$500 to $4,000 for most residential jobs — basement, above-ground, and underground tanks. Free same-day quotes across New Haven and New Haven County.
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Oil tank removal in New Haven costs $500 to $4,000 for most residential jobs. Above-ground basement tanks are on the lower end. Underground tanks cost more because of excavation, soil testing, and Connecticut DEEP requirements. If contamination is found, cleanup costs are separate and can run significantly higher. Call (860) 560-1662 for a free estimate — most New Haven jobs are quoted the same day we visit.
$500–$900. New Haven's dense residential neighborhoods — Wooster Square, East Rock, Westville, Fair Haven — are full of triple-deckers and colonials with the original 275-gallon basement tank still in place. These are typically done in one day. Price includes remaining fuel disposal, tank removal, and the closure report your lender or attorney will require at closing.
$1,500–$4,000. Underground tanks are more common on larger lots in outer New Haven neighborhoods and surrounding towns like Hamden, North Haven, and Woodbridge. Excavation, soil testing, tank extraction, and backfill are all included. Most underground removals take one to two days. Tanks that have been in the ground since before 1970 are more likely to have minor leakage — budget toward the higher end if that's your situation.
Included in underground removal. If testing reveals contamination, cleanup costs range from $3,000 to $15,000 or more. Connecticut DEEP requires documentation and a remediation plan before the site can be certified clean. We explain exactly what the process looks like if contamination is found.
Every removal includes: permit handling, remaining fuel disposal, tank extraction, and a closure report for your real estate attorney or lender. Underground jobs also include excavation, soil testing, and backfill.
Want a number specific to your property? Call (860) 560-1662 — most New Haven jobs quoted the same day.
Basement tanks in open, accessible spaces are the most straightforward. Tanks in crawl spaces, behind finished walls, or in tight access areas cost more. Underground tanks with limited equipment access — common in New Haven's smaller urban lots — also affect pricing.
Standard residential tanks are 275 or 500 gallons. Larger tanks on multi-family properties, which are common in New Haven, cost more to remove and dispose of.
Remaining heating oil is pumped and disposed of before removal. This is included in the quoted price.
If contamination is found during underground removal, remediation cost is separate from removal cost. We tell you what testing reveals and what your options are before any additional work proceeds.
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Yes. New Haven requires a storage tank removal permit before work begins. This is handled as part of the job — you don't need to contact the city directly.
Connecticut DEEP requires notification and a remediation plan. Cleanup costs vary depending on the extent of the spill. We walk you through what was found and what comes next.
Not the removal itself. For a home sale, the closure report we provide is what your attorney needs to satisfy the buyer's lender. There's no extra charge for that documentation.
We can give a rough range by tank type over the phone. An accurate quote requires a site visit — access, tank condition, and property layout all affect the price.
Call (860) 560-1662 for a free estimate on oil tank removal in New Haven, CT. Most jobs quoted same day.
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