Underground Oil Tank Investigation Using Ground Penetrating Radar

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is the latest secret weapon for underground oil tank investigation and removal. This state of the art technology has aided scientists for years, but its recent crossover into the environmental industry has yielded a slew of attractive benefits. Because of its ability to assess underground oil tanks without digging, GPR can:

Assessing Underground Oil Tanks with GPR

• Locate oil tanks easily and precisely
• Reduce project costs
• Increase project efficiency
• Pinpoint accurate assessment
• Eliminate risk to property and professionals

Recently, we were called to investigate a property pending a sales agreement. Although currently heated with gas, the home inspector uncovered evidence that at some point, it had most likely used oil. Using a GPR we were able to quickly discover the buried oil tank. We removed the potential threat before it had a chance to leak, saving both homeowner and potential homeowner from an expensive future cleanup.

There are some who fear that ground penetrating radar means that there is a potential for exposure to harmful radiation. This is not true. GPR systems create no harmful radiation when in operation. Using this instrument is a safe and effective way to find what is harmful to families and our environment: Buried oil tanks.

Determining the condition of underground oil tanks has never been safer, quicker, and more cost effective for contractors and homeowners. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

We encourage you to leave comments regarding your underground oil tank problems and solutions. Our hope is to inform, as well as learn, from both contractors and homeowners alike. By sharing information we can avoid the costly mistakes that affect our wallets, the environment, and our community as a whole.