 760mm from a boundary that isn't fire-rated, 600mm from screening) mean the obvious spot next to the old tank often isn't legal any more. We survey placement before we quote so there are no surprises on install day.
What the tank replacement covers
- Concrete or paving-slab base laid to OFTEC spec
- Bunded plastic tank sized to your annual usage
- New fire-valve, filter, sight-gauge and vent
- Old tank drained, cut down, removed and residue disposed
- OFTEC CD/10 tank commissioning certificate
Frequently asked
- Do I need a bunded tank?
- In practice, yes — if you're within 10m of a watercourse, inside a boundary, or supplying a dwelling for hire, bunded is required. For everyone else it's still the sensible choice; single-skin steel is uninsurable in real terms.
- Can the new tank go somewhere different?
- Often it should. We'll check line-of-sight from a boundary, roof overhangs, and access for the tanker before pouring a base.
- What sizes make sense for a family home?
- 1200L covers a typical 3-bed BA3 home comfortably; 2500L for larger farmhouses or where you buy oil twice a year to smooth pricing.
Book a tank survey
We'll walk the site, measure clearances, price the base, tank, decommissioning and disposal in one line. No hidden extras on the day.
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